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Helen Lambdin
MISSOULA - Helen Lambdin went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 19, 1999, at her home at Bee Hive's Assisted Living Center due to complications from Shy-Drager Syndrome. The family would like to acknowledge the love and support shown to them and Helen at Bee Hive Homes and for the support of Hospice.
Helen was born in Medicine Lake on Aug. 2, 1913, to Clint and Marie Poe. She graduated from Medicine Lake High School and attended Minot Teaching College. She married
Homer Lambdin in 1934. After living in several towns around the state, they settled in Butte for 26 years. They then moved to Great Falls in 1962, where Helen worked for many years at Lewis and Clark Grade School, She enjoyed ceramics, sewing, and other crafts. Following their retirement, Helen and Homer moved to Billings. She moved to Missoula in the fall of 1995. She was a charter member of St. Peter and Paul's Parish in Great Falls where she was also a member of St. Joseph's Circle. In Billings she was a member of St. Thomas Parish and a member of St. Rose of Lima Circle.
Helen was proceeded in death by her parents; her brother, John Poe; her sister, Dorothy Provost; and her husband of 53 years, Homer.
She is survived by her daughters: Carol Morgernstern of Spokane, and Barbara Supola of Missoula; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Tenia Lambdin of Missoula; her sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Don Carpenter of Medicine Lake; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. Helen will be remembered in love by her friends and family for many things, especially her baked cookies, wonderful wit and bottomless candy jar.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday, June 21, at the Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula where a Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, June 22, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Dick Dickinson officiating. Visitaition will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home West Chapel where a Rosary Vigil will follow at 1 p.m. before she will be laid to rest next to her husband Homer at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Billings.
Ellen Marsh
ABSAROKEE - Ellen Marsh, 69, of Absarokee passed away peacefully Saturday morning, June 19, 1999, after a brief battle with cancer.
Ellen was born in Fishtail on Feb. 15, 1930, to Warren and Marguerite Rathbun. At the age of 12 she began working in restaurants and became an excellent cook. After her first husband, Sam Thompson died, she married
Bill Marsh in Plentywood and they ran the Spot Bar and Cafe. Later they returned to Absarokee and bought the Iron Kettle Cafe where they perfected Bill's famous BBQ sauce and salsa.
Ellen was an avid Absarokee Huskie fan and seldom missed a game. She also helped out in the school cafeteria which enabled her to keep in touch with the kids. She was well known for crocheting afghans for senior graduates.
Ellen is survived by a daughter, Vicki Stoddard; granddaughter, Kristi of Columbus; a son, Gregg Thompson and family of Paris, Idaho; daughter, Marie Marsh Shields of Missoula; sons: Paul Marsh and family of Missoula, Mike Marsh of San Diego, Calif., Chris Marsh of Great Falls, Brooks Marsh and family of Chicago, Ill., and Pat Marsh and family of Denver, Colo.; a brother, Ernie (Merle) Rathbun; sister, Mae Morgan of Absarokee; nieces: Debbie Pratt and family of Missouri, Jackie Speck and family of Absarokee; nephews: Robbie Morgan of Absarokee and Rodney Morgan and family of Alaska.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Fae Pratt; husband, Sam; and one son, Chuck.
Memorials can be made to Stillwater Hospice, Absarokee Medical Clinic, Northern Rockies Cancer Center or Billings Deaconess Oncology Department. The family would like to extend its deepest gratitude to these organizations for being so kind to Ellen.
"Mom, we love you and miss you. Rest In Peace.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, at Smith Funeral Chapel in Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 11 Wednesday, June 23, at Community Congregational Church in Absarokee with interment in Rosebud cemetery.
Eugene "Gene" Searle Petesen
GLASGOW - Gene, the loving husband of Donna, passed away suddenly on June 18, 1999, due to heart complications. He was born June 5, 1940, in St. Paul, Minn., to Earle C. and Elizabeth (Betty) J. Petersen.
The family moved to Billings in September 1940 where Gene spent his formative years. He attended Senior High School and graduated from Eastern Montana College in 1962.
Gene was active in Boy Scouts, attaining the rank of Eagle. He was also involved in DeMolay and many youth activities at First Congregational Church. Gene's strong voice lent itself to the church choir and in more recent years to conducting the weekly Monday afternoon "sing-a-long" and the Friday evening Karaoke at Nemont Retirement Home in Glasgow where he was the "Activities Director" for the past seven years.
Gene enjoyed the great outdoors. His favorite moments were with Donna, or a group of friends, camping, fishing, singing around a campfire, or whistling to himself and designing something in his craft room at home. Old time country music and dancing with his wife were a plus for him. Gene was an active member of A.A. both in Glasgow and Billings.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; mother, Elizabeth (Betty) and step-father E. D. "Jiggs" Iwen of Glasgow; his aunt, Charlotte Searle of Florida; brother, Terry (Jill) of Salem, Ore.; sister, Nancy Idstrom of Billings; five children: Jodi of Beverly Hills, Fla., Jeff of Mesa, Ariz., Gregg and Jennifer of Kennewick, Wash., and Joel of Forest Grove, Ore.; four grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his former wife, Barbara of Florida. He was preceded in death by his father, Earle; brother, Jim; and sister, Pam Thomas.
Gene you will be dearly missed "til we meet again." May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine softly upon your face and the rain fall gently on your fields; and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, at the Smith West Chapel in Billings with interment of the urn to follow at Terrace Gardens cemetery. A memorial service will also be held at the Nemont Manor in Glasgow at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a Youth Ministries of your choice. Smith West Chapel of Billings is in charge of arrangements.
Gordon Howard Peterson
CULBERTSTON - Gordon Howard Peterson, 85, of Culbertson passed away at his home in Culbertson on Saturday, June 19, 1999.
Gordon was born April 28, 1914, in Wheaton, Minn., to Herman G. Peterson and Hilma Martinson Peterson.
Gordon, his two sisters, and parents moved to the Dagmar Montana Community in the early 1920's. Gordon went to country schools in Sheridan County and also in Medicine Lake. In his early years he loved to break horses and participate in rodeos. He met his wife, Eva Rea Scott Peterson, a school teacher, and they were married
on July 12, 1934. Gordon worked at the Fort Peck Damm, Funk Motor in Culbertson, and then opened his own garage of which he ran for 15 years until he sold it to Constine Damm. Gordon was a very good mechanic. Gordon also ran the Star Mail route South of Culbertson for 22 years and hung the mailbag for the Western Star Train each evening and took the mail to the post office each morning from the depot. He sold cars, hauled propane for Petrolane, and started the Farmers Union Propane Plant in Culbertson. He served on the Town Council, was a Charter Member of the Culbertson Lions Club and past member of the Culbertson Volunteer Fire Dept. He also worked on the Libby Damm, the Libby School Bus system and the Missoula School Bus system.
He loved to fly airplanes, hunt, work on automobiles, and play Whist, especially with his grandkids.
He is survived by his wife, Eva Rea Scott Peterson; three sons: Wayne Peterson of Butte, Allen and Esther Peterson of Culbertson, and Gene and Rose Peterson of Missoula. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Paula Wheeler, Darin Peterson, Kelly Peterson, Pam Peterson, Kim Sheehan, Brian Peterson and Kevin Peterson; and by four great-grandchildren: Andrew and Paige Peterson and Michael and Kayla Wheeler. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Culbertson on Wednesday, June 23, at 10 a.m. with the funeral services handled by Everson-Clayton Chapel of Williston, N.D.
Robert "Bob" Wayne Richardson
CODY, Wyo. - A loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many passed away Saturday morning, June 19, 1999, in Cody after a valiant bout with cancer. Bob was born Sept. 13, 1927, in Churchville, Md., the son of William R. Richardson and Hazel E. Hawkins Richardson of Churchville, Md.
In 1955, Bob married
Ella "Skip" Edwards. Their first child, Linda was born in Maryland. Their second daughter, Robin was born in Cody.
Bob grew up in the small Maryland town of Churchville and enjoyed hunting and outdoor activities which he continued to enjoy throughout his life. His career in travel started early when he enlisted into the United States Naval Air Corps at the age of sixteen. following two years at Bel Air, Maryland High School. During his military service, Bob flew 77 combat missions in the South Pacific during World War II. Bob, at eighteen years of age, lead the first wave of carrier torpedo bombers against the Japanese battleship "Yamato" scoring two direct hits. In 1946 he accompanied the second Byrd Expedition to the South Pole. During his military career, Bob received the Distinguished Flying Cross, an Air Medal with three Stars, a Purple Heart, and a Presidential Citation. After four years of military service and a high school equivalency, he went back to school receiving a BA "cum laude" from Western Maryland College and a Master's degree from the University of Oregon. He gained post graduate teaching and administrative credits at various other universities while teaching at several schools, over the next few years.
In 1956, the Richardson family moved to Cody where Bob filled a position at Cody High School as a history teacher, and in 1959 he was appointed the first building principle of East Side School. In 1962, he joined the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey where he went to Indonesia serving as director of their three schools on the Island of Sumatra. While there Bob successfully hunted two man-eating tigers in the jungle. After three years, he was transferred to Peru due to a Communist coup in Indonesia. Bob served as the director of Standard Oil Company Schools in Talara, Peru, for three years until a military take over forced another evacuation.
Bob then accepted an administrative education position in Saudi Arabia with Aramco Oil Company. In 1970, Bob arranged the first of the Richardson's Aramco trips to Iran. Over the next fourteen years, the Richardson's organized a travel company which took numerous tours to Egypt, Africa, Israel, Cyprus, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, and China.
In 1983, Bob retired from Aramco Schools to return to the USA settling in Cody where he purchased two businesses: the Ponderosa Campground and the Skyline Motel which he successfully operated with his family.
Bob had a great zest for life and a love for his family, his friends, for hunting, for travel and thoroughly enjoyed time spent at his cabin in the Sunlight Basin. He loved to visit with people and made literally thousands of friends from all walks of life all over the world. He was a truly great educator and taught with a great love and enthusiasm for his students and his subjects. He touched the lives of so many. He fulfilled many life long dreams of adventure from floating down the Amazon River to running with the bulls in Pompalona Spain.
Bob is survived by his wife, Skip; daughter, Linda and husband, Mark Rednour; daughter, Robin and husband, Greg Blessing; and his three grandchildren: Sheila, Travis, and Robert Rednour. He is also survived by his sisters: Betty Worthington of Churchville, Md. and Carole Baile of Westminister, Md. He was preceded in death by both his parents.
"In the years that we shared together, Bob, we were privileged with a life long love, happiness and adventure that is unsurpassed. Words cannot express how much we will miss you. You are forever in our hearts."
Funeral services will be at the Methodist Church, Wednesday, June 23, at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Dan Wanders officiating. Internment will be at Riverside cemetery, Cody. Public visitation will be Tuesday evening from 7:30-8:30 at Ballards Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Spirit Mountain hospice.
Ida "Blanche" Troth
Ida "Blanche" Troth passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Billings on Saturday, June 19, 1999.
Blanche and her twin brother, Lisle, were born on a farm in Montgomery County, Iowa on Sept. 8, 1904, to Ida and George Jewell. They joined a family of three sisters and three brothers. The family moved several times always in search of a better farm and place to raise the family. As a child Blanche remembered experiencing the first automobiles chugging down the country roads. She also could describe going to the county fair and seeing one of the first airplanes flown by Beachy.
The family moved to northeast Nebraska and Blanche attended Wayne State Normal College for a time. She was forced to leave school to care for her sick mother. This was the beginning of a life helping and caring for others. While at college she met Lester Troth. They were married
Dec. 22, 1924. They farmed and raised livestock near Dixon, Neb. However, the lure of the West forced them to sell Nebraska holdings and move to a ranch near Red Lodge in 1963. Lester and Blanche then retired and moved to Absarokee where they made their home until 1985. Due to Lester's failing health they sold their home in Absarokee and moved to Billings where Blanche has since resided. Blanche was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Absarokee and continued to retain membership there following her move to Billings.
Blanche maintained a clear and sharp mind and sense of humor until the time of her death. She was always concerned and helpful to others. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Blanche was preceded in death by her husband, Lester, of 61 years; her son, Rex; her parents;, three sisters; and four brothers; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gayle and Monty Gustafson; her daughter-in-law, Verlene Troth of Sequin, Wash.; grandchildren: Brad (Bonnie) Troth, Brian (Sue) Troth, Jon Gustafson, Joel Gustafson, Brett (Kathy) Gustafson, Ingrid Gustafson (Boon Ellison); her sister-in-law, Evelyn Jewell; in addition to several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren who were the joy of her life.
Visitations will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, at the Smith West Chapel with a time of family gathering and prayer planned for 7 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Absarokee with interment to follow at the Rosebud cemetery, Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Absarokee, Montana 59001 or Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, Montana 59107. Smith West Chapel in Billings is in charge of arrangements.
Lloyd R. Berklund
Lloyd R Berklund, 75, of Billings passed away peacefully Friday, June 18, 1999, at his home. He was born July 2, 1923, in Alexander, N.D., to Klaus and Sylvia Chesmore Berklund. After serving in the US Army in World War II (1943-45) Lloyd returned home and met Helen Lang. The were married
June 11, 1946, in Sidney. They had two daughters.
Lloyd was the parts manager for international Harvester Company for 36 years; he was also a customer service representative at County Market on Central Avenue for seven years. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd for 40 years. After retiring, he enjoyed woodworking, raising his vegetable garden and taking long car rides with his wife.
Lloyd left behind his wife of 53 years, Helen; two daughters: Joyce (Ross) Brown of Billings and Kite of Lewiston, Idaho; six grandchildren: Jamie, Becky and Jason Brown, and Stephanie, Robert, and William Kite; sister, Lila Fuhrman; and four brothers: Walter, Elwood, Almon and Melvin Berklund. He also left behind many wonderful nieces, nephews, and friends. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a brother.
Cremation has taken place and memorial will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 24 St. W and Lewis Ave. Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Cremation Society of Montana and Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
Robert Chilton Guthrie
LAUREL - Robert Chilton Guthrie, 93, early scientist in the development of radar, passed away at the home of his sister, Alice VanCampen, in Laurel Monday, June 14, 1999. He was born Feb. 19, 1906 in Reed Point in what was then Sweetgrass County. His parents were early day pioneers to the area, Sophia Jackson Brumfield and Andrew Lewis Guthrie, who did sheep ranching and ran a general store in Reed Point. He was the third child of eight of which four have preceded him in death: Vinton Lewis, Martha Jane, Arthur Byron and Edith Gail. He received his early education in the Reed Point Schools but finished his senior year of high school at Big Timber, graduating valedictorian of his class in 1924. While a senior, at a state scholarship contest, he won a gold medal for a project in physics. He spent the next years working his way through school at the University of Montana in Missoula. He mopped floors in the dining hall, and later served as proctor in the down. He spent summers working at a forest service lookout, selling books on veterinary science, and working for farmers around the Reed Point area. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University in 1929 with majors in both mathematics and physics. He took the civil service examination during his senior year, and this led to his receiving the offer of a job at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. July 3, 1929, he took a position with NRL, working with frequency standards. He boarded and roomed with Mrs. Milstead (later to become his mother-in-law) just across the Potomac River in Virginia. He married
Margaret Virginia Milstead, Dec. 12, 1931, in Romney, W.Va. To this union two children were born: Jane Ann Shallcross of Waldorf, Md., and Arthur Alexis Guthrie of Los Alamos, N.M. In 1935 he was assigned to work with Dr. Robert page in the Naval Research Laboratory. Together, they developed the components of pulse radar as we know it. Robert built the transmitter, pulse-repetition rate control and the receiving antenna and Dr. Page built the receiver.
Robert Guthrie was Head of the Search Radar Branch of the Naval Research Laboratories from its formation in 1942 to 1954 and contributed significantly to all of the many radar projects undertaken during that period. For his work with radar, he was given a certificate of merit Sept. 24, 1946, by President Harry S. Truman. On June 9, 1947, an Honorary Doctor of Science Degree was bestowed upon him at graduation ceremonies at the University of Montana in Missoula. In 1954, he was selected to be the first Superintendent of the newly formed Radar Division of the Naval Research Laboratory and guided that Division very effectively and productively until his retirement on Dec. 31, 1964.
His retirement in Phoenix, Ariz., was spent quietly and reflectively and he was able to enjoy family and make a yearly visit to Montana during the chokecherry season. Bob and Margaret also took a tour to Europe. He wrote an article about development of radar for World Book Encyclopedia in 1964. His name has been linked in numerous articles and books about radar as a pioneer in his field. When his wife's health became more of a problem he stayed closer to home and she passed away May 22, 1988. After that his trips to Montana to visit relatives left here became of longer duration and he spent his last years with his sister, Alice VanCampen in Laurel who survives him. One other sister, Lucile Best of Glasgow; a brother, Rex of Brownsville, Texas; son-in-law, Colonel Joe Shallcross; daughter-in-law, Margaret Hurt Guthrie; as well as numerous nieces; nephews; six grandchildren;, five great- grandchildren;, three sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law survive. He never forgot from whence he came and will be remembered for his kindness, his generosity and his humility.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, at Smith Funeral Chapel in Laurel.
Patrick L. Hogan Sr.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many passed away Thursday morning, June 17, 1999, due to complications arising from cancer treatment. Patrick was born Nov. 8, 1942, in Billings, the son of the late Richard F. and Mary Hogan of Billings.
He attended Central Catholic High School and went on to receive a B.S. in Business from the University of Portland in 1964. After being employed by the comptroller of the currency for 19 years, he began working at Norwest Bank and has currently been with First Interstate Banc Systems Holding Co. since 1986.
Pat enjoyed spending time at his cabin in the Hebgen Lake area of West Yellowstone and always enjoyed sharing it with his family and friends. His sense of humor and willingness to help others will be tremendously missed by all. He was a member of the Elks Club, Hilands Golf Club, and was an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his former wife, Karen Williams of Billings, and their two sons, Patrick and Gennette Hogan of Billings and Paul and Diana Hogan of Spearfish, S.D.; his current wife of 17 years, Sharon Hogan of Billings and their two sons, Daniel and Travis Moudree, both of Las Vegas, Nev.; his brothers, Richard Hogan of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Michael Hogan of Elko, Nev.; and his three cherished grandchildren, Alix, Shay and Jacob. "We will miss you Papa."
In the short time we had with you Dad, we were privileged with a lifelong love that is unsurpassed. Words cannot express how much we will miss you.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 21, at Messiah Lutheran Church with interment in Mountview cemetery. The casket will be closed at church. Memorials may be sent to the Messiah Lutheran Church Building Fund, 2939 Colton Blvd., Billings, MT 59102 or the charity of one's choice.
Viola M. Ricketts
COLUMBUS - Viola M. Ricketts, 80, passed away Friday, June 18, 1999, in Columbus following a long and brave fight with cancer. She was born July 25, 1918, in Merver, Mo., the daughter of Herman and Pearl Cox Ricketts. She married
Tom Ricketts in Billings. They celebrated their 65th anniversary in March.
Her home and family were her greatest joy, also painting and growing flowers.
Viola is survived by her husband, Tom; daughter, Dorothy "Pete" (Ken) Hegg; grandchildren: Dennis (Cass) Hegg, Kim (Butch) Behrent, Tom (Darlene) Hegg all of Columbus, Jack Hegg of Melelani, Hawaii, and Rob (Cheryl) Hegg of Billings; great-grandchildren: Chris Hegg, Angie, Colette, and Guy Behrent, and Hayden Hegg; sister, Virginia Arbogast; brother, Kenneth George; and sisters-in-law: Irene, Joan, and June George. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers: Vernon, Wilbur, and Bill.
At Viola's request, no memorial will be held. Cremation has taken place. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Stillwater Community Hospital or charity of choice. Arrangements were made by Cremation or Funeral Gallery and Cremation Society of Montana.
Ida "Blanche" Troth
Ida "Blanche" Troth passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Billings on Saturday, June 19, 1999.
Blanche and her twin brother, Lisle, were born on a farm in Montgomery County, Iowa on Sept. 8, 1904, to Ida and George Jewell. They joined a family of three sisters and three brothers. The family moved several times always in search of a better farm and place to raise the family. As a child Blanche remembered experiencing the first automobiles chugging down the country roads. She also could describe going to the county fair and seeing one of the first airplanes flown by Beachy.
The family moved to northeast Nebraska and Blanche attended Wayne State Normal College for a time. She was forced to leave school to care for her sick mother. This was the beginning of a life helping and caring for others. While at college she met Lester Troth. They were married
Dec. 22, 1924. They farmed and raised livestock near Dixon, Neb. However, the lure of the West forced them to sell Nebraska holdings and move to a ranch near Red Lodge in 1963. Lester and Blanche then retired and moved to Absarokee where they made their home until 1985. Due to Lester's failing health they sold their home in Absarokee and moved to Billings where Blanche has since resided. Blanche was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Absarokee and continued to retain membership there following her move to Billings.
Blanche maintained a clear and sharp mind and sense of humor until the time of her death. She was always concerned and helpful to others. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Blanche was preceded in death by her husband, Lester, of 61 years; her son, Rex; her parents;, three sisters; and four brothers; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gayle and Monty Gustafson; her daughter-in-law, Verlene Troth of Sequin, Wash.; grandchildren: Brad (Bonnie) Troth, Brian (Sue) Troth, Jon Gustafson, Joel Gustafson, Brett (Kathy) Gustafson, Ingrid Gustafson (Boon Ellison); her sister-in-law, Evelyn Jewell; in addition to several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren who were the joy of her life.
Visitations will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, at the Smith West Chapel with a time of family gathering and prayer planned for 7 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Absarokee with interment to follow at the Rosebud cemetery, Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Absarokee, Montana 59001 or Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, Montana 59107. Smith West Chapel in Billings is in charge of arrangements.
