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Richard Keith Eaton "The Bear"
Tuesday, October 3rd 2006
NAME: Richard Keith Eaton “The Bear” Age: 91
DATELINE: Hinsdale, Montana
DATE OF DEATH: Monday October 2, 2006
CAUSE OF DEATH: natural
PLACE OF DEATH: Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Montana
SERVICE: Friday - October 6, 2006 at 3:00 P.M.
PLACE OF SERVICE: Hinsdale Legion Hall in Hinsdale, Montana
INTERMENT: Hillview Cemetery in Hinsdale, Montana
MORTUARY IN CHARGE: Bell Mortuary of Glasgow, MT
BORN: June 4, 1915 in Marshall County, South Dakota
PARENTS: Anthony Benjamin Eaton and Mary Frances (Hanson) Eaton
Richard attended rural Valley County schools including Smoke School,
Frazier, Happy Flat, Hard Scrabble, Beaverton, Stuff and North Bench grade school, Hinsdale High School, and Montana State University in Bozeman. He served during World War II in the US Army from September of 1942 to October of 1945 in England, Italy, and France.
Richard married Mary Jo Johnson in Helena, Montana on January 1, 1944.
He was a lifelong member of the Democratic Party and Chairman for a number of years. He ranched all his life, on the homestead that his mother took in 1909. Richard was an original founder of the Milk River Days Rodeo, co-founder of the Hinsdale All Class Reunion, and enjoyed telling stories to his family and friends. He was an author and writer of three books, enjoyed life and fast horses.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Mary Jo Eaton of Glasgow, Montana
Sons: Richard Eaton Jr. (Jean) of Glendale, Arizona
Mike Eaton (Carol) of Browning, Montana
Grandsons: Scott (Krista, Wesley (Lisa), Alvin (Donna), Dale (Corrina), Larry
(Michelle)
Granddaughters: Sandra (Darryl), Rachel (Joel), Leigha (Chad)
16 great grandchildren
2 great great grandchlildren
Preceded in death by his father Anthony Eaton, mother Mary Hanson Eaton, and a sister Carol.
Luanna R. Talks Different Adams "White Feather Woman"
Monday, October 2nd 2006
NAME: Luanna R. Talks Different Adams-“White Feather Woman”
Age: 40
DATELINE: Frazer, Montana
DATE OF DEATH: October 1, 2006
CAUSE OF DEATH: diabetes
PLACE OF DEATH: Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, Minnesota
SERVICE: Friday October 6, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. at the
Oswego Community Hall in Oswego, Montana
INTERMENT: Presbyterian Cemetery in Oswego, Montana
MORTUARY IN CHARGE: Bell Mortuary of Glasgow, MT
BORN: November 8, 1965 in Wolf Point, Montana
PARENTS: Rita Blount Talks Different and Mike Talks Different
She attended schools in Frazer and graduated from Frazer High School in 1984. She has worked at J.T.P.A. in High School, A & S Tribal Industries, at the Brockton Schools, Nakoda Trail Stop, and Silverwolf Casino. She had a huge personality and she loved everybody. She had many adopted sons and daughters, brothers and sisters.
Luanna was preceded in death by her biological father Ivan Archdale, Grandparents George and Clara Red Eagle Blount Sr., Uncles George Blount Jr., Dennis Blount, Ron “Super” Doney, and Orville Doney.
Survivors include sisters Dori, Tish (Mike), Leonne “Ada”, Shelly, and Carrie Talks Different, all of Frazer, Becky Low Dog and brothers Robert Archdale, and Raymond Bear Hill of Wolf Point, sisters Gerarda Talks Different of Poplar, Alisha Talks Different of Wolf Point, Valerie Talks Different, Kelly Talks Different, and Mariel Talks Different, all of Fort Belknap.
Also daughters Shaedel Faith Adams and Secret Ann Johnston of Frazer, grandson Jaedyn Flying, adopted sons Eugene Stump and Derrick LeMay, adopted sisters JoBeth Johnston, Tina Horsman, and Loni Jones, adopted brothers Greg Wallette, Joe Raining Bird, Alvin Spotted Elk, and Richard Blount. All her nieces and nephews were her daughters and sons: Shelby Jo and Steven Talks Different, Tessa, Michael and Kourtney Beston, William Talks Different, Taylor and Dalton Williams, Sydney Thompson, and Kelby Bauer.
Also surviving are grandparents Lindy and Irene Doney, Uncle Dean (Sadie) Blount, Uncle Sherman (Kathy) Talks Different, Uncle Ed (Julia) Doney, Uncle Curt (Georgianne) Doney, Uncle Clint Doney, Uncle David Doney, Aunt Lila (Skip) Snell, Aunt Kathy (Darby) Turn Toes, Aunt Reva (Stubby) Sears, Aunt Charlene (Willy) Foreman, Uncle Dean (Pat) Doney, Uncle Alvie (Tammy) Doney, Aunt Pearl Four Bear, Aunt Marietta (Raymond) Four Bear, Aunt Arlene Standing, Aunt Lucille Raining Bird, many cousins, numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved as her own daughters and sons.
Jacob A. "Jake" Etchart
Friday, November 24th 2006
NAME: Jacob A. "Jake" Etchart
AGE: 26
DATELINE: Glasgow, Montana
DATE OF DEATH: Wednesday - November 22, 2006
CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural Causes
PLACE OF DEATH: Seattle, Washington
SERVICE: Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 1:30 P.M. at Evangelical Church in Glasgow, MT
INTERMENT: Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Montana
BELL MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
BORN: September 20, 1980 in Glasgow, Montana
PARENTS: Joseph O. Etchart and Gloria J. (Pattison) Etchart
Jacob Alvin Etchart
One of the world's greatest young men went to be with his Lord and Savior November 22, 2006. Twenty-six year old Jacob Etchart peacefully passed away due to the failure of his medical equipment while he slept in his Seattle home. His life will be celebrated at Glasgow's Evangelical Church Sunday at 1:30.
Jake was a 2006 graduate of the University of Washington with a degree in Cultural and Political Communications. While wheelchair bound and a quadriplegic since the third grade, Jake had lived independently in Seattle for the past five years, and had touched the stars with his enthusiasm, strength, love and commitment making this world a better place. He did it all without ever having a bad day.
Jacob Alvin Robertson was born in Glasgow, Montana to Donald and Gloria (Patt) (Pattison) Robertson September 20, 1980. Subsequent to his biological father's accidental death in 1982, Patt married Joe Etchart and then Joe adopted Jake.
Jake had a progressive neuromuscular disease that limited his mobility, and by the third grade he was in a wheel chair. The challenges of not being able to physically do any of the ordinary things, even grasp a pencil, were eclipsed by Jake's determination and evolving technology. The first voice activated computers came along at just the right time for Jake. Computer scientists designed the software, and Jake showed them how to use it. Before long he was being invited around the country to demonstrate the independence that his chair mounted microphone-driven computer could bring to people with severe physical handicaps.
The daunting challenges occasioned by his condition were in no way a handicap for Jake. He wouldn't let them be. He was an excellent student, ran with the main stream of good kids, and he participated in all activities to the fullest. Even while dependent upon portable respirators and iron lung technology for his survival, Jake and his friends, led by Ryan Taylor and Todd Archambeault, were never afraid to throw all of the life support equipment into his adapted van and run hundreds of miles to whatever concert or ball game was the main event.
The community of Glasgow, and his extensive network of family and friends all over the country allowed Jake the opportunity to do it all. He did it with a vigor and intensity that was remarkable. There was never a day when he said, "Why can't I do that?" or, "Why do I have to be like this?" If you inquired as to his well being you could count on an exuberant one word answer: "GREAT!"
His love of adventure had him crashing down the ski slopes in EagleMount sleds, or soaring wildly through aerobatics in the back seat of a P-51 Mustang fighter plane or hunting deer from a blind or reeling in deep sea fish, and on and on.
Jake's personality was magnetic. He could work a crowd and immediately have a number of new friends drawn to his strength and optimism. The mischievous sparkle in his eye and the music in his voice and his wry wit made him a popular leader with his peers. He could find common ground with anyone, and he had a way of melding divergent opinions into consensus.
He loved fine food and was extremely adventurous in his pursuit of yet a better way to prepare his favorites. Jake learned all about the qualities and origin of fine wines, and loved to recommend the appropriate choice.
He knew many of the great eateries in Seattle, and they knew him. He kept well versed on Seattle's cultural opportunities always knowing which stage productions and concerts were in the area. The city became familiar ground to Jake and he loved exploring it.
Jake was a serious student of life and current events. He was proud of being able to take either side of a political argument and. usually he would prevail. He spoke at medical conferences at the University of Washington and he was among those the Christopher Reeves Foundation used as examples of overcoming difficult obstacles in life. Jake was a pioneer and he set an example that professionals wanted others to emulate.
He loved the games of Whist and Monopoly, and each September he roughed up the gaming tables of Reno during the National Championship Air Races. Jake was an honorary crewmember of the Voodoo P-51 Mustang Unlimited Racing Team. These champions wanted Jake on their side!
But more importantly Jake was a good friend who thrived on helping everyone around him address their challenges. He was the absolute rock solid foundation of strength and support for his sisters Alexa and Christen, his brother John and his Mom and Dad. He loved fishing and boating during his summer vacations at the family cabin on Fort Peck Lake. It was at the Fort Peck Summer Theatre where he first developed his appreciation for the fine arts. Jake was cast as the real Professor Plum in the production CLUE in 2002.
The glee in his spirit and the insatiable appetite for adventure will be sorely missed by those he leaves behind. He had a special way of giving his whole entourage "celebrity status" while making every person involved feel like they were the most important. Jake's example has made all of his friends better people and this world a better place.
If you'll listen carefully you can hear him say that he hasn't had a bad day yet. And he isn't going to.
Jake was preceded in death by his father Donald Robertson, his older sister Tessa, his grandfather Lyman Pattison and his uncle Larry Baumgartner.
He is survived by his parents Joe and Patt Etchart of Glasgow, his younger brother John of Missoula, and his sisters Alexa Jane of Seattle and Anne Christen of Glasgow. Grandmother Mary Lillian Pattison, Grandparents Gene and Elaine Etchart of Glasgow and Oscar and Alma Robertson of Forest Grove, MT. He is survived by his aunt Shirley Baumgartner and Edwin Mogan, Michele and Steve Page, Gloria Robertson of Glasgow, John and Sarah Etchart and Janeen and Tom McCarvel of Helena, Ron and Sondra Pattison of Albuquerque, N.M. and Jacque and Brent Frederickson of Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia, and a multitude of cousins.
Memorial preferences are The Fort Peck Fine Arts Council Foundation (scholarship fund), EagleMount and the Muscular Dystrophy Association Stem Cell Research.
Donna E. FitzSimmons
Friday, November 24th 2006
NAME: Donna E. FitzSimmons
Age: 63
DATELINE: Glasgow, Montana
DATE OF DEATH: Wednesday - November 22, 2006
CAUSE OF DEATH: complications of M.S.
PLACE OF DEATH: Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana
SERVICE: Tuesday - November 28, 2006 at 11:00 A.M.
PLACE OF SERVICE: Bell Chapel in Glasgow, Montana
INTERMENT: Vida Cemetery in Vida, Montana
MORTUARY IN CHARGE: Bell Mortuary of Glasgow, MT
BORN: July 29, 1943 in Wolf Point, Montana
PARENTS: Earl C. and Lois C. (Bollinger) Nefzger
Donna Earleen (Nefzger) Carson Fitzsimmons, 63, went home to he with the our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 22. 2006.
Donna was the eldest child of Earl and Lois Nefzger. Born July 29, 1943, Donna grew up in Wolf Point and Frazer. Donna married Robert (Bob) Carson in Wolf Point in 1961. They had four sons. Donna and Bob later divorced. In 1980, Donna married Doug FitzSimmons in Great Falls. Doug and Donna owned and operated the Double D Café in Hinsdale.
Donna loved spending time with her family, especially her precious grandchildren. She enjoyed visits with her friends, reading, keeping up with loved ones via e-mail, playing with her beloved dogs, and doing yard work. Donna relished time spent in Bible study and attending church.
Donna was proceeded in death by her husband, Doug FitzSimmons and her parents, Earl and Lois Nefzger.
Donna is survived by her beloved children: Earl Carson and his wife Denise and their children and stepchildren of Glasgow; David Carson of Glasgow; Michael Carson and his wife Lisa and his stepson; Kelly Carson and his wife Amber and their children; and a stepdaughter Katie Northington and her husband Travis and their children of Wolf Point. Donna is also survived by her dear sister Claryce Wiers and her husband Ken of Plentywood and a brother Monte Nefzgcr and Pam Shipp of Nashua; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, plus many precious friends.
Lois Virginia Shattuck Larsen
Sunday, November 19th 2006
NAME: Lois Virginia Shattuck Larsen
AGE: 90
DATELINE: Glasgow, Montana
DATE OF DEATH: November 18, 2006
CAUSE OF DEATH: natural causes
PLACE OF DEATH: Deaconess Billings Clinic in Billings, MT
SERVICE: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. at the Bell Chapel in Glasgow, MT
VISITATION: Monday, Nov. 29, 2006 from 7 to 9 pm at Bell Chapel in Glasgow, MT
INTERMENT: Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Montana
MORTUARY IN CHARGE: Bell Mortuary of Glasgow, MT
BORN: October 13, 1916 in Velva, North Dakota on the Virginia Farm Homestead
PARENTS: Ruth Ward Shattuck and DeWitt Clinton Shattuck.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clint and Ruth Shattuck and a sister Jessie Leier.
Married: Melvin C. Larsen on August 9, 1953 in Glasgow.
She is survived by her husband Melvin of Glasgow, brother Calvin (Marian) Shattuck of Bismarck, North Dakota, foster daughter Betty (Varian) Brandt of Stanford, MT, daughter Ruth (Kim) Yaeger of Owensboro, Kentucky, sons Neil Larsen (and his special friend Lona Brandt) and Don Larsen of Glasgow, three biological grandchildren Bethanie (John) Shields and Daniel (Jamie) Yaeger of Owensboro, Kentucky and Matthew (fiance Jessica Lively) Yaeger of Murray, Kentucky, great-granddaughters Grace Shields and Shelby Yaeger of Owensboro, Kentucky, foster grandchildren Scott, Cody, Lance, Lori and Tawne, and numerous foster great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Education: Lois graduated from Minot Teacher's College and also attended U of M of Missoula, Montana and Colorado State College in Greeley working first towards a nursing degree and then later her masters degree in special education. She was also instrumental in creating the Opportunity Room in Glasgow for special needs children in the early 1960's.
Work: Lois taught school for many years at country schools throughout North Dakota and in Alberton near Missoula before moving to Glasgow in 1945 where she taught first grade for ten years before marrying and starting a family with Melvin. She chose Glasgow because her mother, Ruth Ward, had homesteaded many years earlier northeast of Opheim.
Religion: Lois dedicated her life to serving God and and was a member of the Jehovah's Witness's Kingdom Hall of Glasgow, Montana for nearly forty years.
