Winogene Clairmont Cherry

Winogene Clairmont Cherry, 82, of Polson, MT passed away on Friday, August 13, 2010 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. Winogene was born on Nov. 11, 1927 in Ronan to Maurice & Hattie (Sloan) Hastings. She grew up and attended schools in Ronan & Graduated from Ronan High School. She married Bernard Wayne Clairmont in 1945 in Polson. They had three children together and Bernard passed away in 1984. Winogene worked as a telephone operator at the Telephone Company in Polson and she later worked as the Selective Service's Administration Secretary. Winogene was known for her gracious manner, gentle and warm disposition which she generously shared with those fortunate to know her. Winogene loved to travel and she lived in several places throughout the Western U.S. She was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was a member of the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribe. Winogene always maintained a job while raising her three boys and her family was always first. She always corresponded with family and friends and she never lost touch with anyone. She was always great at keeping track of important dates and facts for her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Bernard, Rosie Vonada, Robert Berger & Stark David Cherry and a son- Barney in 1980 She is survived by 2 'sons- Corwin 'Corky' Clairmont & Linda of Ronan & Dave Clairmont & Glenda of Polson , 2 grandchildren- Bernie (Sabrina) Clairmont of Portland & Allen (Brooke) Clairmont of Missoula, and her great grandchildren- Kyia, Kirstyn, Brook, Kaitlyn, Zenler & Zakary. She is also survived by a nephew- Alf Salway and her extended family Nancy Crosby, Gloria Garret, Delane Newgard, Mariane Vanada & numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday August 15, 2010 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson. Vigil service will be held on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 16th at the Catholic Church with Rev. Jim Connor officiating. Interment will be held at the Ronan Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude's Hospital or to the Donor's Choice. Condolences may also be left to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
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