Obituaries

Feb 24, 2016

Obituary for Carie Lee Dodson

Carie Lee Dodson, 54, Missoula, passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at her residence in Missoula. She is survived by her children, Shelby and Ryan Perlman and Tera Dodson of Buckeye, Arizona, Marshall and Siera Dodson of Fairmont, West Virginia; mother and father, Judith and Roy Kidder of Whitefish; grandchildren,...

Feb 24, 2016

Obituary for Joyce Jacobson

On Feb. 24, 2016, Joyce Jacobson, our beloved wife, mother and Gram, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Joyce was a welcoming, caring and beautiful person inside and out. She showed love to everyone she met. Joyce was one of eight children born to Ernest and Grace Sykes in Cross Creek,...

Feb 24, 2016

Obituary for Donald N. Tripp Jr.

Donald N. Tripp Jr. (JR), 60, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in Sun City, Arizona of a heart attack. He had his first heart attack ten years ago and lived out his "second chance" with success and gratitude JR was born on June 13, 1955 in Missoula Montana to Don and Vienna...

Feb 24, 2016

Obituary for Clayton D. Floyd Jr.

A larger than life individual, Clayton D. Floyd, Jr. was born in Durango, Colorado, on Dec. 30, 1947, to Clayton and Betty Floyd. He grew up in Missoula, graduating in the first class of 1966 from Hellgate High School. He attended the University of Montana following high school. Clayton then went on to...

Feb 24, 2016

Obituary for James Lewis "Max" Maxson

James L. Maxson, 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. Jim, "Max" as he was known by friends, was born March 10, 1946, to parents Lewis and Elizabeth Maxson at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. After the untimely death of his mother he was raised by his...

Feb 23, 2016

Obituary for Katherine "Kathy" Kovatch

Katherine Kay ("Kathy" or "Katie") Kovatch was born on Sept. 18, 1955, to Harry Neil Kovatch and Lois Mae (Henneman) Kovatch in Conrad. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, in the early morning hours, at her home, Kathy entered into eternity, wrapped in the arms of Jesus and greeted by her parents. Kathy fought a...

Feb 22, 2016

Obituary for Charles Ernest Valach

Our dad loved people and their stories. He enjoyed well-written, interesting obituaries about people and their lives. We hope he'll enjoy reading about his. A good man died this week, Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. Charles Ernest Valach was born May 14, 1927, in Lewistown to John and Anna Hruska Valach. He was one of...

Feb 22, 2016

Obituary for Irma Lorraine Knutson

Irma Lorraine Knutson passed away Feb 22, 2016 in Missoula, MT a few days after her 96th birthday. She was born Feb 19, 1920 in St. Paul, MN to Olaf and Olga Knutson. After graduating from high school in 1938 and college in 1940, she pursued a 35 year teaching career in the primary...

Feb 22, 2016

Life Story for Jeanne M. Jalbert

Feb 22, 2016

Obituary for Charlene Terry Frey

Our beloved mother, wife, sister and grandmother Charlene Terry Frey, 62, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at home with her family. She was born in Missoula to Charles and Bernice Wilson on March 7, 1953. Charlene married Gary Frey in 1972. They had two children, Brandon and Kimberly. Char loved unconditionally and she...

Feb 22, 2016

Life Story for Lawrence J. "Larry" Blekkenk

Feb 22, 2016

Obituary for Wesley Dakota Cross

Wesley Dakota Cross, 20, of Missoula, earned his angel wings February 22nd, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born March 19th, 1995 in Libby Mt, the youngest son of Daniele Huff and Christian Cross. Wesley was a beautiful young soul, kind, generous, brave and courageous, a hero to many. Wesley spent his life...

Feb 21, 2016

Obituary for Shane Sweeney

Shane Sweeney lost his brief, courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016. Shane was born on Dec. 10, 1962, in Billings. He began his life on a ranch at Bridger Creek near Reedpoint. Later his family moved to Shepherd and then the Billings area where he attended school. He spent his adolescent years...

Feb 21, 2016

Obituary for Ernest R. Asay

Ernest Ray "Ernie" Asay, born Sept. 27, 1933, beloved father and grandfather, Ernie (82) passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, joining his loving wife Nancy Lee, his bride of 62 years. Funeral services will be held at the LDS church, 16 Moats Lane, Superior,...

Feb 21, 2016

Obituary for Robert Lucas (Bob)

Robert (Bob) C. Lucas passed away at his home at The Springs on Feb 21, 2016. Robert was born Feb. 11, 1931 to Robert and Ella Lucas in Sioux Falls, SD. He attended the University of Minnesota, receiving a doctorate degree in Geography. He also studied at the Free University in West Berlin, at...

Feb 20, 2016

Obituary for Shirley Mae Schaff-Day

On the morning of Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, Shirley Mae Schaff-Day, 79, of Missoula, passed away peacefully with her family. The sun came out for her as she went to be with God. Shirley was a true Montana girl, born and raised in Missoula. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, going on to attend...

Feb 19, 2016

Obituary for Gregory Jensen

Gregory Allen Jensen, born on Nov. 3, 1956, lived his 59 years as a shining rainbow to all his family, friends, students, colleagues and community making everyone he met feel important. He attended school in Havre until moving to Alaska where he graduated from Ketchikan High School. He graduated from MSU Northern with a degree...

Feb 19, 2016

Obituary for Judy Marie Kern (Lowry)

– Judy Marie (Lowry) Kern, 75, died surrounded by her family on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. She was born on Nov. 14, 1940, in Cardston, Alberta. She moved to Missoula with her family when she was a teenager. As a young woman, she found purpose in the numerous jobs she worked—most notably as...

Feb 17, 2016

Obituary for Marty R. Howe

On Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, Marty Russell Howe, 58, of Missoula, sought refuge in the arms of Our Lord, escaping the bonds of his relentless pain due to an extended illness for several years. There is no doubt he was welcomed into heaven and into his beloved mother's arms, Eudora Hutchins Huppe', who preceded...

Feb 17, 2016

Life Story for Loren W. Sullender