Obituaries

Jan 25, 2025

Patrick Gerald Cobban, 70, passed away on January 25, 2025, in Missoula, Montana. He was born on March 17, 1954, in Culbertson, Montana, the seventh child of Gerald and Blanche Cobban, farmers in eastern Montana.

Patrick's life was one of extraordinary challenges and even greater triumphs. At birth, he was diagnosed with severe cerebral palsy. In an era when understanding of...

Jan 25, 2025

It is with a deep sense of loss that we announce the death of Jim Pennington, age 82,who died of natural causes in Missoula, Montana.

 Jim is survived by his wife, Sharon Peiffer Pennington (Missoula), sister RuthCulham (Beaverton, Oregon), daughter Kathleen Pennington (Boise, Idaho), son Christoper Pennington (Reno, Nevada), and five grandchildren. David Pennington, Jim’s son, predeceased him in death.

 Upon graduating...

Jan 25, 2025

Carolyn Sue Butler Anderson, 87, died peacefully from natural causes on January 25, 2025, in Missoula, MT. She was born to R.C. Butler and Winifred Butler on February 24, 1937, in Gassaway, WV. She spent her early years making many precious memories on a family farm near Sutton, West Virginia.

Carolyn attended West Virginia University where she met her future husband,...

Jan 22, 2025

Richard "Dick" Malvin Roske 

Dick Roske passed away at home with his loved ones by his side on January 22, 2025, at the age of 79. Dick was born in Billings, Montana, on July 18, 1945, to Malven and Ruby Roske. 

Dick attended Bonner Elementary School and Missoula County Public Schools. He was a member of the chess club, participated in trampoline...

Jan 20, 2025

Anthony Douglas Bessette (AKA) Tony, was born on April 21st, 1990 in Missoula, MT to Rebecca Bessette. He passed away unexpectedly on January 20th, 2025, in Butte, MT. He was 34 years old. 

 Anthony currently was working in the carpentry field in Dillon, MT and helping on weekends with his uncle Doug, doing drywall. Anthony never finished high school but went...

Jan 17, 2025

Pamela Dorene Ross Crary of Superior, Montana passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 17, 2025. She was 73.

Pamela was born in Umatilla County, Oregon in 1951 to Alexander and Joyce McKenna Ross. She attended Centralia College and earned a degree in civil engineering. She was a loving mother and enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, reading and her precious cats...

Jan 16, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Bonnie Johnson, a beacon of love and resilience, was born on April 8, 1949, in the town of Moscow, Idaho. She passed away on January 14, 2025, in Turah, Montana, with her beloved husband and daughter at her side, taking her final breaths surrounded by the warmth of family.

From the very beginning, Bonnie’s mission in life was abundantly clear: to...

Jan 14, 2025

Mikhail Lenchuk, 36, of Missoula passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Garden City Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Missoula City Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Mikhail Vladimirovich, son of Vladimir and Vera (Krupkevich) Lenchuk, was born November 11, 1988 in Olshany,...

Jan 12, 2025

John William Helms, 77, of Missoula passed peacefully at home, with his dog by his side, on Sunday, January 12th of natural causes.

John was born May 3rd, 1947, in Missoula to Helen and Earl Helms. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Judy. As a young boy, he attended Washington Grade School, and graduated from Missoula County...

Jan 10, 2025

Charles Anthony Bassett, aged 70, passed away on January 10th, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, friend, volunteer, co-worker, and neighbor. 

Chuck was born on March 25th, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. He graduated from Lane Tech High School and the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

Architecture was his passion, profession, and expertise. He...

Jan 9, 2025

Jan 6, 2025

Jerald Edwin Dewey “Jed” passed away on January 6, 2025 in Missoula, MT at the age of 86.

 Jed was born November 5, 1938, in Salt Lake City, UT, to Arlen G. Dewey and Fern Rainey Dewey. He was the fifth of six children. The family moved to Logan, UT and from a young age, Jed’s love for the outdoors was...

Jan 1, 2025

James Marvin Harris November 23, 1937 - January 1, 2025

James (Jim), 87, passed away on January 1, 2025, at the Mineral Community Hospital.

Jim was born on November 23, 1937, to Vane and Anna Harris in Loveland, Colorado. He was the third of five children. In December 1949, Jim and his father, Vane, moved to Sagle, Idaho, where the rest of...

Dec 31, 2024

It is with profound sorrow and aching hearts that we announce the passing of Seth Frost, a beloved son, brother, and friend whose radiant spirit touched the lives of all who knew him. Seth, just 32, left us far too soon, leaving behind cherished memories of his kindness, his laughter, and his deep, boundless love for those around him. Though...

Dec 30, 2024

Rex Paddock, 91, of Missoula passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at St. Patrick Hospital. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held January 17 at 11:00 am at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow the graveside service at Katie O’Keefes. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Rex Warner Paddock, son of Otis...

Dec 29, 2024

Nigel Spottiswoode, 73, of Florence passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington.  A viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Garden City Funeral Home.  The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Missoula with burial...

Dec 29, 2024

Dale Eugene Virts, 68, of Missoula, MT, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024. He was born on September 29, 1956, in Missoula, MT to Lucile and Robert Virts.

As a young man he would spend time with his cousins on their family farm and talk about the chores they would have to do and the mischief they would seek

Dales' parents,...

Dec 29, 2024

Garry Lynn Witty passed away peacefully at home in Missoula, Montana, on December 29, 2024, surrounded by his wife, Donna, and others who dearly loved him. Garry was born to Roy and Edna Witty on February 7, 1950, in Checotah, Oklahoma. 

Garry and his family moved to Tehachapi, California, when he was five years old, where he attended school. He was...

Dec 29, 2024

Nadezhda Nikolayevna Lemeza, 79 years old, passed away on December 29, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 1st, 1945 in Olshany, Belarus to the parents of Nikolay and Marina Strug. She grew up in a large family with 1 sister and 5 brothers. Life was not always easy for them post World War II. From a...