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Beulah Berryman Besack
Beulah Besack, 84, of Cozad, Neb., died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Southview Manor Care Center in Cozad.
She was born April 12, 1919, north of Cozad, Neb., to Frank and Nellie Shaulis Berryman and attended rural school.
On Oct. 19, 1943, she married
Donald Besack. Following her husband's discharge from the U.S.. Navy, they lived in Phoenix, Ariz., before moving to Cozad where she owned and operated the Green Valley Cafe. She was also part owner of the Town & Country dress shop in Gothenburg, Neb.
In the early 1950s, they homesteaded in Idaho and lived in Montana before moving to Longmont, Colo., where she operated a dress shop. In 1980, the couple moved to Sun City, Ariz. Her husband preceded her in death in 1991. She returned to Cozad in April of 2003.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Her interests included knitting, crocheting, gardening, playing cards, a love for horses and traveling. She especially enjoyed time with her family and friends.
Survivors include a brother, Harley (Emabel) Berryman of Cozad, Neb.; three nieces, Linda (Lynn) Meyer of Maxwell, Neb., Joan (Wes) Amweg of North Platte, Neb., and Deborah (Marcus) Fisk of Alexandria, Va.; two nephews, James (Gayle) Berryman of Aurora, Colo., and Marvin Berryman of Denver, Colo.; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Berryman of North Platte, Neb., and Olive Besack of Whittier, Calif.; five great-nieces; three great-nephews; four great-greatnieces; and three great-great-nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Samuelson, and a brother, Nobel.
Memorials are suggested to Central Plains home Health & Hospice or the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation.
Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lyle Schoen of the First Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Walnut Grove cemetery north of Cozad.
James M. Bradley
James M. Bradley, 92, was born March 24, 1911, in Clawson, Idaho, the son of James Draper and Lucinda May Seely Bradley.
After a long, full life Jim passed away Oct. 6, 2003, at Marcus Daly Hospice Center in Hamilton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Earl J. Bradley; five brothers and a grandson.
The surviving family member are Beryl Allen Bradley, his wife of 73 years; daughters, Lorine (Cliff) Chaney of Victor and Evelyn (Don) Strickler of Loon Lake, Wash.; one brother, Verl Bradley of Springfield, Idaho; nine grandchildren and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren.
Jim had a great love for life and many friends wherever he lived. We will miss you Jim Bradley!
Charlotte V. Zwicker
Charlotte V. Zwicker, 83, of Corvallis, passed away, Monday, Oct. 6, at the Valley Hospital in Petaluma, Calif.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton
Lee M. Johnson
Lee M. Johnson, 54, of Stevensville died at the home of his loving sister and brother-in-law on Saturday, October 4, 2003.
He was born on March 1, 1949, at Waukesha, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence, in 1970 and his father, Martin, in August 2003.
Survivors include his sister, Karen (Dick) Smith, of Stevensville.
No formal services are planned at this time. The Whitesitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Stevensville is in charge of arrangements.
Donald Earl Girard
Donald Earl Girard of Corvallis passed away Sept. 8, 2003, at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.
He was the son of Earl and Lillian Harvey Girard of Morton Grove, Ill.
He is survived by his wife, Janyth, and daughter, Seana Marlil, of Corvallis; son, John Earl Girard, of Elk Grove, Ill.; brother, E. Jerry, and his wife, Linda Girard, of White Sulphur Springs.
A memorial service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Corvallis on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Corvallis cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton.
Ann B. Casselman
Ann B. Casselman, 76, former teacher and vibrant member of the Hamilton community, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, in Missoula at St. Patrick Hospital of injuries sustained in an auto-pedestrian accident.
Ann was an extremely warm and friendly woman who took every opportunity to maintain life-long connections with her friends and students. She had a great passion for nature, bird watching, animals, and took great pleasure in passing on this love to her many students throughout the years.
Ann was born on May 22, 1927, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Helen Giehm Barrett. She graduated from Morning Side High School as valedictorian of her class. Ann earned a bachelor of science degree from Morning Side College and began her teaching career in southern Minnesota in 1949 teaching English and health. She was also the girls activities sponsor.
In 1952 she returned to Iowa and taught physical education and was the cheerleading and drill team advisor until 1967. During the summers, Ann studied at the University of Montana and received her master's degree in biological science in 1967. Her research studies took place at Yellow Bay on Flathead Lake.
On June 12, 1967, she married
Charles Casselman in Sloan, Iowa. They later divorced in 1995 but remained neighbors. In the fall of 1967, Mrs. Casselman began teaching biology at Hamilton High. For many years, she enjoyed advising the Broncettes drill team. In 1980, she transferred to Westview Junior High, teaching science and English until her retirement in 1995. She continued to teach as a substitute until the time of her death. Altogether, she educated children for an amazing 54 years and she loved all of her students. Ann delighted in the fact that she had instructed three generations of Bitterrooters. As a truly devoted master teacher, Mrs. Casselman believed students benefited most from active participation in science. Although her classroom was exciting and stimulating, the annual birdwatching field trips were her favorite. Ann was a strong supporter of Hamilton athletics. Whenever possible, she attended the games of her children and took personal interest in their athletic careers. The kids will miss her enthusiasm at their games.
In 1959, she began her summer time work as a lookout for the Forest service starting at the Antrim Lookout. When it was decommissioned, she transferred to the Willow Creek Lookout. With the exception of 1976, she spent her summers scouting for forest fires until 1998. In 1997, the Ann Fire was named for her. This honor was bestowed on her by her friends at the Forest Service as she was the one who reported the fire, but, most importantly, in recognition of her 38 summers as a fire lookout. In between thunderstorms, Ann found peace and serenity on the lookout.
Recently, Ann spent many hours with her friends at The Mill, Bitterroot Public Library and many other Hamilton businesses. Her presence will be greatly missed.
Ann was a member of the PEO, Eastern Star and the Colonial Danes.
Ann is survived by her many friends, colleagues and students who will remember the positive impact she had on their lives.
A celebration of Ann's life will be held Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. at the Hamilton High Performing Arts Center.
Private family urn placement will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials should be sent to the Friends of Hamilton School Foundation (FHSF), Ann Casselman Field Trip Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1514, Hamilton, Mont., 59840.
Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton.
Bert Jackson Wiley
Bert Jackson Wiley, 78, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, Oct. 23 at his residence south of Hamilton.
He was born Jan. 3, 1935, in Cambridge, Ohio, to Tom and One Wiley. He graduated from high school in Cambridge, Ohio. He worked for 18 years as a welder for Falls Stamping and Welding in Ohio. He resided in the Hamilton area since 1983. He loved his family and the times he shared with them. He loved the outdoors. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Rickey Wiley; brother, John Jewell; grandson, Keith Wiley and granddaughter, Hila Rose.
He is survived by his wife, Becky Wiley; daughter, Melissa Vernon; son, Jeff Wiley; brother, Paul Jewell, all of Hamilton; sons, Monty and Roger Wiley, both of Ohio; son, Dennis Wiley of North Carolina; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at the Daly-Leach Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, at the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton with Pastor Muriel Gooder officiating. Interment will follow at the Grantsdale cemetery.
George Robert Powe
George Robert Powe, 90, of Hamilton died peacefully at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospice Center on Oct. 23, 2003. Born in Darby on Feb. 20, 1913, to George Thomas Powe and Hazel Alice Satterlee Powe, George grew up on a dairy farm outside Darby. He loved school and graduated valedictorian from Darby High School. On a state scholarship, he was honored to attend the Montana School of Mines (Montana Tech) where he received degrees in geology and mining engineering.
He first worked in the mines for Anaconda Copper and for the Northern Pacific Railway later becoming assistant vice president of commodity marketing, energy, metallics and chemicals for Burlington Northern. He played a major role in bringing low sulphur Western coal, for the first time, to Eastern and Midwestern power plants enabling them to meet emerging clean air requirements. George always proudly said, "I'm a geologist, " and he kept up with the latest developments and technology throughout his life. He greatly enjoyed fly-fishing and hunting, culminating in his big game safaris to Africa. Together with his wife, Loris, he fulfilled his love of travel, exploring the Far East, Australia, Russia, India and many other parts of the world.
George loved the Bitterroot Mountains and returned to the valley after retirement. He was an honorary member of the Bitterroot Dusters Antique and Classic car club and regularly attended "coffee, " contributing his knowledge, ready wit and good (or bad) stock market advice. He had played basketball and football in high school and always followed both sports with great interest. George also had a life-long love of learning and continually shared his amazing store of knowledge with family and friends. Always an optimist, he loved to socialize, offering lively conversation and a ready drink.
He married
Loris Marguerite Brown of Cascade in 1940 and together they celebrated more than 50 years of marriage until her death in 1995.
George is survived by one sister, Peggy (Lawrence) Haas of Hamilton; his daughters, Loris Kay, Shannon of Chicago, Helen Lois (Phil) Schalet of Delano, Minn., and his son, Thomas Benjamin (Arlene) Powe of Kirkland, Wash. Other survivors include his seven grandchildren, Christopher Bertelson of Peoria Ill., Bonnie Bertelson (Gianfranco) Cuneo of Pozzouli, Italy, Rachel Schalet (Joel) Crabb of Minneapolis, Benjamin (Borjana Mikic) Schalet of Northampton, Mass., David, Matthew and Andrew Powe of Seattle; his three great-grandchildren, Eliana and Alistair Crabb, Oliver Schalet and many friends, loving nieces and nephews and other family members.
Memorial services will be held at the Daly-Leach Chapel at 1010 West Main St. in Hamilton on Wed. Oct. 29, at 3 p.m.
The family suggests memorials to Montana Tech, 1300 W. Park St., Butte Mont., 59701-8997
Wendell Ernest Sims
Wendell Ernest Sims, 74, former resident of Stevensville, died at the Evergreen Health and Rehab Center at Hot Springs on Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, with caring nurses at his side.
He was born on Oct. 3, 1929, in Stevensville to Ed and Ica (Wren) Sims.
At age 6 months he was left deaf following a bout of bronchial pneumonia. At the age of 6 he was enrolled in the School for the Deaf and Blind in Great Falls. He was able to stay in school only a short time due to he was the only one in his class. After returning home he was taught sign language by his mother with help from neighbors who were also deaf.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother. Clarence; sister, Mabel Stewart, and 3 nephews, Leonard and Jack Stewart and Brian Sims.
Wendell is survived by his sister, Gladys Day of Missoula, and his brother, Warren and (Rosemary) Sims of Canyon Ferry and Yuma, Ariz. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Riverside cemetery in Stevensville.
The Whitesitt Funeral Home of Stevensville is in charge of arrangements.
Arlyss M. Wilkerson
Arlyss M. Wilkerson, 63, of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, Oct 22, 2003, at her residence South of Hamilton.
Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton.
ALBERT WOODARD
Albert "Woody" Hall Woodard, 75, died Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at a veterans hospital in Fort Harrison after a long illness.
He was buried at the Montana Veterans cemetery in Fort Harrison on March 11. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Havre Assembly of God Church.
Albert was born on July 31, 1927, in Elgin, Ill., to Christine I. Cooper and Theodore A. Woodard. Albert served in the U.S. Merchant Marines in 1943 and then in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Albert married
M. Jean Miller in 1963 in Chicago.
Albert was a delivery driver for 23 years, carpenter for five to six years, and worked for the Hill County Superintendent of Schools through Green Thumb for four years. He received his GED through the Navy. He attended Northern Montana College, where he earned three degrees - a one-year certificate in metal technology, associate degree in drafting technology, and a bachelor's degree in drafting.
Albert was a member of the Havre Assembly of God Church, where he enjoyed singing in the choir and attending church functions. His volunteer work involved several projects, including North Central Senior Citizens Center, United Way of Hill County, and anything to help with the church.
He enjoyed photography, traveling, music, fishing, and most of all being active in church.
Albert was preceded in death by his father, stepfather, mother, son, Timothy H. Woodard on June 6, 1999, a nephew and a sister.
Survivors include his children, Suzan L. Weiglenda of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., John A. Woodard of Tacoma, Wash., and Jeanine (Brian) Ragland of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters, Barbara Brucato of Skokie, Ill., and Pat (Don) Knueven of Huntley, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial has been established and will be announced later.
