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JOHN EARL "JOHN JOHN" JACKSON
John Earl "John John" Jackson, 29, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in Wolf Point as a result of an auto accident. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 22, at 12:00 noon at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point, MT, with Father Steve Zabrocki officiating. Burial will be in the Oswego Catholic Cemetery in Oswego, MT, with Bell Mortuary in Glasgow in charge of arrangements.
John John was born March 16, 1973, in Wolf Point, MT, to parents Dale King and Ethel "Pie" Jackson. He enjoyed fishing, cribbage and playing pool. He liked to play basketball at the jungle. He enjoyed watching basketball games, and especially was a Chicago Bulls fan. His daughter, Charlene, was the light of his life. He really enjoyed "kickin it" with the boyz.
He is survived by: his daughter Charlene, of Denver, CO; his parents, both of Wolf Point; three brothers: Brian Jackson and Roland Clark, both of Wolf Point, and Eagle Dale King, of Okemah, Oklahoma; two sisters, Brandy Jackson and Stephanie McConnell, both of Wolf Point; his grandmother, Gertrude "Tootie" Clark, of Wolf Point; a great Grandmother, Laura W. Wells; numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, cousins, and a special friend, Amos Bridges.
HELEN "DEE" MERIDETH
Helen "Dee" Merideth, 70, died of natural causes on Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Bell Chapel in Glasgow with Reverend Lonnie Eidson officiating. Burial will be in Nashua City Cemetery in Nashua, MT, with Bell Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
Helen was born October 29, 1931 in Poplar, MT, to parents John Collins and Alice (Trinder) Collins. She was raised and attended schools in Poplar. She married James Merideth on October 6, 1950 in Poplar. They lived in Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and Redding, CA until 1973 when they moved to Poplar. In 1976 they moved to Glasgow and lived 28 years in Nashua, MT. She worked at the Home Café in Nashua, at the Clansman Café in Glasgow, and several years at the Glasgow Husky Truck Stop Café. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Glasgow, and enjoyed crocheting, reading, murder mysteries, and especially baking. She donated many baby afghans to the newborn babies at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. She also was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and was the North Star #46 Lodge Mother.
She is survived by her husband James Merideth of Glasgow; her mother Alice Lium of Wolf Point, MT; two sons, Michael of Nashua, MT, and O.C. of North Carolina; two daughters, Alice McDonald of Scobey, MT, and Kathy Lee Presscott of Red Lodge, MT; a nephew, Bob Trinder of Glasgow; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
JOHN PAUL "JP" SMOKER, SR.
John Paul Smoker, Sr, 21, died in an auto accident on June 17, 2002. Visitations will be Wednesday, June 19th at 3:00 at Frazer Community Hall with a wake service following. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 20th at 10:00 a.m. at Frazer High School Gymnasium. Burial will be in the Saint Joseph Cemetery in Frazer.
JP was born on August 25, 1981, a twin to sister, Jamie Lynn Smoker. He grew up in Frazer, MT, and graduated from Frazer High School in 1999.
While attending school he was very active in sports. His specialty was distance running. He loved to run, he ran with his heart. He competed at the state track meet qualifying in the two-mile event. He was also a medalist at the state cross country meets.
JP loved to play basketball also. He was a fierce competitor on the court. He always gave 110% when he played! JP earned the respect and admiration of his fellow competitors by the competition and sportsmanship he displayed on and off the court.
JP was an avid fisherman and deer hunter. He loved the outdoors. He displayed the same drive and enthusiasm for fishing and hunting as he did with his sports.
JP also was a veteran. JP joined the Marines in November 1999.
He loved to play with his son.
John Paul is survived by: his special lady, Alisha, and son John Paul, Jr.; his parents, Lew and Niki Smoker; sisters Jamie Lynn, Pauline, Gina; and little brother Julian; numerous aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, and three nieces.
He was preceded in death by his little sister, Susan Mae Smoker; his grandparents Allyn and Pauline Smoker; his great grandparents Wilson and Josephine Jackson; and his favorite uncle Loren Smoker and Auntie EllaMae.
ELMER WILLIAM ZAHN
Elmer William Zahn, 77, died Sunday, June 16, 2002, as a result of a car-train accident in Nashua, MT. Services will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nashua, MT, on Saturday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Marty Mock officiating. Burial will be in a private cemetery with Bell Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
Elmer was born October 19, 1924, in Gardena, ND, to parents Emil and Deno (Zorn) Zahn. He moved to Glasgow, MT, in 1963. He married Lovetta Jane Wruck. They had 6 children. They were later divorced. Later he married Shirley.
Elmer served in the Navy and Army and was honorably discharged from both. He served in the Korean War and World War II. He was involved in Senior Citizens, the National Guard, Vets, and the Lutheran Church. He retired from the National Corp of Engineers at Ft. Peck.
He is survived by 3 sons: Gregory and Bradford of Billings, MT, and Randall of Boulder, CO; 3 daughters: Melissa and Melinda (Osberg) of Layton, UT, and Nola (Peterson) of Cut Bank, MT; 15 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and 3 sisters: Adeline Malvey, Delilah Bauchmeier and Mildred Auble.
ALVIN A. COMBS
Alvin A. "Al" Combs, 72, died of natural causes on Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at Billings Deaconess Hospital. Services will be held at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow on Monday, June 17 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Marty Mock officiating. Interment will be at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow with Bell Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
Al was born in October 13, 1929, in Glasgow, Montana to parents Clifford and Cora (Erickson) Combs. He graduated from Glasgow High School. He attended Western Montana College in Dillon, Montana where he played football. He served in the U.S. Navy as a medic from 1951-1953.
He married Lee M. Larson on January 6, 1951. She died in 1995.
Al worked at Markles Bulk Station before going to Combs Drub. He owned and managed Combs Drug until 1989. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and was active in the maintenance of the Alumni Park.
Al served on the City Council for many years, was a volunteer fireman and served as Fire Chief for many years.
He is survived by a son, Mark Combs of Glasgow; a daughter, Vickie Shanks of Havre, MT; grandson Seth Combs of Glasgow; grandson Mathew Shanks of Havre; 2 great grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Jean Mahugh of Glasgow, MT.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lee; and one son, Greg.
Violet V. Marshall
Violet V. Marshall of Saco died on Monday, July 29th of natural causes at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. She was 88 Services will be at the Saco Lutheran Church on Friday, August 2nd at 2 p.m. with Reverend Chris Flohr officiating. Interment will be in the Grandview Cemetery in Saco. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Agnes Mae Fassett
Agnes Mae Fassett died on Friday, July 26th of natural causes at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. She was 85. A vigil service will be held Monday night, July 29, at 7p.m. at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Glasgow with funeral services set for Tuesday, July 30th at 11 a.m. at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church and with burial in Highland Cemetery. Reverend Thad Kozikowski will officiate. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in 1917 in Rolla, North Dakota, to Edward McCloud and Virginia Olson McCloud. Mae was raised there and attended school in Rolla, Chemawa, Oregon, and Fort Totten, North Dakota. She married Raymond Fassett in 1936 in Rolla, and they made their home there. Raymond passed away in 1954. She moved to Glasgow in 1958.
Mae worked at various cafes for many years and operated a laundry service in Rolla and in Glasgow. She also worked in the WPA sewing room. Mae was very active in the St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, loved to visit and have coffee with her friends, and play cards.
Survivors include 4 sons: Edward Fassett and his wife Mae, Rolla, North Dakota; Alan Fassett and his wife Linda of Cut Bank; Clifford "Skip" Fassett and his wife Roxy of Glasgow; Michael Fassett of Bismarck, North Dakota; 3 daughters: Betty Vegge and her husband Mel of Glasgow; Phyllis Mason of Lewiston, Idaho; Penny Erickson of Williamstown, Kentucky; 25 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, 2 sisters: Lucille Monbeck of Reno, Nevada; Nonnie Albert and her husband Fayes of Rolla.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son Irvin, her grandson Douglas Stevens, her special companion Gene Lawrence, a sister Ella and 2 brothers.
Gene Bushman
Gene Bushman, 64, died of heart failure at his home in Nashua, MT, on July 22, 2002. Funeral services will be held at the Bell Chapel in Glasgow on Saturday, July 27th at 10:00 a.m. A private burial will follow. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Gene was born December 9, 1937, in Poplar, MT, to parents Francis J. and Rose Lambert Bushman. He attended grade school in Bainville, MT, middle school at the Wolf Point Parochial School, and graduated from Wolf Point High School. He served four years in the US Air Force from 1953 to 1957 as a mechanic and a crew chief. After the war he attended technical school in San Francisco, CA. He returned to work in Hardin, Shelby, Malta, and most recently lived in Nashua, MT. He married Sherri Stewart on December 10, 1970. They were later divorced. Gene liked bowling, fishing and camping. He was a member of the Volunteer Search and Rescue and DES (Disaster Emergency Services). He also enjoyed working several years at the Governor's Cup in Fort Peck.
Survivors include: four daughters, Deborah Jean Bushman of San Antonio, TX, Diane Bushman of Nebraska, Brigit Bushman of Shelby, MT, and Dione Bushman of Billings, MT; three sons, Ronnie and Greg Bushman, both of Poplar, MT, and Duane Bushman of Great Falls, MT; several grandchildren; his father, Francis J. Bushman of Billings, MT; a sister, Denise Willit, of Billings, MT; and a brother, Donald Bushman of California.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose.
Annie O'Neil
Funeral services for Annie O'Neil, 92, of Terry (formerly of the Tampico area) will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Terry on Saturday, July 27th at 10:00 a.m. Vigil services will be held on Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry.
