Obituaries

May 5, 2025

Melissa “Misty” Ann Towsley

Misty Ann Towsley, 54, of Missoula, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, May 5th, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital.

Misty was born on June 24, 1970, in Missoula. She grew up on the family ranch in Rock Creek, attending Clinton Elementary School, then graduating from Hellgate High School in 1987. She went on to graduate from the University of...

May 3, 2025

Kyle Sharbono was born on July 16, 2002, to Roger and Sally Sharbono. From the very beginning, he brought immense joy and light into their lives, reflecting the deep love and happiness with which he was surrounded. He could not have been blessed with a more loving and devoted family.

Kyle adored his parents—they were his whole world. His mother’s love...

May 2, 2025

Marvin (Tyke) Paulson, 61, of Missoula passed away on Friday May 2, 2025, at Community Medical Center, from a heart attack. 

He was born December 24, 1963 to Marvin B. and Ramona R. Paulson, in Fairview Montana. As a child he lived with his two brothers and Mom in Sidney Montana. He attended Sidney Public Schools and made many lifelong friendships. 

On...

Apr 30, 2025

Barbara M. LaJune, 92, passed away on April 30, 2025 at the Springs at Missoula. Garden City Funeral Home is honored to assist her family.

Apr 30, 2025

John Allen Bryan, 67, of Missoula took his own life on April 30, 2025.

He was born on September 3, 1957 in Missoula, to Ralph and Anne Bryan. He attended Franklin Elementary School and Hellgate High School. He proudly served in the Marine Corps from 1976 to 1979. Upon returning to Missoula he began working in the shop for 4G PLUMBING...

Apr 29, 2025

Dale Robert Gelvin, 83 of Missoula, MT passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, April 30, 2025.

Dale was born in Melrose, MN to Grant and Alma Gelvin. Dale had two younger brothers, Duane and Neil. He grew up in North Dakota where his family were wheat farmers. He later attended College in both Minot and Wahpeton but decided that college...

Apr 28, 2025

Judith Ann (Balliet) Harvey, age 81, peacefully passed away on April 28th, 2025 in Missoula. Her memorial service will be held Friday, May 16, 2025 at 1:00pm at Garden City Funeral Home.

Judy was born on May 14, 1943 in Worland, Wyoming, to Franklin Jay Balliet and Claire (Bosserman) Balliet. The family moved to Missoula when Judy was in 6th grade....

Apr 27, 2025

Michael P. "Mike" Hastings, age 54, passed away at his home on April 27, 2025, as the result of a heart attack.

Mike was born on December 11, 1970, in Butte, America to Dan and Terry (Wallace) Hastings. In his early years Mike grew up in Butte and Miles City. His parents were later divorced, and he moved to Stevensville, MT,...

Apr 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Andrew Morrison Wirth Sr., aged 89, on April 26, 2025, in Missoula, MT.

To all that knew him, Andy was a larger-than-life figure. He was tough, fearless and generous. He had a kind and gentle heart and a wonderful sense of humor that was welcomed in a world full of...

Apr 25, 2025

Travis William Salo, 36 of lone, Washington passed away on April 25, 2025 of a tragic accident. Travis was born on March 27,1989 in Missoula Montana to Bob and Marian Salo. Travis attended Hellgate Elementary and graduated from Big Sky High School. While in High he was in band and on the golf team. He was a member of the...

Apr 25, 2025

Michael (Mike) Harry Foley, 83, of Hall, Montana, passed away in Missoula, Montana, on April 25, 2025. He passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. His family and friends will forever cherish the memories made together.

Mike was born in San Francisco, California, on September 3, 1941. The second child of Harry and Grace Foley (nee Buck). He grew...

Apr 24, 2025

Apr 24, 2025

Beathe “Bea” Campbell, 96, of Missoula (formerly of Havre) passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Missoula Health and Rehabilitation. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Christ the King Catholic Church with interment to follow in the Missoula City Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Beathe “Bea” Campbell, daughter of Bernt...

Apr 22, 2025

It is with both sorrow and immense gratitude that we celebrate the life of Joan Marie Jasumback-a woman whose love knew no bounds and whose presence left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her. Joan passed away peacefully in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 86.

Born in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, Joan's life was one filled...

Apr 20, 2025

J.B. Hendrix

April 20, 2025, ~ Age 86

J.B. "Jay" Hendrix a long-time resident of Hall, Montana, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Happy, Texas, Jay spent most of his life in the wide-open beauty of Montana, a place he loved deeply.

He grew up on a ranch in the Blackfoot Valley with his...

Apr 20, 2025

On April 20, 2025 (yes, 4/20—because now 4/20 is “smoke a joint for Bob” day, just how he would want it), Bob lit his final joint, and drove off into the great beyond with 80s rock cranked and not a single bug splatter on his windshield. If you think it’s a coincidence that he checked out on 4/20… you didn’t...

Apr 19, 2025

Reese George Bierly passed away in the embrace of his parents on April 19th, 2025 at Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT.

Reese was born on April 7th, to Heather Dennison and Patrick Bierly, joining siblings Danika Dennison, Elaina Dennison, and Eliza Bierly. Despite his short time on earth, he was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around him...

Apr 17, 2025

Tary E Ueland was born November 10, 1949, in Terry, MT to Hans and Eileen Nelson Ueland. Tary passed away surrounded by family, from natural causes on April 17, 2025. Tary comes from a very proud Norwegian family who Homesteaded to Eastern MT in the early 1900’s. He grew up during his early years on their ranch before moving to...

Apr 15, 2025

Daniel “Dan” R. Hagestad, 82, passed away of natural causes Tuesday, April 15th, 2025. He was born on September 30th, 1942, in Missoula to Wally and Eleanor Hagestad. As a boy he lived in Missoula until moving to Puyallup, Washington in 1956 to 1959 where he attended high school and played baseball, basketball, and tennis. In 1960 he moved back...

Apr 15, 2025

Mo Gary (formally Maureen Joan McNamara) was born January 3, 1953 in Detroit but grew up in Toledo, Ohio as the oldest of ten siblings. They were raised in a physically small but emotionally large, loving home. Her feisty, adventurous spirit was evident from an early age. After graduating from high school Mo attended the Ohio State University and received...