Forever Young:

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passed away

Great Falls
High School
Class of 1968
Susan Atchison

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Danny Berg
Danny Berg
Great Falls Tribune (MT) - March 5, 2008
Danny Berg, 58, of Great Falls, a salesman, community volunteer and retired Montana Air
National Guard member, died of cancer Sunday at Peace Hospice. Visitation is 2 to 8 p.m.
Thursday at Schnider Funeral Home. His funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Central Assembly of
God Church, with burial in Highland Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Lacey Rae Berg
of Boise, Idaho; son Darin of Cut Bank; his dad, Robert Berg of Great Falls; brother Robbie
of Bellingham, Wash.; girlfriend Kim Evans of Great Falls; and friend and special
companion, "Master Dog" Bailey! He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret
"Fergy" Berg. Danny Berg was born in Bozeman, Mont., on Oct. 30, 1949, to wonderful
parents Robert and Margaret (Ferguson) Berg. They soon moved to Great Falls, where they
stayed for the rest of their lives, also raising another son, Robbie, Danny's little, younger
and better-looking brother. Danny attended schools in Great Falls, graduating from Great
Falls High School in 1968. He had various jobs and careers in his lifetime. At the time of his
death, he was unemployed because of his unfortunate journey with cancer. Danny
attributed his many jobs to how many people he knew, which he certainly enjoyed and was
proud of. He retired from the Montana Air National Guard in 1995, after proudly serving 23
years in the law enforcement field. He was a member of Faith Center Foursquare Church,
serving also as an usher in God's house of worship. Danny loved to volunteer and give of
his time to help others. His involvements included past chairman of the American Cancer
Society; past chairman of the Relay for Life, Daffodil Days and the Bachelor and
Bachelorette Auction; past member of the Red Cross disaster team; past chairman and
member of the Chamber's Bluecoat committee, in which he was named "Bluecoat of the
Year" four different times; initiator of Great Falls' Alive@5; and founder and current
organizer of "The Christmas Day Dinner" held for the homeless and needy. This was the
accomplishment of which Danny was most proud. Danny also was the founder, president
and organizer of "We Be Stoppen" and "Berg Cruise Lines," specializing in boat trips and
outings at Holter Lake. Memorials are suggested to the "Christmas Day Dinner Fund" set up
at the Montana Federal Credit Union, 15 14th St. S., Great Falls, MT 59401.
Free Christmas dinner organizer, Danny Berg, dies at 58
Great Falls Tribune (MT) - March 4, 2008
When a Great Falls woman had her three-wheel bicycle stolen in 2006, a Great
Falls businesswoman paid for a new bicycle, and a private group gave her
money for groceries. "We just wanted Kathleen to know that the world was not
full of jerks who steal things," said Danny Berg, a member of the private group,
at the time. Berg, 58, was always thinking of ways to help others. Berg perhaps
was best known for organizing free Christmas dinners for hundreds of people in
Great Falls each year. The Great Falls financial adviser died Sunday at Peace
Hospice of Montana after years of struggling against cancer. Berg was receiving
chemotherapy last year when he considered giving up the traditional Christmas
dinner. "But people are still strapped this year," Berg said then, explaining why
the event would be held Christmas 2007 at the Great Falls Senior Citizens
Center. "This started out for the needy and the homeless, but it's grown to
include seniors and young people with nowhere else to go. Some people have
made this their Christmas dinner, and others have made it a tradition to help
out. So I had to do it again." The Christmas meal event began in the 1990s, and
grew to attract hundreds of diners. Last year, about 100 volunteers pitched in to
help put on the meal. "He was extremely active in the community," noted
Sandra Thares, owner and general manager of the O'Hare Motor Inn downtown.
"He could recognize what needed to be done in the community." In the 2000s
alone, Berg took part in downtown's Alive@5 event, the MApril cleanup
springtime event, and fundraising events for the American Cancer Society,
among other activities. In 2006, Berg himself was the subject of a fundraiser to
help defray some of his medical costs. As usual, he expressed gratitude to those
who helped. In recent years, Berg was a financial adviser with the Great Falls
office of Waddell & Reed Inc. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by
Schnider Funeral Home in Great Falls. Berg wanted "just to make Great Falls a
better place," Thares said Monday. "And he was very proud of Great Falls. He
will be incredibly missed."
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Linda Boyer Linda Boyer Cestnik

Linda Boyer Cestnik passed away on June 8, 2010, due to complications associated with diabetes. The daughter of Rod and

Gayle Boyer, Linda was born on Dec. 7, 1949, in Billings. Her family moved to Bozeman in October of 1954 and she attended
school there through grade six. While in Bozeman, Linda became inseparable from her horse Blaze and spent most of her time
riding. In 1962, her family moved to Great Falls, where Linda graduated from Great Falls High School in 1968. After graduation,
Linda attended Montana State University, where she studied art. Linda married Robert Fletcher while attending MSU. They
divorced and Linda moved to Billings and later married Robert Schneider. Linda went to work for a local bank, and she and Bob
raised Bob’s children, Ehren and Danielle. After several years, Linda and Bob divorced, and Linda moved in with her parents,

where she devoted her time to caring for them. She also went to work for the State of Montana Drivers Licensing Division,
where she was employed until the time of her death. Linda met the love of her life, Rich Cestnik, while she was living with her
parents. They dated for several years and were married on Feb. 28, 2003. Linda and Rich celebrated a wonderful life and their
days together were Linda’s best.
Linda loved gardening, stained glass, concerts, yearly trips to Las Vegas along with spending time with Rich in the outdoors.
Linda is survived by her husband Rich; Rich’s sons, Brian and Katie Cestnik of Spokane, Wash., Barry and Vanessa Cestnik of
Portland, Ore.; Linda’s sister Bonnie and Cecil Beckstrom of Portland; her brother, Rod and Rita Boyer of Helena; stepchildren
Danielle and Ehren Schneider; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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Mark Albert Christensen Mark Christensen
Great Falls —Mark Albert Christensen, 65, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, July 16th
2015 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

A celebration of life for Mark will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. at the Black
Eagle Community Center. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Mark was born on February 27, 1950 in Great Falls, MT to Ira and Thelma (Walker) Christensen.
He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1968 and attended the College of Great Falls. He
joined the Air National Guard and was part of the security forces for six years. Mark was a
dedicated manager at City Motors before opening his own business, Mark Motors. His customers
were able to appreciate his honesty, integrity, and friendship for many more years.

Mark married Ginger Bragstad on March 14, 1970; they had one daughter, Kerry Ann. Mark had
many interests and hobbies in his life. Bidding, buying, trading, selling, analyzing, discussing,
fixing, racing.... cars were his life! He enjoyed Nascar, stock car racing, drag racing, street rods,
classics, car shows, and most of all, his profession. His most prized possession was his 1934 Ford
Coupe. Mark also enjoyed playing card games, such as pinochle, black jack, euchre, cribbage,
and poker. He was a member of the shuffleboard team at the Hi Ho, one of his favorite places!
Mark loved being outdoors; he loved hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, spending time in
the mountains, and swimming in the ocean.
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Mark is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ginger Christensen;

daughter Kerry (Doug) Otto; grandchildren Taylor Scott, Ryan Otto
and Eryck Otto all of Great Falls; his sisters Mary Beth (Dave) Finch
of SLC, Utah and Leah Kay Coburn of Preston, Idaho; 13 nieces and
nephews; 20 great nieces and nephews and 2 great-great nieces and
nephews; and a huge group of special friends, too numerous to
mention. The many close friends that he left behind are a testament
of his character as he was loyal, ethical, honest and giving.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Thelma

Christensen; his brother Lance "Chris" Christensen, and Luke Eller;
his great nephew.
 Tom Cobb
Marvin ("Tom") Cobb, 63, formerly of Great Falls, died of cancer Sunday, Feb.
10, at his home in Spokane, Wash.

Tom was born in Great Falls on Jan. 19, 1950, to Wade and Elsie Cobb. He
was born an identical twin with, Tim, and has an older brother, Mike, both who
live in Spokane. His uncle, Elmer Feldman resides in Great Falls.

Tom is survived by his wife, Pam; daughter, Molly; and son, Ross, all who live
in California. Being a devoted son, brother, husband and father was always
his lifelong priorities. He loved Montana and all his loyal friends! We will
always remember his dedication to family and friends, his wit, and ability to
make us laugh so often.

Tom was raised and schooled in Great Falls. He was extremely successful in business
and was recognized by many companies, Macy's, Dunkin Donuts, Subway, as an
outstanding employee.

We can all smile because we were here together! Thank you, Tom.
Richard Dahlberg
Joyce Davis
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Margaret Doran

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Eileen Eustance
Eileen (Eustance) Wiseman, 68, of Fairfield, passed away April 29, 2018 at Peace Hospice. A Memorial Service will be
held Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 PM in The Rose Room Chapel at Croxford Funeral Home.
Eileen was born in Great Falls to William and Lilliayn Eustance. It was from them that she inherited her love for children
that continued throughout her life. One of her greatest joys was playing with her grandchildren. She was raised in Great
Falls and after graduation moved to Portland, OR for about 10 years to be close to her sister, Ellen, later returning home to
raise her children as a single mother. During these years she worked as a medical transcriptionist for The Columbus
and Benefis Hospitals. In 2004 she married her love, Terry Wiseman. The two of them then retired to Fairfield to enjoy the
country.
Eileen drew joy not only from her family, but also crocheting, gardening and tending to her various animals. She attended
the United Church of Christ and Central Christian Church. She will live on in the hearts of all she has touched.
Eileen leaves behind her husband, Terry Wiseman; daughters, Joliene (Cody) Lattin, and Michelle Iserloth; a son, Tommy
(Becky) Bush; sisters, Lorraine (Bill) Glick, San Jose CA, Elaine (David) Gatterman Reno NV, and Lori Aklestad;
brothers, Roneld (Marilynn) Eustance, and Russel Eustance; grandchildren, Blaise, Ryver, Taylar-Rae, Emma,
Brooklyn, LeLind, and Bristol. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
She joins her parents and sister, Ellen Eustance Cohen.
 Linda Fenton

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Barbara Fisher

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Bruce Forney

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Jim Fowler

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 Ron
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Kenneth William Goll

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Don Gray

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George Grevas

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 Tom Groener
Thomas William Groener

Billings — Our lord claimed Thomas William Groener on

October 27, 2017. He was 67 years old.

Tom was the life of the party and had a heart of a lion.
Tom graduated from Great Falls High in 1968. His
passions included legion baseball and his band The
Missing Lynx which was a very well-known band in the
60's music era. Tom was very successful in the grocery
business during his career in Both Billings and Great Falls
markets. Tom's favorite pastime was cheering on his
Chicago sports team's especially the Bears! Tom is
survived by his partner Robbie and their pup Bruce;
Children Kari Fox and Tim (Katie); Grandchildren Macey,
Cohen, Ella and Sophia; Brother Duffy (Sandy); Niece and
Nephew Angie Kossan and Sean (Diane); and numerous
cousins. Tom was preceded in death by his Father and
Mother Bob and Betty. At Tom's request there will be no
service. He will be forever missed.
Greg Guy
 Dick Hanson
GREAT FALLS —Richard "Dick" Hanson, 65, of Great Falls, passed away from cancer at
his home on April 20, 2015.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
Schnider Funeral Home. The funeral liturgy will be Friday, April 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at
Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Dick was born January 16, 1950, in Great Falls. He graduated from Great Falls High
School in 1968 and that same year he enlisted in the Army Reserves and served six
years. While in the reserves, Dick enrolled in college and graduated from the University
of Montana in 1974.

After graduating from the University, Dick sold insurance. He moved back to Great Falls
and married Jeanie Naughton in August of 1975. His creative juices got the best of him
and he started working in the painting and decorating business. In 1982, he started his
own painting and decorating business, Rich Finishes. He retired in January of this year.
Those who knew him realized he had a real passion for his craft. He made many great
friendships over the years with many of his clients.
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Dick was one of the greatest story tellers there was and
held his audience captive until the last word. Some
believed him, some did not. He had several coffee shops
he frequented where he and the guys solved the world's
problems. Some in agreement, some not. Dick was a
proud father, grandfather, and had a special love for
people. He has always been known for his high energy
and sense of humor. Dick was an avid sports fan. He and
Jeanie attended Grizzly football games in the fall, and
Dick could be found at most any GFHS sporting event.

Dick is survived by his wife, Jeanie; son Patrick (Lindsay)

of Bozeman; daughter Meghan of Washington, DC;
grandson Tyson Hanson; brothers Don of Great Falls, Tom
of Spokane, Ted of California; and stepbrothers Dan Kelly
of Japan and Tim Kelly of California.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and

Gladys.
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Judy Holyoak

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Joe Houle

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 Ray Howard
MISSOULA – A Change of Command. Any man who is 6 feet 8 inches tall with a stride over 40 inches
will find military marches and formations a challenge. Many would say that precision in drill or play
formation is the first prerequisite of military or athletic prowess. In truth, prowess arrives from a love and
joy of the game, the challenge of command and a deep care for one’s teammates, patients, troops and
family.
On Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, Dr. Raymond Howard, a superb physician, Army officer, fisherman,
prankster and husband posted for his last formation. Raymond’s passing in Missoula, not far from the
Harry Adams Field House where he had moments of both victory and defeat, encompassed a life of
service in locations across the globe. Yet no location was as sweet as his beloved Missoula. No place
could equal his beloved cabin at Lake McDonald and no teammate or fellow soldier could ever equal or
surpass his love for his wife Molly.
Born in Great Falls on July 8, 1950, a love of basketball, size 15 EEE feet and a sweeping hook shot
destined Ray for a high school and college athletic career. A longtime holder of state scoring records,
Ray would smile and recall that some of those records were set in losing state title games. In recounting
memorable Grizzly games, Ray would recall coach Judd Heathcote quips regarding his somewhat less
than blazing speed. His love of the game was always tempered by his deep and abiding appreciation of
his teammates, friends and family. These traits and this balance would propel him forward into a life of
service to his nation, state and community.
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Upon graduation from the University of Montana in 1972, Ray married Molly Harrison,
and together they would begin an adventure that would last until his passing. Following
commissioning as a United States Army officer and graduation form medical school in
Kirksville, Missouri, Ray and Molly began a 20-year career of military service spanning
three continents, multiple postings, and friends and colleagues spanning the globe.
A family practitioner who faced the challenges of emergency care crisis from Fort Lewis,
Washington, to Worms, Germany to Honduras, Central America, Ray perfected the
abilities that would continue to serve his community in Missoula upon retirement from
the Army as a full Colonel, USA Ret. But every consultation, from his career as an Army
physician to practice in Missoula would incorporate the smile and the quip that made
him beloved by his family, his troops and his community.
Raymond’s passing was preceded by the deaths of his father, Dr. Lester F. Howard, and
his mother, Louise Howard. He is succeeded by his wife and lifelong friend and partner,
Molly Howard; his brother, Les Howard; sisters Elaine Howard and Gayle (Lance)
Fowler; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to thank the ICU staff at Community Medical Center for their
excellent care.
Ray’s passing will remind us all that joy comes in service,
that gentleness and humor propel us forward, and that
very tall people can march in formation – if not elegantly
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 Mark Kalanick
FAIRFIELD - Longtime Power teacher and coach Mark Eugene Kalanick, 57, of Fairfield, a Viet-nam Army
veteran, died of a brain aneurism Wednesday at a local hospital.
A rosary service is 7 p.m. Tues-day at St. John's Catholic Church in Fairfield. Funeral Liturgy is 11 a.m.
Wednesday at the church. Schnider Funeral Home of Great Falls is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Kalanick of Fairfield; sons Matt Kalanick of Missoula and Lucas Kalanick
of Fairfield; daughters Jamie Kalanick of Great Falls and Kelsey Kalanick of Missoula; brothers Wayne
Skjold of Kalispell, John "Happy" Graves, Rodger Graves, Rick Kalanick and Melvin "Butch" Kalanick, all of
Great Falls, Frank Kalanick of Seattle, and Geno Kalanick of Nephi, Utah.
Mark was born April 11, 1950, in Great Falls, where he was raised and educated. He graduated from Great
Falls High School in 1968 and served in the Army in South-east Asia during the Vietnam War in the DMZ in
Korea. He was honorably discharged in 1970, and later obtained a Bachelor's Degree in arts and
education from the University of Montana-Missoula in 1978.
He married Glenda Lillegard in Stanford in 1973; they divorced in 1979.
Mark taught elementary school in Belt and Whitehall before he finally found his home in Power, where he
taught and coached football for over 20 years. He was on the Teton County Weed Board and worked
spraying weeds for the county in the summer. Mark became an expert at weed identification while driving.
Mark was an avid supporter of the University of Montana, espe-cially Grizzly Athletics. He loved watching
and following the Griz football team each fall.
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 William John Landsrud
William "Willy" John Landsrud, 59, a lifelong Great Falls resident, died of a heart
Bill Landsrud attack Feb. 10 at a Lewistown hospital. His funeral Liturgy is 2 p.m. Tuesday at
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, with a reception to follow at the Knights of
Columbus Hall. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Survivors
include his two sisters, Sally Landsrud of Helena and Holly (Len) Ford of Kalispell;
a brother, Eric T. (Carol) Landsrud of Billings; aunts Kay Weaver and her
daughter, Kris MacArthur of Great Falls, Helen McKenna of Colorado Springs,
Colo., and Margie (Joe) Scharrer and family of Great Falls; nephews Beau
(Melissa) Snyder and Chad Snyder of Columbia Falls; nieces Kelsi Morrow and
Keira Morrow of Austin, Texas; a brother-in-law, Paul Snyder of Columbia Falls;
and the McKenna family and numerous other cousins in Texas as well his
extended Knights of Columbus family. Willy was born Dec. 15, 1948, in Great
Falls, where he was raised and educated. He graduated from Great Falls High
School in 1968 and attended Eastern Montana College in Billings. Willy was an
avid fan of Great Falls Bison football and never missed a game. He was a 25-year
member of Knights of Columbus and was honored with Knight of the Year. He
was passionate about Flathead Lake, Burger Master, Great Falls Bison football,
calling bingo, tubing, the Optimist Creed and being a proud member of Knights of
Columbus. Willy loved his family and had no enemies. In lieu of flowers,
memorials are suggested to Shriner's Hospital, P.O. Box 2472, Spokane, WA
99210-2472; Easter Seals, 4400 Central Ave. Great Falls, MT 59405; or the
Ronald McDonald House, 1144 N. 30th, Billings, MT 59101.
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John Lee

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Ellen Lunney
Leslie Lyon

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Patsy A. Washburn Obituary
Patsy A. Washburn -- May 8, 1950 – Jan. 23, 2015

Patsy was born on May 8, 1950 to A.D. and Loretta Mayfield in Lubbock. Patsy moved
Patsy
Mayfield
to Montana as a child and graduated from high school in Great Falls. She attended
Eastern Montana College in Billings. While living in Montana she met Steve Washburn,
who was stationed there while serving in the Air Force. The couple married on Dec. 20,
1969, in Dallas, Texas.

Following their marriage Patsy and Steve were stationed in Guam two years. Moving
stateside again, they lived in San Antonio and Shreveport, LA, before moving to Lubbock
in 1992. Patsy worked as office manager for Dr. Helfrich’s office for 14 years. She was
currently the coordinator of the volunteer program, including the gift shop, at Covenant
Medical Center.

Patsy was a member of Monterey Baptist Church and mentored several women in the
Christian Women’s Jobs Corps. She enjoyed sewing and doing all kinds of crafts , and
she loved camping and of course spending a lot of time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, A.D. Mayfield.

Survivors include her husband, Steve; her mother, Loretta Mayfield of Lubbock; two
sons, Troy Washburn and wife Sherri of Bullard and Travis Washburn and wife, Kristy of
Lubbock; five grandchildren, Chase Washburn, Brady Washburn, Madison Washburn,
Kyrsten Washburn and Aeryn Washburn; a sister, Peggy Goble and husband Don of
Millbrook, AL and a brother, Ray Mayfield and wife Jane of Bar Nunn, WY.

Memorials are suggested to Monterey Baptist Church Building Fund, 3601 50th Street,
Lubbock, Texas 79413.
Dennis McElroy
 MISSOULA – Charles Atley Medsker left us to start a new adventure on Monday, June 6, 2016.

Chuck
A life-long Montanan, he was born in Great Falls to Harold and Lillian Medsker on Sept. 29,
1950, and later lived in Billings, Lolo and Missoula.
He spent his childhood playing baseball, waterskiing on Holland Lake, and learned at an early
age that he was a great shot in both golf and marksmanship. Chuck was a proud veteran of the
U.S. Army, having served as a radio teletype operator and told countless stories of his time
spent on the Army golf team, playing courses throughout Europe. Chuck had a long career in
retail and service sales, from Labelle’s to Best to Temp Right Service. Diagnosed with multiple

Medsker
sclerosis in his 30s, he never let the terrible disease define or stop him.
Always an avid sportsman, Chuck was an all star baseball player, golfer, fisherman and hunter.
He was a dedicated Yankees fan, but watched all baseball with equal enthusiasm. He loved
movies and could repeat nearly every line of westerns like Lonesome Dove, Open Range and
Deadwood. He loved a good joke and was notorious for laughing so hard his face would turn
lobster red with rolling tears.
He most loved fishing with his best friends, Scott Clark and his wife Denise, annual hunting trips
to Wolf Creek, telling campfire stories, playing poker with the guys, and enjoying a few beers
with a snort of schnapps.Above all, Chuck’s proudest accomplishments were his children. He
spent many years of his life on Little League baseball fields and YMCA basketball courts as
coach.
Chuck is survived by four children, Lyndsey Medsker (Ryan Thomas) of Washington, D.C.,
Sydney (Mark) Helveston of Missoula, Kimberly Medsker-Mehalic (Matt Mehalic) of Falmouth,
Maine, and Charles Robert Medsker of Big Sky.
He was a great dad and an even more amazing grandpa. Chuck's legacy will forever live on
through his six grandsons, including three who were named after him. Atley and Finley Thomas;
Sawyer and Charles Helveston; Mason and Winston Charles Mehalic. In their too short of time
with Grandpa Chuck, he taught them important life lessons like how to win at checkers (he
never let them win), race a scooter, how to use a few choice words, bait a hook, shoot a BB
gun, and that the Yankees were the greatest team in baseball. His grandsons will treasure
every memory they made with Papa Chuck.
Chuck leaves behind his companion and close friend, Laura Short of Stevensville, his brother,
Harold Medsker and his sister, Marcia Medsker.A celebration of Chuck’s life will be held on
Thursday, July 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Missoula Brewing Company & Highlander Taphouse,
200 International Drive, where we will gather to share memories and toast to our dad, grandpa,
neighbor and friend. A headstone will be placed at the Western Montana State Veterans
Cemetery in Missoula.
A life-long hunter, memorial donations in his name can be sent to the Rocky Mountain Elk
Foundation, 5705 Grant Creek Road, Missoula, MT 59808.
 SALEM - Philip Jackson Miles, 57, beloved husband, father, and friend passed away early Friday morning after
courageously battling cancer. His wife of 34 years, Jo Ann; daughter, Jackie; and son, Andy were at his side. He was born
and grew up in Great Falls, Montana, the child of Theron and Ruth Miles and attended local schools, graduating in 1968
Philip Miles from Great Falls High School.
Phil's father died when he was very young and subsequently Phil was guided as he grew up by his grandfather, Robert P.
Jackson, a country lawyer. Phil loved the "big sky" country of his home state and spent many happy hours crossing the
prairie on his motorcycle.
Responsible and caring from a young age, Phil looked after his ill mother for many years. In 1970, they had to move
away for her health and arrived in Eugene, Oregon. There Phil continued his education, receiving a Bachelor of Science
Degree from the University of Oregon in 1972, where he also met and married Jo Ann. Phil's interest in history led him
to work at the State Archives for ten years and eventually to hold the position of Records Analyst. In 1989 he became
Marion County Licensing and Records Supervisor and was appointed Chief Deputy County Clerk two years ago. He
actively participated in the Oregon Association of County Clerks. Between archives and clerk jobs, he triumphed over
tongue and throat cancer.
Phil had a contagious, irreverent sense of humor and never missed a chance to share jokes and laughter with others; on
the other hand, he was serious in tackling life's problems head on and was known for "telling it like it is." He was honest
and straightforward yet also gentle and kind.
Phil enjoyed a full life filled with family, friends, and beloved pets, and possessed many talents and a variety of interests.
He was unwavering in his quest of knowledge and read hundreds of history books and kept abreast of current events. He
loved listening to music and watching movies, working in the yard and around the house, exploring genealogy and
studying geology, but most of all, he loved being a Dad. He imparted his passion for music and talent in playing the
trumpet, to his son and his joy and ability in taking beautifui photographs, to his daughter. Most of all, his children
remember how he was never too tired to spend time with them and that he was always there for them. It gave him great
satisfaction to be able to help them get their college educations, and he was so very proud of them. It gave him great
pleasure to watch their lives unfoid.
Aside from his wife, Jo Ann of Salem; daughter, Jackie of Portland; and son, Andy of Port Orchard, Washington; Phil is
also survived by a half-brother, Benjamin Miles of Fountain, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents and
grandfather.

Dad, we know that you tried your best to stay with us but we are grateful for the time we had with you. We miss you and
love you always.
Mike Moyer
Michael Moyer
June 25, 2008
BELT, MT BELT — Michael John "Mike" Moyer, 58, of Belt, died of undetermined causes Sunday at his home. Services
are 2 p.m. Friday at the Belt Community Church, followed by a reception. A celebration of his life is 5 p.m. Friday at the
Black Diamond Bar and Supper Club in Belt. Schnider Funeral Home handled cremation.
Mike is survived by his two sons, Michael (Jessica) and John (Beth) Moyer; his mother, Phyllis Henderson; his sister, Kathy
(Jim) Watson; his brother, Patrick (Debbie) Moyer; grandsons Stephen and Matthew Moyer; granddaughter Carson Moyer;
and numerous nieces, nephews, and the many surrogate sons and daughters of Belt he considered his own.
With great sadness we say goodbye to Mike. After a wonderful dinner with his mother, he passed away peacefully in his
sleep on June 22, 2008, in his home. Anyone who knew Mike knows he is finally walking alongside his little granddaughter
with a big smile on his face.
Mike was born in Deer Lodge, Mont., on July 9, 1949. He was the first child born to his parents, Phyllis and James Bliler.
He attended grade school in Wilsall and graduated from Great Falls High in 1968.
On Dec. 14, 1968, Mike married Jan Cummins. Mike and Jan raised two sons, Michael Jr. and John. Mike and Jan later
divorced.
In 1971, Mike and the family moved to Poplar, where he became a police officer. In 1978, the family moved to Great Falls,
where he worked for Houseman Co. In 1981, the family moved to Belt, where Mike lived for the rest of his life.
While living in Belt, Mike drove a school bus and worked as a police officer. To his last day, Mike told stories about all the
children he watched grow up on his bus routes and the Belt school activity trips he made. He took great pride in being
involved with his community. He was a dedicated member of the Belt Rural Fire Department, retiring from there in 2004.
Even after retirement, he would volunteer to man the base while everyone else attended to the call. He enjoyed working, on
and off, as a ranch hand throughout his life. In 1998, he moved out to the Sentinel Butte Ranch and worked until his legs
wouldn't let him anymore.
Mike enjoyed numerous outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and, in particular, gopher-hunting on the Dawson Ranch
with his buddy, Bill. One of his favorite pastimes was hanging out at the Diamond, tossing back a Mist Ditch with John, and
his other "sons," Jeff, Chad, Dan, and JC. Always ready for a good time, he never forgot his fully stocked "survival kit."
He was preceded in death by his father, James Bliler; a grandmother, Josie Mason; a grandfather, John Mason; a
grandfather, Jake Bliler; and a grandmother, Katie Logan.
We will forever miss his love for his family and his community.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Belt Volunteer Fire Department, Belt, MT 59412.
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HAVRE George "Bruce" Smith, 62, of Havre, died of natural causes Nov. Bruce was preceded in death by his father George M. Smith and his
20, at his residence. brother Keith Smith.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Bruce's life will be held at 3 He is survived by sons Andrew (Barbara) Smith of Havre and
p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at 5th Avenue Christian Church. Holland & Bonine Zachary (Megan) Smith of Billings; daughters Kayce Hansen and Jill
Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Smith of Billings; nine grandchildren; mother Margo A. Smith of
Great Falls; and sister Marsha (Bob) Dickmann of Olathe, Kansas.
Bruce was born on Nov. 26, 1949, in Great Falls to George M. and Margo
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High School before moving to Havre to attend Northern Montana College.
While in college, he met and married Patricia LaCroix and their union was
blessed with four children. Bruce worked as a carpenter moving to the
Flathead area for a short time to build houses before returning to Havre in
1983 to work at the Northern Montana College physical plant as a
carpenter. The couple later divorced. While he was working for the college,
he also owned Great Northern Gallery, making custom-made picture
frames. He worked for the college for 22 years before becoming self-
employed, renovating homes and helping friends and family with their
projects. He was truly a Jack-of-All-Trades. He enjoyed playing softball and
continued building picture frames for family and friends as gifts, but his
great loves were his family and his dog "Rex".
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MISSOULA — Dennis Bernard Sparrow, 67, of Missoula,
passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017, after a three week battle
against bacterial endocarditis at St. Patrick Hospital. He died in
the arms of his loving and devoted wife, Marta Amelia
Timmons, and was surrounded by his friends and family.
He was born on May 17, 1950, in Havre and was adopted by
Bernard and Claris Sparrow of Great Falls. At Great Falls High
School he was an all A student and was one of the founders of
the rock band The Missing Lynx. The Missing Lynx went on to
record two MGM records, as well as a number of singles, and
was a hit on American Bandstand. The Missing Lynx went on
to have the number one single for a number of weeks on
KUDI’s top 100 and was the top seller at the Hi-Fi House.
Dennis left the band in order to attend school at the
University of California at Riverside and the University of
Montana, majoring in chemistry among other things.
When Dennis was done with his academic endeavors he
started working in the bicycle scene in Missoula. He started
the bike shop The Cyclist in 1972 with John Schubert. Once he
decided to focus on making bicycle frames, Dennis traveled to
London, England, in 1975 and apprenticed with a Master
frame builder. He returned to Missoula and founded New Era
Bicycles in the early 1980s with Rick Stevens. Sparrow Bicycles
were all made by hand and quickly developed a following.
Even today his bikes are highly sought out by collectors.
During this time in his life he was biking 100 miles a day and
was involved with long distance biking events such as the
Tosrv.
Dennis was never someone who let the moss grow under his
feet and he decided to sell his interest in New Era to Rick
Stevens and start a career as an IT director in Missoula. He
also made custom leather pieces and furniture. Dennis was
one of the early supporters of alternative lifestyles in western
Montana, something he continued to do until his death.
Dennis Sparrow
At an early age Dennis learned to love shooting sports. He would ride out
onto the prairie around Great Falls and go prairie dog hunting with his
nephews when he was young. Shooting would become a life long love for
Dennis. He was an expert marksman with handguns and went on to win
many shooting competitions. Dennis was also an instructor for handguns
and trained many shooters in the Missoula area. He was a founding
member of the Western Montana Fish & Game Association and the Big
Sky Practical Shooting Club in Missoula, and was a life member of the
United States Practical Shooting Association.
On Oct. 17, 2014, he was introduced to Marta Amelia Timmons by a former
girlfriend. After three years Marta wore Dennis down and he proposed to
her. She would become his loving wife on Oct. 29, 2016. Not only did he
marry Marta, but he also inherited a ready-made family, something he
always wanted but never had. One of the highlights of his day was having
dinner with the family and listening to the banter of family life as we ate
dinner, and playing fetch with Athena, the family dog.
Dennis had many hobbies and interests throughout his life. When he was
younger, before he hurt his knees and back, they included bicycling,
camping, dancing and hiking. He was a good enough dancer that the girls
would lineup at the Top Hat to dance with him. Later in life he enjoyed
gardening, travel, attending parties and watching football, especially Griz
football. He also enjoyed working in his shop building firearms. Dennis built
both Marta and Sean Timmons varmint rifles so that we could all go prairie
dog hunting together, something that we did this past year. But what he
enjoyed the most was spending time with his new family.
His mother and father, who died six months apart while he was attending
the University of Montana, preceded him in death. Dennis was survived by
his loving wife, Marta Amelia; his daughters Maura Timmons, Muning Sun,
and Mary Rose Timmons; his son Sean Ray Timmons; his brother Frank
Piwarski; and his niece Sarah Urfer. He also leaves behind a large number
of friends that loved him dearly.
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Donald (Donnie) James Stroop
Great Falls —Donald "Donnie" James Stroop, 65,
passed away January 22nd 2015 at his home after an
extended illness. A Memorial will be held in his honor in
the Rose Room Chapel at Croxford Funeral Home on
Saturday, January 31st at 11:00 AM. Burial with Military
Honors will follow at Highland Cemetery.
Donnie graduated from Great Falls High School in 1968.
The best memories of those years were participating in
his sports. In wrestling he held several records and in
football he not only won a Golden Helmet Award but was
also chosen to play in the Shrine Football game. He
completed his senior year by receiving a full scholarship
to the University of Montana Western in Dillon. The draft
and the Vietnam War interrupted those dreams. Donnie
served in the Army 101st Airborne Division (Screaming
Eagles) in Vietnam, coming home a decorated soldier.
Till Memory fades and life departs, he will live
forever in our hearts.
Donnie was the fourth child of six born to his
parents Harley and Rosalee Stroop who
preceded him in death. Through Donnie's life
many things were hard on him but family
gatherings, fishing trips, and spending time with
those he loved, including his mother-in-law
Carlene Clancy and his boisterous uncles who
have now too, all passed, were highlights in his
life. With his sparkling big brown eyes and
handsome dimples, Donnie lit up the room when
he smiled. He was a lifelong animal lover and
especially enjoyed the company of his best friend,
Shep and cats Leo and Kitty.
In 2003, Donnie married Jackie Schank and
became not only a caring husband but a
stepfather to daughter Shilo and sons Jacob,
Danny, Augustus, Evan, and Nicholas. Along with
his wife and step children, Donnie is survived by
his sisters, Joyce Sponheim, Carol Thurston,
Bonnie (Don) Johnson, Pamela Stroop; brother,
Gary Stroop; aunts, Judy and Ruth Stroop; eight
nieces and nephews and many loving cousins
and friends.
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Bloomington, MN —James E. Todd, 63, of Bloomington, MN. A victim of lung cancer, Jim passed away
January 15, 2014. He was the youngest of seven children born to Nathaniel and Ione Todd of Great Falls.
Like his siblings, he received his education in the Great Falls school system.

Jim graduated in 1968 from Great Falls High School, where he was a proud member of the Bison football
team during the years of coaching great Gene Carlson. He continued his love of football while playing at
Western Montana College in Dillon.

Jim and Patricia Parham of Great Falls were married within two years after graduating from high school,
and their two children began their early lives in Great Falls. Jim and Trish later divorced, and Jim was not
married at the time of his death.
For the last twenty-five years of his life, Jim worked in the real estate title industry in Minneapolis. Prior to that, he
was occupied in the retail and oil exploration businesses.

Jim is survived by his daughter Jennifer Hansen of Wisconsin, his son Jason Todd of Aurora, Colorado, a sister Bonnie
Tilton David of Helena, and brothers David Todd of Great Falls and Phil Todd of Scottsdale, Arizona. He also leaves a
grandson, a granddaughter, and a great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Natalie Zak, and his brothers Bill Todd and Terry Todd.
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