David Paul Larson
August 2, 2023
David Paul Larson, 86, passed away peacefully at home in Sheridan, MT. on August 2, 2023 surrounded by his family. David was born September 24, 1936 to Paul and Ethel Larson in East Garland, UT. He was the oldest of five children, his brother Don, and three sisters Jean, Lara, and Julie. David grew up on the family farm in...
Betty Jean Redfield Rampy
July 31, 2023
On Monday, July 31, 2023, Betty Jean Redfield Rampy of Twin Bridges, moved to her Heavenly home. Betty was a godly woman who loved the Lord with all her heart, and she loved God’s Word. Though she was a humble, gentle woman, Betty was nonetheless a powerful prayer warrior and only heaven knows what a wonderful and eternal impact all...
Leonard Albert Jones
July 20, 2023
Leonard Jones, 86, of Whitehall, passed away July 20, 2023, of age-related causes.
Leonard Albert Jones was born October 17, 1936, in Columbia Falls, MT as the fourth child of Benjamin Franklin Jones, Jr., and Nancy Fern (McCord) Jones.
Leonard was a year old when his father died of blood poisoning, and his mother and family returned to Fairbury, Nebraska, where she...
Albert J. Hendricks
July 16, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Albert James Hendricks of Ennis, Montana. Al died at age 73 on July 16, 2023.
Al passed away peacefully in his beloved Montana after losing his courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly.
"Al" was born to Chester and Marguerite Hendricks on August 3, 1949.
Al...
James Henry Bohrman
July 14, 2023
James “Jim” Henry Bohrman, 81 of Ennis, MT, passed away on Friday July 14th 2023 in his son’s home surrounded by family. Jim moved to Montana from California in the late 60s settling in Ennis to be closer to his parents Henry and Dorothy Bohrman, also known as Hank and Toots. Jim was a kind witty soul that helped run...
Phyllis Tanner Ruppel
July 12, 2023
Phyllis “Phyl” Tanner Ruppel of Twin Bridges, Montana, died at home on July 12, 2023 after a long illness. She was 92 years old.
Phyl was born in Highland Park, Illinois, May 27, 1931, to Arvid and Ouida Tanner. After spending the first 13 years of her life in the Chicago suburb, Phyl, her mother, and brother, John, moved to Walla...
Ervin Lee Hedegaard
July 9, 2023
Ervin (Babe) Hedegaard passed away on July 9, 2023 at his home in Whitehall, Montana. He was born in Twin Bridges, MT on March 21st, 1937, the son of Nicolie (Nick) Hedegaard and Ada Wolfe.
Erv graduated from Twin Bridges High School where he was salutatorian, class president, and attended Boy’s State. He enjoyed sports, playing the saxophone, and spending time...
Margaret Ann Lawyer
July 4, 2023
Margaret Ann Ehlman Lawyer was born December 5th, 1928, in Anaconda MT the 5th of 7 children born to James and Mary Keenan Ehlman.
She passed away July 4, 2023, at the Beehive Assisted Living in Dillon MT.
Right after her 5th birthday the children were moved to Twin Bridges to the State Orphans Home, she always said she loved...
Pearl Annie Neville Kilman
June 18, 2023
Donald "Edward" and Annie Isabella (Thexton) Neville welcomed a real jewel (they named Pearl) on June 5, 1936 in Ennis, Montana where she grew up enjoying athletics, community events, and creative crafts.
She married Lester Kilman in Jeffers, MT December 29, 1954. They raised 3 children in Ennis: Karl (Father Paul) Kilman of Vashon Island, WA; Kathryn & Mark Peterson of...
David Paul Meier
June 15, 2023
David Paul Meier passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 15th, 2023 at the age of 96 in Deer Lodge, Montana.
He was born on March 16th, 1927 in Winona, Minnesota where he grew up surrounded by a loving family.
Dave took military training at the Great Lakes Naval Center after he reached his 18th birthday, during his senior year...
Rodger Darby Parker
May 25, 2023
Rodger “Darby” Parker, (81), of Willow Creek, Montana, passed away on May 25, 2023.
Darby was born to Jesse and Frances Parker in Bozeman, Montana, 9/16/1941. He grew up in Willow Creek, Montana and graduated from Willow Creek High School in 1959. Following this he studied to become an auctioneer.
He started working as a teenager hauling hay, and worked as a...
James Clifford Phillips
May 23, 2023
James Clifford Phillips, 74, of Three Forks passed away suddenly on May 23 at his family cabin in the mountains above Pony. Jim was born in Three Forks to Cliff and Ruth (Colegrove) Phillips. Jim grew up on the west side of town on the edge of Buttleman’s field. He played in the woods and river bottom all day, collecting...
Wayne F. Ericksen
May 18, 2023
Papa was born in Plentywood, MT at his grandmother’s house on February 8, 1944.
He worked on various ranches as a teenager in the Beaverhead area. He then joined the Navy in 1962, then the Army in 1970. Papa served a tour in Vietnam in each branch. In 1972, he met his best friend of 50 years, Sandra Withington. The two...
Don Ray Kelly
May 17, 2023
Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord God Almighty
All thy works shall proclaim thy name
In Earth and Sky and Sea
With a song written on his heart, Don Ray Kelly was welcomed to this Earth by Paul and Pauline Kelly on July 1, 1938 in Tucson, AZ. He spent his youth alongside his brothers Gene and Scott. enjoying times at the family drug store, pulling...
Doreen Morton
May 13, 2023
Doreen Morton passed away on Saturday May 13th, surrounded by family at her side, at the age of 91.
She was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Grover & Alta Moody the youngest of 7 kids. Her family moved to Washington State and settled in Sumner. WA. Our family was proud to know our mother as Queen Doreen Moody in 1948...
Robert John Stark
May 7, 2023
Robert John Stark, 80, of Twin Bridges, MT, passed away May 7, 2023, surrounded by his family, at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane.
Robert was born in 1943 in Twin Bridges and ranched there most of his life. He purchased a semi in 1995 and began trucking full time after leaving the ranch in 1999.
He is survived by his daughters...
Heidi Joanne Makela
May 5, 2023
Heidi Joanne Makela, 54, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2023. Heidi was born March 28, 1969, in Virginia, Minnesota to Clarence and Joanne (Ouren) Makela. Heidi spent her early years in Minnesota before the family moved to Boulder, Montana. Heidi graduated from Jefferson High School in Boulder in 1987.
Heidi was best known for her selfless, caring spirit, which was...
Robert L. Perry
May 2, 2023
Robert “Bob” Lawrence Perry (b. November 19, 1947) passed away on May 2, 2023 surrounded by his family. It is difficult to summarize such a full and eventful life but let us try.
While originally hailing from California’s central valley, he called Montana home for 44 years. He was born and raised in Los Banos, California until the age of 17...
Harriet Afton Fell
April 26, 2023
Harriet “ Afton” Fell, Born October 20,1937. Died in her sleep 4/26/23.
Born to Harry Amos Shaw Jr. and Jessie Cooper Shaw, the oldest of 3 girls. She was dad’s right hand. Harnessing the horses with Dixies help. Farming, ranching and involved in 4-H. Also, a passionate horse woman. Schooled in Cardwell Elementary and Whitehall High, Montana. She met Eldon...
Debra Jean Wiersema
April 26, 2023
Debra Jean Cramer was born on October 25th, 1953 and peacefully passed on April 26th with her daughters by her side.
She grew up in Kankakee, Illinois and met her husband Albert @ Grant Park High School. They married in June 1970, and celebrated their 51st year in 2021. The young couple and their 3 girls moved to Manhattan Montana,...
