Obituaries

Richmond Horton Grant

Richmond Horton Grant

Jan 21, 2021

Richmond Horton Grant finished his final assignment and turned in his life’s thesis on Jan. 21, 2021. He was 92. Born in Los Angeles, California in 1928, he was the third child of John and Hannabelle Grant. His older sister, the late Judge Isabella Grant of San Francisco, was always looking out for her “baby” brother. The loss of his...

Bonnie Kay Montgomery

Bonnie Kay Montgomery

Jan 21, 2021

Missoula - Bonnie K. Montgomery age 73 of Missoula passed away on Thursday January 21, 2021 at her home in Missoula. She was born June 6, 1947 in Bend, Oregon a daughter of Roger and Violet Powell. She moved with her parents to Missoula and graduated from Hellgate High School. She attended and graduated from Modern Beauty School of Cosmetology...

Walter Jay "Walt" Clark

Walter Jay "Walt" Clark

Jan 20, 2021

Walt Clark, aged 79, passed away peacefully, at his home, on January 20, 2021. He was born in Missoula, Montana in 1941 to Robert (Bob) and Ann Clark. He attended both parochial and public school, graduating from Missoula County High School in 1959. Walt enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving for four years, where he made lifelong friendships. Upon his...

Wesley Pyeatt

Wesley Pyeatt

Jan 19, 2021

On January 9, 2021, Wesley Pyeatt’s body began to fail and on January 19th he passed away, he was 90 years old. During his final days on earth, many of Wes’s friends and family took the opportunity to visit and say goodbye. One of Wes’s close friends stated, life moves very quickly and in the mere snap of our fingers...

Barbara Jean Berglund (Hayden)

Barbara Jean Berglund (Hayden)

Jan 15, 2021

MISSOULA ~ Barbara Jean Berglund, 88, of Missoula, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at The Springs At Missoula. Jean was born on April 7, 1932 in Missoula, MT to Phelan and Erma Hayden. She attended Paxson Elementary School, Missoula County High School, and then studied Bacteriology at The University of Montana. While at the University she was...

Shelly Jean Clark (Townsend)

Shelly Jean Clark (Townsend)

Jan 15, 2021

SUPERIOR ~ Shelly Jean Clark, 65, of Superior, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at her home. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

Robert Charles Wilkinson

Robert Charles Wilkinson

Jan 11, 2021

Robert “Bob” Charles Wilkinson, avid fisherman, lover of country music and classic cars embarked on his eternal fishing trip the morning of January 11, 2021 while surrounded by the love of his family. Robert was born June 21, 1950, in Alameda, CA to parents Charles Wilkinson and Lyla (Furrer) Wilkinson. In 1968, Robert graduated from Del Valle High School in...

Walter Osborne

Walter Osborne

Jan 10, 2021

The world lost an irreplaceable Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and dear Friend on January 10th, 2021 when Walter Duane Osborne of Florence, MT passed peacefully at age 64 after a brief but valiant fight with COVID-19. Just as he was throughout his life, Walt was surrounded by his loving family. Walt was born to Erslel (Zeke) and MaryAnne Osborne...

Lygeri ""Loula"" Giannakakos

Lygeri ""Loula"" Giannakakos

Jan 9, 2021

Lygeri Giannakakos, passed away on January 9, 2021 in Vancouver, B.C. It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our loving mother Lygeri Loula Giannakakos. Kind, compassionate and a beloved member of The Vancouver Greek Community she will be missed by all who knew her. Loula is survived by her children Panagiotis and Athena, her daughter in law...

James Ubben

James Ubben

Jan 7, 2021

James (Jim) Aubrey Ubben 58 of Turah, Montana passed away Thursday 1/7/2021 at his home. He was born on 12/25/1962 in UCLA LA County California. Jim spent most of his childhood living in Reno NV. He was a truck driver enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, camping, riding his motorcycle, building legos, painting, and just being a Grandpa. He was a lifetime...

Richard "Rick" Denning

Richard "Rick" Denning

Jan 7, 2021

On Thursday January 7, 2021, Richard (Rick) Cyril Denning passed away unexpectedly at the age of 69. It was a shock to those who knew and loved him. He is leaving behind his loving wife and best friend of 48 years, Chris, his sons, Scott (Tawnya) and Mike (Rayne), granddaughters- Laney, Sophie, Sydney, Paige and Hillary, and his grandsons- Anthony...

Gary Gene Claussen

Gary Gene Claussen

Jan 7, 2021

Gary Claussen, 68, of Missoula passed away January 7, 2021 at his home in Missoula. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com Gary Gene Claussen son of, Gene and Berdeen (Smith) Claussen, was born June 15, 1952 in Holdrege, Nebraska. He graduated high school and did a little bit of everything, but his favorite was driving truck on the open...

Lorraine Jeane "Lorrie" Schaff

Lorraine Jeane "Lorrie" Schaff

Jan 7, 2021

Lorrie passed away January 7, 2021 at Providence Hospital with family by her side. Lorrie was born April 24, 1959 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Lorrie’s early years were spent in Whitehall, MT. Over the next four years she lived in Monterey and San Diego, CA. The next move was to the island of Guam. While there she hiked into the boonies...

Denise Louise Scannell

Denise Louise Scannell

Jan 5, 2021

Denise Louise Scannell, age 73, of Clinton, passed away on January, 5, 2021 at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula. She was born on July 11, 1947, in Missoula to Francis and Helen Scannell. She grew up in the Missoula and Clinton area and graduated from the University of Montana with a teaching degree. She was a loving mother and grandmother...

Edward Patrick Moriarity

Edward Patrick Moriarity

Jan 4, 2021

Edward “Ed” Patrick Moriarity died of pancreatic cancer on Monday January 4, 2021 in Missoula, Montana at the age of 79. He was surrounded by family including children and grandchildren when he passed. Ed was born in Butte, Montana on August 21, 1941 to Edward Joseph and Helen “Hellie” Moriarity. He was the first of four children who remained close...

Daniel C Merritt

Daniel C Merritt

Jan 3, 2021

Daniel Charles Merritt (Dan) was a proud and caring father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Dan left this world suddenly on January 3rd, 2021 at the age of 58. He was born to Ron and Katey Merritt on May 25, 1962 in Butte, Montana. Dan grew up in Missoula and graduated from Sentinel High School in 1980. In 1982 Dan...

Fred Chapman

Fred Chapman

Jan 2, 2021

Frenchtown - Fred R. Chapman, 85, of Frenchtown, passed away Saturday January 2, 2021. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home of Missoula. Life Well Lived Life Well Lived A life well lived is a precious gift Of hope and strength and grace, From someone who has made our world A brighter, better place It’s filled with...

Ty Colin Harrison

Ty Colin Harrison

Jan 1, 2021

Ty Colin Harrison, 29, of Lolo, MT passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 in a fatal car accident between Monarch and Neihart over by Great Falls, MT. At the time of his passing, he worked for the US Forest Service as a Wildlife Technician in the Belt Creek Ranger District. Ty was born November 9, 1991 in Missoula, MT to...

Marion "Ted" Murdock

Marion "Ted" Murdock

Dec 31, 2020

Marion (Ted) Edward Murdock, 83, of Missoula passed away on Thursday December 31 2020 peacefully in his home. Marion was his father’s name and Edward or Ted is the name of his mother’s favorite brother. So while their intentions were good, Ted would be his name of choice. The only times he was called Marion Edward was when he was...

Michael Joseph "Mike" Reardon

Michael Joseph "Mike" Reardon

Dec 30, 2020

On December 30, 2020, we said our last goodbyes to our amazing husband, father, grandad and friend. Mike Reardon passed away at St. Patrick Memorial Hospital in Missoula, Montana due to complications of a stroke. He was 65 years old. Mike was born in Sheridan, Wyoming to Patrick and Leona (Reavis) Reardon in 1955. He was the third oldest child...