Jerold Eugene 'Jerry' Walker
BILLINGS - Jerold Eugene "Jerry" Walker, 72, of Billings, passed away in the morning, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, after a courageous battle with an extended illness.He was born in Treece, Kan., on Feb. 26, 1931, the son of the late Clarence Walker and Ollie Walker Potts and stepson of the late Doyle Potts.
Jerry was the husband of Barbara Walker and former husband to the late Joann Walker Chatwood.
Jerry was a real-life genuine hero to his country, family and friends. During the Korean Conflict, serving with the U.S. Marine Corps, he was awarded a Silver Star, a Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts for wounds inflicted by bayonet, rifle and hand grenade.
He received a bachelor's degree in physical education and two years later received a master's degree in guidance counseling, both from the University of Montana. He spent two years in Idaho as a teacher and coach and then returned to Billings to work at Riverside Junior High School and Will James Junior High School. He spent the bulk of his career, 32 years, at Billings Senior High, the last 15 years as assistant principal.
Over the years, he coached football, track and baseball. He retired from School District No. 2 in 1992 and then worked as a guidance counselor in Lovell, Wyo., for five years before retiring for real.
Jerry was a hero to his family as a loving father, mentor, role model and the "wind beneath their wings."
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Jeri Ann (John) Jewell of California, Md.; sons, Jack (Joy Lynn) Walker of Spokane and Jeff Walker of Missoula; four grandchildren, Jamie Jewell, Kari Walker, Jake Walker and Ryan Walker; brother, Jim Walker of Billings; and a host of other family and friends.
Also surviving are Barbara's children, Randall (Ruba) Watts, Wesley Guy, Charles (Sandra) Watts, Kevin (Teresa) Watts and Carla (Kevin) Sessions; 20 step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.
You will always be with us in spirit. You always had a loving heart and open arms to everyone you came in contact with. You always prepared trips down to the final detail and were ready to go days ahead of time. We are thankful for the extra years the Lord let you stay with us. We love you and will truly miss you.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at the LDS Stake Center, 2929 Belvedere Drive. Interment with military honors will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends between 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Smith's Downtown Chapel.
Memorials may be made to DAV Chapter No. 10, 2345 King Ave. W., Billings, MT 59102.
Mary Margaret 'Peg' Gollehon
POLSON - Mary Margaret "Peg" Gollehon, 54, of Polson, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, with her family and friends close at her side.Mary was born Feb. 27, 1949, in Vancouver, Wash., to Robert and Mary Westby.
She is survived by her husband, James Gollehon; son, Matthew Gollehon; daughter, Sandra Grover; numerous grandchildren; and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory.
Shirley Ann Randles
MISSOULA - Shirley Ann Randles, 53, passed on to be with her Lord on Jan. 28, 2004, at her home in Missoula.Born May 1, 1950, in Butte, Shirley was adopted by John L. and Martha M. Randles on Aug. 29, 1952. Shirley resided with her family in East Missoula until her graduation from Hellgate High School.
Shirley worked at Opportunity Workshop and also worked and volunteered at various charitable organizations around Missoula.
Shirley was fiercely independent and lived on her own throughout her entire life. She had an undefeatable spirit and continued to devour life to her last day. She had a great sense of humor and had the rare ability to always seem to make others laugh.
Shirley loved music. She had a huge record collection and loved to hang out at Rockin Rudy's. She was a total hit as Elvis on Halloween. Her main musical influence was Myron Floren. She was a total groupie. She had every record he recorded, books, magazines and videos. Myron was her man. The recent passing of Missoula resident and internationally renowned accordionist Tom Collins saddened Shirley. She was a big fan of his music.
Because of her special charm, Shirley had friends throughout the Missoula community. She was especially fond of Dan Cleveland and Lorie Durrin from Human Services. Shirley had a special relationship with Bruce Micklus. They were the best of friends.
Both of Shirley's parents preceded her in death.
Two aunts and one uncle survive her, Ellen Turner of Seeley Lake, Frank and Mickey Breechbell of Florence, Bud and Dorothy Maples of Stevensville; and many cousins.
Shirley's warm and friendly smile will be missed by all.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Temple Jacqueline Lint Mackay
EUGENE, Ore. - Temple Jacqueline Lint Mackay, 41, of Eugene, Ore., closed her big brown beautiful eyes for the last time Friday, Jan. 30, 2004. She is now in the loving hands of her heavenly father.Temple was born March 31, 1961, in Helena. She grew up in Montana, but also lived in Washington and Oregon.
Temple loved to sing, dance and act. She loved to travel, especially by airplane. She was an excellent housekeeper. Most of all, she loved her family and was very proud of her children.
She is survived by her mother, Alice (Robert) Auth of Boise, Idaho; and five children, daughters, Tanesa Mackey (Chris) Keller of Vero Beach, Fla., Sgt. Alisha Mackey (Frederick) Lindsey of Fort Gordan, Ga., and sons, Tyrone Colston of Seattle, Juan Larnes Brisneo of Waco, Texas, and Samuel Garcia Montalvo of Eugene, Ore.; grandchildren, Dylan and Daniel Keller of Vero Beach, Fla., and Aubrey Mackey of Fort Gordon, Ga.; sisters, Collette Porter of Ronan and Cheri Lint of Missoula; stepmother, Patricia Jacqueline Trotchie; and stepsisters, Celeste Marie Trotchie and Colanda Louise McKay, all of Missoula.
Services will be held from 1-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Garden City Funeral Home at the corner of Mullan Road and Broadway in Missoula. A memorial service in Butte is pending.
Bill Bauer
CARDWELL - Bill Bauer, 60, of Cardwell, passed away Jan. 24, 2004, at his residence.He was born Feb. 17, 1943, in Three Forks, to Clarence and Kathleen Hale Bauer Sr. As a young boy, he moved to Clancy, where he attended grade school and later attended Jefferson High School in Boulder.
He then began work as a ranch hand for the Bob Marks ranch and later worked home construction in the Helena area. He then worked for a short time on road construction near Drummond. For the last 27 years, he owned and operated a sawmill in Clancy and then in Cardwell.
He was a Golden Gloves boxer and taught children how to box and enjoyed horseshoe pitching in an A league. He enjoyed the outdoors, hiking and boating, and always wanted to see what was on the other side of the mountain. Being a sawmill man he loved a good tree. He loved life and excelled at whatever he did.
He married Marion King on Dec. 16, 1964, in Boulder.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Donald Wade Bauer; and a brother, Casey Bauer.
Survivors include his wife, Marion Bauer of Cardwell; two daughters, Sandy and Dan Pederson of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Michelle Bauer and Jack Bullock of Fairfield, Calif.; brothers, Ed and Elaine Bauer of Montana City, Dan and Malla Bauer of Missoula and Chuck and Kay Steele of Manhattan; sisters, Kathy and Monty DeMers of Jefferson City and Sally and Kurt Griffis of Whitehall; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial services have been held.
Memorials may be made to the Cardwell Community Church.
Emogene 'Jean' Connors Clark
KALISPELL - Emogene "Jean" Connors Clark, 76, died of cancer Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in Kalispell.She was born April 12, 1927, in Marshall, Minn.
On July 28, 1946 in Tyler, Minn., She married John Frank Clark. He preceded her in death in 1977.
Survivors include her children, Curtis Clark of Phoenix, Catherine Matthews of Missoula and Shaun Clark of Spokane; and her grandchildren, Casey, Diana, Erika and Jamie.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Nelson and Vial Funeral Home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church with burial to follow at the Tobacco Valley Cemetery.
Evelyn M. 'Evie' Mott Brown Winter
KALISPELL - Evelyn M. 'Evie' Mott Brown Winter, 88, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at her Kalispell home.She was born Oct. 20, 1915, in Browning to Alfred and Celina (Paul) Mott.
In 1931, she married Vincent Brown in Browning. They later divorced and she married Robert Winter on June 12, 1973.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Winter of Kalispell; three daughters, Delores Hagerty of Washington, Patricia Treadwell of Washington and Mary Jo Walter of Arizona; and son, Billy M. Brown of Browning.
A memorial Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Kalispell.
Ruth G. Johnson
MISSOULA - Ruth G. Johnson, 87, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at St. Patrick Hospital.Ruth is survived by daughters, Gail Beattie of Helena and Rita Johnson of Missoula.
Private services will be held later in Choteau.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cremation and Burial Society of the Rockies.
Charles E. 'Bud' Rhine
KALISPELL - Charles E. "Bud" Rhine, 84, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center.He was born Feb. 24, 1919, in Whitefish to William P. and Nanny Pearl Rhine.
On Nov. 15, 1937, he married Maxine L. Stannard in Polson. She preceded him in death.
Survivors include his three sons, Gary Rhine of Tucson, Ariz., Larry Rhine of Delta, Colo., and Jack Rhine of Golden, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at Johnson Mortuary. Burial will follow at Glacier Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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