Obituaries
Travis Cord Anderson
Dec 26, 2013
Obituary for Travis Cord Anderson
– Our beloved son lost his battle with depression on Dec. 26, 2013. "I will not go quietly into the night" ... and anyone who knew Travis knew that he seldom went quietly into anything! He used to laughingly quote his favorite mantra: "My candle burns at both ends It will not last the...
Sandra D. Diamond
Dec 26, 2013
Obituary for Sandra D. Diamond
Sandra D. Diamond went to heaven Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, at the age of 75. She was born in London on Feb. 13, 1938. Sandra, her older sister Dorine and parents Julian and Olga Marks lived in London during World War II. After the war, Sandra and her family immigrated to the United States,...
John Charles Lehman
Dec 25, 2013
Obituary for John Charles Lehman
John Charles Lehman, 81, of Huson, passed away at home early Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born March 20, 1932, to John Edward and Grace Mae (Terry) Lehman in Raymond, Neb., John relocated to the Bitterroot with his family at age 9. John attended Lone Rock School. John...
William W. "Bill" Adams
Dec 24, 2013
Obituary for William W. "Bill" Adams
Missoula- William W. "Bill" Adams, 87, passed away of natural causes on Dec. 24, 2013. He is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, 3 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. After Bill retired from selling cars, he kept busy with his many interests and love of people. He was a very proud...
Sandy Lee Kenyon
Dec 23, 2013
Obituary for Sandy Lee Kenyon
– Sandy Lee Kenyon, 56, of Stevensville, passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. She was born to Harold and Jane Walker on July 4, 1957, in Abington, Pa. Sandy grew up in Upper Dublin, Pa., and attended Slippery Rock College in Pennsylvania before attending Montana State University, where she received an art and teaching...
Jean Davis Koich
Dec 22, 2013
Obituary for Jean Davis Koich
Death is not putting out the light; it is the extinguishing the lamp because the dawn has come. – Rabindranath Tagore. On Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, a handful of days short of her 83rd birthday, Jean Davis Koich left this earth to be reunited in the loving arms of her dearest mother. "My little...
Michael Howard Ellis
Dec 21, 2013
Obituary for Michael Howard Ellis
Michael Howard Ellis, 19, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, December 21 after a long battle with Epilepsy. Michael was born on October 17, 1994 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Although Michael was born in Canada, he lived the majority of his life in the United States and had dual citizenship. Yet...
Helen Cole (Peterson)
Dec 20, 2013
Obituary for Helen Cole (Peterson)
– Helen (Peterson) Cole, 96, of Missoula, passed away at her home Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. She was born Sept. 23, 1917, as the only child of Herbert and Irene Peterson in Carter. When Helen was 1 year old, her father Burt died from the flu epidemic of 1918. Helen moved to Great Falls...
Richard Kenneth Hart
Dec 18, 2013
Obituary for Richard Kenneth Hart
Richard Kenneth Hart, 77, passed away at his home Dec. 18, 2013. He was born in Missoula on Sept. 21, 1936, to Virginia and Marvin Hart Sr. Richard attended Whittier Grade School and graduated from Missoula County High School in 1955. While in school, he participated in concert band, drama and baseball. After serving...
Robert R. Reyner
Dec 17, 2013
Obituary for Robert R. Reyner
He called himself a nomad, and with a twinkle in his eye introduced himself as "Bob, spelled with one 'O.'" Per Bob's request, there will be no obituary, so we are presenting a brief biography. Robert R. Reyner, a thespian in life and always in heart, "exited stage left" on Dec. 17, 2013. Bob...
Patricia Jean McNamer
Dec 16, 2013
Obituary for Patricia Jean McNamer
Patricia Jean McNamer of Missoula died Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at St. Patrick Hospital of heart failure and its complications. She was 87. She was born Oct. 21, 1926, in St. John's Hospital in Helena, the daughter of John E. Owen and Ella Jean (McMillan) Owen, and was educated at public schools in Butte,...
Mary Elizabeth Delka
Dec 16, 2013
Obituary for Mary Elizabeth Delka
On Dec. 16, 2013, Mary Elizabeth Delka, 70, made her peaceful journey into heaven in Missoula. Mom fought courageously after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's only two years ago. She was born Dec. 21, 1942, to Kors and Gertrude Lockwood in Salt Lake City. Her parents and our dad, Don Delka, preceded her in death....
Scott Wayne Hintz
Dec 15, 2013
Obituary for Scott Wayne Hintz
Scott Wayne Hintz, 55, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at home surrounded by family and friends after battling cancer. He was born on March 14, 1958, in Missoula, to James and Winnie Hintz. As a young boy he lived with his family in Piltzville and was educated in Bonner and...
Larry Douglas Foust
Dec 14, 2013
Obituary for Larry Douglas Foust
Larry Douglas Foust, born Feb. 16, 1946, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2013. Larry graduated from the University of Montana, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. Larry was one of the first military intelligence officers of the newly designated branch. Thanks to Larry's...
Doris Celestia LaRoque
Dec 13, 2013
Obituary for Doris Celestia LaRoque
Doris Celestia LaRoque, 101, passed away peacefully, Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, of natural causes at her home in Missoula. Doris Celestia Green was born Oct. 7, 1912, to a homesteader dad, Charles Green, and her homesteader Swedish immigrant mom, Vendella Anderson, on the family farm house in McKenzie County, N.D. She had six siblings,...
Norma Jean Dumm Price
Dec 12, 2013
Obituary for Norma Jean Dumm Price
Norma June Dumm Price, 85, passed away at the Village Health Care Center on Dec. 12, 2013, with her family by her side. She was born June 20, 1928, in Seattle to Lester Dumm and Ola Potter Dumm. She had an older sister, Billie Cornelius. Norma married Russell Kent Price on Dec. 2,...
Brian David Shennum
Dec 12, 2013
Obituary for Brian David Shennum
Brian David Shennum was born April 6, 1961, in Spokane, Wash., to Ovie and Rose Shennum. He died unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013. He was preceded in death by both parents. Brian had two older sisters Karen and Susan. The family returned to Missoula in 1964 and settled in the Rattlesnake area. Brian attended...
Regina "Bobbie" Presthus
Dec 12, 2013
Obituary for Regina "Bobbie" Presthus
Regina Harriet "Bobbie" Presthus, 91, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at the Springs Retirement Community in Missoula. She was born on Jan. 3, 1922, in Glendive to Norwegian immigrant parents Rasmus (Robert) Henning Garmoe and Janna (Jennie) Boe Garmoe. Following her older sister, her father was convinced that their second child was...
Vernon Davies Saunders
Dec 12, 2013
Obituary for Vernon Davies Saunders
Vernon Davies Saunders, 87, of Missoula, passed away at home on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on July 11, 1926, in Plains City, Utah, to Elmer S. and Thelma Davies Saunders. He lived in Preston, Idaho, and Ogden, Utah. The family moved to Missoula in 1939....
Adeline Trowbridge
Dec 12, 2013
Obituary for Adeline Trowbridge
Adeline Trowbridge, 72, of Missoula, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at Community Medical Center of natural causes. Adeline was born Feb. 12, 1941, to Edwin and Hertha Pastian in North Dakota. As a young girl, she and her family moved to Missoula where Adeline graduated from Missoula County High School in 1959. Shortly after...
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