Lovell Loran Nester

Lovell Loran Nester, 90, of Polson, MT passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. Lovell was born on August 14, 1918 in Nodaway, Missouri to Hearld & Anis Nester. He grew up and attended schools in Missouri. Lovell married Lillie Allison in Mississippi in 1941. He served U.S. Army during WW II. He served in the European Theater and received five bronze stars during his service. After his military service he returned to Missouri where he farmed for several years. In the early 1950's he moved to Whitesville, Missouri and started working in construction and was a superintendent on bridge construction. He retired and he and Lillie moved to the Lake of the Ozarks and he stayed busy repairing antique furniture. They continued to live there until moving to Polson, Montana in 2005. He enjoyed woodworking and was a member of the VFW & American Legion. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother- Arrow-wanah Nester He is survived by his wife Lillie of Polson, children- Mary (John) Myers of Dallas, TX, J.R. Nester, Linda Allen (Bob) of Polson, MT, 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild & a sister Shirley of Missouri. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 9, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Polson with Rev. Dave Anson officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. Arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home of Polson. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com
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