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Caitlin Sarah Gasnick
Dec. 1, 1988 to Jan. 28, 1999
Our beautiful and special angel returned to God's home on Thursday morning. Although she suffered from a debilitating disease, her charm and grace were inspirational. Her special smile and sweet innocence made everyone she touched feel blessed.
Caitlin loved being with her family. After a busy day, her mom, Lee rocked and snuggled with Caitlin every night before she went to bed. She enjoyed watching TV with her dad, Mike, even though his channel selection wasn't to her liking. Her brother, Jared often read to her and played music for her and helped Caitlin with her schoolwork. Caitlin loved her older sister, Hiedi and her nephew, Cain; they really livened up the place when they came to visit. She enjoyed going to school at Eagle Cliffs Elementary, participating in classes and activities with her peers.
She is survived by her immediate family, grandparents, great-grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, including her special friend, Megan Braden.
A heartfelt thank you is extended to all those who made her life so special, including the faculty and students of Eagle Cliffs Elementary School, especially her teacher Tammy Matzke, Dr. John J. Malloy, Rocky Mountain Home Care, STEP (Support and Techniques for Empowering People), Nelson Medical, and Deaconess Home Oxygen, and also to her mom's employer, Deaconess Billings Clinic, her dad's colleagues at Best Realty Inc., and her friends at Xpedx.
Memorials may be made to STEP, 1501 14th St. W., Suite 210, Billings, MT 59102.
Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at First Baptist Church, corner of Third Avenue North and Division Street.
Joseph Gallatin Coffey
HARRISON - Joseph Callatin Coffey passed away unexpectedly at his home in Whitehall on Friday, Feb. 26, 1999. He will be missed by his friends and family.
Joe was born on March 11, 1920, at Dovetail to Albert C. and Lois (Garrison) Coffey. He was one of eight children. He attended school at Dovetail, Valentine, and Winnett. He spent time as a cowpuncher in that area until he was inducted into the Army in 1942 and served in Company A of 367th Engineers, Combat Battalion. He saw action during World War II in the European, African, and Middle Eastern theaters of operation and was in eight major campaigns being discharged in 1945. He spent most of his working career as a member of the Montana Operating Engineers Local 400 working road construction all over Montana and retiring in 1982.
He married
Margarette Livingston in May 1961 and they spent most of their married
life in Harrison where Joe worked on area ranches, construction and they leased and operated Duffy's Tavern for three years from 1972 to 1975.
He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #3831 and a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #0095. He got great satisfaction from fishing, playing cards, and helping friends in need.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 1989; a brother, Dale; and sisters, Madeline Coffey, Marguerite Cook and Alberta Ziesmer.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Winnie Coffey and sister, Twila McCue all of Winnett; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lou and Joe Bevis of Boman, N. D.; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Harry Hawley of Townsend and their children, Jamie Hawley, Jolene Jackson, and Jerrica Hawley; a stepson and daughter-in-law, Ed and Faye Livingston and their children, John Nail and Leigh Dvarishkis all of Cody, Wyo.; a stepdaughter and son-in-law, Millie and Bill Baycroft of Whitehall and their children Sheri Heavrin, Mari Alexander, and Matt Raycroft; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Wednesday, March 3, at 1 p.m. from the K and L Mortuary Chapel at Harrison with the local veterans post officiating services. Burial will be at a later date in Laramie, Wyo.
Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice.
Elsie H. Paulson
LAVINA - Elsie H. Paulson, 85 of Lavina, passed away Friday evening, Feb. 26, 1999, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings. She was born April 9, 1913, in Leeds, N. D., the daughter of James and Christina (Wilcox) Hall.
Elsie attended teachers college in Fargo, N. D. In 1932, she married
Raymond Paulson. They ranched in the Belmont area and raised four children. In Lavina, Elsie was active in the Methodist church and various community activities. She was a long time member of Eastern Star, the Lavina Methodist Church, a charter member of the Belmont Home Demonstration Club, and a member of the Golden Valley Republicans Organization. In later years, Raymond and Elsie enjoyed traveling abroad.
Elise's family was a source of much pride and joy, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed her weekly pinnochle games at the Lavina Senior Citizen's Center and visiting friends at the Broadview Senior Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, her grandson Keith Seitz, two brothers, and three sisters.
Survivors include her daughters, Arlys (Henry) Seitz, Betty Lou (Bud) Hjelvik, and Lois (Sid) Boe; her son Larry Paulson; 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, at the Lavina Methodist Church with interment in the Lavina cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Lavina Methodist Church, the Lavina Senior Citizen's Center, or the charity of one's choice. Michelotti, Sawyers and Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
EVAN DAVIES
ROUNDUP - Evan Davies, 81, of Roundup passed away Thursday Feb. 25, 1999, at the Montana Center for the Aged in Lewistown.
He was born Aug. 25, 1917, in Wales, the son of Henry and Mary Davies. His parents moved to Roundup, when he was a child. He worked at various jobs in the Roundup and Billings area. He served in the U. S. Army.
He and his twin brother John were known for their boxing skills and boxed throughout this area.
He was a member of the Roundup United Methodist Church.
Survivors include several cousins living in Montana and Wales.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his twin brother John.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at the Roundup United Methodist Church. Interment of his ashes will be in Mountview cemetery in Billings. Memorials may be made to the Roundup United Methodist Church. Smith Downtown Chapel of Billings in charge of arrangements..
Walter A. Schwend
ROBERTS - Walter A. Schwend of Roberts passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, at the Beartooth Hospital and Health Center of Red Lodge.
Walter was born to Claude and Blanche (Bennett) Schwend on June 7, 1908, in Bridger. He attended the Bostic Elementary School and graduated from Bridger High School in 1927. On June 7, 1938, he married
Ida Zumbrun in Joliet. On April 1, 1940, they moved to their ranch on the West bench at Roberts. He loved the land, his cattle and horses.
There were two children born to this marriage: Curtis of Roberts and Karen of Red Lodge. Walter was very proud of his family and all his grandchildren.
Walter liked baseball and basketball in particular. He also liked playing cards and dancing.
He belonged to the Roberts Methodist Church, Red Lodge/Roberts Senior Citizens, Laurel Co-op Association Board, Consolidated Ditch Company Board, Farmers Union, and coached the Roberts Pony League for several years.
Walter's survivors include his wife, Ida; his son Curtis (Sue) Schwend; daughter Karen (Everett) Hoines; niece, Denise (Gary) Hennelly; sisters Evelyn Lawson, Greeley, Colo., Ethel Ellis, Billings, Bettey Larson, Bridger, and one brother, Jack Schwend, Rosebud; sisters-in-law, Mildred Schwend, Hardin, and Mary Schwend, Billings. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; Larry (Katie) Schwend, Roberts; Tony (Lynette) Schwend, Joliet; Hubert (Tami) Hoines, Roberts; Sheila (Howdy) Hildebrand, Roberts; Chris Hoines, Red Lodge; Jennifer Hoines, Red Lodge; Shanon Hinkle, Billings; Tenil Hennelly, Shepherd. There are also five great-grand children.
Those that preceded him in death are his parents, brothers Jess, Bert, Bill; and one sister, Gladys "Muff"'.
Funeral services will be held at the Roberts United Methodist Church on Tuesday, March 2, at 1 p.m. Interment will be in the Roberts cemetery. The casket is closed.
Memorials may be made to the Roberts United Methodist Church, Red Lodge/Roberts Senior Center, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements were handled by Olcott Funeral Home.
Raymond G. Schamber
RIVERTON - Ray Schamber of Riverton died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. He was 75 years old. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, from St. John Lutheran Church of Riverton with burial following at Mt. View cemetery.
Raymond George Schamber was born March 15, 1923, in Carlock, S.D., the son of Fredrick and Elizabeth Schamber. Ray's early years were spent on the family farm at White River, S.D. The family moved to Wyoming in 1935, settling first at Hawk Springs, then moving to the Pavillion area in 1940.
Ray farmed at Kinnear and Missouri Valley for several years, then moved into Riverton where he worked for the city of Riverton's water department for 15 years, retiring in 1987.
His family says that Ray loved sports, especially fast pitch softball, playing on several Riverton area teams including the Riverton Creamery team, Nick's and Slagle Motors, Missouri Valley and finally for Blue Bird Bar, which finished as high team in state, regional and national tournaments for several years
In addition, the family says, Ray loved major league baseball, especially the Colorado Rockies, He was an avid fan of his grandchildren in their sports and school activities, the family says.
Ray Schamber is survived by his wife of 57 years, Maxine (Foster) Schamber; three sons, K.R. Schamber and his wife Anita of Seattle, Wash, George Schamber and his wife Sharon of Wheatland, Robb Schamber and his wife Peggy of Green River; one sister, Ramona Thompson and her husband Jim of Billings; grandchildren, Danielle, Chad, Niki, Tony, Robb, Kris, Scott, Dana, Jill, Michelle. and Ryan.
Memorials may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church of Riverton. Arrangements are by the Davis Funeral Home of Riverton.
Karl Hergett
PARK CITY - Karl Hergett, 83, of Park City was ushered into heaven by the angels at 12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, with his family beside him.
Karl is survived by his wife of 48 years, Martha Bare Hergett; daughter, Julie Heidecker and son-in-law Keith Heidecker and granddaughter, Katie of Billings; daughter, Gail Blakely and son-in--law, Bernie Blakely and grandchildren, Beckie, Nathan and Nikki of Park City; brothers, Dick and Victor Hergett of Laurel; sisters, Marie Fox of Laurel and Freida Wehr of Kennewick, Wash. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Holmes.
Karl was born Jan. 13, 1916, at Park City, a son of Lewin and Julia Hergett and grew up farming. He was wounded in World War II in Germany and has contended with his injury for all these years. In spite of his injury, he built many beautiful cabinets and furniture and two homes for his family. He loved to fish and camp out with his family but most of all he enjoyed his grandchildren. After he retired, he used his hands in painting pictures, doing sculptures and photography. He loved to tell jokes and hear jokes and make people laugh. He had a heart of gold, was kind and gentle, but had a lot of spunk! We are proud of the man he was and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Our thanks go out to the people from Hospice and Home Health and Pastor Donnan.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Park City. Interment with military honors will be in the Park City cemetery. Visitation will begin Monday at 1 p.m. at Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or Big Sky Hospice.
Howard E. Anderson
Howard E. Anderson, 74, of Billings, passed away Thursday evening, Feb. 25, 1999, after a short, courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 5, 1925, Sherwood, N. D. to Alfred and Ethel Anderson. Howard grew up in Aberdeen, Wash., where as a young man was an undefeated boxer.
On July 25, 1947, Howard married
Shirley "Maxine" Erickson in Lewistown. During the early years of their marriage, they lived in Mosby, where Howard worked for Hanlon Oil. In 1955, he and the family moved to Poplar. Howard worked for Murphy Oil for over 30 years. Howard and Maxine also ran the Fort Peck Motel for a number of years, as well as Howard being an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, a hospital board member, and a member of the Elks Club of Wolf Point. In January 1993, Howard and Maxine moved to Billings, where be remained until his death. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Maxine; his son Dan and his wife Barb, of Poplar; his daughter Candy Jangula; granddaughters, Judi Monroe and Heidi Jangula, of Billings; his daughter, Diane and her husband Bob Fladmo; granddaughters Autumn and Ashley, of Glendive; granddaughter Darla Mork and husband Doug of Bismarck, N.D.; his sister Vivian Erickson of Elma, Wash.; and numerous cousins, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many wonderful friends.
Howard was such a generous and caring man. His beautiful blue eyes and terrific wit will be fondly remembered.
Grandpa - You can rest without pain, content and comfortable at last. So peaceful as we looked at you, praying as you passed. Knowing you're in God's hands now, a star showed me you're safe. Some miracles we just can't see, but like you, Grandpa, some were meant to be. We love you and miss you.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at the Saco Lutheran Church in Saco. Interment will follow in the Grandview cemetery in Saco. Michelotti, Sawyers and Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
Lucy Rita Hader
FORT BELKNAP - Lucy Rita Hader, 70, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, at the Northern Montana Hospital of natural causes.
Wake/Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Red Whip Recreation Center. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 1, at the Center with interment in the Harlem cemetery. Adams Funeral Home of Malta is in charge.
Gerald Leroy 'Butch' O'Connor
PLEVNA - Gerald Leroy "Butch" O'Connor, 58 years old of Plevna, died Thursday morning, Feb. 25, 1999, in Billings Deaconess Hospital, after a valiant fight with cancer.
He was born on Aug. 6, 1940, the son of James and Ming Amunrud O'Connor. He attended school in Carlyle and graduated from the Baker High School in 1959. Butch was united in marriage on Aug. 23, 1966, to Shirley Ann O'Connell. They lived in Carlyle for a short time, but have resided just west of Plevna for over 20 years.
He was a member of the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Plevna. He loved spending time with his family, farming, ranching, and harvesting down south in the summer months.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley of Baker; four daughters: Janice Beaudry of Miles City, Donna (Jeff) Hoffman and Cathy (Randy) Dietrich, both of Baker, and Trish of the family home; two sons: Edward Beaudry of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, and Brian O'Connor of Baker; six grandchildren: Dayle, Brook, Beth, Jaime, Jordan and Jade; a great-grandchild, Morgan; three brothers: Jack (Claudine), Nick (Hershel) and Danny (Lynette), all of Plevna area; three sisters: Joyce (Paul) Kristenesen, Jan (Clancy) Iverson, both of Billings, and Lonna (James) Corey of Sorcorro, N.M., and a sister-in-law, Pat O'Connor of Baker; three stepbrothers, Ron, Joe and Dennis Efta, and stepsister, Rene (Tom) Nelson. Butch was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: James and Ming O'Connor and one brother, Dick.
A Vigil Service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, in the Stevenson's Funeral Home in Baker. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, March 1, 1999, at the St. John's Catholic Church in Baker with Father Thomas Tobin officiating. Burial will be in the family lot of the Bonnievale cemetery in Baker. Stevenson's Funeral Home of Baker is in charge of the arrangements.
Judi Lampi Rowe
MOSES LAKE, Wash. - Judi Lampi Rowe, 53, of Moses Lake, formerly of Red Lodge, Mont., died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, in a Spokane hospital of complications of pneumonia and pulmonary obstructive disease.
Judi was born in Red Lodge on April 1, 1945, a daughter of Irene and Hugo Lampi. She was raised and educated in Red Lodge, graduated from Red Lodge High School in 1963, and attended Billings Business College.
Judi had been primarily involved with residential and hotel management in Oregon and Washington, and she greatly enjoyed the people she met through her work. She loved to camp and fish with her husband, Michael B. Rowe, and their dream was to one day return to Montana. Judi was a true-blue Portland Trailblazers fan, and she loved country music.
Survivors include her husband of Moses Lake; her parents of Red Lodge; three children and their spouses, Janelle (Yoki) Valov of Sacramento, Calif., Dawna (Gerald) Morton of Spokane, and Doug (Jane) Durr of Mesa, Ariz.; siblings and spouses, Ray (Judy) Lampi of Billings, Donna (Rick) Beitel in Michigan, and Rohnn (Leslie) Lampi in Texas; and seven beautiful grandchildren whom she adored, Kim and Nicholas Valov, Shyann and Trace Morton, and Krista, Holly and Danielle Durr; and numerous aunts, nieces and nephews.
The deep loss that we feel will eventually subside by our remembrance of her love and care for us. We will continue to represent her sincere and loving spirit to her grandchildren. Mom, we miss you, will never forget you, and know you are now in the arms of angels.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Olcott Funeral Chapel. Cremation has taken place.
Memorials may be given to the American Lung Association of the Northern Rockies, 825 Helena Ave., Helena, MT 59601.
