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Lura A. Camp
BELT PARK - Lura A. Camp passed away Sunday evening, July 11, 1999, at the Pioneer Medical Center in Big Timber of congestive heart failure.
A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Great Falls with burial at the Monarch cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Monarch Fire Department or the American Heart Association. Croxford and Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Lura was born at Fort Benton on Sept. 28, 1919, to John Lewis and Ruth Thurman.
She moved with her family to Great Falls where she was educated in the public schools and later attended the College of Great Falls to become a teacher. Upon completion of her education she taught at the Belt Park School in Belt Park where she met and fell in love with local rancher Sidney M. Camp. They were married
the following spring on June 29, 1941.
They resided at the ranch in Belt Park until 1959, then moved to a ranch at Big Timber. In 1973, they moved back to the Belt Park ranch where they resided until Sid's death in September 1995.
Lura was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Great Falls and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Helen C. Roberts Chapter No. 71 in Great Falls.
Lura is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a brother, John L. Thurman.
She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia and John Drivdahl of Big Timber and Myrtle and Bob White of East Helena.
Her six grandchildren are Kathy Leikam of Billings, Kip Fladland of Sheridan, Wyo., Dr. Christine Drivdahl-Smith of Miles City, Loren Drivdahl of Lambert, Flossi Woehler of Big Timber and Jenny Drivdahl of Big Timber.
She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Julia Hamm of Great Falls, Betty Klineburger of Issiquah, Wash.; and brother, Allen Thurman of Littleton, Colo.
Lura took great pride in family and enjoyed family gatherings, picnics, and celebrations. She loved to do needle work, making Afghans for each new grandchild, and more recently and even at time of death for each new great-grandchild.
Lura loved the Belt Park ranch and the park and Monarch communities. "Gee!" she often said, "I've lived a lot of places, but no other ever felt like home."
Dewey C. Hjort
PLENTYWOOD - A funeral service for Dewey C. Hjort will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 1999, at Union Congregational Church in Medicine Lake. Pastor Tim Hutslar will officiate and burial will rake place in Medicine Lake cemetery. Dewey, 100, died early Tuesday morning, July 13, 1999, in Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home, Plentywood.
Dewey was born on Aug. 6, 1898, in Lake Lillian, Minn., a son of Eddie Joe and Charlotte Augusta (Bumstead) Hjort. Dewey moved with his family to Kenmare, N.D., in 1901. In 1917, he and his family moved to Montana and settled in Medicine Lake. Dewey worked with his Dad on the drey line in Medicine Lake, where they hauled freight and mail from the railroad. He spent some time working for his uncle in Kenmare until 1923, when he came back to Montana and started farming in partnership with Enoch Land, near Medicine Lake.
He met Alice Johnson in 1925 and they were married
Nov. 6, 1926, in Zumbrota, Minn. They made their home on the Bill Mikelson place and farmed there until 1942, when they bought a sheep ranch two miles of Medicine Lake. They retired in 1964 and bought a house in town. After being married
for nearly 57 years, Alice died June 21, 1983.
On May 15, 1988, Dewey married
Anna Belle Elizabeth Jenkins and they moved to Plentywood. In 1992 they moved to the Montana Pioneer Manor and in 1993, Dewey moved to the Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home. Dewey loved to play checkers and the harmonica at the Nursing Home. In his earlier days he played horseshoes and enjoyed bowling. While in the nursing home, he played horseshoes with plastic horseshoes, which he was sure were "the real thing."
He served his community in many ways: he was a member of the Union Congregational Church in Medicine Lake and served as the superintendent of the Sunday School for 18 years. Dewey served on the Medicine Lake School Board for 10 years. He loved music and had an extensive record collection and read a great deal when he was able.
Dewey was very interested in the history of Medicine Lake and Sheridan County and helped create and bring to publication the two volumes of "Sheridan's Daybreak." He was instrumental in seeing that the monument commemorating Flandrum (the first townsite of Medicine Lake) was erected. While living at the Nursing Home he participated in activities and attended church regularly.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Belle of Plentywood; three sons: Richard and his wife, Violet of Billings, Howard and his wife, Marinetta of McLean, Va., Douglas and his wife, Joyce of Adel, Iowa; Anna Belle's children: Ronnie and his wife, Sandra of Mesa, Ariz., and Renee Savoy of Atlanta, Ga. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Dewey is preceded in death by his first wife, Alice; a daughter, Judy Ann; three brothers: Harry, Wesley (Bud) and Eugene, who died at birth; and two sisters: Ethel and Alyce.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood is in charge of arrangements.
Cornelia 'Nel' Mauseth
Cornelia "Nel" Mauseth passed away peacefully in her sleep July 12, 1999, in Billings.
She was born July 9, 1929, in Terry, to Jacob Schilling and Katherine Stepper Schilling. She was the fifth of seven children. When she was 5 years old she moved with her family to Fairfield.
On June 8, 1947, she married
Arthur Ray Mauseth in the First American Lutheran Church in Fairfield. They made their home in Billings for the last 38 years. She was a devoted mother and homemaker.
In 1970, she took on a new challenge as a C.N.A. at Valley Health Care Center and worked there 22 years, lovingly caring for people. Due to ill health, she was forced to an early retirement in 1992.
Nel is survived by her four children: Raymond (Karen) of Shelley, Idaho; David of San Antonio, Texas; Jay of Denver; and Sandra (Mark) Perman of Billings. She has 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. W. in Billings. Interment will follow at Terrace Gardens cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Northern Rockies Cancer Center, 1041 N. 29th St., Billings, Mont. 59101.
Annabelle J. Moody
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Annabelle J. Moody, 92, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999, at Westview Health Care Center.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Elks cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is in charge.
Bozena 'Bo' Linderman Pique
Bozena "Bo" Linderman Pique passed away July 14, 1999. Bo and Wilbur had been married
59 years. Their daughters are Wilie Purcell of Tacoma, Wash., and Cynthia Wolf of Billings. Granddaughter Megan Wolf lives in Wakefield, Va.
Although the family discourages flowers and donations, if you still desire to do so Hospice would be our choice. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Affordable Alternative Cremation & Burial Services is in charge of arrangements.
George David Smith Jr.
SONNETTE - George David Smith Jr., age 55, of Sonnette, passed away Sunday, July 11, 1999, at his home following his very courageous battle with cancer.
George was born in Broadus on May 26, 1944, the son of George and Amanda (Hawkins) Smith Sr. He attended Bottle's Country School. Following school, he worked on the family ranch at Sonnette. On Feb. 5, 1970, George married
Patricia Wolff in Broadus. To this union, three children were born: Darrel, Ginger, and Marcy. George farmed and ranched in the Sonnette area until the time of his death.
George loved to ride his motorcycle, collect antiques and enjoying nature's beauty and wonders, but most of all spending time with his family and friends. He also served as a board member for the S.C.S Board, serving for a time as Vice President.
George is survived by his wife, Patricia Smith of the family home; a son, Darrel Wayne Smith of Sonnette; two daughters: Ginger Sharon Eustice of Broadus and Marcy Marie Davis and her husband, Dan of Sonnette; a brother, Ray Smith and his wife, Sandy of Sonnette; two sisters: Ruth Query and Mae Gress, both of Ashland; nine grandchildren: Dawn, Matthew, Michael, Tony, Mitchell, Christina, Mark, Michelle, and Maverick; and a nephew, George Beltz. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Kathleen Virginia Beltz; and a grandson, Cory Eustice.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 15, 1999, at 2 p.m. in the Powder River Congregational Church with Rev. Steve Rice officiating. Interment will follow in the family lot in the Valley View cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Broadus is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Margaret Mary Vars
WHITEFISH - Margaret Mary Vars, 69 of Whitefish, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999, at St. Vincent Hospital.
The daughter of William and Agnes Conley, Margaret was born May 27, 1930, in Jamestown, N.D. As a LPN, Margaret worked in hospitals at Livingston, Kalispell and Whitefish, where she was also office nurse for Dr. Kauffman for many years. She had a big heart and the right personality for being a nurse. Kind, generous, and outgoing, she loved to entertain friends and family and to prepare large meals. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, especially watching them play sports. She married
Tom Vars, Aug. 27, 1963.
Margaret was a member of St. Charles Parish in Whitefish and attended St. Thomas the Apostle Church while in Billings.
Survivors include her husband, Tom of Whitefish; four children, Terry Wink and his wife, Kelly of Billings, Cindy Shores and her husband, Tom of Garland, Texas, Patricia Goetz and her husband, Tony of Kamiah, Idaho, and Tammy Bauerle and her husband, Gary of Greeley, Colo.; grandchildren, Genny, Tyler and Kyle Wink, Cristi and Tommy Shores, Ember and Tara Goetz, and Kurt, Craig and Logan Bauerle; two great-grandchildren, Christina and Jonathan; and six brothers and sisters, Don Conley and his wife, Dee, Sue Behles and her husband, John, Mel Conley, Leonard Conley, Beanie Conley, and Mark Conley and his wife, Donna.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Patrick.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Mortuary. The Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Monday at Austin Funeral Home, Whitefish. The Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Parish in Whitefish with Rite of Committal in Glacier Memorial Gardens, Kalispell.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.
Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist and Austin Funeral home have charge of arrangements.
Charles Ernest Barngrover
Charles Barngrover passed away on July 11, 1999, in a boating accident. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Powell, Wyo., on Friday, July 16, at 11 a.m. Services in Billings will be at a later date.
Charles was born on Jan. 25, 1934, to Clair and Stella Barngrover in Worland, Wyo. He grew up in Worland and was very involved in FFA and won the highest awards. He also played the tuba in the school band. He was an avid gardener, hunter, and loved the mountains and fishing.
He married
Bertha Weber on Sept. 10, 1955. He farmed and later worked for International Harvester, Ford New Holland and Billings Ford New Holland. He retired in January 1998.
His father, mother and brother, Donald preceded him in death.
Survivors include his sisters, Betty Claire Swing and Eva Lou Mayer; children, Debbie Robson and husband, Ken, Dan and wife, Marla, Bobbie Bell and husband, T.J.; grandchildren, Brian and Sarah Robson, Tanner Barngrover, Kristy (Bell) and Dan Hansen, Travis and Dustin Bell; companion, Donna Owen and granddaughter, Danielle Schwartzrock.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Rocky Mountain Chapter, 2280 S. Albion, Denver, Colo. 80222.
John J. Bear Sr.
FORT BELKNAP - John Joseph Bear Sr., 35, died Sunday, July 11, 1999, at the Fort Belknap Hospital of a pulmonary embolus.
A wake/rosary will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, at the Red Whip Community Center. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 15, at the center with interment in the Hi-Way Church cemetery. Adams Funeral Home of Malta is in charge.
Clella Leora Brister
Clella Brister, beloved mother of Carol Ashmore and Dr. Lin Brister, was carried gently and peacefully to her Heavenly Father on Friday evening, July 9, 1999. She was 78 years old and had lived in Billings for 25 years. She was born in Broken Arrow, Okla., to Ethel Jordan Greene and Alfred John Greene on Sept. 2, 1920.
She attended Oklahoma Baptist University for three years. Typical of Clella's courage and determination, she had arrived as a freshman on campus with one dollar in her purse and a suitcase with dresses sewn with fabric from used clothing.
While at OBU, Clella met and married
Zeb Linston Brister, a ministerial student. She completed her BA and had her first child while Linston earned his doctorate of theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. They spent two years pastoring a church in Texas, during which time their son was born. They then returned to OBU, where Clella enjoyed her role as the spouse of an OBU faculty member.
Throughout the following years of ministry in churches and in Baptist student work, Clella was a dynamic and well loved partner in ministry with Linston, working enthusiastically and effectively. She particularly loved children and devoted much time and energy to teaching them as well as to meeting physical and emotional needs of many of them. Another cause close to her heart was mission education for all ages. She served as State President for the Kansas Baptist Women's Missionary Organization.
Though she faced severe mental and physical difficulties during her lifetime, Clella maintained the ability to express her love for her children and other family members and friends. Her methods of expression were often bizarre and mysterious but recognized and appreciated just the same!
"Mother, you taught us how to love passionately and unconditionally. God and His Son, first of all, and our family members and friends. You also showed us how to love people we have never met, regardless of race, creed, or physical or mental condition. You empowered us with your assumption that we would be the best that we could be and that there was nothing we could not accomplish with God on our side. You made life joyful with your lively, quick wit, and your excitement in every activity, whether work or play."
Survivors include one daughter, Carol Ann Ashmore and her husband, Bob of Billings; one son, Dr. Zeb Lin Brister and his wife, Clair of Tulsa, Okla.; three sisters, LaVera McGrew of Tulsa, Winogene White of Midwest City, Okla., Reatha Schlegel (husband Bill) of Choctaw, Okla.; two brothers, Raymond Greene of Owasso, Okla., Bill Greene (wife Barbara) of Norfolk, Va.; four grandchildren, Brian Ashmore (wife Jennifer Zartman) of Billings, Michael Ashmore of Seattle, Wash., Lori Brister of Tulsa, and Brandon Brister (wife Paula) of Tyler, Texas; and three great-grandchildren, Luke, Eric, and Paul Ashmore of Billings.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 17, in the chapel of Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist. Interment will follow in Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park. Vigil on Friday evening, July 16, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the mortuary chapel. Anyone who desires may make memorial contributions to First Fruits Ministry, 1145 S. Utica, Suite 162, Tulsa, OK 74104. First Fruits is a Christian mission organization established to carry out Christ's Commission in ways and/or locations not already supported by established mission programs.
Kenneth James Grigg
CASPER, Wyo. - Kenneth James Grigg, 83, formerly of Buffalo, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999, at the Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16, at the Oregon Trails National cemetery in Casper.
Adams Funeral Home of Buffalo is in charge.
Earl F. McDaniel
COLUMBUS - Earl F. McDaniel, 64, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999, at his home.
No memorial services are planned at this time. Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel is in charge.
Gertrude McStravick
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS - Gertrude Seraphina McStravick, 95, died July 12, 1999, at Mountainview Medical Center.
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 15, with interment Friday, July 16, at Conrad Memorial cemetery in Kalispell.
Twichel Funeral Home is in charge.
Clayton N. Meland
GLASGOW - Clayton N. Meland, 81, died Monday, July 12, 1999, at Valley View Nursing Home of natural causes.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 15, at the First Lutheran Church with interment in Highland cemetery.
Bell Mortuary is in charge.
John B. Rossi
RIVERTON, Wyo. - John B. Rossi, 78, died Sunday, July 11, 1999, at his home.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church with interment at a later date in the Hudson cemetery.
George D. Smith Jr.
SONNETTE - George David Smith Jr., 55, died Sunday, July 11, 1999, at his home of cancer.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at the Powder River Congregational Church with interment in the family lot in the Valley View cemetery.
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Broadus is in charge.
