Obituaries

Barbara Jean Cripps

Barbara Jean Cripps

Feb 8, 2019

Barbara Jean Cripps, 76, of Dixon Montana, passed away on Friday, February 8th, 2019. She was born November 21st, 1942 in Great Falls to LeRoy and Jean Ellis. She grew up in Lewistown, met and married Donald Blaine Cripps of Guilt Edge, the love of her life. They raised four beautiful daughters, and lived all over Montana and Eugene, Oregon...

Alfred J. "Al" Sampson

Alfred J. "Al" Sampson

Feb 8, 2019

Alfred J. Sampson was born on March 10th 1929 at Berwyn Nebraska. He moved as a boy with his family to Stevensville MT where he attended Lone Rock School and later Stevensville High School. He worked summers for the Forest Service. In 1946 (September) he joined the Army infantry and served for a year in Japan. Upon returning to Missoula...

Lorrine Walden

Lorrine Walden

Feb 8, 2019

Lorrine Julia Walden, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, passed away at 97 years old on February 8, 2019 at Bee Hive Homes of Missoula from natural causes. She was born October 19, 1921 in Livingston, MT to parents Luke and Flora Williams. She married John B. Walden on Valentine’s Day in 1939. Her hobbies included crafts such as sewing,...

Neal Arthur Thompson

Neal Arthur Thompson

Feb 8, 2019

After a long illness Neal (Shorty) Thompson, 92, passed away at his home in Turah, surrounded by his family. Neal was one of five children born to Percy and Edith Thompson. Neal was raised and attended school in Missoula. Shortly after high school Neal began his working career as a mechanic, later shop foreman, for the Anaconda Company. He continued...

Myrtle Blodgett

Myrtle Blodgett

Feb 7, 2019

Myrtle Blodgett, 86, of Missoula left this world February 7th, 2019 to go to her heavenly home to forever be with her Lord and Savior Jesus, a time she prepared for and looked forward to. She leaves behind two sons, Bob Vietenheimer of Milton Freewater, Oregon, and Jim Blodgett of Tacoma, Washington, three grandchildren, Kimberly, Danielle, and Roby and six...

Gregory Leon Barsi

Gregory Leon Barsi

Feb 7, 2019

Gregory Leon Barsi Gregory Leon Barsi, 62, of Missoula, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at St. Patrick Hospital, of natural causes. He was born on March 16, 1956 in Santa Rasa, California to Mario and Jeane Barsi. He was educated in Santa Rosa public schools and went to Santa Rosa Jr. College. He was a member of the...

Geraldine Elizabeth Harris

Geraldine Elizabeth Harris

Feb 7, 2019

Geraldine Elizabeth Harris, 79, of Missoula passed away peacefully at home on February 7th, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

John David Miller

John David Miller

Feb 6, 2019

John David Miller, 62, of Missoula passed away peacefully at St. Patrick Hospital on February 6th, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Richard L. Alderson

Richard L. Alderson

Feb 5, 2019

Born 09-08-1945, passed away suddenly 02-05-2019 of natural causes. Richard is the only child of Dr. Lee Richard Alderson and Mildred Alderson, both deceased. Richard is leaving behind the one love of his life, Donna Glantz, his only daughter Dana Leigh Alderson, five grandchildren: Mollie Rose Newton, Gharrett Henry Warner, Hannah Dawn Warner, Briar Pete Bargmeyer and Wyatt Lee Bargmeyer;...

Raymond Shearer

Raymond Shearer

Feb 5, 2019

Raymond Shearer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was called home on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at the age of 83. “Smiling Ray,” as he was affectionately known, found his way into everyone’s heart because of his joy-filled life, gentle demeanor, genuine kindness, words of wisdom, consistent compassionate service, and his good and pure heart. He loved everyone and especially...

Ernest M. "Ernie" Bargmeyer

Ernest M. "Ernie" Bargmeyer

Feb 5, 2019

Dr Ernest “Ernie “ Bargmeyer born March 27, 1933 Died February 5, 2019 Ernie earned his MD degree from Indiana University Medical School in 1958: Ernie served in the US Air Force at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma after graduating from Indiana University Med School he completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Baylor University in Houston, Texas...

Zella P. Erickson

Zella P. Erickson

Feb 4, 2019

Zella P. Erickson, aka Granny, passed away February 4, 2019 right after family had said goodnight and gone home. Born June 28, 1931 in Buffalo, NY to John and Zella Petersen, Zella moved as a young girl with her parents to Glendale, CA. and graduated from UC Berkley, subsequently taking seasonal jobs at both Death Valley and Yellowstone Park. She...

Robert Marineau Small

Robert Marineau Small

Feb 3, 2019

Robert Marineau Small passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born in Missoula, MT on April 18th, 1934 to Ray and Blanche Small, he was the ninth of ten children. Bob attended St. Francis and St. Anthony grade school, graduating from Missoula County High School in 1952. He excelled in football and basketball in...

Agnes Sarah Stipe

Agnes Sarah Stipe

Feb 3, 2019

Heaven gained a sweet angel on Sunday morning, February 3, 2019, when Agnes Stipe, 85, passed away at Brookdale in Missoula, Montana. Born Agnes Sarah Morris on May 9, 1933, in Ronan, to Dave and Asia Morris, she was raised on the ranch west of Charlo, with sister Betty Ann. Agnes graduated from Charlo High School in 1951, then attended...

Shirley Rose Wales

Shirley Rose Wales

Jan 30, 2019

Shirley Rose Wales, 82, of Missoula, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Shirley was born April 26, 1937, to Eugene Earl Wales and Ruperta Ruby (Coughlin) Wales of Helmville. She attended Helmville Elementary, St. Mary's Academy, and St. Francis Xavier grade schools. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Carroll College (1959). Her...

David J Allen

David J Allen

Jan 26, 2019

David J. Allen, 70, of Superior, Montana, passed away at his home on the river Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was born September 6, 1948, in Rochester/Webster, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. and Margaret Allen, and brother, Robert K. Allen. He is survived by his wife, Jan; son Alex (Dayna) Allen and their daughters,...

Stella Mullen

Stella Mullen

Jan 26, 2019

Stella Mullen, 92, of Missoula passed away at Bee Hive Homes on January 26th, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Matthew W. Whitney

Matthew W. Whitney

Jan 25, 2019

Matthew W. Whitney, 61, of Missoula passed away at Community Medical Center on January 25th, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Charles F Lockwood

Charles F Lockwood

Jan 23, 2019

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Daniel Carns

Daniel Carns

Jan 23, 2019

Daniel James Carns, 59, of Lolo passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.