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The best educators view their profession as a calling, not a craft, inspire in and out of the classroom, and never really leave the profession, seeing every individual encountered as a potential student. By this measure Jack was among the best of educators, and we were all his students. George Bernard "Jack" Copps, Jr. was born on March 22, 1937 and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. His parents, Ruth Schmadlewsky Copps and George Bernard Copps, Sr., raised Jack along with his twin sister,...
Kaye A Mahoney, 78, of Casa Grande, Arizona, passed away on Oct. 25, 2024 in the presence of her husband and friends. She was born on Oct. 18, 1947, to Rollan and Dorothy Shaver in Alma, Michigan. Kaye attended Michigan State University and graduated with a Bachelor's in Education. She also earned her Master's in the discipline. She taught in public education for 35 years in Montana. There were many days spent grading papers by hand sitting in her living room. Those that knew her remember her...
Our beloved, beautiful Ally, Alexis Irwin, passed suddenly on Oct. 6, 2024. Ally was born on Aug. 29, 1994 to Thomas and Jennifer Irwin. Ally grew up in Bonney Lake, Washington, but spent many years in Seeley Lake. Ally was special in so many ways. She made friends everywhere she went. Her contagious and infectious laugh, smile and personality could not be missed. Ally impacted the lives of so many from an early age and into adulthood. She enjoyed sports, was a proud member of the LGBTQ+...
Andre Kodiak Sainsbury, age 24, died on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in a car accident near Wisdom, Montana. Andre was born in Belarus on May 29, 2000. His original name was Andrei Viktorovich Azarov and his parents were deprived of parental rights when he was two. He spent time in a hospital being treated for rickets, then lived in an orphanage for six months. He was adopted by Lynn Sainsbury in September 2003. They lived in Potomac for two years where he learned the important skills of tricycle...
Neva Joanne Porte sailed peacefully from her Helena home into eternity on July 20, 2024. Born in Dillon, Montana in 1931 to Adena and Claude Hardy, Neva spent her early years in Glendive and Miles City. Growing up during the Depression, she learned how to create fun out of pure imagination. She also developed a lifelong passion for reading. She would often walk home from the Miles City library reading all the way, resulting in numerous skinned knees. Her family moved to Helena when Neva was 12....
Emery Joseph Johnson, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on Aug. 26, 2024, at the age of 89 in Missoula, Montana. Emery was born on Aug. 14, 1935, in Missoula, Montana. He lived a fulfilling life in Montana including in St. Ignatius, Missoula, Columbia Falls, Helena, Conrad, Great Falls, Havre and Seeley Lake. He wore many hats from farmer to teacher to business owner to college professor to land developer. Emery was preceded in death by his loving parents,...
Stormie Rose Kelley Gawronski left this world at 1:11 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024. We are comforted to know that she was joined with her mother in heaven. Stormie was born Friday, September 11, 1987 in Missoula, Montana. Her loving parents, Kevin Kelley and Judy McKean-Kelley were overwhelmed with joy. Her entry into this world was turbulent. Stormie was born with severe MAS (Meconium Aspiration Syndrome). Her very first breath drew deadly poisons into her little lungs. Stormie was a fighter...
Dorine Mable Rammell passed away on Aug. 22, 2024. She was 85 years old. Dorine was raised in Great Falls. She met her sweetheart Elden LeRoy Rammell and was married on June 16, 1957 in Vaughn. They eventually ended up in Seeley Lake to raise their family. Dorine loved to help others; she would crochet hats, gloves and scarves for those who were in need. She always sewed clothes and anything that was needed for her family. She also loved gardening and planting beautiful flowers. Dorine was very...
Geraldine (Farney) Terrillion was born in upstate New York on March 11, 1946. As a young girl, Gerri developed a true love of reading that followed her throughout her life. A mechanic's daughter, it would make sense that she met her lifelong love, Dale Terrillion, when her father worked on Dale's logging truck. They had many happy times together in New York while she rode with him as he hauled, sitting so close, she said, "That you couldn't tell who was driving." They married in April 1967 and...
Sept. 29, 2024, marks five years since Frank Bonde passed on at the age of 90. Frank was born and raised in Pleasanton, California. Growing up in a farming family, he learned the importance of hard work and instilled those values in all that knew him. They say that when you have more years behind you than ahead of you, you begin to think differently and slow down. But that is when life really kicked into gear for Frank. And gears are something he knew a great deal about, having earned a living...
Loving mother, wife, sister and daughter, Twyla Jane Johnson, 54, of Seeley Lake, Montana passed away Aug. 11, 2024 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Twyla was born on Oct. 18,1969 in Rugby, North Dakota to Curtis and Patricia Knight. As a child she was educated in the Glasgow Public School system. Growing up Twyla admired her dad's passion for photography and later had a love for taking photos with her Nikon camera. She was a straight A student and strong athlete, competing in high school...
Glenda Ella Hawkins-Smith died July 27, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born on March 15, 1961 in Medford, Oregon to Robert and Sarah (Baker) Hawkins. She attended school in Yaak, Philipsburg and Seeley Lake. She graduated from Seeley-Swan High School. Her early years were spent taking care of children at the Community Hospital Staff Daycare. She enjoyed having her own business, The Fun-Loving Daycare. In 1986, she married Stephen H. Smith and enjoyed many happy years married to him...
Elden LeRoy Rammell, best known as "Papa Smurf" passed away on Dec. 6, 2023. He was 87. Elden was born in Idaho Falls and was raised on a farm in Fort Shaw. He married his wife, Dorine Mable Dorr on June 16, 1957 in Vaughn, Montana. They made their home in Seeley Lake. Elden's passion was working in the woods as a sawyer. Later in his life, he loved helping others in the Seeley Lake area by making sure they had plenty of firewood for the long winter ahead, including his fire starters that he...
James "Jim" Strizich, an avid outdoorsman and professional trap shooter, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and unforgettable memories. Jim's passion for the great outdoors was unmatched. He spent countless hours hiking, picking huckleberries, gathering firewood and immersing himself in forestry. His deep connection with nature was a testament to his adventurous spirit and love for life's simple pleasures. As a professional trap shooter, Jim's precision and skill...
James Clayton "Clay" Bohlman, a cherished soul known for his eclectic spirit and compassionate heart, passed away on July 13, 2024, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Ron and Sandy Bohlman on October 16, 1968, Clay was a beacon of ingenuity and kindness throughout his 55 years. Clay's early life in Oregon and Montana laid a strong foundation for a man deeply connected to his roots. He graduated from Tigard High School in 1987 and went on to earn a college degree from...
Leita Elaine Anderson passed away on May 23, 2024 of natural causes in Enterprise, Oregon. Leita was born on April 17, 1932 to William (Babe) and Dorothy Moore Clothier in a log cabin outside of Pablo, Montana, weighing in at less than three pounds. Her mom kept her on an oven door inside a cigar box as there was no such thing as an incubator. She was an only child until she was seven when she was joined with little sister, Dixie, and two years later by little sister, Karen. Since Babe had no...
Edward E. "Jack" Hooker, at age 93 of Ovando Montana, passed away at home on Montana Mountain View Ranch. A celebration of life will be held on August 24, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Bill and Dena Hooker's residence in Ovando, Montana. Jack was born in Hermiston, Oregon on November 19, 1930. At age six he worked with his uncle, LaVern, learning to ride and break horses for surrounding ranchers. This started his passion for working with horses, which lasted his entire life. He would take a "troubled"...
Lesley Jungers was born Lesley Carol Jochim on Jan. 23, 1970, in Bozeman, Montana. Lesley graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Elementary Education and with a minor in K-8 art. In the summer before her college journey, Lesley met Ed Jungers which eventually - after seven years Lesley would say - led to their marriage on Aug. 6, 1994. Lesley and Ed were blessed with the joy of raising three boys: Cole, born on May 6, 1996; Bo, on June 24, 1998; and Aaron,...
Preceded in death by parents John Almand and Clara (Autrey) Almand, older brothers Steve Almand and Cleo Almand, and younger brother, Roy Almand. Survivors are husband Marvin Rapp of 47 and a half years of marriage, son Matthew George, daughter Jerilyn Kelly and one granddaughter, Michaela Kelly. Cathy had the first quilt and fabric store in Seeley Lake and also had one in Butte, Montana. She has pieced together over 100 quilts. She was an avid quilter and prayer warrior. Graveside was last...
Aug. 17, 1938 - Jan. 21, 2024 LuciAnn C. Manz of Seeley Lake, Montana passed away on Jan. 21, 2024, at Continental Care and Rehabilitation, Butte, Montana of natural causes. She was born on Aug. 17,1938 in Missoula, Montana; the first born of three children to Lucien Joseph and Mary Lucille (Smith) Croonenberghs. LuciAnn, in her early years of life, grew up between Missoula and Seeley Lake where the extended family had a cabin on the lake, a place she truly enjoyed in any season. After beginning elementary school in Missoula, her eighth grade...
Ted Eugene Lockwood – age 71, died peacefully at home on Jan. 6, 2024, surrounded by his family and loving and devoted wife. Born the youngest of three on Jan. 28, 1952, to Marvin and Florence (McCollum) Lockwood, Ted grew up in Pablo, Montana. In 1970, Ted graduated from Ronan High School, marking the beginning of a journey dedicated to service. On Sept. 29, 1972, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he exhibited dedication and valor. He was stationed in Hawaii and South Korea. Ted's c...
Joel Robert Roesner, of Seeley Lake, Montana, joined eternity with our Lord on Jan. 12, 2024, after an admirable four-year struggle with colon cancer. He died at home, with his wife constantly by his side and immediate family surrounding him. He was 44. Joel was born in Whitefish, Montana, on Nov. 23, 1979, to Quentin and Kristi Roesner, joining his sister, Shani. He spent his youth in Missoula and Seeley Lake. A cute, fat, round-eyed baby, and a busy little boy, Joel kept his parents on their...
Elden LeRoy Rammell, best known as "Papa Smurf," passed away on Dec. 6, 2023. He was 87. Elden was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and was raised on a farm in Fort Shaw. He married his wife, Dorine Mable Dorr, on June 16, 1957 in Vaughn, Montana. They made their home in Seeley Lake. Elden's passion was working in the woods as a sawyer. Later in his life, he loved helping others in the Seeley Lake area by making sure they had plenty of firewood for the long winter ahead, including his firestarters...
Elizabeth M. Moody passed on July 25, 2023 at 105 years of age. She was born on May 21, 1918, in Marshall, Missouri, to John H. and Ruth J. Marschall. Her family relocated to Miami, Arizona where her father was a high school science teacher for many years. She graduated from Miami High School at the age of 16. She attended the American University in Washington D.C. on a scholarship for two years earning a Liberal Arts Degree. She then stayed out of college for a year to earn money to attend the...
Joy Marie Jedrzejek - Clemens, 68, of Indian River, Michigan, passed away on Oct. 11, 2023. She was born on Aug. 20, 1955, in Lincoln Park, Michigan. Joy, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt and wife will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Joy was a beautiful, loving, and creative soul with a great sense of humor. She was known for her artistic talents and her passion for painting and drawing. Joy owned and operated a sign business and was a skilled sign painter. She also worked in...
