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Sharon Beauchamp
Monday, September 8th 2008
NAME: Sharon Beauchamp AGE: 52
DATELINE: Oswego, Montana
DATE OF DEATH: Friday, September 5, 2008
CAUSE OF DEATH: cancer
PLACE OF DEATH: Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point, Montana
VIGIL SERVICE: Monday, September 8, 2008 at 7p.m. at Bell Chapel in Glasgow, MT.
SERVICE: Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 10a.m. at Bell Chapel in Glasgow, Montana
INTERMENT: Oswego Presbyterian Cemetery in Oswego, Montana
MORTUARY IN CHARGE: Bell Mortuary of Glasgow, MT.
BORN: March 18, 1956 in Wolf Point, Montana
PARENTS: Harry Beauchamp Sr. and Lillian Standing Beauchamp
Sharon was born and raised in the Wolf Point and Glasgow area and graduated from Glasgow High School. She lived most of her adult life in Missoula. Sharon worked at the Spotted Bull Treatment Center in Poplar and Thunder Child in Sheridan, Wyoming. She also provided counsel for the Missoula School System and Native American Center.
Sharon enjoyed taking kids on functions and participated in church programs. She was a people person and was always available for counseling.
SURVIVORS:
Sisters: Linda Grandchamp of Frazer, Montana
Thelma Bruno of Polson, Montana
Brothers: Larry Beauchamp of Frazer, MT.
Harry Beauchamp of Oswego, MT.
Elmer Beauchamp of Missoula, Montana
Son: Justin Peel of Sheridan, Wyoming
Daughter: Patti Mills of Polson, MT.
2 Adopted Daughters: Lacey Beauchamp of Polson, MT.
Josephina Beauchamp of Frazer, Montana
2 Grandchildren: Toran Peel and Zeke Peel of Sheridan, Wyoming
Numerous nieces and nephews
Husband: Leroy Fullerton of Baker, Montana
Kathryn Louise "Kitty Lou" Langen
Monday, September 8th 2008
NAME: Kathryn Louise “Kitty Lou” Langen Age: 90
DATELINE: Glasgow, Montana
DATE OF DEATH: Saturday, September 6, 2008
CAUSE OF DEATH: natural causes
PLACE OF DEATH: Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Montana
SERVICE: Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 11a.m. at First Congregational Church in
Glasgow, Montana
INTERMENT: Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Montana
MORTUARY IN CHARGE: Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, MT.
KATHRYN LOUISE ‘KITTY LOU’ LANGEN
Kitty Lou Langen, 90, of Glasgow, MT. died of natural causes on Sept. 6, 2008 at Valley View Home.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 13 at 11:00 A.M at the First Congregational Church, 640 2nd Ave. North in Glasgow. All family and friends are invited to a reception in the church community room following a short Committal Service at Highland Cemetery.
Kitty Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Judge Leonard H. ‘Len’ Langen, in 2001. She is survived by her children, John, and his wife Gail of Las Vegas; Susan and her husband, Jerry Zieg, of Spokane; Eric, of Glasgow; and Peter, of Billings. She will also be greatly missed by her grandchildren; Mark and Johnna Langen and Anna and Ian Zieg and great grandchildren, Mallory and Jamie Langen and Jordan Langen.
Kitty Lou was born in 1918 in Richmond, Indiana to Herbert and Rhea Loper. It was there she began a life marked by intellectual curiosity, spiritual growth and humor.
After graduating from high school in Richmond at age 17, she went on to graduate cum laude from Wittenberg College in Springfield Ohio. By age 23 she had attained a master’s degree in retailing from New York University. Her path led her to Indianapolis, where she worked as a buyer for the L. S. Ayers & Co. Department store. It was during this time that she met Len. The year was 1942 and Leonard was a special agent with the FBI. They met on a blind date in March and were married less than 2 months later in May. It was the beginning of WWII and not a time to be indecisive. Kitty Lou sold war bonds during that time and later worked briefly in a war plant in Gary, Indiana.
Within a couple of years, the Bureau transferred Len to New York City. In 1944, while Len was following a Russian spy, Kitty Lou gave birth to John, their first born. After the tumultuous war years Montana, Len’s home state, seemed pretty inviting and the family transferred to Butte. Daughter Susan was born soon after the move. Kitty Lou became intrigued by the potential of a large empty lot in their neighborhood and after much research, she presented a proposal to the city for the creation of a park on the site. The little park became a reality and was known informally as Kitty Lou Park for several years until the name was officially made JFK Memorial Park.
Len resigned from the FBI after nearly 14 years with the Bureau and the family moved to Glasgow, Len's home town, in 1954. During that move, son Eric was born. While Len was starting a law practice, Kitty Lou was raising 3 children and expecting a fourth, Peter. The following decades were full of family and a variety of experiences. Kitty Lou provided tactical support for the family sheep business and was the navigator while Len piloted their small plane. She even took flight lessons so that she could land the plane in case of emergency. They shared many adventures in those early years, flying often to Mexico and other parts of the country.
Kitty Lou became active politically and in community affairs, becoming the first woman on the hospital board in Glasgow. She also served as a delegate to the Montana Constitutional Convention in the early 70's.
Kitty Lou was an active and devoted member of PEO and cherished the many friendships she made there. She was honored as a 50 year member and served as president several times. Her bridge club also played an important role in her life. She enjoyed playing in their tournaments and loved the lively and stimulating partners she always found.
The cabin she and Len owned at the Pines on Fort Peck Lake held a special place in Kitty Lou's heart. She was an avid lover of nature in all of its forms and especially enjoyed hiking. A life-long reader, Kitty Lou loved various types of fiction but also explored many subjects - from history and anthropology to metaphysics. Her many interests led to great discussions. She was a creative and compassionate human being, and we will all miss her loving presence. Our mother has left us with grateful hearts.
Walter S. Carlson
Monday, September 8th 2008
NAME: Walter S. Carlson Age: 71
DATELINE: Glasgow, Montana
DATE OF DEATH: Sunday, September 7, 2008
CAUSE OF DEATH: natural causes
PLACE OF DEATH: Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana
SERVICE: No Services planned in Glasgow, Montana
INTERMENT: Fruitland, Oregon
MORTUARY IN CHARGE: Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, MT.
BORN: July 31, 1937 in Benson, Minnesota
PARENTS: Walter Carlson and Sally Carlson
Walter married LaVonne Reinholt in 1956. They were later divorced in 1974. He married his lifelong partner Shirley Halverson and they were married for 37 years. Walter worked for Pete Nyquist for 20 years, and he retired in 1994.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Shirley Halverson of Glasgow, Montana
Children: Cindy Tapley of Pensacola, Florida
Sheila Hutcherson of Fruitland, Idaho
Susan McClure or Fruitland, Idaho
Sandra Lopez of Payette, Idaho
Johnny Carlson of Fruitland, Idaho
Nick Carlson of Fruitland, Idaho
Mark Carlson of Nyssa, Oregon
Toby Carlson of Glasgow, Montana
Step-son: Jim Halverson
Step-daughter: Roxann Plummer
Sister: Sylvina (Goody) Stinnett of Springfield, Orgon
Jean M. Shippen
Monday, September 8th 2008
MALTA-Jean M. Shippen, 64 years, owner of the The Dog House, died Friday, September 5, 2008 at the Billings Clinic of a heart attack.
Graveside services will be 2 PM, Wednesday, Sept 10, at the Malta Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Help for Homeless Pets, 2910 Hannon Road, Billings, MT 59101. Cremation has taking place. Adams Kirkwood Funeral Home and Crematory of Malta is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Shippen of Malta; sons, Douglas Richard Coleman, Jaymz Shippen both of Malta; daughters, Kathy Lou Wehr, Ashley Shippen both of Billings, Tina (Cody) Palm of Hinsdale, step daughter, Debbie Shippen of Billings; sisters, Dayla Hepting, Kathy (Greg) Peterson, Candee (Ron) Soennichsen all of Malta, Rosie (Donny) Young of Scranton, North Dakota; brother James (Bea) Coleman of Miles City; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Chuck Bybee on April 15, 1992; husband, Douglas “Digger” Doney.
Jean was born May 30, 1944 in Glasgow. She was raised in Malta by her parents Raymond and Margaret (Doty) Coleman. After her education she married Douglas “Digger” Doney who preceded her in death. She lived in Oklahoma and Texas for many years returning to Malta in 1980. Jean was a very creative person and an excellent seamstress. She made many quilts and did beautiful bead work. Jean taught some of her sisters how to crochet and make Afghans. She loved to torment her younger sisters and would convince them to do things for her. She was very accepting of people and if she was your friend, she was a friend for life. She married Robert “Bob” Shippen on March 17, 1997 in Malta. Jean love dogs and had her dog breeding business “The Dog House” selling dogs all over the state and country. A long with two of her sister they started “The Three Sisters” store in Malta.
