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NED HARDY
RONAN -- Ned Carson Hardy, 84, of Ronan, died on Aug. 23, 2005, at the Village Health Care Center in Missoula. He was born on July 19, 1921, in Winnett to Bryan and Mabel Hardy. His early years were spent in several small towns where his father worked. He graduated from high school in Joliet. Ned was hauling hay on Dec. 7, 1941, and heard about Pearl Harbor when he returned to town. He enlisted in the Army soon afterward, went through cadet training and became a pilot in the Army Air Force. In England during World War II, he flew B-17s, and later in Japan he flew B-24s. Ned was awarded two Air Medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He met Merne M. Bonnett in Billings, and they were married on Aug. 4, 1943. Ned supported his family by working in the woods as a cat skinner throughout western Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. Ranching in the Moiese Valley was added as his family grew up. Ned was a 50-year member of Carbon Lodge No. 65 at Joliet and a dual member of Flint Creek Lodge No. 11 at Philipsburg, AF&AM. Anemone Chapter No. 93 Order of the Eastern Star will always remember Ned driving hundreds of miles in order to attend meetings and fulfill his duty as worthy patron. Ned was preceded in death by his parents; younger brother, Richard; son, Kit; daughter, Susan Price; and grandson, Cale Hardy. He is survived by his wife, Merne (Ronan); and seven children and their spouses, Judy and Bob Paynter (Helena), Linda and Bruce Knight (Plains), Bill and Alicen Hardy (Riverton, WY), Jackie Largent (Polson), Nancy and Lyle Evans (Charlo), Bryan Hardy (Great Falls) and Wayne Hardy (Pablo); 30 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and his brother and sister-in-law, David and Lou Hardy (Hamilton). A memorial service was held on Aug. 26 at the Ronan Church of Latter-day Saints.
EVANS G. INNES
POLSON -- Evans G. Innes, 53, of Polson, passed away on Aug. 26, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital here of natural causes. He was born on Aug. 26, 1952, in Fairbanks, Alaska, to Gilbert L. and Billie Chivers Innes. His father preceded him in death in 2001. Survivors include his mother Billie Innes (Polson); a son, Evans George Innes IV, daughter-in-law Lisa Innes and grandson Wesley Joseph Innes (Bozeman); daughter Jessica Wilkin and son in-law Bobby Wilkin (Fairbanks); two sisters and one brother (Fairbanks). Cremation has taken place. A memorial service and inurnment of the cremains was held in Fairbanks.
MYRTLE A. JOHNSON
POLSON -- Myrtle A. Johnson, 104, formerly of Dayton, died on Aug. 7, 2005, at the Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center here. She was born on May 10, 1901, in Sauk Rapids, MN, to Jonas and Caroline Olson Nelson. Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband William, son Dale, daughter Lorraine Jones, one granddaughter and one great-grandson. Survivors include daughters Dolores Clatterbuck (Dayton) and Marion Young and husband Wayne (Sutherlin, Ore.), and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Aug. 13 at the Grogan Funeral Home. Interment took place at Lakeview Cemetery.
ANNE MANNING
HOT SPRINGS -- On Aug. 22, 2005, Anne Elizabeth Manning died at her home here. Anne was born on Sept. 14, 1946, in Waubay, SD, to Andrew and Jane Sandvig, the third of 12 children. Anne's family moved to Arlee when she was just a young child. She attended the Arlee schools until high school when she attended Mount Ellis School in Bozeman for a short time. Anne moved to Hot Springs in the spring of 1964 where she met the love of her life, LeRoy Manning Jr. They were wed on Nov. 6, 1964. This union would produce four children, LeAnne Manning of Hot Springs, William Manning of Marysville, WA, and twins Jenifer Mitchell of Hot Springs and David Manning of Butte. Anne loved her family dearly. She concentrated on her grandchildren in her later years. Being surrounded by family was her biggest joy. Anne had many friends who were a big part of her life. Anne was preceded in death by her husband; her father; a sister, Rose; a grandchild; brother George Edward Engelbret; and a son-in-law, Jerry Chaves. Survivors include LeAnne "Bubbles" Manning of Hot Springs, William (Jean) Manning of Marysville, Wash., Jenifer (Robert) Mitchell of Hot Springs and David (Shirley) Manning of Butte; her mother Jane Sandvig of Arlee; brothers and sisters Daniel Sandvig of Arlee, Betty Jane (Dwayne) Hunt and Keri McDonald of East Missoula, Gloria (Mel) Kincaid of Spokane, Laura (Ron) Boyce of Polson, Andrew Sandvig of Missoula, Archie (Lorie) Sandvig of Big Arm, Marvin (Vicky) Sandvig of Florence, Emmy (Tim) Burt of Wenatchee, Wash., and George Engelbret of Oklahoma; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted on Aug. 27 at the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery.
CHRISTINE MATT
ST. IGNATIUS -- Christine "Tina" Butler Matt died at her home in Dixon Agency on Aug. 30, 2005. She was born on Jan. 27, 1933, in Polson, to Joseph and Mona (Ashley) Butler but she was raised by her grandparents, Frank and Nancy Butler. She attended schools in Polson and at the Ursulines in St. Ignatius. Tina was married at an early age to Edmund "Buzz" Irvine and there were two children brought in to their marriage, Richard and Bobby. They later separated and Tina moved to Arlee, where she met L. Jerome "Jerry" Matt in 1956. There were ten children born in this marriage. In 1985, Jerry and Tina separated and she moved to the Dixon Agency and resided there until the time of her death. Tina was a member of the Conf. Salish and Kootenai Tribes. She enjoyed powwows, picnics, baking, shopping at the Amish General Store and her favorite pastime, yard sales. There was no stray animal in Dixon Agency. She gave all cats and dogs a home and something to eat. Her favorite animal was Abbey. Abbey was her co-pilot and was frequently waiting in her car. When Abbey grew impatient she would honk the horn. Everyone who knew Tina also knew Abbey, her basset hound. Christina was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands and three children Tim, Melvin and John-John Matt. She is survived by her children Sharon (Brad) of Charlo, Shorty (Anita) of Moiese, Deb (Mike) of Hot Springs, Jerome (Kathy) of Arlee, Linda (Eneas) of Arlee, Dave (Caroline) of Spokane, WA, Diane Matt of Arlee, Richard Irvine of Butte, Bobby (Marjorie) of Missoula; her brothers Joe Butler of Dixon Agency, John (Karen) of Arlee, Tom (Sue) Antiste of Big Arm; sisters Sheila Gueredte of Missoula, Judy Herberle of Seattle, Geri Butler of Missoula; and grandchildren Shawn (Miranda), Thomasina Linsebigler, Megan Inmee, Eneas Inmee, Timmy Matt, Lakota Matt, Kody Morigeau, Joshua van Bouchaute, Lane Johnson, Dave Sandau, Mikee Sandau, Riley Sandau, Cheyenne, Dawn, Travis, Garrett, Serine Irvine and Richard's two daughters; and a great granddaughter, Shonlea, to be born on Oct. 3; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. A wake began at her home in Dixon Agency then moved to the Arlee Indian Senior Center. Mass was celebrated on Sept. 7 at St. John Berchmann Catholic Church at Jocko Agency.
THOMAS PABLO
ST. IGNATIUS -- Thomas Milfred Pablo, 83, died on Aug. 8, 2005. Tom was born November 23, 1921 in Pablo to Alexander and Annastsia Pablo. After spending his childhood in and around Pablo, Tom joined the Army in 1938. He was a WWII veteran and a Pearl Harbor survivor. He served as a machine gunner throughout the Pacific. Later in the war he was chosen to join the Special Forces as an Army Ranger. Following the war, Tom was honorably discharged as a decorated war hero. Upon return to civilian life, Tom met Vida Jane Austin. They were married in 1948 and started their family the same year. Throughout his life, Tom was an avid outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed cutting Christmas trees, hunting the Irvine and Mill Pocket as well as fishing for the elusive trout in many area creeks and streams, with Mud Creek being his favorite. He enjoyed sharing his love and knowledge of the outdoors with his children, grandchildren and even some of his great-grandchildren. Even though Tom appeared outwardly as only a rugged individual, he had a more sensitive spirit. Tom expressed this gentler side of himself in poetry and songs written, then secreted away. Once brought to light, he touched many who read his work. Some noteable fans, who Tom was able to meet, included Shirley Jones, Florence Henderson and Milton Berle. His poetry also earned him numerous medals and awards, including Poet of the Year honors from the International Society of Poets. Preceding Tom in death were her parents, Ben (brother), Lucille, Faye and Ona (sisters), Janice (daughter), BJ Gardipe (grandson), Lakota and Terje (great-grandsons) and two wives, Ruth and Lynn. Surviving family includes Vida J. Pablo, Lloyd (brother), children Mildred (Tom Pierce and family), Alma Pablo and family, Donna Pablo and family, Butch Pablo and family, Mike Pablo and family, Craig (Shirley and Marshall) Pablo, Amber (Mario Bagola and family), as well as many extended family members and friends. Wake services began Aug. 8 at the Longhouse. Funeral services were held on Aug. 11 in the Longhouse in St. Ignatius with military honors being presented. Cremation followed per Tom's request.
DONALD PITTS
HOT SPRINGS -- Donald Sydney Pitts, died on Aug. 2, 2005, in Sacramento, CA. A member of the Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Don was the son of Virgil and Geneva (Houle) Pitts, born in St. Ignatius on Dec. 12, 1923. He lived in Valley Creek and later moved to Hot Springs, where he attended school and graduated from high school in 1941. He then went to the Univ. of Montana for a year and was affiliated with SAE fraternity. Don then moved to Portland, OR, and became an orderly in the main hospital there before returning to Hot Springs, where he enlisted in the Merchant Marines in 1942. Don served two years in the South Pacific. In 1944, he was honorably discharged. Returning to Hot Springs, he was engaged in many occupations: as a truck driver on the new Alaska Highway. He later returned to Hot Springs and started a dairy company. Upon selling the dairy, he went to Lewistown and worked on the railroad, returning to Hot Springs to start an excavation business. Selling that business, he went to Sacramento and worked for a dairy for 23 years, plus working with the city ambulance. He then retired and went into the rare coin business until he permanently retired. He was preceded in death by his parents; a stepmother, Serena (Marquardt) Pitts; and a sister, Donna. Survivors include one brother and his wife, Eugene and Faye Pitts (Dixon); sister and her husband, Nena and Bud Heitmiller (Hawaii); nieces and their spouses, Lettie and John Neuman (Polson), Kolynn and Paul Sinclair (Yakima, WA), and Teresa and Derk Olea (Sacramento); nephews and their spouses, Dr. Garry and Christine Pitts (Polson), Terry and Crystal Pitts (Dixon), Larry and Ginger Pitts (Pablo), Robert Veitch (Helena) and Stephen Heitmiller (CA); as well as numerous grandnephews and grandnieces and other extended family. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date at the Lone Pine Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest by his father.
JOAN RAYMOND
PABLO -- Joan Elaine Raymond died at her home here on Aug. 28, 2005. Joan was born to Reynold and Lillian (Bisson) Hartung on Dec. 31, 1950, in St. Ignatius. She attended schools in Polson and high school in Ronan. Joan also received a bachelor of science degree in environmental science from Salish Kootenai College. She married Mark Raymond on May 13, 1971, in Polson, and they had two children together. She and Mark later divorced. Joan enjoyed needlepoint, sewing, crotchet, making dolls, cooking, baking, listening to music, reading good books and watching good movies. She was proud of her heritage and was a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Leila. She is survived by her children Jennifer Raymond (East Helena) and Aaron Raymond (Missoula); four grandchildren, Jasmine, Ashley, Brittany and Kelsey; two sisters, Billie Hartung (Pablo) and Sherry Hartung (Polson); and one brother, Mark Hartung (also of Polson). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and several other relatives. A graveside service was held on Sept. 1 at the Ronan Cemetery.
DEANA STREETS
PABLO -- Deana Marie Streets died on Aug. 7, 2005. She was born Feb. 15, 1972, in Polson, and was a very social lady with lots of laughs and a good heart. Deana was an officer for the Polson Police Dept., a dispatch officer for the Tribal Police, and a tribal probation officer following her graduation from the Helena Police Academy. She was a friend of many and loved to float the river, spending time with her family -- especially with her kids -- bowling and doing lots of outdoor activities. Deana was preceded in death by her brothers, Bill Streets and Trace Mesteth; grandpa, Henry Streets; grandmother, Bunny Gardipe; cousin, Joey Gardipe; goddaughter and niece, Rashaunda Denton; as well as many aunts, uncles and other family members. She is survived by her three children, Karmen Matt (Antoine Tenas), Shelby Grant and Trystan Garcia, who all lived with her; mother, Marilyn Gardipe (Pablo); father and his wife, Jim and Kay Streets (Wickenburg, AZ); sisters, Tedi (Steve) Rodriguez (Pablo), Cindy and Tyree Streets and girls, Marci Mesteth (Wickenburg) and Bonnie Streets (Calif.); brother, Will Mesteth (Ariz.); and also her many special friends, Renee (Brian) Fisher, Jody (Sam) Barber, Michelle (Kenny) Spotted Eagle, Sandy (Brad) Wirz, Rocky (Penrod) Davis, Mandy (Reece) Turpin, Darlene (Dan) Finley and Lynn (Louis) Grant; as well as a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Wake services began on Aug. 11 at the Longhouse in St. Ignatius. Mass was celebrated on Aug. 13 at the St. Ignatius Catholic Mission. Interment followed at the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery.
