Obituaries
Shirley C. Beck
Dec 19, 2017
Obituary for Shirley C. Beck Shirley Coombs Beck, born March 3, 1920 passed away peacefully on December 19, 2017. She moved to Polson in 2004 to be with her daughters, Susan B. Urbach and Pamela B. Gibson. Shirley was raised in Salt Lake City, UT, and received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Colorado. During World War II she...
Paul Alfred Doolittle
Dec 18, 2017
Obituary for Paul Alfred Doolittle Paul Alfred Doolittle, 85, passed away December 18, 2017 at his home in Polson, MT. Born in Lolo, MT on March 18, 1932 to Gordon and Josephine (Zabilski) Doolittle. He was proceeded in death by his parents & sister Margaret Vernon. Paul is survived by his wife Anita, Osburn, ID; brothers, John (Robbie) Doolittle Steamboat...
Helen Charlo
Dec 13, 2017
Obituary for Helen Florence Charlo Helen Charlo, 100, passed away on December 13, 2017, surrounded by her family at her home in Elmo. She was born on June 7, 1917 in a Teepee in Elmo to John and Josephine Couture. She was the youngest of 5 children. She attended school in Kalispell, Sunny Slope School, Polson, and St. Ignatius. During...
Michael Allen Brownfield
Dec 11, 2017
Obituary for Michael Allen Brownfield Michael Allen Brownfield, age 52, passed away Monday, December 12, 2017 at his home in Polson. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Irene McAllister
Dec 4, 2017
Obituary for Irene McAllister Irene McAllister, 85, “passed into the arms of her loving Lord and Savior” on December 4, 2017 at her home in Ronan. She was born in 1932, in Fairview, Montana to Lloyd and Pearl Welty. At the age of one her family moved to Kalispell, Montana. She attended Elrod, Central and Flathead County High schools. Irene...
Amy Shill
Dec 1, 2017
Obituary for Amy Caroline Shill Amy Caroline Shill, age 90, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 at St. Luke Extended Care. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Marlene Joyce Skalsky
Dec 1, 2017
Obituary for Marlene Joyce Skalsky Marlene Joyce Skalsky, age 78, of Polson MT, passed away on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at home surrounded by family and friends overlooking Flathead Lake. Marlene had suffered from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for the past several years. She was born on February 3, 1939 in Beach ND to Julius and Barbara Larsen. In...
Margaret Christina Mesick
Dec 1, 2017
Obituary for Margaret Christina Mesick Margaret Christina Mesick, age 92, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 at St Luke Hospital in Ronan. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Thomas Devlin
Nov 30, 2017
Obituary for Thomas James Devlin Thomas James Devlin was born to LaVere and Ward Devlin on Nov. 2, 1950. It was certified at Saint Joseph hospital in Polson, as was his passing on Nov. 30, 2017. Tom excelled as an athlete and musician during his high school and University of Montana school days. Highly regarded for his musical gift, his...
Gerald Clifford Keniston
Nov 26, 2017
Obituary for Gerald Clifford Keniston Gerald “Jerry” Clifford Keniston, 68, of Polson, MT, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 26, 2017. Jerry was born on May 1, 1949 in Portland, OR, a son of the late Harold Clifford Keniston and Hazel Viola Matt Keniston. Jerry was a proud member of the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribe. Jerry was a...
Marian Suzanne Garcia
Nov 23, 2017
Obituary for Marian Suzanne Garcia It is with great sadness that we had to say our goodbyes to our mother Marian Suzanne Garcia who was born August 27th, 1943 and passed away on November 23rd, 2017. She has now joined her loving husband Joseph E. Garcia in the afterlife, along with their two infant sons, her sister, Lynda Evins, grandson,...
Evelena Garcia
Nov 16, 2017
Obituary for Evelena Garcia Evelena Garcia, at the age of 82, died of natural causes on November 16, 2017, in Polson, Montana. Evelena is survived by her sons Donald (Randi) Garcia, Tracy H. (Jenaya) Garcia, ChrisCole; her partner Dave Weible; former spouse and father of her sons Donald L. Garcia; her sisters Carol Kuntz, and Suzy Coughren; numerous grandchildren, great...
Calvin David
Nov 2, 2017
Obituary for Calvin Ewel David Calvin Ewel David left his earthly home to be with his God in heaven on November 2, 2017. He departed peacefully while sleeping. Born January 17, 1927 in Balch, Arkansas his family later moved to Fisher, Arkansas where he attended school. Always adventurous, life became more so when he left home at the age of...
Robert Tiernan
Nov 1, 2017
Obituary for Robert Aloys "Rob" Tiernan Born Robert Aloys Tiernan, to Robert Michael and Anna Walsh Tiernan, on September 30, 1932 in Missoula, Montana. He was the oldest of 2 children. A dear and loving husband, nurturing and sensitive father, kind and supportive brother and a devoted friend to many. He was known for his calm and present spirit, sincere...
Robert Hanson
Oct 28, 2017
Obituary for Robert Edward Hanson Robert “Bob” Edward Hanson, 81, of Lake Mary Ronan, Proctor, Montana, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017, peacefully in the home he loved. Husband, father, grandfather, avid golfer, and singer, was known by his family and friends as someone who gave of himself tirelessly and enjoyed spending time being an active member of the...
Daniel Andrew
Oct 27, 2017
Obituary for Daniel Andrew Jr. Daniel Andrew, Jr. “Joe”, age 46, of Polson, MT passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017, at his home. Traditional wake services will begin on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 5:00 PM at the St. Ignatius Longhouse. Rosary services will be on Saturday, October 28, 2017, 8:00 PM followed by funeral services on Sunday at...
Tabatha Tavares
Oct 24, 2017
Obituary for Tabatha Richelle Tavares Tabatha Richelle Tavares, 49, passed away on October 24th, 2017 in Kalispell, MT. She was a loving and gentle spirit devoted to her husband Daniel of 15 years and her daughter Arwen. Tabatha was born in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1968, to Richard "Rick" Lee McPhail and Sara McPhail (Barton). She graduated from Central High...
Michael Cole
Oct 23, 2017
Obituary for Michael Wesley H. Cole Michael Wesley H Cole, 64, died unexpectedly in Polson, MT at St Joseph’s Hospital 10-23-2017. Michael has raised two fine sons and loved his family life full of soccer, camping, band concerts, scouts and more. He helped raise a multitude of children through his involvement in education. His students were from all stages and...
James Bates "Jim" Bassett
Oct 20, 2017
Obituary for James Bates "Jim" Bassett James Bates Bassett 79, of Polson, passed away on Friday October 20th 2017, after a two year battle with throat cancer. Jim was born on August 20, 1938, in Glendale California, to Thomas Bassett and Karine Bates Bassett. His family moved often until they settled in Claremont, California when Jim was fourteen. He attended...
Bonnie Jean Bowerman
Oct 18, 2017
Obituary for Bonnie Jean Bowerman Bonnie Jean Bowerman, age 84, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.