Obituaries

Patrick Reynolds

Patrick Reynolds

Oct 20, 2019

A storyteller, story maker, beloved son, wondered-about brother, honored father...that was Pat! (Thomas) Patrick Reynolds was born to Tom and Bobbie Reynolds in Billings, Montana, July 2, 1955. He was taken from us way too early by lung cancer on October 20, 2019 in Missoula, Montana. He showed an interest in cars at an early age...a story Mom tells includes...

Albert Gotham Adams

Albert Gotham Adams

Oct 19, 2019

Albert Gotham Adams passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and devoted caregiver at the Family Farm in Frenchtown, MT on Saturday, October 19, 2019. He was born February 19, 1926 in Hartford, CT to Albert and Marion Adams. Dad’s life was a true American success story - he left home at 14 to attend Suffield Academy. To pay for...

Gerald Lee Bachman

Gerald Lee Bachman

Oct 19, 2019

Gerald (Jerry) L. Bachmann was born July 10, 1940, Sutton, Nebraska to Harrison and Dorothy Bachmann. He was baptized on April 17, 1941 at The First Congregational Church, Geneva, Nebraska. On Saturday, October 19, 2019 he went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Following his 1958 graduation from Fairmont High School, Nebraska, he worked as a mechanic...

Justin James Wheeler

Justin James Wheeler

Oct 18, 2019

Justin James Wheeler passed away October 18, 2019 in his home at the age of 39. Justin, also known as J.J., was a loving Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and friend. He is the first born son to Joe and Linda Wheeler, coming into this world on May 27, 1980 at Community hospital in Missoula. J.J. was given the gift of...

Robert Peterson

Robert Peterson

Oct 17, 2019

Our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, Robert J. Peterson was born on October 23, 1929 in Willmar, MN to Harold and Florance Peterson. Robert peacefully passed away in his home of 50 years on October 17, 2019 at the age of 89. He is preceded in death by his wife Sheila K. Hustead as well as his mother...

George Eli McCammon

George Eli McCammon

Oct 17, 2019

MISSOULA - George Eli McCammon, 92, passed away on the evening of Thursday, the 17th day of October, 2019, at The Village Senior Residence. George was born on September 1, 1927, to parents John Lee and Mertie V. McCammon in Huntley, Montana. He attended grade school in Huntley and graduated from Huntley Project High School in 1945 where he participated...

Allen Francis Bertapelle

Allen Francis Bertapelle

Oct 15, 2019

Allen Francis Bertapelle, 80, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born Nov. 17, 1938, in Missoula to Anthony Francis Bertapelle and Olga Blanche Merek. He was the youngest of four boys. On May 15, 1963, he married the love of his life, Karen Lois...

Jack E. Mitchell

Jack E. Mitchell

Oct 10, 2019

Jack E. Mitchell passed away October 10, after a brief and sudden illness. For more than 92 years, his family and friends were blessed with his love and friendship. His zest for life and his jovial attitude, which was reflected by his ready wit and humorous off-the-cuff expressions, endeared him to all who were fortunate to have him in their...

Austin Miles Smith

Austin Miles Smith

Oct 9, 2019

Austin Miles Smith, 41, of Missoula passed away at St. Patrick Hospital on October 9th, 2019. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Fairy Marie Edwards

Fairy Marie Edwards

Oct 8, 2019

Fairy Marie (Meed) Edwards, 89, of Missoula went to be with her Lord early Tuesday, Oct 8, 2019. She was born May 5, 1930 to a family of 7 children including a twin sister Faye. She grew up in Oliver, BC, Canada on a small farm and enjoyed trips into town as a young girl in the horse drawn wagon...

Pam Jean

Pam Jean

Oct 8, 2019

Pam Jean, 63, of Missoula passed away at St. Patrick Hospital on October 8th, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.MISSOULA — Pam R. Jean, 63, of Missoula, passed on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.

She was born in Great Falls to Betty and Marlin Brackney. She raised and adored her three boys: Ernie, Erik and Kyle (Kami)....

William Daugherty

William Daugherty

Oct 8, 2019

William Edmond Daugherty, 62, of Charlo, Montana passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula. He passed away on his brother Michael’s birthday due to complications from COPD and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Ed was born December 8, 1956 in Joplin, Missouri to William Henry and Jaffra Arlene Daugherty. He grew up between Neosho, Missouri and Marshall,...

Mary Jeffords

Mary Jeffords

Oct 8, 2019

Mary Jeffords, 86, of Lolo passed away at home on October 8th, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Callie Boland

Callie Boland

Oct 7, 2019

Callie Marie Boland ascended into Heaven on Angels Wings on October 7, 2019, in Missoula, Montana, at the young age of 29. She was born July 26, 1990, in Great Falls, Montana. At the age of four, Callie was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA), a chronic, progressive, painful and debilitating illness. She struggled with the disease for most of...

Audrey E. Bolles

Audrey E. Bolles

Oct 6, 2019

Audrey went to be with her Lord October 6 after a short illness. She was 69 at the time of her death. Audrey was born May 27, 1950 in Truro, Nova Scotia to Edward and Jean Marney. In 1972, she married her forever love, Chester A. Bolles, and made their home in upstate New York. On April 19, 1973, Kevin...

Donna Glantz Starr

Donna Glantz Starr

Oct 5, 2019

Donna Starr, 73, passed away on October 5, 2019 peacefully at her home. Donna was born on October 24, 1945 to Henry and Mollie Glantz in Missoula Montana. Donna attended Franklin grade school and graduated from Missoula County Highschool in 1963. On June 18, 1965 she married Richard Alderson. She graduated from college in 1983. In 1986 she started working...

Rosemary Lee Howard

Rosemary Lee Howard

Oct 5, 2019

It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the passing of our adored wife and mother, Rosemary Lee Howard. Rosemary was surrounded by family and wrapped in love when she took her last breath. At the time of her passing, she was reunited with her parents, Henry and Helene, her little brother Larry, and her friends Billie and Joel in...

Robert W. "Bob" Gage

Robert W. "Bob" Gage

Oct 3, 2019

Missoula – Robert W. “Bob” Gage, 74, passed away at his home on October 3, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 10 from 6-9pm at Garden City Funeral Home.

Leola Alma Sundberg Hollinder

Leola Alma Sundberg Hollinder

Oct 1, 2019

Leola Alma Sundberg Hollinder, 86 years old, died peacefully with her children by her side on October 1, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. She was delivered by her Grandmother Dora on October 13, 1932 at her grandparents’ homestead in Geyser, MT. Her parents, Percy and Aili (Keto) Sundberg moved to Opportunity, MT when Percy started working for the...

Ted Rodney Murphy

Ted Rodney Murphy

Oct 1, 2019

Ted Rodney Murphy left us suddenly to be with his Father on the night of October 1, 2019. He was at his home & ranch in Ovando, MT with his wife, Lynne Murphy by his side. He was born in Missoula, MT on May 4, 1953 to Thomas & Bonnie (Lee) Murphy. The oldest of two, his sister Colleen would...