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David M. Twamley 51
David M. Twamley 51, of Coram, passed away on Sept. 14, as a result of injuries from an accident. He was born in Mitchell, S.D., on Aug. 20, 1949, to Marvin and Beth Twamley. He attended schools in Rapid City, S.D., and graduated from high school there in 1967. He went on to school at South Dakota State University in Brookings. He left the university and joined the U.S. Marine Corps and spent a year in Vietnam. After being discharged from the Marines he set out to explore Alaska. He and a friend crossed the Brooks Range on foot. At that time, they chose an uncharted route and it was thought they were the first white men to traverse that area. Eighteen days later they arrived at the Arctic Ocean. He made many trips to Alaska, working first as a licensed big game guide, and later as the first mate on the F.V. Jaqueline W. During the 1970s and early 1980s, he worked for the road department in Glacier National Park. During snow removal on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, he worked first as an avalanche spotter and later he made the pioneer cut through the Big Drift as a bulldozer operator. Off hours were spent hiking in the park - he climbed most of the major peaks. Records of his adventures were documented in his diaries. More profound recordings can be felt by reading the poetry he wrote during those years. Survivors include his parents, Marv and Beth Twamley of Lakeside; his sister, Camille Dahlenburg and husband, Fred, of Belle Fourche, S.D.; his brother, Tim and wife, Jan, of Lakeside; a niece, Lisa Whetstone; and nephews, Darrin and Tory Dahlenburg and Jarrett and Ian Twamley, all of whom had a special place in his heart. In addition, he left many friends including his special friend, Pamela Luke. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Glacier Raft Company Pavilion just outside of West Glacier. The family suggests as a memorial to David, that children's books be donated to the West Glacier School or the Canyon Elementary School in his memory.
Douglas Jack Knox, 21
Douglas Jack Knox, 21, passed away Sept. 14, 2000, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 30, 1979, to Jack and LaVerne Knox in Kalispell. He attended and graduated from Bigfork schools. He enjoyed playing little league baseball and was on the wrestling team. He also loved the outdoors and spent much of his time with his dad hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. At he age of 12, he shot his first moose, which he was very proud of. He was very talented and mechanically minded, hoping one day to own and operate a small engine repair shop or other business in the Valley. He worked at various jobs, the last being Thomas Construction of Bigfork. He will be loved and missed immensely by his many friends and family. He is survived by his parents, Jack and LaVerne "Bubbles" Knox of Bigfork; sisters, Brandie and Scott Snider of Columbia Falls, Amy Knox stationed with the U.S.M.C. in Madrid, Spain, Rita Knox of Somers; nephews, Tyrel and Kiegan Snider; and many aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Little Brown Church in Bigfork. Burial will follow at Lonepine Cemetery in Bigfork. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.
Gile T. Sorenson, 88
Gile T. Sorenson, 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Sept. 15, 2000, at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was born in Clarkville, Minn., on Feb. 22, 1912, to George M. and Marie Larson Sorenson. He moved to Blaisdel, N.D., when he was five years old. He left home at the age of 18 and worked various jobs across the country including mining, ranching, and assembly work at Boeing. He also served in the military in Kodiak, Alaska, during World War II. He moved to Kalispell, in 1942, where he was a body man for Flathead Motor Sales. He married Delores DeRosier on Jan. 31, 1948. He had purchased a farm in the Egan area which they owned and operated until he retired in 1982. He also owned and operated a logging and sawmill operation, and worked for the Forest Service, clearing and piling brush with his own equipment. He was one of the original members of Bethel Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, trustee, and Sunday school teacher. He was dedicated to his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, and he lived his life accordingly, never wavering in his faith. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Laura Marie; his parents; three brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Delores; four sons, Gile T. Sorenson and his wife, Barbara, and Arley L. Sorenson, all of Kalispell, Austin M. Sorenson and his wife, Ronda, of Columbia Falls, and Russell J Sorenson of Kalispell; one daughter, Susan A. Bowman and her husband, Roger D., of Kalispell; one sister, Adeline Avery of Mesa, Ariz.; nine granddaughters, one grandson, and several nieces and nephews. His family was his pride and joy. He was dearly loved by them and though he may be gone for awhile, he will never be forgotten Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. David Pestel officiating. Burial will follow at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery with military honors provided by the Veterans of the Flathead. Visitation will be on Monday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Johnson Mortuary. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Mortuary and Crematory.
Hazel Erickson
Hazel Erickson died peacefully in Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Sept. 14, 2000, following a brief illness. She began her life in Bottineau, N.D., as a two and a half pound "miracle baby," the youngest child of Halver and Clara Anderson. The family moved to the Flathead Valley when she was four years old. It was here she was raised and eventually met and married J.R. "Bob" Erickson, the love of her life, in 1940. They returned to Kalispell after World War II, where they began raising a family and together operated Erickson Construction Company for many years. One of her greatest pleasures was serving others. She touched many lives through her involvement with the American Cancer Society, Sunday school teaching, countless church related activities, and by being a gracious friend and neighbor to many. She was a charter member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Evergreen. To those who knew her, it was apparent that her faith in Jesus Christ was the source of her strength, peace, and joy. She treasured each day as a gift, and enjoyed a loving relationship with each of her seven grandchildren. Her children and their families will miss their awesome mom and "nana," and look forward to their eternal reunion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob. She is survived by her brothers, Chet Anderson and his wife, Helen, of Bozeman, "Swede" Anderson, and his wife, Evie, of Kalispell; sister Edith Davis, and husband Dean, of Richland, Wash.; daughters, Naomi Claridge and her husband, Don, of Spokane, Susan Vaughn and husband, Read, of Kalispell; son, Gary Erickson and wife, Christy, of Kalispell; seven grandchildren, Kimberly and Tanner Claridge, Thor and Odin Erickson, Kristen, Travis, and Jordan Vaughn; nieces, nephews and many caring friends. Visitation will be Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Johnson Mortuary and Crematory. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Calvary Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Conrad Memorial Cemetery. There will be an open reception at Calvary Lutheran Church after the burial service. The family suggests memorials be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, 2200 US 2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901 or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1002, Kalispell, MT 59903.
Eileen Joy White, 82
Eileen Joy White, 82, died on Oct. 10, 2000, at Prestige Assisted Living in Kalispell. She was born Dec. 2, 1917, in Powers Lake, N. D., the youngest of nine children of Ole and Anna Aksness Enget. She came to Kalispell at the age of 18 and was employed as a waitress at Jordan's Cafe where she met her future husband, Howard. They were married on Oct. 8, 1940. They raised a family of four children and farmed in the Flathead Valley for over 30 years. She enjoyed being at home in her garden and flowers, and raising her young family. When the children were older, she re-entered the work force and worked many years at the Equity Creamery in Kalispell. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who never forgot a birthday or anniversary. She will be greatly missed by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard in 1989; two brothers, Olmar and Art; and four sisters, Dagmar, Grace, Sylvia and Martha; and her parents. She is survived by her two sons, Renn White and wife, Robin, of Columbia Falls, and Colin White and wife, Sharon, of Kalispell; two daughters, Renee Miles and husband, Robert, of Whitefish, and Chris Rosborough of Moses Lake, Wash.; 11 grandchildren, Nickie, Dustin, Lori, Kimberly, Brian, Lisa, Colleen, Quinn, Sara Beth, Brooke and Brittany; one great-grandson, Justin; two sisters, Harriet Broe of New Hope, Minn., and Evie Hendee of Kennewick, Wash. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Johnson Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Gene Speer of the First Baptist Church of Whitefish officiating. Burial will follow at Conrad Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Johnson Mortuary Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Mortuary & Crematory.
Erma Jackson, 75
Erma Jackson, 75, went home to be with her Lord on Oct. 10. She passed away peacefully in her hospital bed surrounded by her family. She fought a courageous battle with diabetes. She was born to Otto and May Miller on Nov. 1, 1924, in Kansas City, Mo. She married Cecil Foley in 1942, and they raised three children in the Kansas City area. She spent her life nurturing her family and serving her community and church. She moved to Columbia Falls in 1991 where she lived until her death. She was active in the Columbia Falls Senior Center, where she enjoyed playing Bingo and the fellowship of her many friends. She was fondly known as "Action Jackson" there because she was often times the life of the party. She is survived by her three children, Linda Ferder and her husband, Jim, of Kalispell, Cecil Foley and wife, Joyce, of Smithville, Mo., and Larry Foley and wife, Gwen, of Urich, Mo.; six grandchildren, Rod, Jason, Jake, Tiffany, Angie, and Gretchen; five great-grandchildren; sister Delores Roberson of Elberta, Ala.; brother Otto Miller and wife, Louise, of Branson, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Columbia Falls Mortuary in Columbia Falls with the Rev. Don Burleson leading the celebration of her life. The family suggests memorials be given to the DREAM ski program at Big Mountain.
Ruby Lee Templeton, 78
Ruby Lee Templeton, 78, died Oct. 9, 2000, at her home in Somers. She was born Aug. 11, 1922, in Davis, Okla., to Samuel and Ada Jane Harmon Duncan. She was raised and received her education in Davis. She married Richard Templeton on Sept. 3, 1942, at Sulphur, Okla. She worked as an aircraft mechanic at Tinker AFB in Colo., where they lived for 14 months then moved to Fort Bragg, N.C. She went back to Davis so their daughter could start school there. When her husband retired from the service in 1962, they moved to Great Falls. They moved to Kalispell, in 1980, where he worked for the school system. In 1984, they moved to Somers where she lived until the time of her death. She enjoyed gardening and had a green thumb. She enjoyed crafts and traveling to new places. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Richard Templeton of Somers; one daughter, Mary Jane Mercado and husband, Tony, of Vacaville, Calif.; three grandsons, Rick, Mark and Matt; also one sister, Jesse Mae Tyler and husband, John, of Branson, Mo. No services are planned at this time. Cremation will take place. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Johnson Mortuary & Crematory.
