Obituaries

Feb 18, 2014

Obituary for Gale G. Fister

Reverend Gale G. Fister, 83, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at Edgewood Vista. He was born in Hamburg, Pa., to Graeff and Mamie Fister. Gale was a graduate of Prairie Bible Institute (PBI) in Three Hills, Alberta. After graduating, Gale and his wife Elsie moved to Port McNeil,...

Feb 18, 2014

Obituary for George E. Bowman

George Bowman passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. He was 72 years old. He was born in Monterey Park, Calif., on Jan. 15, 1942, to Erwin and Norma Bowman. Raised in El Monte, Calif., he always enjoyed recalling his childhood and his family. He married the girl next door, his love for over...

Feb 17, 2014

Life Story for David C. Nelson

Feb 17, 2014

Obituary for Arnold W. Jarvie

– Arnold Willard Jarvie passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula from heart failure at the age of 81. He spent his last week surrounded by his very large, loving and loud family. Arnold was many things to many people during his life. He had a work ethic like...

Feb 17, 2014

Life Story for David C. Boulter

Feb 17, 2014

Obituary for Reba R. Case

Reba Rae Case passed away Monday February 17, 2014 in the comfort of her home under the care of her loving husband. She was born Reba Rae Farmer the only daughter of Woodrow Farmer and Stella May Rash on November 9, 1947, in Riverside, California. She grew up in Kellogg and Pinehurst Idaho where...

Feb 17, 2014

Obituary for William Arthur Dicus Jr.

William Arthur Dicus Jr. (Bill) of Missoula passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 at his home from a 9 month battle with cancer. He was born July 6, 1944 in Anderson, Indiana to William Arthur and Edith Dicus. He graduated high school in 1962 and attended Parsons College in Iowa. He married...

Feb 16, 2014

Obituary for George F. Perkins

George Franklin Perkins, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, age 90, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014, at The Springs of Missoula. Born September 16, 1923 George grew up on Long Island, New York. From an early age, he was passionate about classical music, beginning with his devotion to playing piano, continuing with his...

Feb 16, 2014

Obituary for Robert. Bruce Adams

– Robert "Bruce" Adams, 66, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at St. Patrick Hospital of complications following three years of treatment for pancreatic cancer. Although his body betrayed him, his enormous spirit continues to endure. Bruce was born on Aug. 15, 1947, to John and Elizabeth (Houghton) Adams in Detroit, and grew up in...

Feb 16, 2014

Obituary for Patricia A. 'Pete Gillan

Patricia "Pete" Gillan, 86, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at St. Patrick Hospital of natural causes. She was born May 28, 1927, at the family farm near Poultney, Vt., to Stanislaus and Antonia Pomalaski. As the youngest of six children, she was also the only family member not born in...

Feb 15, 2014

Obituary for Alfonsina "Fonsie" Hohman

Alfonsina "Fonsie" Hohman departed this world in peace in the wee hours of Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. She had entered the world more than 87 years earlier on Jan. 9, 1927, the fifth daughter of Benedito and Carmenella Martello's 11 children. She grew up in the local area, living first in Frenchtown, then in...

Feb 15, 2014

Obituary for Maureen C Murphy

Maureen C. Murphy was born in Butte to John and Rena Giacoma on July 8, 1940. She entered into heaven's gates Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. How fitting her last full day on earth was Valentine's Day, as she was the epitome of "love" to her all of her family, friends and patients. May the...

Feb 15, 2014

Obituary for William "Bill" McBroom

– Professor William "Bill" McBroom died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, quietly at his home in Missoula. William Harris McBroom was born June 24, 1937, in Findlay, Ohio, the son of Dr. Russell McBroom and Louise McBroom. He was the second child, having a sister Anne, with whom he was always close. Bill grew up...

Feb 14, 2014

Life Story for Jason Edward Key

Feb 13, 2014

Obituary for Sue MacKenzie Britton

Missoula-Sue C. Britton passed away on Feb. 13th 2014 at St. Patrick Hospital with her daughter Shari Miller and Sue's significant other, Bob Eder at her side. She bravely walked through the journey of cancer, now she is at peace. Sue was born in Gloversville, NY on Sept. 27, 1939 to Frederick G. MacKenzie...

Feb 13, 2014

Obituary for Estelle Ann Swanson Hetzier

– Estelle Ann Swanson Hetzler went home to the loving arms of her Creator on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. She died of natural causes at home, surrounded by her family. Loved and cherished, she will be greatly missed by many. Estelle was a gift to everyone around her and helpful to those who...

Feb 13, 2014

Life Story for Hazel June Richlie

Feb 13, 2014

Obituary for Lucille E. Combes

Lucille Combes 92, of Missoula, passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, while living at Village Health Care. She was born in Malta on March 15, 1921, to John and May Violet Noordam. She knew her Lord, knowing where she would spend eternity, ready to join her husband, Gilbert. Growing up was not an easy...

Feb 13, 2014

Life Story for Kit A. Hearst

Feb 11, 2014

Obituary for Donna M. Beierle

Donna M. Beierle, 85, of Missoula passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, at BeeHive Homes in Missoula. She was born June 9, 1928, in Crookston, Minn., to Arthur and Mabel Reber. In 1948, she married William C. Beierle and had four children while residing in Missoula. In addition to her husband, Donna was preceded...