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Mary Ann Drummond
A memorial service for Mary Ann Drummond, age 34, will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 27, at St. Philip's Catholic Church in Scobey. Fr. Gary Norman will officiate. Mary died December 10, 2002 in a single vehicle accident. Waller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lyle Edward (Francis) Vandal
Lyle E. "Francis" Vandall, died on Saturday, January 18, at his home in Wolf Point. Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 23 with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the Clayton Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 24, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wolf Point with Reverend Fr. Steve Zabrocki officiating. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Lyle was born on June 14, 1942 in Wolf Point, the son of Edwin D. and Mary Ernestine Vandall. He was raised and attended schools in Wolf Point. He entered the U.S. Army on April 1, 1964 and served time in Okinawa, Japan. Lyle received a sharpshooter and good conduct medal and was honorably discharged on March 31, 1970. He worked at the Post Office, the Corp. of Engineers in Fort Peck, and numerous other jobs. Lyle enjoyed building birdhouses, playing cards and Yahtzee, fishing and fiddle music. He was especially proud of his family.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Ernestine Vandall and brothers, Pedro and Joe Vandall; a sister-in-law, Caroline Vandall.
Survivors include: his children, Ceceilia Louise (Greg) Solberg of Wolf Point, Lee Eldon (Sharri) Vandall of Wolf Point, Kristen Dawn (Daryl) Peters of Wolf Point, Troy Edward (Melani) Vandall of Fort Peck, and Michael Aaron Vandall of Wolf Point; nine granddaughters and three grandsons. He is also survived by brothers, Edmund "Sonny" Vandall of Lincoln, Maine, Eugene "Jinx" Vandall of Wales, MA and John (Donna) Vandall of Winnebago, NE; sisters, Delaraine (Robert) Hauss of Rochester, NY and Mary Anderson of Billings; a special friend, Tessie Moran of Wolf Point; several nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles and numerous friends.
Flora Marie Gordon
Flora Marie Gordon, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 12 from natural causes at the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow. Cremation has taken place. Private services are planned for a date later this summer. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Flora was born on February 22, 1913 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada to Frank and Belle Henderson Edwards. Flora attended school in Canada and moved to Wolf Point in the 1920s. In 1933 she married Ben Gordon. They lived in various parts of the country; Texas, California and Montana as well as Panama where Ben was employed as an iron worker. In 1943, they bought a small farm in McCone County and toiled there for 13 years. In 1957 they moved to Fort Peck where Ben resumed working construction and Flora worked as a waitress at the Fort Peck Cafe. In 1959, they moved to Nashua where Flora became employed as a cook at the Nashua school. She retired in 1968. Flora and Ben spent winters in California enjoying their grandchildren and summers in Montana enjoying the fishing. Following Ben's death in 1983, Flora spent winters in Arizona with her sister Bertha and summers at Bertha's cabin at Fort Peck Lake. Flora dearly loved living at the lake in the company of her sister and friends.
Flora and Bertha left their beloved cabin and moved to Nemont Manor in 1999 and to Valley View Home in 2002.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ben, a sister Lorine Littlefield, four brothers, Percival, Ellsworth, Russell and Marvin and an infant great-grandson.
She is survived by her sister Bertha Edwards of Glasgow, 2 sons, Dr. Gary Gordon (Lucia) of Atascadero, California and Arlie Gordon (Janice) of Fort Peck, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Judy Ann Warren
Judy Ann Warren, 50, passed away from natural causes on Friday, January 10 at the Warren Group Home in Glasgow. Services will be Monday, January 13 at 11 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Glasgow with Reverend Dave Rogenes officiating. The burial will be at the Nashua Cemetery. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Judy was born on May 12, 1952 in Glasgow to Lee Warren and Marion (Bissell) Warren. Judy was raised in Nashua and has lived in the Group Home in Glasgow the past 25 years. She enjoyed writing, painting pictures, listening to music, and loved watching football and basketball. She knew all the NBA and NFL players and teams. She loved watching Vance play basketball, getting cards and mail, and she loved Christmas. She was able to attend Erin's wedding this year.
Survivors include: mother, Marion Warren of Glasgow; sisters, Linda Dostert of Nashua and her husband Van, Marilyn Stone of Billings; brother, Milo Warren of Kaycee, Wyoming; nieces and nephews, Vance and Erin, Michael and Janel, Andrew and Levi.
Judy was preceded in death by her father and grandparents.
Leila E. McPherson Maxness
Leila Copeland McPherson Maxness, 95, passed away on Tuesday, January 7 at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital after a long life filled with love, wit, laughter, family and friends. Services will be Friday, January 10 at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow with Reverend Martin Mock officiating. The burial will be at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Born on November 18th, 1907 in Langden, North Dakota, Leila was the fifth child of six, born to William and Elsie Copeland. Leila attended school in Nashua while living on the family farm. She married Tom McPherson in 1926. Together they had three children Phyllis, Ronald and Jerry. From 1940 through 1943 they resided in Washington, traveling extensively throughout the U.S. with Tom's welding job. They moved back to Montana in 1946 and purchased the McPherson ranch where they resided until 1958. They sold the family ranch and retired in Park Grove. Tom passed away in 1978. John Maxness entered into Leila's life in September 1980. John and Leila resided on the Maxness farm until her death. Leila enjoyed gardening, cooking, crocheting, visiting with family and friends, her many cruises and traveling south in the winter.
Survivors include: her husband, John; her son, Jerry (Jennie); seven grandchildren, Janice McPherson, Gail (Ed) Weber, Terry (Lynn) Sather, Denise (Jeff) Howard, Mike (Linda) McPherson, Dawn (Tom) Thompson and Shelly (Rock) Degele; eighteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Preceding her death were her parents, three brothers, two sisters, her husband Tom, her daughter Phyllis, her son Ronald and one grandchild.
E. Lyle Haynes
E. Lyle Haynes, 92, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 5 at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow surrounded by his family. Services will be at the Saco High School Gymnasium on Saturday, January 11 at 2 p.m. with Howard Pippin officiating. The interment is at the Grandview Cemetery in Saco. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
E. Lyle Haynes was born on September 23, 1910 in O'Neill, Nebraska to Roy and Blanche (Miller) Haynes. At age 6, he and his family rode the train to Saco and that is where he was raised and spent his lifetime, homesteading north of Saco. Lyle was a lifetime cowboy and rancher. He worked for Tom Garrison as a kid, gathered horses in the north, and worked at Cole during the Fort Peck Dam construction. In 1938, Lyle married Oris Strommen, whom he later divorced. He worked at the Glasgow Stockyards for many years in addition to raising two young sons and running the family ranch at Saco. Lyle was instrumental in the building of the Saco Roping Arena and never missed a Sunday roping or rodeo. Lyle also loved watching the Saco kids play basketball and spending time with his friends at the Senior Citizen luncheons.
On his 92nd birthday, Lyle spent the day helping family build a hay corral at the ranch. He always looked forward to the spring excitement of newborn calves and new foals. Lyle knew good cattle and always rode good horses. A gentle and kind man, he loved his family and cherished his friends.
Lyle is survived by his son, Ron and his wife, Lexie of Saco; daughter-in-law, Linda Haynes of Saco; his grandchildren, Therese Taylor of Phoenix, Arizona, Stacey Haynes of Missoula, Lindy and Rachael Haynes, Steven and Camilla Haynes of Shepherd, Scott Haynes of Billings, Billie Sky Haynes of Phoenix, Arizona, and Lacey Dee of Missoula; five great-grandchildren whom he adored Madison Marie, Haley Lyn, Jacob Joseph Lyle, Ty Michaelee and Braden Roland; a sister Inez Lockman of Billings; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, Blanch and Roy; his brothers, Charlie and Howard; and his son, Lynden.
Ina G. Tolman
Ina G. Tolman, 91, passed away from natural causes on Thursday, January 2 at the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow. Services will be Friday, January 10 at 2 p.m. at the Bell Chapel in Glasgow. The burial will be at the Fairfield Cemetery. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Ina G. Tolman was born on January 9, 1911 in Fosston, Minnesota to Edward Asleson and Susana (Tufte) Aleson. She went to grade school in the Baylor area north of Glasgow and attended high school in Opheim. Ina attended Teachers College in Billings and taught in various country schools in the Baylor area. Ina married Donnie Russell on December 31, 1934. They lived in Libby when he was in the service and later moved to Wolf Point. They also owned a partnership in a Ford Garage in White Sulphur Springs. They were divorced in 1957.
Ina met Gray Tolman in Great Falls and they were married on February 21, 1958. They lived on an irrigated farm in the Fairfield area. Gray passed away on February 24, 1988. Ina then moved to Glasgow to be with her sister Gerda Feezell and lived at the Nemont Manor. Later when it was hard to get around, she moved to the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow.
Survivors include: nephew, George Asleson of Opheim; great nephew, Sam Feezell and his wife Gail of Glasgow and Don Feezell of Glasgow; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mark Lester Pippin
Mark Lester Pippin, 51, Passed Away On Friday, January 3 At The MedCenter One Hospital In Bismarck, ND From Complications Of Diabetes And End Stage Renal Failure. Services Will Be Saturday, January 11 At 11 A.M. At The Assembly Of God Church In Glasgow With Reverend Dave Rogenes Officiating. The Burail Is In The Nashua Cemetery. Bell Mortuary In Glasgow Is In Charge Of Arrangements.
Mark Was Born On February 28, 1951 In Glasgow To Mildred (Disrud) And Lester Pippin. He Grew Up In Glasgow And Graduated From High School There In 1969. After Attending College At Northern Montana College In Havre On A Football Scholarship He Returned To Glasgow. He Married Jean Johnson Of Fort Peck. They Had Two Sons, Jeff And Brad. Mark Worked Many Years In The Parts Department Of The Chevrolet Dealership In Glasgow.
In 1991, Mark Relocated To Missoula Where He Worked At University Motors As Parts Manager Until His Retirement In 1999. Mark Married Jackie Zimdars Of Glasgow In July Of 1997. They Resided In Lolo Until May, 2002 When They Moved To Nashua. Mark Was An Avid Sportsman. He Enjoyed Scuba Diving, Baseball, Volleyball, Racquetball, And Especially Hunting And Fishing With His Sons And Friends. He Was Also A Skilled Finish Carpenter. He Was A Member Of The Kings Christian Church In Lolo Where He Was Baptized Into The Kingdom Of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Mark Will Be Genuinely Remembered For A Warm Sense Of Humor, His Devotion To Family And A Brave Spirit.
Mark Was Preceded In Death By His Parents And His Son, Jeff, Who Passed Away In December 1996.
Survivors Include: Wife, Jackie Of Nashua; Son, Brad And His Wife Angel Of Germany; Sisters, Cheryl Ashmore And Her Husband Gerry Of Missoula, Cathy Ullrich And Her Husband Jim Of Missoula; Nephew, Richard McMullen And Niece, Elizabeth McMullen Of Missoula; Stepdaughter, Jenni McAllister And Her Husband Jay Of Lewistown; Stepson, Chas Zimdars And Jacque Of Glasgow; And Grandchildren, Taylen, Chance And Jacob McAllister And Dominik And Janeil Zimdars.
Joni Lynn (Hopwood) Tapp
Joni Lynn (Hopwood) Tapp, 41, passed away January 1st in Helena. She had been courageously battling breast cancer for several years. Joni was a beautiful and genuine person and will be greatly missed by many. Joni was born March 3rd, 1961 in Glasgow. Her parents are Frank Hopwood and Carole (Oderman) Whipple. Joni grew up in Glasgow and has continued to have a very special bond with the people and the community (she has always taken pride in being called "a highline girl".) Joni graduated from Glasgow High School in 1979. She was involved in many school activities such as cheerleading, honor society, drama and band. Joni was voted Jr. Miss of Montana in 1978. She attended Montana State University in Bozeman for two years following high school. Joni and her two sons, Cody and Kyle, moved to Helena in 1995 to be closer to family. Joni loved Helena and the kind, giving people in the community. She especially enjoyed her work and friends at Big Sky Brokers and the entire Helena real estate community.
Thanks to all of them for their kindness, friendship, and love for Joni. She loved life and looked for every opportunity to give to others. She always put others first.
Joni had a beautiful way of celebrating life. She enjoyed playing softball with friends, boating, prayer group, hanging out and watching movies with her boys, going out to lunch, spending time outdoors, her pets, gardening, decorating, and attending ballet performances to watch her nieces dance. Most of all Joni loved to entertain. She planned many, many wonderful parties for all her friends and family. She prepared fabulous food and made sure every person was enjoying themselves. She could always find a reason to celebrate. Joni has been an inspiration and a source of strength and love for many. She was actively involved with her church in teaching religous education, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, and many other church activities. Joni will be missed by friends and family, and they know that they are better people for their time with her. Joni battled cancer for 8 years and in the end she won with a new life in Christ. Joni, thank you for showing us how beautiful a person can be.
We love you and will miss you.
Survivors include: her two boys, Cody Allen Tapp, 19, and Kyle Alexander Tapp, 16; parents, Frank (Robyn) Hopwood of Glasgow and Carole (Leonard) Whipple of Salt Lake City, UT; her loving friend and companion Patrick Harris; her sisters, Janet (Brad) Fisher, Janeen (Brad) Eckert and Julie (Rick) Kump; and many nieces and nephews whom she has been very close to and loved dearly.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 5th at the Retz Funeral Home in Helena. The Rosary Service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday evening, January 5th at the Retz Funeral Home. The funeral Mass is at 10 a.m. Monday, January 6th, at the Cathedral of St. Helena, and interment will be at the Glasgow cemetery at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7th.
