1969
Donald
2011
Donald C. Pollack
December 31, 1969 — October 28, 2011
Donald C. (Don) Pollack, 84, of Polson, MT, formerly of Craig, MT, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Don succumbed to the complications caused from Alzheimer's.
Don was born in Helena, MT on March 19, 1927, the son of Craig, MT residents, Charles and Myrtle Pollack. He attended local schools and after graduation from high school, Don began operation the Pollack Ranch. Don married the love of his life, Meredith Bergene, on June 18, 1949 and they shared their lives together for over 62 years of marriage. He and Meredith successfully ranched at Craig until their retirement in 1986. Don was a Past Master of Meridian Lodge No. 110, the Helena Scottish Rite, the Algeria Shrine, and a member of the United Methodist Church of Polson. Don served many years as a board member for the Craig School and Helena High School.
He was an avid reader of novels, newspapers, and news magazines. He respected intelligence and knowledge and always stayed abreast on current events. Some of Don's interests were golf ' a game he and Meredith shared with many wonderful friends, hunting for arrowheads, anxiously awaiting spring when the hummingbirds returned, puttering around in the yard, and tinkering at his work bench. Don loved the ocean, spending winters in southern California, where he and Meredith walked the beaches and enjoyed gorgeous sunsets.
He is survived by his wife, Meredith: daughters, Debbie (Mick) Barnhill of Indio, CA, Shelley (Jeff) Johnson of Greer, SC: a grandson, Ruben Johnson and a granddaughter, Kristi Babnick of Trinidad, Co: two great grandchildren, Madison and Nate Babnick: brother-in-law, Jim Bergene of Ashland, OR and sister-in-law Sandy (Jerry) Yanz of Arvada, CO: nieces and nephews will miss Don including: Betty Griffing, Charles (Buzz) Sand, Karen Sand Feeler, David (Butch) Sand, Jil Bergene and James T . Bergene.
Don was preceded in death by his son, Jim: his parents: and two sisters, Virginia Sand and Charlotte Featherly. Don achieved success by living well, laughing often, and loving his devoted family. He left the world better than he found it. Memorials may be sent to the Spokane Shriner's Hospital for Children, 911 West 5th Ave., Spokane, WA 99201 or to a charity of donor's choice.
A memorial service for Don will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2011, 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church, Polson. Interment of his cremains will take place at Craig Cemetery at a later date. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Don's family.
Don was born in Helena, MT on March 19, 1927, the son of Craig, MT residents, Charles and Myrtle Pollack. He attended local schools and after graduation from high school, Don began operation the Pollack Ranch. Don married the love of his life, Meredith Bergene, on June 18, 1949 and they shared their lives together for over 62 years of marriage. He and Meredith successfully ranched at Craig until their retirement in 1986. Don was a Past Master of Meridian Lodge No. 110, the Helena Scottish Rite, the Algeria Shrine, and a member of the United Methodist Church of Polson. Don served many years as a board member for the Craig School and Helena High School.
He was an avid reader of novels, newspapers, and news magazines. He respected intelligence and knowledge and always stayed abreast on current events. Some of Don's interests were golf ' a game he and Meredith shared with many wonderful friends, hunting for arrowheads, anxiously awaiting spring when the hummingbirds returned, puttering around in the yard, and tinkering at his work bench. Don loved the ocean, spending winters in southern California, where he and Meredith walked the beaches and enjoyed gorgeous sunsets.
He is survived by his wife, Meredith: daughters, Debbie (Mick) Barnhill of Indio, CA, Shelley (Jeff) Johnson of Greer, SC: a grandson, Ruben Johnson and a granddaughter, Kristi Babnick of Trinidad, Co: two great grandchildren, Madison and Nate Babnick: brother-in-law, Jim Bergene of Ashland, OR and sister-in-law Sandy (Jerry) Yanz of Arvada, CO: nieces and nephews will miss Don including: Betty Griffing, Charles (Buzz) Sand, Karen Sand Feeler, David (Butch) Sand, Jil Bergene and James T . Bergene.
Don was preceded in death by his son, Jim: his parents: and two sisters, Virginia Sand and Charlotte Featherly. Don achieved success by living well, laughing often, and loving his devoted family. He left the world better than he found it. Memorials may be sent to the Spokane Shriner's Hospital for Children, 911 West 5th Ave., Spokane, WA 99201 or to a charity of donor's choice.
A memorial service for Don will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2011, 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church, Polson. Interment of his cremains will take place at Craig Cemetery at a later date. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Don's family.
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