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Leland Joseph Mason, age 83, went to meet the Lord Jan. 24, 2022, in Weatherford, Texas. Lee was born July 25, 1938 in Albuquerque, N.M. to parents Estelle and Leo Mason. He graduated from Porterville High School in Porterville, Calif. in 1957. He apprenticed in a metal fabrication shop and assisted in building parts for the Saturn Rocket. Lee later moved to Bell Gardens to work as a contractor building hospitals and high-rise buildings. He met and married Ila Haislip Feb.15,... Full story
Marilyn "Joyce" Wells, 87, of Long Beach, Calif., passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Joyce was residing at Bee Hive Homes of Helena. She was born July 13, 1934 in Grandville, ND. Joyce moved to California as a young woman and went to business school. She began her career with AT&T and worked her way up from a telephone operator to an ex-ecutive in the company. Joyce traveled and trained others, retiring with over 30 years vested in the company. Joyce was a city girl and did... Full story
Becky Lee Thurman, born Aug. 12, 1948 in Helena, Mont. to Eugene Edward and Martha Lena (Foster) Youderian, passed away at her Lincoln home Feb. 6, 2022, at the age of 73. As a small child she loved to play outside in the mud and splash in the creek. Later she would channel this delight with mud into a passion for making pottery. Growing up on a ranch, she learned to ride at a very early age and never lost her interest in and love for horses. Summers were spent on horseback...
Michael (Mike) Ernst Dey, 84, died in Missoula, Mont. Jan. 16, 2022. Mike was born July 27, 1937 in Long Lake, Minn. to Ernst and Emily (Bassett) Dey. Mike attended schools in Brainerd, Minn. and Bozeman, Mont. In the early 1950s, Mike moved with his family to Bozeman, Mont. In 1959, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy with his younger brother Dave. Mike served four years stationed in San Diego and as a crewmember of the USS Ute, a Navajo-class fleet tug. During his time in the... Full story
Theresa Jean Tripp 57, passed away on Jan 9, 2022 in the arms of her husband Stephen (Mac) Matkovich from complications from cirrhosis. She was born on Sept. 21, 1964 in Great Falls, Mont. to Marianne and Ralph Tripp. Theresa worked many years as a bartender and cook in several towns in Montana. She loved to laugh, always had a good joke, and was an avid animal lover. She loved being a grandma, fishing, horses, and was a great cook. Theresa was preceded in death by her...
George was born June 2, 1941 to Clifford Bradshaw and Edna Galitzek Bradshaw, the fifth of six children. George was adopted at three years of age by George W. Duffy and Ottolena Lauman Duffy and raised on the Duffy dairy farm outside Whitefish, Mont. On the farm George learned his rich work ethic which followed him throughout his life. While on the farm he learned many talents and skills such as blacksmithing, building, plumbing, electrical and heating. George attended school... Full story
July 31, 1939 – Nov. 10, 2021 Place of Birth: Akron, OH Military – US Army in Fort Sill, Okla. Major – Engineer Ron passed away from natural causes at Flesher Pass on Nov. 10, 2021, driving back to his home in Lincoln following a visit at the VA Hospital in Helena. He was 82. Ron loved to hunt & fish. His dream was to retire in Montana & fish every day if he could. He fulfilled his dream along with finding a home with the Blackfoot Valley Bible Church in Lincoln. He was an ac... Full story
Darryl Henry Shadel passed away of natural causes this fall. Born in Albuquerque, N.M. 80 years ago, he received his education at the University of New Mexico where he earned multiple degrees in electrical engineering and mathematics. He enjoyed a long career at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, serving his country in our Nation's weapons program. Darryl was talented in all things mechanical, never losing his love for "Detroit Iron" and his beloved muscle cars. Upon... Full story
On December 10, 2021, Lowell "Lonny" Cox, age 73, passed away at home under the care of his wife after an extended battle with cancer. Lowell Dean Cox was born on May 25, 1948 to Esther M. and William Rodger Cox, Jr in Helena, Mont. He joined a brother William (Sonny) R. Cox, III and a sister Myrth Cox Strainer. He was later joined by a brother Blaine Cox. Lonny grew up in East Helena, Mont. and attended schools in East Helena and Helena. Lonny started working at Schillers Ser... Full story
Joseph "Joe" William Turner passed away peacefully sleeping on Nov. 14, 2021 at his home in Longmont, Colo.. At 96 years old, he lived a long and abundant life for which he was very grateful. Joe was born on July 9, 1925 in Morgan, Utah to Clara Hyde and Albert Roy Turner. He had one brother and three sisters. Joe grew up on his family dairy farm and helped plow the potato, cabbage and pea fields with draft horses. By age 6, he helped hand milk their dairy herd. Joe had a fear... Full story
Daniel P. Lerum, 59, a resident of Lincoln Mont., passed away Oct. 24, 2021. He was born Oct. 26, 1961 in San Jose, Calif., the son of David and Shirley Lerum. He graduated from Fall River High School and worked many long hours on Circle 7 ranch helping his Dad and brothers. In 1979 he moved to Tacoma, Wash. helping his uncle and at 21 became a long haul mover for his moving company. After that, he got a degree in waste water management and worked for Manchester Island, Wash.... Full story
Jesse Frances Sallin, 89, passed away on Nov. 7, 2021 at home with her family by her side. Mom was born at home on Sept. 19, 1932 in Shelby, Mont. to parents Dan and Leona Dobyns. Rumor has it she was the first two-year-old who could knit her own baby clothes. She grew up in Shelby down by the Marias River in a stone house her dad built. After the house flooded twice in one year, they upgraded to a large canvas tent while her dad built a new house. Mom attended the school in... Full story
Stoney Owens, 79, of Lincoln passed away Sept. 24. Stoney was born in Seymour, Indiana. He later relocated with family to Sandpoint, Idaho where he was raised. Stoney graduated from Sandpoint High in 1961 and shortly after enlisted with the US Army. He was stationed in Germany from 1961-1964. Stoney was preceded in death by his father Oliver Owens; mother Leona Green; step-father McGinty Green; sisters Sharon and Elizabeth Jo (Jay); step-sister Cheryl; brothers Jack, Gene and...
Lawrence D. (Duff) Feeback passed away on August 31, 2021, at the age of 96 years. He was born in Blairstown, Missouri, on Dec. 21, 1924, to Forest and Violet (Vi) Feeback. Forest and Vi Feeback were life-long residents of west central Missouri eventually settling near La Tour where Forest and Vi farmed and raised beef cattle as well as their family: Duff was the eldest, followed by brother Don and sister Bonnie Hon. Duff graduated from La Tour High School in 1942 and enlisted in the Navy during WW II where he was stationed... Full story
James Robert (Jim) Cox, age 84, passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 of natural causes at his home in Great Falls, MT surrounded by family. Jim was born June 6, 1937 to Ernest and Ellen Cox and was blessed with four siblings. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1955. Shortly after graduating, he married Lois Julien on June 16, 1956. After marrying, Jim and Lois welcomed their first child in 1957. Years later they moved the family to California where they... Full story
Richard T. Debick, 77, of Lincoln, Mont., formerly of Bell Township, Pa. passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, in Providence St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, Mont. Born July 20, 1944, in Natrona Heights, he was the son of the late Lester R. White and Katherine (Zerebnick) Debick. Mr. Debick was a 1962 graduate of Bell-Avon High School and earned his bachelor's degree from California State College in industrial arts. He retired in 1995 from Highlands School District, where he... Full story
Joyce past away peacefully on Aug. 29, 2021 of natural causes surrounded by her family. Joyce was born to Oscar & Margaret Kampf on Aug.4, 1939 in Havre, Montana. Joyce, along with her Mom, Dad & six sisters lived on a ranch in the foot hills of Beaver Creek south of Havre. Her parents sold the ranch and moved to town when she was about 12. She worked several local jobs, was a member of the local 4-H Club, and graduated from Havre High. On March 22, 1957 she married her high s... Full story
Gregory Alan DuRette, 59, of Ovando died on Saturday, July 24 in a motorcycle accident along Highway 200, west of Lincoln. Born on March 6, 1962 in Portland, Oregon, Greg was adopted by Hugh Richard and Arlene DuRette. Greg grew up in Eugene and Lincoln City, Oregon. He graduated from Lincoln City High School. He enlisted in the Navy and had an honorable discharge at the end of his four years, finishing out his military service with two years in the Navy Reserve. Greg was a... Full story
Helen Christine ("Chris") McInally of Lincoln, who taught music to students in Lincoln and throughout Montana for more than 50 years, died of natural causes Tuesday, June 29, in St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. She was 89. She was born on May 15, 1932 in Los Angeles to Charles and Helen Fox. Charles served in the U.S. Navy , so the family lived in places such as Coronado, California and Groton, Connecticut. She graduated in 1950 from Coronado High School, where she was in... Full story
Shirlee Marie Hansen, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully in her home with her family surrounding her on June 10, 2021. She was born Aug. 31, 1943 to the late Albert Amos and Juanita Mae Maynard in Boise, Idaho. Her father moved often for work, and she lived in many places. She talked about her time in the Yak, where they had pet racoons, a pet skunk, Petunia, and even a bear, Brutus. Shirlee met her beloved husband, Bruce, and they were married Feb. 22, 1964....
Jerry E. Oswald, age 80, passed away on June 2, 2021, at his home. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held later this summer. Jerry was born in Great Falls April 8, 1941, to Lester and Ruth (Thurber) Oswald. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1959, and enlisted in the US Navy, where he served aboard the Sea Wolf SSN575. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Jerry joined the Great Falls Fire Dept. later retiring as a Captain. In...
"On the Wings of a Snow-White Dove", DuWayne Curtis Price, 78, left his home in Lincoln, Montana and entered Heaven on May 27, 2021. He was greeted by and wrapped in the loving arms of his mom, Hilda. DuWayne was born Aug. 2, 1942 in Fargo N.D., lived on a farm in Wolverton, Minn. and graduated from Barnesville, Minn. High School in 1960. He joined the U.S. Army and served one year in Vietnam. DuWayne had many enjoyable careers. In 1975 he graduated from The North Dakota...
Sharon L. Blake, 78, of Lincoln, Mont. passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in her home, surrounded by her family, after fighting a courageous battle of cancer. She was born in San Francisco, California on Aug. 22, 1942 to Norman and Dena Bennett. Sharon moved around to many states and finally settled in Lincoln with her late husband Carl Blake in 2006. She was an active member of the Lincoln Baptist Church and ran the local variety store in town. She enjoyed quilting,... Full story
Art was born on Nov. 28, 1945 in Great Falls, Mont. He is the foster son of Bob and Juna McClure. He graduated in Helena from Helena High School. He Joined the Navy in 1965 and soon left for Vietnam in 1966. He then returned in 1967 to Lincoln, where he was in the reserves till 1971. He continued to grow his family in the small town of Libby, till he went to Billings Vo-Tech and studied heavy line, and diesel mechanic, as well as welding. Upon the birth of his last child in... Full story
Eugene "Geno" Morris died in his home on March 5, 2021. Geno was born in Kalispell, Mont. in 1950 to Robert and Marion Morris. As children of a park ranger, Geno and his three brothers - Robert, Gary and Tom - attended school all over the country and were blessed to be able to live in some of the most beautiful areas in the nation including Glacier, Sequoia, Bryce Canyon and Big Bend. When he graduated high school in St. Louis, Geno enlisted in the Army. After proudly serving... Full story
