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Mary Lewis, 52
11/24/1956 ~ 05/20/2009
Mary June “Mar” Lewis, our beloved wife, mother and friend, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Butte Saturday, Nov. 24, 1956, to Daniel and June (Cady) Corbitt. She attended local schools and graduated from Butte Central. She attended the University of Montana in Missoula, and Montana State University in Bozeman, where she worked toward her degree as a clinical lab scientist. She worked a brief time at Silver Bow General Hospital and worked 27 years with her “second family” in the lab at St. James Healthcare, where she loved and enjoyed every aspect of her work. She also worked part-time with many friends at Mercury Street Medical and managed her husband’s business, Glenn’s Automotive.
Mary married the love of her life, Glenn Lewis, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Feb. 17, 1984. They raised their daughters in Butte. She enjoyed bowling for many years and was an avid camper. Mary was a die-hard Griz fan and loved to attend their games. She was very passionate about her husband, children, grandchildren, and especially her dogs. She also enjoyed traveling and scenic drives through the mountains. She had a very fertile green thumb and enjoyed gardening.
She is survived by her loving husband, Glenn Lewis; daughters and sons-in-law, Aimee and Jeremy Cline of Butte, Kelly Lewis and Josh Popovich of Butte, Heather and Bob Armstrong of Great Falls, Heidi and Jason McHugh of Tucson, Ariz.;grandchildren, MacKenzee, Keghan and Kaiden Cline, Kayla Lewis and Hailee Armstrong; and her lifelong best friend, Patrice “Pete” Evans of Butte.
Other survivors include her brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Patsy Corbitt of Butte, Dan and Sharon Corbitt of Colorado; sister, Rose Crowley of Billings; mother-in-law, Rosalie Lewis of Butte; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Rhonda Lewis of Butte, Patty and Mark Johnson of Absarokee, Denise and Albert Zolynski of Butte, and Tim Crowley of Billings; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Dan and June Corbitt; father-in-law, Glenn Lewis; Foxy and Isaac.
Mary’s remains are in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home where friends may call beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 26. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Haffey officiating. Cremation will follow.
Memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Rockies or American Cancer Society.
George Grant, 102
11/02/1906 ~ 11/02/2008
George Francis Grant died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, in St. James Healthcare in Butte.
He was born Sept. 18, 1906, the third son in a family of older twin brothers, John (Pitts) Grant and Hiram Pitts-Grant and had one older sister, Marcella (Pitts) Johnson. His parents were Orin and Sophie Grant.
In 1947, he married his beloved Annabell Thomson, who was his constant companion. They enjoyed traveling, attending sporting events and fly fishing conclaves all over the United States and Canada, and were avid hiking and fishing enthusiasts.
In George’s words, Annabell was his “dyed in the wool” tomboy whom he taught to fly cast like a pro, and with whom he particularly enjoyed spending time wading the Big Hole River.
George was educated in Butte and attended Butte Business College. At the age of 18 he was employed as secretary to the general manager of the Gilmore & Pittsburgh Railroad at Armstead, where he remained for two years.
He was subsequently employed as secretary to the president of the Clark Bank; steno clerk in the traffic department of the Union Pacific Railroad; office manager for Underwood Typewriter Co., and chief rate clerk for Consolidated Freight Lines, all located in Butte.
He was drafted into the Army from 1942 to 1945, and was promoted to the rank of staff sergeant after a few months and to master sergeant shortly thereafter.
All during this time of employment in various office jobs, he was extremely interested in the tying of artificial flies for trout fishing, and in 1939, he secured a patent on a method of weaving hair hackles for fishing flies.
Upon discharge from the service in 1945, he operated a tackle shop in West Yellowstone, where he was assisted by his nephew, Francis “Fran” Johnson. The following year he returned to Butte and opened his own fishing tackle store, Grant’s Fly Shop, which he operated from 1947 to 1951.
In 1951, he entered the employ of Treasure State Sporting Goods where he was promoted to manager and tackle buyer.
He remained with Treasure State until 1967, at which time he retired to devote himself to a full-time career in fly tying, fly fishing, writing about these subjects and becoming an activist in the conservation of dwindling Western natural resources, particularly in connection with wild trout streams.
In 1971, George wrote and privately published a small paperback book, which he called “The Art of Weaving Hair Hackles for Trout Flies,” and in the following year published “Montana Trout Flies,” both of which brought him national attention.
He demonstrated his fly tying techniques at a fly fishing conclave in Sun Valley, Idaho, in 1972, and subsequently was invited to do likewise in Spokane, Wash., and Sacramento, Calif., the latter appearance being at the world famous Golden Gate Casting Club, the Carnegie Hall of the fly fishing world.
In 1973, he was the recipient of the Buszek Memorial Fly Tying Award presented annually by the Federation of Fly Fishers to the tier considered to have contributed most significantly to the advancement of the art of fly tying; and in 1979, he was presented the Arnold Gingrich Life Membership award by the Federation of Fly Fishers, to honor those who have made major contributions to the art.
A comprehensive collection of his handcrafted works of art and memorabilia toured Montana and is now permanently displayed at the Butte Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center.
In 1973, he was appointed editor of The River Rat, official publication of the Montana Council of Trout Unlimited. For his years of service with this publication, he was named National Conservationist of the Year by Trout Unlimited in 1978.
In 1980, George wrote a book called “The Master Fly Weaver” and in 1981 another “Montana Trout Flies.” These books were greatly expanded and improved updates of his previously published paperbacks, with extensive illustrations by Harvey Eckert.
For many years he was an active fundraiser for conservation organizations and helped establish the River Rat Chapter of Trout Unlimited in Butte, which was renamed the George Grant Chapter in 1983 in his honor.
In 1988, George conceived and established the Big Hole River Foundation to focus his conservation efforts on the Big Hole watershed. George was awarded the nationally recognized Chevron Conservation Award in 1992 in recognition of exceptional service in the cause of conservation.
George was featured in a 1993 Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks documentary titled “Three Men — Three Rivers,” a 30-minute documentary which explores the lives of three men and their extensive conservation influences in Montana. In addition, he has been featured in many books and articles on the subjects of fly fishing, fly tying and conservation.
George continued to fish the Big Hole River in the fall of the year when the water was low enough to wade comfortably until he was almost 80 years old, and tied flies for fundraising until the age of 90. A collection of George’s written works is published under the title “Grant’s Riffle … A Collection of Thoughts, Ideas, and Memories.” George was preceded in death by his wife, Annabell (Thomson) Grant; brothers: John Grant and Hiram Pitts-Grant; sister, Marcella Johnson; nephews, Francis “Fran” Johnson, Howard Johnson, Raymond Grant, and Allen Thompson.
He is survived by nieces, Caroline Cloud of Phoenix, and Janet Gibson of Globe Ariz.; great-nephews, Mike Grant, Ron Johnson, Chris Johnson and Jeff Johnson, and great-niece, Alyse Curry.
Services for George F. Grant will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Treglown officiating. A reception will follow in Wayrynen-Richards Community Center.
Donations are requested to the Big Hole River Foundation, P.O. Box 3894, Butte, MT 59702.
Carolyn Dziak, 77
05/20/1932 ~ 06/13/2009
Carolyn Jane Dziak died Saturday evening, June 13, 2009, surrounded by her loving family.
Carol was born to Anthony and Rose Arvish on May 20, 1932, in Anaconda. She graduated from Anaconda Central High School in 1950 and then pursued a career with Mountain Bell as an operator.
In 1954 she married John Dziak and lived in Anaconda until 1961. Over the next 13 years and four children later, they made their home in Oregon, Minnesota and finally, Bellevue, Wash., where she was a resident for the past 35 years.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, John; her four children, David (Carrie Sarlund), Greg, Mary (Matt Thomas), and Jean (Scott Robb); sister, Lois Miller; and brother, Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Arvish, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She has two grandchildren, Adrianna and Alea, whom she adored.
After Carol retired from the Bellevue School District of 16 years, she enjoyed traveling to Maui, Scottsdale, Ariz., and weekends at the family beach house, but her greatest enjoyment was spending time with family and friends. She was devoted to her Catholic faith, and placed her confidence in God. She lived her life and fought her illness, inspired by the quote of Saint Pio, “Worry is Useless!” She was a remarkable wife, mother, grandmother and sister who will be dearly missed.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 9460 NE 14th St., Bellevue, Wash., with a reception to follow.
Memorials; donor’s choice.
Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.
Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory, Issaquah, Wash.
Margaret Nazer, 90
01/26/1919 ~ 06/22/2009
ANACONDA — Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret Nazer, 90, will be celebrated from Holy Family Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 25. Rite of Committal will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Bill.
Margaret died Monday morning, June 22, 2009, in Community Nursing Home of Anaconda surrounded by her family.
Margaret Rose was born Jan. 26, 1919, in Deer Lodge, to John and Elsie (Geary) Widenfeller. Margaret grew up in Deer Lodge and attended St. Mary’s Academy and Powell County High School.
On Nov. 1, 1939, she married William “Bill” Nazer in St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Anaconda. They made their home in Anaconda and were blessed with four children, Irene, Bill Jr., Jackie and Mickey.
Margaret worked for The Montana Standard newspaper for 24 years retiring as a circulation manager.
She will be remembered by many as a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 18, where she held all chairs including president and state mother. Margaret also belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and was a member of the Anaconda Catholic Community. Margaret spent many years volunteering at the Anaconda Senior Citizens Center, as well as, Anaconda Thrift Center. “Gram” was always there to lend a hand and help those in need.
Memorial donations may be made to Pinter Hospice of Anaconda or to the donor’s choice.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Irene (Donald) Stuber, Bill Nazer Jr., Jackie (Dave) Beatty, and Mickey (Patty) Nazer; grandchildren, Scott (Sherri) Stuber, Conrad Beatty, Heidi (Mark) Rosenleaf, Will Nazer, Tony (Patti) Nazer, Laurie Nazer, Tina (Ryan) Ueland; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, June Widenfeller; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides her husband, Bill and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jack; and sister, Catherine Dixon.
Services are under the care of KT Riddle Funeral Homes, Anaconda.
