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Marie Helena Harbaugh Tolerton
BOISE, Idaho - Marie Helena Harbaugh Tolerton, 86, of Boise passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, Jan. 4, at a local hospital after suffering a stroke on Jan. 2.
She was born May 27, 1911, in Pittsburgh and raised in Salem, Ohio, by her mother Mary Zamborsky and her stepfather, Edward Harbaugh. She attended Salem schools, graduating from Salem Business College.
She married Ralph Warner Tolerton on June 16, 1935, in Salem. In 1983, the couple moved to Missoula where their daughter and her family were living at the time. In 1994, after 61 years of marriage, she lost her best friend when Ralph died.
In 1996, Marie followed her daughter's family after they moved to Boise, living with them until this past June when she moved to an apartment at Whistler Point.
Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the Salem News in the editorial department. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Salem for over 60 years, singing in the choir for more than 30 years and participating in many church activities. For many years she belonged to the Salem Garden Club and the Leornians, a book literary club, in addition to volunteering as a Brownie leader. While living in Missoula she was a member of the Nine Mile Valley Garden Club. At the time of her death she was a member of Boise's Golden Garden Club and a volunteer at St. Luke's.
Marie had a zest for living and a smile that was contagious. She made friends easily and knew how to appreciate the little pleasures that life had to offer. Marie was always the inquisitive type wanting to know the "why" of everything. She dearly loved and was button-busting proud of her two grandsons. Next to her human family, her greatest joy was her beloved dog of 14 years, Scout. Having to take him on all his walks kept her going strong to the very end. She had her stroke while out on one of those very walks. The greatest love of her life though, was Ralph. Before he died they were inseparable, hardly ever leaving each other's side, doing everything together. They loved to travel, enjoying camping all over the United States and Canada.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and John Mandzak of Boise; stepdaughter Lee Reagh of Alexandria, Va.; two grandsons, Michael and Stephen Mandzak of Boise; three stepgrandchildren, Jeffrey Schmidt of Washington, D.C., Sharon Taylor of Atlanta and Gregory Schmidt of Texas; and six step-great-grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial celebration will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the Club House at Whistler Point Apartments, 3504 N. Whistler Lane, Boise.
Memorials may be made to the Idaho Humane Society.
Marvin E. Moore
VICTOR - Marvin E. Moore, 81, of Victor died at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 6, after a lengthy illness.
He was born on April 19, 1916, at Caddoa, Colo., and was the son of Oliver and Pearl E. (Sutcliffe) Moore.
He married Lois Clevedon in 1954 in Stillwater, Okla. He worked 30 years for Mountain Tractor Co. in Missoula until it closed in 1976. He retired to his ranch northwest of Victor in 1978 where he had since resided.
Survivors include his wife, Lois of Victor; five sons, Ray, Bob, Leonard, Jack and Elmer, and five daughters, Jeanne, Velma, Patti, Marilyn and Shellene.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville. Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Victor Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 243, Victor, Mont., 59875 or to the Victor Heritage Museum, P.O. Box 610, Victor, Mont., 59875.
Mary E. Frye, 1932
Patricia 'Pat' Wagner Kailey
MISSOULA - Patricia "Pat" Wagner Kailey, 41, of Missoula died Monday, Jan. 5. She was born in Strasburg, N.D., to Ray and Arlene Kramer at the Linton Hospital. Pat was raised on the family's nearby farm and graduated from Strasburg High School.
She was married to James Wagner and they had two children, Ruby and Sarah. James preceded Pat in death early in their marriage.
She continued on to beauty school and soon owned her own business. Pat's journey led her to Missoula and marriage to Dwane Kailey on Aug. 25, 1990.
Pat enjoyed many activities with her family and friends. She and her daughters were always shopping and playing sports. Pat's love of children led her to open her own day care in her home until her death. She will be greatly missed by the many children and their families associated with Pat's Kiddie Kare.
She is survived by her husband Dwane; daughters Ruby and her husband, Bryan Hiller and Sarah Wagner, all of Missoula; her parents, Ray and Arlene Kramer; sisters Joan Zeroogian and Dorothy Kramer-Likness; brothers Neil Kramer, Jesse Kramer and Calvin Kramer; many nieces and nephews and other loved ones in many different locations.
Visitation is from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at Garden City Funeral Home. The funeral service is at the St. Peter and Paul Church in Strasburg, N.D. on Saturday, Jan. 10.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Missoula, with a reception following in the church center.
Ralph 'Bud' Hartel
Edward J. Hartel
KALISPELL - Ralph "Bud" Hartel, 69, of Libby and his son, Edward J. Hartel, 46, of Nahant, Mass., died Saturday, Jan. 3, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident near Kalispell.
Bud Hartel was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Kathryn "Nan" Hartel, in 1996; he is survived by six children and several grandchildren. Edward Hartel is survived by his wife, Debra, and six brothers and sisters.
Private services will be held Saturday, Jan. 10, in Libby.
Arrangements are by the Nelson & Vial Funeral Home.
Ensign S. Duffield
LIBBY - Ensign S. Duffield, 92, of Libby died Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Libby Care Center of natural causes.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mary-Alice of Libby; four daughters, Arlene Gosselin of Moscow, Idaho, Shirley Robins of Libby, Bonnie Connors of Redmond, Wash., and Karen Wormuth of Mesa, Ariz.; a son, Gary Duffield of Washington, Pa.; two brothers, Joe Duffield of Libby and Richard Knapp of Havre; a sister, Dixie McNiel of Florida; 25 grandchildren, more than 35 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Libby.
Arrangements are by the Nelson & Vial Funeral Home.
Eleanor J. Simonsen
HAMILTON - Eleanor J. Simonsen, 77, of Hamilton died Tuesday, Jan. 6, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Stanford of Stevensville; granddaughter Echo Stanford of Hamilton; sister Joyce Fink of Glasgow; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Daly-Leach Chapel with the Rev. Stephen Van Gilder officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the funeral home.
The Daly-Leach Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Betty J. Hanson
HAMILTON - Betty J. Hanson, 70, of Hamilton died Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by her five children, Keith Hanson, Wanda Porter, Charlene Hanson and Janice Jacobson, all of Hamilton, and Terry Hanson of Yuma, Ariz.; sisters Elaine Briggs of Minot, N.D., and Tudy Halliday and Chickie Kneip, both of Brookings, S.D.; a brother, Bud Strand of Crosby, N.D.; 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services are 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at the chapel.
Dorothy Charlene Personett
NAMPA, Idaho - Dorothy Charlene Personett, 85, died Monday, Jan. 5, at her home.
Vigil services are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at Persons-Flahiff Funeral Chapel in Nampa. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Caldwell, Idaho.
Person-Flahiff Funeral Chapel of Nampa is in charge of arrangements.
Thelma Davies Saunders
MISSOULA - Thelma Davies Saunders, 91, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4.
She was born Sept. 30, 1906, at Rexburg, Idaho, to George Steven and Emma Dudley Davies. She was one of six children. The family lived on a dry farm near Rexburg until they moved to Plain City, Utah, when she was 10 years old. She married Elmer Samuel Saunders on Sept. 16, 1925, in the Salt Lake Temple. To this union were born five children. The family lived in Utah and Idaho until they moved to Missoula in 1939. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, until her health failed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one grandson. She is survived by one son, Vernon Saunders and wife Thelma S. Saunders of Missoula, and four daughters, Joyce Hudson of Eureka, Barbara Bryant of Clearfield, Utah, Helen Fey and husband Walter Fey of Great Falls and Lorna Dee Williamson of Smithfield, Utah. Other survivors include 15 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Maxine Chapman of Ogden, Utah; and numerous other family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Garden City Funeral Home.
Reginald G. Bardgett
DRUMMOND - Reginald G. Bardgett passed away Dec. 21, 1997. He was 75.
He was born March 7, 1922, to Thomas and Daisy Bardgett in Potlatch, Idaho.
He served in the Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
He married Nadene Clarke and they had five children, Carroll, Keith, Charlie, Terry, and Tammie.
He divorced and remarried for a short time, June Nell in Tennessee. They later divorced.
He met Glenna Bridwell and she brought to this union five children, Muriel, Laura, Sherry, Raymon and Glenda. Together they had two girls, Gwen and Betti.
He had three sisters, Vera, Edna and Mona; and one brother, Thomas Jr. He had numerous grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Vera, and daughter, Terry.
He worked on the railroad for several years, then he was a taxicab driver in Spokane. After that he worked for PFI in Lewistown, Idaho, for 10 years. He worked at C&C Plywood in Kalispell and at Missoula White Pine & Sash.
He greatly enjoyed fishing, camping and many friends.
Donations can be made to your favorite charity.
There will be a memorial service which will be announced at a later date.
William M. 'Bill' Brodhead
HUNGRY HORSE - William M. "Bill" Brodhead, 67, died Monday, Jan. 5, at his home in Hungry Horse.
He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Miller of Riddle, Ore.; a brother, Stewart Brodhead of South Heart, N.D.; a sister, Bonnie Kummer of Watford, N.D.; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, Jan. 8, from 1 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Minnie L. Miller North
PLAINS - Minnie L. Miller North, 82, of Plains passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital.
Minnie was born on Aug. 5, 1915, in Whitewater, the daughter of Johnie Austin and Nellie May Bache VanCampen. She grew up in Libby and Plains and attended Plains schools, graduating from Plains High School. After graduation, she worked at the Creamery and later at the ladies department at McGowans.
On Aug. 8, 1948, she married Winfield E. Miller in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The couple made their home in Plains and raised their three children. Minnie was a member of the First Church of God in Plains from the time she was a little girl until her death. She loved to garden and especially enjoyed her roses. She was an excellent cook and was known for the doughnuts which she made for many occasions and causes. She was preceded in death by Winfield in 1972.
On Dec. 28, 1993, she married Ward North in Plains. He survives her at the family home.
Besides her husband, she is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Kalvin and Pamella Miller of Rupert, Idaho; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Ron Coleman of White Sulphur Springs, and Lana and Curt Carney of Athol, Idaho; two brothers, Ned VanCampen of Kennewick, Wash., and Earl VanCampen of Plains; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Winfield E. Miller; four sisters, Irene, Lillian, Baby Addie and Nellie; and by three brothers, Johnie, Austin and Bert.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Chapel. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the First Church of God in Plains. Burial will follow at the Plains Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, in care of Minnie North, P.O. Box 768, Plains, Mont., 59859.
Arrangements are by the Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Chapel.
