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GENE ALLARD
RONAN -- Eugene "Gene" Allard died on Dec. 8, 2002, at his home near Ronan. He was 97 years old. Eugene Lewis Allard was born on his family's ranch near Post Creek on Feb. 3, 1905, the fourth child of Joseph and Adaline Allard. Gene was a member of the Conf. Salish-Kootenai Tribes. As a sickly child, Gene learned sewing, knitting and cooking skills from his mother. He also had the opportunity to ride beside his father on the historic Allard Stagecoach that carried travelers up and down the valley. Gene was raised in the Mission Valley, attending Leon, St. Ignatius, and the Ursuline schools before graduating from Ronan High School in 1924 where he was an outstanding athlete in track and basketball. On Nov. 27, 1937, Gene married Dorothy Jovin. The couple had only one daughter, Diane, but fostered and helped raise many other children. Coming to the Allard ranch for summer camp-outs was a highlight for his grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Watching Papa or Uncle Gene wind up the horse's tail or work magic when coins would come from behind one's ears were some of the attractions. At night, Gene would don a buffalo hide and tell bear stories as long as one would listen. Playing jokes at lunchtime with a "leaking" water glass added to the fun. He never forgot to ask Dorothy if she had pie, cake or cookies for dessert and usually she did. In the late 1930s and 1940s Gene was busy operating threshing crews throughout the valley, using the first threshing machine on the reservation with rubber tires. Throughout the 40s and 50s Gene continued to build up his ranch near the Big Canal on Mollman Pass Trail. At this time the Allards raised both beef and dairy cattle. Gene and Dorothy had the distinction of operating a grade-A dairy, the first owned by a Native American on the reservation. In 1955, the Allards moved to their current ranch on the Pache' Allotment east of Ronan. This is where Gene and Dorothy have thrived for the past 47 years. Gene drove the farm equipment and oversaw the haying and calving operations well into his 80s. Gene worked on many local roads, farms and Mission and Kerr Dams. In the 1950s he worked as a powder foreman in Alaska for various construction companies and built roadways at Illiama and King Salmon. Gene also helped build the docks at Anchorage. Gene was active in his community as a 4-H supporter, Master of the Lake County Grange, serving on the Lake County Agriculture Stabilization Conservation Committee, the Northwest Cattle Marketing Association, and the Tribal Advisory Committee on Agriculture. He was also a charter member of the Post Creek Indian Stockman's Association. Gene enjoyed traveling with Dorothy around the world. He was in the Ronan cheering section for all sports. Gene loved to fish, picnic and tell stories. Gene Allard was honored by the Ronan Booster Club, serving as grand marshall of the Ronan Pioneer Days parade; the Lake County Fair as an honoree in the premium book; and by Salish Kootenai College, which granted him an honorary degree. Most recently, he was awarded the Outstanding Tribal Agricultural Producer's Award for the Flathead Reservation. On Nov. 27, 2002, Gene and Dorothy celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Irving Allard; sister Odna Swanson; sister Gladys Bentley; brother Sidney; sister June Green; and several nieces and nephews. Gene is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Ronan); daughter Diane and son-in-law Phil of Ronan; granddaughter Dawn (Mariposa, CA); grandsons Dana Grant (Seattle), Allison Grant and Joelfre' Grant (both of Ronan); two great granddaughters; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on Dec. 14 in Ronan, with interment following at the Mountain View Cemetery, also in Ronan. Pallbearers were Joel Clairmont, Lawrence Cornelius, Gale Decker, Mike Lee, Luke Savage, and Terry Tanner. Honorary bearers were Kaneesha Benson, Dorothy Bocksnick, Bud Cheff, Clifford Eckley, Verda Eckley, Monte Jenkins, Chanel Lake, Don Lake, Leory Lake, Cal Lindburg, Louis Normandeau, Max Stark, Vic Starkel, and Wanda Whalen. The family suggests memorials to the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Ronan.

MARTIN ANDREW
RONAN -- Born July 13, 1948, near Ronan, Martin Andrew, along with his twin sister Martina, were the youngest of seven children of Harriet Beaverhead and Andrew Andrew Sr. He attended the Ursuline schools for a while; he also went to the schools in Ronan and later went to Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota. He spent many of his early days traveling with his grandparents, Pete and Josephine Beaverhead, to various powwows. Martin also spent many years working in the woods, cutting wood and as a tree planter and thinner, first as an independent contractor and later with Tribal Forestry. He also spent many summers employed as a firefighter. On his own time, Martin loved to hunt, fish and hike and play pool, darts, and horseshoes, and he joined in on the local leagues. Martin loved a good party and a good laugh. He loved to tell stories and play jokes on friends and family. He might have made everyone mad at him at one time or another but you couldn't stay mad at him for very long. Martin died on the afternoon of Dec. 17, 2002, at the age of 54. A wake was conducted in St. Ignatius. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents; sisters Diane and Geraldine; brother, Max; and three aunties, Mary Small Salmon, Angie Matt and Rosie Bird. Martin leaves behind his children and grandchildren, Angelic with her two sons Damien and Martin; Max Andrews, Amber, Aleda and April, and Martin Andrew Jr.; brothers Andy (Marion) and Danny (Enid); sisters, Martina and Deannie Finley; cousins, Alice Small Salmon, Stephen Small Salmon (Juanita) and Stanley Healy (Donita); nieces, Marcelene, Sandra (Tony), Kim (Mike), Lois (Frannie) and Alta; nephews, Mike, Steve Arca (Michealanne), Little Joe, Gene (Binky) and Chauncey (Lisa); and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews, friends and other relatives.

HARVEY BALISON
RONAN -- Harvey Dale Balison, 83, who lived most of his life in Hot Springs, died at his home here on Dec. 13, 2002. Dale leaves his family and friends remembering a hard-working, fun-loving man among men, a hunter, fisherman, outdoorsman. He loved and provided for his family, served his country, state, county and community. Dale, who was born in 1919, was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and a grandson. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Vivran Toots Balison; son Harvey Rush Balison and wife Betty; daughter Lorraine Lynch and husband Scott; foster daughter Val McClary; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three brothers and their spouses, Keith and Sharon Balison, Brownie and Rosie Balison, and Melton and Lola Balison; several in-laws, nieces and nephews; and special friend, Peanut. A celebration of Dale's life was held on Dec. 21 in Ronan. Memorials may be made to the Hot Springs Fire Department or Pinehaven Children's Ranch, P.O. Box 940, St. Ignatius, MT 59865.

MONTANA BASLER
POLSON -- Montana Basler, 74, died on Dec. 7, 2002, from natural causes at Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation here. She was born Jan. 29, 1928, in Kalispell to Raymond and Esther McIntyre. She was raised in the Smith Valley and attended Flathead High School. She was a member of 4-H and the Smith Valley Grange. Her first love was her horses. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and later, crocheting. She married Paul Basler in 1952. They moved often while her husband worked as a heavy equipment operator. In 1966, they purchased Basler Honey Apiary in Polson. She also worked 14 years at Western Bee Supply until 1980. Paul preceded her in death 1971, as did her brother Warren in 1955 and her parents. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Bruce and Cindy Basler (Polson), Jim and Debbie Basler (Polson), Ted and Jean Basler (Butte) and Rosann and Chuck Jenne (Florence); and 11 grandchildren. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated in Polson. Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery. Pallbearers weere Paul Basler, Kyle Basler, Erich Basler, Sean Basler, Brian Basler, Brad Jenne and Jeremy Basler.

FRANK L. BIRD
ST. IGNATIUS -- Frank L. Bird, 83, died on Dec. 29, 2002, at his home. Born on March 19, 1919, at Post Creek to Henry Charles and Nancy (LaRose) Bird, he was raised in the Spring Creek area and attended school at Ronan and St. Ignatius. In 1941, Frank joined the Army where he served in the South Pacific. Upon his return in 1945, he married Dorothy Brown on July 4. To this union two children where born, Dennis Frank Bird and K.O. Bird. The couple later divorced. He married Glenrose Plant in August of 1951 and they had a daughter, Debra Bird. rank was a heavy equipment operator who worked on the dams in the Northwest before he went to work for the Indian Health Services helping update the utilities for many houses on the Flathead Reservation. A member of the Conf. Salish-Kootenai Tribes, Frank enjoyed fishing and playing pool where he was affectionately known as the "Old Man," as he was the oldest player in the league. He was an active member of the St. Ignatius Catholic Mission Parish and the Veterans Warrior Society. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Frank was preceded in death by his children, James and Joyce "Roses"; his brothers, Charles R. and Joseph R. Bird; his sisters, Helen O'Day, Ida C. Woodcock and Mary Rose Warthen; and his parents. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Glenrose Bird (St. Ignatius); his children and their spouses, Dennis Frank and Vonnie Bird-Webster (Ronan), K.O. Bird (Blue Bay) and Debra Bird (Ronan); his brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Charlotte Bird (Polson); sister Anna Jobey (Tacoma, WA); 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. A wake was conducted in St. Ignatius. Mass was celebrated on Jan. 1. Burial with military honors followed at the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Les Clairmont, Steve BigCrane, Terry Tanner, Ryan Smith, Steve Picard, Jim Paro and Ken Ebner. Honorary bearers were Frank's grandsons.

NATOSHA BURLAND
POLSON -- Natosha Rachell Burland, 15, of Polson, was born on Sept. 9, 1987. She died in the early morning of Dec. 6, 2002. She resided with her mother, Vikii Burland, on the west side of Polson in tribal housing. Natosha had lived with her sister, Aryon, in Spokane for the past two years. She was a student at Two Eagle River School in Pablo. She is survived by her mother and two sisters, Jody Stripe and Aryon Birdtail (both of Spokane). She is also survived by many cousins, her Aunt Norma, Uncle Phillip and Uncle Steve and his wife Wanda, who all loved her dearly. She was also much loved by her grandmother, Dottie. Natosha was very active and was always looking to have fun. She will be missed! Wake services began Dec. 10 at the St. Ignatius Longhouse. Funeral services were Dec. 12 at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson.

EUGENE BURROWES
POLSON -- Eugene Burrowes, 77, died of natural causes on Dec. 2, 2001, at the Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 23, 1924, in Twin Falls, ID, to Wilbur and Aldene (Quinn) Borrowes. Survivors include his brothers, Wendell and wife Marilyn Burrowes (Polson) and Keith and wife Beverly Burrowes (Billings); sister Mildred and husband Forrest Wood (Las Vegas); and nine nieces and nephews. Memorial services were Dec. 7. Memorials in Gene's name may be made to the new Polson stadium and activity complex.

MYREE BYERLY
PABLO -- Myree Byerly, 66, died on Dec. 15, 2001, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson from natural causes. She was born May 20, 1935, on Walnut Ridge, Ark., to Lewis and Cordia Dalton. Myree was preceded in death by her husband, James Byerly, in 1990. She is survived by her children, Karen Britton, Nadine Littlefoot and James D. Byerly III (all of Pablo), and Steven B. Byerly (Yakima, Wash); six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Dec. 19 at Ronan Cemetery.

DONALD A. CHUTE
POLSON -- Donald A. Chute, 75, died of cancer at his home here on Dec. 13, 2002. Donald was born in Aitkin, MN, on March 30, 1927, to Clarence Chute and Sarah Congdon. Donald was the youngest of five children; he was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters. Don worked for the Great Northern Railway in St. Paul, MN, before joining the armed forces. Don served in the U.S. Army Paratroopers during the occupation of Japan in 1945 and 1946. After the service, Don returned to GNR in St. Paul, then transferred to Havre in 1950 where he worked as a machinist. Don met and married Marian Buell in Havre in 1950. Don was an avid motorcycle lover who owned many motorcycles over the years. He enjoyed fly fishing and fly-tying. He was a closet poet and songwriter, excellent swimmer, loved sailing his boat, woodworking, roller skating, ice skating, woodcarving and could fix or build about anything. Don loved animals and had a wonderful sense of humor. Don served as commander of the Bear Post VFW in Havre in 1967. Don and Marian retired to Columbia Falls then moved to Polson in 1996 where they could enjoy the lake and sailing. Don is survived by his wife of 52 years; his children and their spouses: Christine A. and Walter Perry (Salem, OR), Timothy A. and Marie (Hebness) Chute (Missoula), Paul T. and Melissa Chute (Havre), Mary K. and Ronald Dalke (Havre), Mark J. and Rose Chute (Clinton), and Toni M. and Joel Bell (Havre); eight grandchildren; the first great-grandson on the way; numerous nieces and nephews; and one pretty kitty, Cee Cee. Per Don's request, no services will be held and in lieu of flowers please send donations to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Spokane, WA.

VERA F. DUCHARME
POLSON -- Vera Frances DuCharme, 62, died on Dec. 2, 2002, at her home here from natural causes. She was born Feb. 25, 1940, in Watford City, ND, to Ray and Sylvia Spence. She attended schools in Polson and graduated from Polson High School. Vera married Richard DuCharme and he survives her at the family home in Polson. Vera worked as a professional cook in Polson. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Keith Spence. She is survived by her husband; sons, Ronald H. Watt and Robert Ray Watt (Pablo), Cameron K. Watt (Ferndale, WA), and Cory DuCharme (Tucson, AZ); sisters, Lillian Molzon (Thompson Falls), Karen Syness (Helena), Charolette Bird (Polson) and Lanore Hildenstaff (Helena); brothers Dennis Spence (Polson) and Sam Spence (Vancouver, WA); and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Dec. 7 in Polson. Burial took place at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson.

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