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Aileen S. Rusher
Aileen S. Rusher, age 91, passed away on Monday - June 28, 2004 at the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Montana of natural causes. Funeral services are planned for Friday - July 2, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Glasgow, MT with Rev. Dave Hodsdon officiating. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by husband John C. Rusher.
BORN: August 24, 1910 in Glasgow, Montana PARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Otto M. Christinson Aileen S. Rusher has lived in Glasgow her entire life. She belonged to the Home Demonstration Club, United Methodist Women's Club, Birthday Club, Rebecca's, and Glasgow Ridgerunners. Aileen married John C. Rusher in Glasgow on April 7, 1931. He passed away in 1996. She enjoyed embroidering, playing the organ and piano, and gardening. She also worked at the Fair Store and was a Nurses Aid at the Hospital for many years.
SURVIVORS: Sons: Dean Rusher (Kitty Lou) of Glasgow, MT Jack Rusher (Judy) of Valley, Washington Daughters: Mary Ann Ellsworth of Glasgow, MT Donna Reinhardt of Glasgow, MT Pauline Jasper of Culbertson, MT, Helen & William Grant of Lebanon, OR and Beverly & Vernon Copenhaver of Hinsdale, MT. 18 Grandchildren 38 Great Grandchildren 13 Great Great Grandchildren.
Claude Ezra Ereaux
Claude Ezra Ereaux, age 61, passed away from a pulmonary embolism at Benefis East Hospital in Great Falls on Friday, June 25, 2004. A wake will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Malta. Services are planned for Thursday - July 1, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. at the Malta High School Gymnasium in Malta, Montana. Burial will be at the Malta Cemetery in Malta, MT with Fr. Jim O'Neil and Fr. Writzel officiating. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. A reception will be following the funeral at the Tin Cup. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Ilene (Burlingame) Ereaux; a granddaughter, Emily Rose; and sister La Donna Itciana.
Ezzie was born on May 29, 1943 and raised in South Wagner and Malta. He graduated from Malta High School in 1961. Ezzie stayed and worked at the Nicholson Ranch in Dodson from the 6th grade through most of high school. After high school he worked for the Larry O'Rourke Ranch, hauled mail on the Dodson Route, worked construction for his Uncle Bill Burlingame in Missoula, and drove truck for Waggoner Trucking out of Livingston. Ezzie worked for Petrolane for several years in Malta and in 1967 went into partnership with CK Hanson in the Conoco Bulk Plant. After purchasing the bulk plant a number years later, Ezzie began building his bulk dealership into Ezzie's Wholesale, which now consists of locations in Malta, Turner, Chinook, Harlem, Saco, Hinsdale, Havre, Big Sandy, and Glasgow. Ezzie also owned and operated the West Side Service of Malta, the Kid Curry, and a partnership in Marian Hills and the Tin Cup in Malta. Ezzie employs over 100 employees throughout the Hi-Line area. Ezzie loved people! He loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed entertaining and having friends with him. He was concerned for people and enriched the lives of all that came in contact with him. He had an excellent memory and was a superb businessman who was respected by his peers, customers, and employees alike. He also helped a lot of people, the local community and Hi-Line without fanfare or recognition. He will be missed by all. Memorials in Ezzie's name may be made to any local charity of your choice or the Malta Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Ereaux of Malta, a son Robert Ereaux of Havre, brothers and sisters: Roger Ereaux, Saco; June and Jim Fitzpatrick, Helena; Claris Darrah, Malta; Phyllis Harrington, Helena; Carrol and Jean Ereaux, Roy and Marian Ereaux, and Byron and Lynnette Ereaux, all of Malta; Stella and John Murray, Great Falls; and Darla and Leo Barthelmess, Malta. He has numerous nieces and nephews.
Florence P. Walker
Florence P. Walker. age 81, passed away on Sunday - June 20, 2004 of natural causes. Services are planned for Saturday -June 26, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at the St. Raphael's Catholic Church with Thad Kozikowski officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Montana. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Florence Patricia Walker was born in Glasgow July 6, 1922 to pioneer residents William and Anna Bretzke. She attended Glasgow schools and graduated from Glasgow High Florence Patricia Walker was born in Glasgow July 6, 1922 to pioneer residents School with the class of 1940. Florence married Willard W. Walker on April 14, 1941. Willard entered the Army in October of 1943, and while he trained in the states, Florence was employed in various government offices where Willard was stationed. After being discharged from the service, they moved back to the Walker farm south of Glasgow and continued Walker's Gardens. In 1959, the farm house was lost due to fire and the family moved into Glasgow on 3rd Ave So. At that time, Florence started working in the Valley County Assessor's office. She was Deputy Assessor for 10 years and in 1968, was elected Valley County's first woman County Assessor. When Willard retired in 1981 from Mountain Bell, they sold their home in Glasgow and moved to Athol, Idaho. After losing Willard in 1997, sharing each other for 56 years, Florence moved back to Glasgow and resided for 5 years at Nemont Manor. She then lived with her daughter, Pamela, until having to move to Valley View Home in January of 2004. Florence enjoyed canning, freezing and preserving vegetables and fruits, was a wonderful seamstress and embroiderer, enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles, and had a definite passion for the game of cribbage. She loved to travel and enjoyed many family fishing and camping trips to Glacier Park and points in Canada.
She is survived by her sister, Anna Heikens of Kalispell (daughters Patricia J. Foote(Larry), Twinsburg, Ohio, Pamela J. Pisarick, Glasgow, Mary Sugg(Bill), Glasgow, and sons Willard S. Walker, Couer D' Alene, Idaho, Charles R. Walker(Judy), Athol, Idaho; grandchildren Brian Bohach, Darin Bohach, Edward Sugg, Levi Sugg, Pamela Zakraysek, Tricia Teribery and Christine Pisarick; and great-grandchildren Courtney Zakraysek and Andrew and Abbey Teribery.
Lena May Bulock
Lena May Bulock, age 57, passed away from complications due to pneumonia on Thursday, June 17, 2004 in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Services are planned for Thursday - June 24, 004 at 1:00 P.M. at the Fort Peck Community Church in Fort Peck, Montana with Rev. Dave Hodsdon officiating. Burial will be at the Fort Peck Cemetery in Fort Peck, MT. Bell mortuary in Glasgow in charge of arrangements. Lena was preceded in death by her loving husband Harry (Eddie) Bulock, her brother Ernest Blucienne Maurer, and a sister Mary Lee.
BORN: August 18, 1946 in Glasgow, MT PARENTS: Ernest and Lucienne (Bellanger) Mauer She graduated from Glasgow High School in 1964. On September 22, 1967. Lena married Harry Edison Bulock in Glasgow. Lena's lifetime love was being out at Fort Peck Lake fishing. She loved to be around her family. She also loved to read, crochet, and play cards with her friends.
SURVIVORS: 4 children: William "Bill" Bulock of Spangdahlem, Germany Melissa Bulock of Klamath Falls, Oregon Darin Bulock and his wife Tara of Sheridan, Wyoming Brenda Bulock of Glasgow, MT 10 and ½ Grandchildren: Devin Rasmusan, Dillen Rasmusan, Kelsi Schultz, Maklay Bulock, Brock Bulock, Jessica Bulock, Ryne Bulock, Datin Bulock, Kyleigh Bulock, Tatilin Bulock.
Marie Alice (Brookie) Carlson
Marie Alice (Brookie) Carlson, age 40, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2004 in Great Falls, Montana with her family at her side. Services are planned for Friday - June 18, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Lutheran Church in Hinsdale, Montana. Internment will be at Hillview Cemetery in Hinsdale, Montana. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Palbearers: Roger Brookie, Hugh Brookie, Jay Brookie, Kenny Ketchum, Anthony Boldt, Ryan Storkson. Marie was preceded in death by her father - John K. Brookie, step-father Kenneth "Sam" Ketchum, and father-in-law Gordon Carlson.
BORN: April 8, 1964 in Glasgow, Montana PARENTS: John K and Mary Jane (Kaasa) Brookie. She married Morris Carlson on June 8, 1984 in Hinsdale, MT She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Hinsdale, Montana and Women of the Moose in Helena, Montana. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Hinsdale, MT . She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends along with doing crafts and being an avid reader.
SURVIVORS: Husband: Morris W. Carlson of Great Falls, MT Son: Kurtis B. Carlson Daughter: Angela (Angie) N. Carlson Mother : Mary Jane Ketchum Brothers: Roger (Barb) Brookie Hugh (Janeen) Brookie Jay (Marcy) Brookie Kenny Ketchum Sisters: Katherine G. Boldt Linda (Rick) Birkoski Many uncles, aunts, numerous nieces, nephews, grand nephews and grand nieces. Mother-in-law Betty Carlson Sister-in-law Pam (Del) Grote Brothers-in-law: Dave (Gail) Carlson Tom (Rose) Carlson.
Ivy Leonard Knight
Ivy Leonard Knight, age 84, passed away on June 14, 2004, from natural causes at Valley View Nursing Home. Funeral services with full military rites are scheduled at First Lutheran Church of Glasgow on Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Martin Mock, officiating. Internment will be at the Highland Cemetery of Glasgow. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. His parents and two brothers preceded him in death.
He was born on Groundhog I s Day, February 2, 1920, in Wolf Point, Montana, the third son of railroader father Leonard and Norwegian mother Lucia Ellingsen Knight. He was raised with six brothers, a favorite dog named Rover, and a bunch of rabbits. At the age of six, he moved with his family to Glasgow. Ivy graduated from Glasgow High School in 1938 and four years later began his military service in the 66th Infantry Division during World War II. He manned an antiaircraft gun position on the coast of New Jersey before being sent overseas to England. He did his part to liberate southern France from the Germans. He was honorably discharged in 1946. On June 2, 1949, Ivy married Mildred Rosemary Sonsteng of Lustre, Montana. Four daughters were born to this union: Laura Lee (Hal) Haefer, elementary librarian in Poplar; Julie Ann (Charles) Swanson, mathematics teacher/farmer's wife in Corvallis; Sharleen Rae Arnold, billing clerk in Glasgow; and Doris Mildred (Rick) Leader, Certified Public Accountant in Glasgow. Years of loyal service were given to the Glasgow Courier. His employment began as a paperboy at the age of six. He retired from the Glasgow Courier at the age of 65, but continued to work until 1994. He was a pressman for many years, working as the Heidelberg operator and then, for ten years beginning in 1966, he was co-owner of Courier Printing, located in the Courier building. He was a confirmed member of the First Lutheran Church of Glasgow. He served on the church council and was an active member of the Lutheran Brotherhood. He was a charter member of Kogudus, a Christian outreach ministry. Ivy became a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3107 in 1974. He held the commander I s post at both the district (District 5) and local (Post #3107) levels in the V.F.W. He served as a city council alderman, a member of the local police commission, and as president of the Valley County Senior Citizens. His favorite pastimes included hunting, travel, reading the newspapers, and the card game, whist. Ivy is grandfather to Odena Rae Arnold Dopp, Charla Marie and Lukas Knight Swanson, RaeLynn Ivy Arnold, and Russell Jon, Curtis Leonard, and Nicholas Aaron Leader.
Survivors include Ivy's wife of 55 years, Mildred Rosemary, of Glasgow, as well as his daughters, their husbands, and children. Ivy has four surviving brothers: Jasper (Helen) of Libby, Montana; John (Marge) of Perham, Minnesota; Richard (Norma) of Bremerton, Washington; and Carl (JoAnn) of San Francisco, California. Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews also survive him.
Jack D. Nelson Sr.
Jack D. Nelson Sr., age 67, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2004 of cancer at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana. Thursday - June 17, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, MT with Lee Ann Machosky officiating. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter.
Jack was born September 4, 1936 in Plentywood, Montana to Palvin and Sadie (Pederson) Nelson. He attended schools in Medicine Lake, Reserve, Flaxville, and high school in Scobey, Montana. Jack entered the U.S. Air Force in 1954 and was Honorably Discharged in 1957. He was with the Air Force Reserve until 1962. Jack married Joan Barkie on July 25, 1959 in Scobey. They had three children Jack Jr., Jo Ellen, and Jeri. He worked for Eddy's Bread, Vita Rich, did truckdriving. He had a shoe shop in Scobey before joining the City of Scobey as a night policeman and eventually became Scobey's Chief of Police. In 1972, Jack came to Glasgow joining the Montana Highway Patrol. He was with the Montana Highway Patrol until retiring in 1993. Since then, he was involved with Powder River Transportation with the railroad for seven years. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, farming, making bullets, and was active in both the Elks and VFW.
SURVIVORS: Wife: Joan Nelson of Glasgow, MT Son: Jack Nelson Jr. of Wolf Point, MT Daughters: Jo Ellen MacLean of Chinook, MT Jeri Neumiller of Glasgow, MT 5 Grandchildren: Jocelynn and Britany Maclean Jessica, Joshua, and Nora Jo Neumiller Brothers: Roger Nelson of Scobey, MT Gordon Nelson of Homestead, MT Sister: Hope Fugere of Scobey, MT.
Sharon Lee Anderson
Sharon Lee Anderson, age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington. Services will take place on Monday, June 14, 2004 at the First United Methodist Church at 1pm in Washington. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Thursday - June 17, 2004 at 10:00 AM at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, MT. BELL Mortuary in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers George & Buddy and sisters Julie & Helen, granddaughter Sara and great-granddaughter Jayda.
Sharon was born on January 28, 1941 in Glasgow, Montana to Bud and Mabel Ione (Humphries) Nelson. She attended local Glasgow schools and went on to Northern Montana College for her education in Nursing. As a Registered Nurse she enjoyed caring for others, and still managed to raise four amazing daughters. For some time Sharon was very active in the Nursing Association and also the SIDS foundation. Retiring in 2000 as a registered nurse from American Lake Veterans Hospital, she moved on to her favorite thing to do - spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Surviving Sharon is her long time companion, Lee Whittaker. Daughters: Theresa (Roy) Moe, Dawn (Tony) Collins, Brenda Whittaker Barb(Gary)Merritt. Brothers and Sisters, Marie, Marsha, Donna, Ralph & Brent. Grandchildren, Chris, Jennie, Cindy, Becky, Julie, Sean, Shelby & Krista. Great-grandchildren, Kody, Josh, Bobby, Angelina, Max, Abigail & Mya.
