Obituaries

Aug 28, 2013

Obituary for Richard Nelson Jr.

My Brother, My Friend MISSOULA – Richard William ("Cowboy Rick," "Shiny") Nelson Jr. was born April 2, 1951, to Richard William Nelson and Dora Molly (Longwell) Nelson. He was the first of six children. Being the son of a military father, he lived in many different states and Yalova, Turkey. He graduated in 1971...

Aug 26, 2013

Obituary for Carol Virginia Christian Hanson

Carol Virginia Christian Hanson of Missoula died after a five-year battle with metastatic breast cancer on Monday, Aug. 26, 2013. Her immense strength was shown in the graceful way she carried herself through her illness, inspiring family and friends. Carol was born in Havre on July 19, 1943, to Alfred and Virginia Christian....

Aug 25, 2013

Obituary for Nathan Scott Bird

Nathan Scott Bird, 36, of Huson, came to rest in the hands of our Lord on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, doing what he loved the most. Nathan came to Montana at the age of 17 from Jonesboro, Ark., with his father Steve. Here he made it home and came into the lives of Glenn...

Aug 25, 2013

Obituary for Bill Burke

- Bill Burke passed away Sunday, August 25th at the age of 63, after a long courageous battle with cancer with his best friend Kelly at his side. Bill was born to Donald Eugene and Lucille Burke on January 17, 1950 in Anaconda Montana. Bill attended school in Anaconda and Missoula. Bill's love for food...

Aug 24, 2013

Obituary for Leona Garnick

Gisela Isabella Bertagnolli married John McKinley Wilde in Rock Springs, Wyo., and they were blessed with one daughter, Leona Virginia, who was named for her grandfather Leo and Aunt Virginia. She was born June 17, 1923, and throughout her growing up years, Leona was active in school as a cheerleader, a trained dancer and an...

Aug 24, 2013

Obituary for Elsie F. Zawada

Elsie F. Zawada, 89, of Missoula, passed away at Missoula Health & Rehabilitation on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. She was born Sept. 11, 1923, in Crow Rock, the daughter of Elizabeth and John Leitholt. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank. Her family includes a son, Leonard; and three grandchildren, Tina Zawada,...

Aug 23, 2013

Obituary for Barbara Elizabeth Mead

Barbara Elizabeth Mead, 76, of Missoula Mt, died Friday August 23, 2013. She was born to the late Edgar and Ora Killian on Aug. 05, 1937, in Farmington Missouri. Barbara graduated from Farmington High School in 1955. Right after High school she entered the Air Force and served with the 1608 Air Terminal Squadron...

Aug 22, 2013

Obituary for Allen Murray Benson

Allen Murray Benson, 68, of Alberton, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, of natural causes. He was born July 8, 1945, in Missoula to Emily and Stanley Benson. Al grew up in Charlo, and moved to Missoula where he graduated from Missoula County High School in 1963. Right out of...

Aug 21, 2013

Obituary for Matthew James "Moose" McNulty

Matthew (Moose) James McNulty, 51, of Missoula passed away as the result of a heart attack on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Moose was born on March 4, 1962 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, to Elaine Margaret Hansen and Bernard Arthur McNulty Jr. At the age of 3, Moose moved to Wheatridge, Colorado where he...

Aug 21, 2013

Obituary for Elizabeth 'Betty Ogle

Elizabeth L. "Betty" Ogle was born Aug. 20, 1918, in Livingston to Edna Mae (Bartlett) and Alfred Russell Parker. She died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at the age of 95. Betty was raised in Livingston, where she went through her early school years. She then attended the University of Montana...

Aug 21, 2013

Obituary for Lois E. Headlee

Lois E. Headlee, 95, of Missoula passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at Village Health Care. Lois was born on Dec. 15, 1917, to S.A. and Mabel Rimby. As a young girl she grew up in Graceville on a farm. She attended high school in Denton. She graduated as salutatorian of her class....

Aug 20, 2013

Obituary for Roy Vern Owings

Roy Vern Owings, 86, of Missoula, monumental husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, went to be with his Redeemer on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, with his loving family at his side. He was born June 21, 1927, at Wallum to Roy and Thelma Luella Owings. Roy attended schools at Wallum, Hedgesville and the log...

Aug 20, 2013

Obituary for Bruce Daniel Hall

Bruce Daniel Hall, lover of life, grower of gardens, kite-flying and bike-riding lover of beauty, nature, and art, flew back into the arms of his Creator on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at the age of 44, after succumbing to injuries sustained at his workplace. Bruce's earthly journey began one day in the month of...

Aug 19, 2013

Obituary for Jeffery Lynn "Jeff" McCleary

Jeffery Lynn "Jeff" McCleary 55, left his family to be with Jesus on Monday, August 19, 2013. Jeff was born in Cambridge, Ohio to Harry and Kathleen McCleary. Jeff attended Canyonview Bible College in Silverton, Oregon. Jeff gained a love for God's Word and loved to read, study and teach the Greek New...

Aug 19, 2013

Obituary for Melba A. Emery

Melba A. Emery, 94, of Missoula passed away August 19, 2013. Visitation will be held at Garden City Funeral Home Saturday, August 24th from 12 Noon to 3p.m. A graveside service will be held at Missoula City Cemetery on Tuesday, August 27 at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow at the Grant Creek...

Aug 19, 2013

Obituary for Donald Ray Beich

Donald Ray Beich, 75, passed away August 19, 2013 at Village Healthcare Center. Donald was born on August 11, 1938 in Missoula to Michael and Elizabeth (Dick) Beich. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He married Mary Gendrow on Feb. 24, 1962. He was a member of the American Legion and the...

Aug 18, 2013

Obituary for Chad William Goodman Jr.

Goodman, Chad William Jr., 23, of Missoula passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2013. Born in Missoula, MT on April 21st, 1990, he was son of Cheryl "Geni" Goodman of Missoula, Chad W. Goodman Sr. of North Dakota. He is survived in loving memory by his three younger sisters, Sarah, Natalie, Charla,...

Aug 18, 2013

Obituary for Cletus L. "Clete" Weber

Clete Weber, 83, of Missoula, passed away Aug. 18, 2013, at the Riverside Health Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Madison Lake, Minn., on Feb. 28, 1930, to Leo and Louise Weber. Clete enlisted in the Army, where he became a certified aviation mechanic. He had a love...

Aug 18, 2013

Obituary for Iris Jean Jensen

Iris Jean Jensen of Missoula passed away quietly in her home August 18, 2013. Iris was raised in Butte Montana. She often spoke fondly of working in her grandpop's feed store in Butte and riding her horses. In 1965 she married George Pedersen they had three children. She spent the next twenty years raising...

Aug 18, 2013

Life Story for Gary D. Padilla