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Frances Willis, 81
Frances Willis, 81, former resident of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Bethany Lutheran Village, resident of Beavercreek, OH, 45401. Services are in the care of Tobias Funeral Home.
Joseph "Joe" Edwin Nordtome, 61
Joseph "Joe" Edwin Nordtome, 61, passed away on July 22, 2000, at his home of a heart attack. He was born on April 23, 1939, on the homestead of his family in Kalispell, to Sigvald and Anna Nordtome. He was still residing at the homestead when he passed away. He graduated from Flathead High School in 1957. On Feb. 2, 1968, he married Linda Friedrich, they were divorced in 1978. They had four children, Jolene, Laura, Josef and Liana. He was employed by the C and C Evergreen branch of the Plum Creek Timber Company for the past six years. Prior to that he hauled fuel for D. McClarty of Standard Gas of Kalispell. He farmed the homestead that had belonged to his grandfather, then his father right up until his death. His passion was farming and watching things grow. He worked for many of his neighbors, doing haying and other farm-related jobs during his younger years. He was always ready to lend a helping hand, or if something was broken or didn't work quite right, it was "Go ask Joe, he'll know what to do, he can fix anything." He enjoyed having coffee at Sykes, which gave him an opportunity to visit with his many friends. Everyone he met was a friend. In 1978, he joined the Eagles. During high school, he belonged to the FFA and 4-H. He later continued to be a 4-H leader. He loved to hunt, or just sit and watch wild animals on his long Sunday drives on the back roads of the Flathead Valley. He served as a 21 year charter member of the West Valley Volunteer Fire Department. In 1994, he became a charter member of the Northwest Antique Power Association. He was currently serving as it's president, after having been a past parade chairman. He loved antiques of all kinds, from farm equipment, to a tiny miniature. He was a collector of John Deere collectibles. He enjoyed working on and rebuilding farm equipment engines, just to see if he could make them run. He was the best son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Oh, Joe we're all going to miss you. He was baptized and confirmed at Stillwater Free Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Anna, at the family homestead; four children, daughter Jolene and husband, Mike Bucher, of Spanaway, Wash., Laura and her husband, Ken Eslick, of Bigfork, Liana and her husband, Mark Rowe, of Bigfork; son Josef Reuben of Federal Way, Wash.; three granddaughters, Crystal, Cheyenne and Kaylee; two sisters, Carol and husband, Bill Starbuck, and Elaine Lessor, all of Kalispell; two nephews, David and wife, Kelly Lessor, of Seattle, Donald Lessor of Graham, Wash.; two nieces, Linda Haymans of Calif., on May 15, 1982. They settled in Northwest Montana in 1985, where he became an avid gardener while pursuing higher education. As an honor student at Flathead Valley Community College, he edited the school newspaper and earned a place in Who's Who in American Junior Colleges. He graduated with honors from FVCC and the University of Montana with degrees in mathematics and computer science. He served briefly as a computer science instructor at FVCC before returning to his chosen field of software engineering. His great passion was the study of theology, and it was his deep faith in the sovereignty of God and faith in Jesus Christ which allowed him to face death with confidence. As the father of two very young sons, his natural desire was for healing in this life, and to that end he bravely endured the painful treatment for his cancer. It is this truth which sustains and comforts his family and dear friends. He is survived at the family home in Florence by his wife, Charmaine, and their two sons, Matthew, 4, and Joseph, 3; his parents, Roger and Eloise Mycroft of Kalispell; his sisters, Sheryl Mycroft of Kalispell, and Cynthia Leib of Missoula; his brother, Steven Mycroft of Aurora, Ohio. Survivors include daughter Peggy Duggan of Tacoma; son John William Stephan of Capron, Ill.; daughter Sarah Louise Stephan of Bellingham, Wash.; and eight grandchildren. Memorial services were held in Tacoma. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Calif., to Roberta Kuehn and David Christopher Jetton. She married Alan Leon Jackson in Arkansas. She had a home business and was a homemaker. She attended the Assembly of God Church. Survivors are her children, Nanette Pourroy, Patrick Lynch, and Kellie Lohr; grandchildren, Paige Lohr, Anthony Patrick, Amanda T. Dreves, and Chantel Lynch; sisters and brothers, Linda Tracy, Mary Borthwich, Nancy Bradcoa, David Hart, Billie Jetton, Davy Jetton; and nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held today at 3 p.m. at 308 E. Evergreen Dr., in Kalispell, with Jim Lopez officiating.
Harry L. "Linc" Lincoln, 94
Harry L. "Linc" Lincoln of Helena, died Aug. 31, 2000, at Rocky Mountain Care Center where he had resided since a fall in July. He was born on July 28, 1906, in a sod house in Gove, Kan., to Thomas and Florence Ball Lincoln. After many moves the family arrived in Kalispell, in 1924, where he finished his education. He started working in a freight room of Montgomery Ward and came to Helena in 1938 as an assistant manager. In 1941, he met Cora Mae Murray. They were married in Helena on April 19, 1942. They moved to Butte later that year to manage Commercial Investment Trust (CIT Corp). They moved to the Phoenix office in 1948, then to Helena. They also lived in Bozeman and Townsend. He was a 50-year member of Mason, Algeria Shrine, Elks and volunteered for Score. He was a lifetime member of Helena Trail Riders. While in Butte at Nine Mile, W.A. Clark's summer home, he helped organize the Butte Saddle Club. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Tom, Ray and Bob Lincoln. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Cora Mae; son, Mike and wife, Mary, and three grandchildren, Stephanie, Tyler and Ashley, all of Kalispell; stepdaughter Betty McGreer and family of Portland, Ore.; sister-in-law Dolly Lincoln of Somers; nephews, Bill Lincoln and his wife, Kari, and family of Lakeside, Bob Lincoln, his wife, Tami, and family of Somers; niece, Rae Marie Martinson and her husband, Bill, and family of Spokane; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Sept. 5 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Helena. Memorials may be sent to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 2472, Spokane, WA 99210-2472.
Josephine "Josie" Jensen, 90
Josephine "Josie" Jensen, 90, passed away on Friday, Sept. 15, 2000, at Heritage Place in Kalispell. She was born on Jan. 1, 1910, in Skogmo, N.D., to John and Lydia Grissandt Heth. She married Albert V. Jensen on July 27, 1928, in Towner, N.D. They farmed in Velva, N.D., until 1949, when hey moved to Puyallup, Wash. They moved to Kalispell, in 1954, where she has lived until her death. She worked for the Flathead County Nursing Home until she retired in 1975. She was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church. She loved to go salmon fishing in the old days, crocheting and making the best Norwegian dinners for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Albert; five brothers and two sisters; a daughter and son-in-law, Grace and August Rolena; and two sons. She is survived by a brother, Otto Heth, of Anaheim, Calif., Sharon Shiflett and her husband, Keith, of Kalispell; grandson Scott Shiflett and his wife, Kim, of Kalispell; 18 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Viewing Monday 2 to 5 p.m. at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Lutheran Church with the Rev. Bob Nilsen officiating. Burial will follow at Glacier Memorial Gardens. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.
