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James D. Brown, age 80, a longtime rancher at Whitepine, born May 1, 1943, passed away March 17, 2024. A memorial service will be held this Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Thompson Falls Christian Church, corner of Haley Avenue and Church Street, after which burial will take place at the Whitepine Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Whitepine Mennonite Church, 3719 Highway 200. A full obituary will be published in next week's Ledger. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's honor may be made to Sanders County Coalition for...
Clarence Orla Bras passed away on February 24, 2024, and is survived by his second wife Sally; his four children, Clancy, Jeff, Christina and Cara Lena; and four stepchildren, Eddie, Jackie, Chris and Scott. He has 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Clarence was one of six children born on February 16, 1941, to the late Lando and Lucille Flemming Bras. His sisters, Donna, Lois and Marylou and brothers Bud and John still reside in Western Montana. He was quite the character and was...
Ron Rude was born October 22, 1943, in Ada, Minnesota, to DeFloren and Edna (Olson) Rude, in some of the most fertile land in the world. A horse was probably nearby. He grew up in western and northern Minnesota, helping with family and neighboring farms and, of course, riding horses. In addition to horses, two other passions were constant throughout Ron’s life: reading and naps. He was a voracious reader, from classic literature to magazines to spy novels. Books were always nearby, and he made sure his kids were well read, too. As for naps: a...
Evelyn Mae (Quiring) Bruner age 85 passed away on February 29, 2024, at her home in Thompson Falls, Montana. Evelyn was born on September 24th, 1938, in Delft, Minnesota, to Peter B. Quiring and Agnes (Huebert) Quiring. Evelyn grew up in Eastern Montana, graduated from Frazer High School, and attended college in San Francisco, California. While working for U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Evelyn met and fell in love with Smith (Smitty) Bruner who was working as the fire control...
December 2, 2023 we lost our beloved Stevō Dameron AKA Dallas Stephen Dameron. Stevō was a great friend and a soul mate to Evelyn Dameron, they were two peas in a pod. He had a smile and sense of humor that lit up the room, he was infectious in a good way. I would say he was a forever lost in the 50's kinda guy white tee shirt and blue jeans,sharp shoes and a leather jacket. Stevō had traditional values, hopes, and dreams and a love for the Lord. He loved his children, he was a good father an...
Margaret Ann Ashworth Wilson was born in Masterson, New Zealand, January 26, 1940, to "Nell" and William Ashworth. She passed away on February 25, 2024, with family by her side. Margaret grew up in New Zealand with a passion for sports and adventure. Her greatest adventure started with a whirlwind romance in 1958, while working at a Western Union when she got in an argument with a U.S. Sailor. That argument turned into an apology and Margaret and "Cody" Wilson were inseparable for the next...
Beryl Irene Warner, 83, passed away Feb. 25, 2024 after a long life filled with love and faith. She was generous, she was fun, she was kind. Above all, she loved God. Beryl was born Aug. 11, 1940 in Plains, Mont. Before marrying, Beryl worked at the local dime store. She and her husband-to-be grew up together in Plains, Mont. Their families were well-acquainted. Beryl and Dan wed in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho in 1965. They spent much of the beginning of their marriage in a short camper in the woods...
Larry E. Ward, age 77, passed away on February 28, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family....
Larry, age 77, a husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, and friend to many, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Kalispell Montana, with family by his side. He follows his grandparents, parents, siblings, and his grandson Thorin Besaw, as well as some extended family members, to the Beyond. Larry was born September 14, 1946, to Roy and Opal (Benbow) Ward, at home in Garfield, Arkansas. He joined three older siblings, Ray, Shirley (Cane) and Glenn. Later, Larry became an older bro...
Our community lost a beloved mother, friend, confidant and champion of children on February 74, 2024. Ginny Dyer was the kind of friend that everyone needs and every child should have. She was a person who advocated for children in their daily lives. She noticed the pain and suffering of others and tried to help, to do something. Virginia was born September 19, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Daniel and Blanche Medvetz. An only child, she was close to her aunts, uncles and cousins. She was given...
Mykel Raej Vanek, age 26, of Spokane Valley, Washington, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on January 31, 2024. Mykel was born on June 10, 1997 to Valerie Lyn Vanek and Michael "Max" Phillip Clark of Spokane. From birth Mykel could light up any room with her presence and continued to do just that until her passing. Even at the tender age of 2, when she was diagnosed with "ALL" Acute Lymphatic Leukemia, Mykel always had a smile on her face and a caring gesture for all around her. After...
How is it that with so many people on earth, no two are identical? Neither in looks nor in identity. Similar, but not identical. We humans are unique but also dissimilar. We are plagued with questions that don't have clear answers. Some are even difficult or impossible to form into fathomable or meaningful questions. Among these are questions about death. What really happens to us and how do we really want to be remembered? Is it moral and meaningful to be arrogantly shrouded in extravagance...
20-2024 James A. "Jim" Chambers, age 68, of Trout Creek, Montana, passed away on February 10, 2024. He was born October 2, 1955, in Penn Yan, New York, the son of the late Charles Lee "Baldy" Chambers and Mary L. Mashewske Chambers. After a long career in viticulture, Jim retired to Montana where he continued to work with the U.S. Forest Services as a firefighter. An avid sportsman, he spent his life outdoors hunting and fishing. He shared his passions with those around him and instilled a...
On February 2, 2024, Richard Jack Wilkinson, surrounded by family, rejoined his loved ones in heaven. He was born to George and Flore, in 1930 in Missoula, Montana. 94 years young, Richard learned hard work early on "working the family dairy farm and ranch up Lolo Creek," while his older brother and uncles were called up for the war. He always remembered the pain endured during those years, as a society, and personally, from bouncing on that iron tractor seat alone, for many a hay field mile!...
Mykel Raej Vanek, Age 26, of Spokane Valley, Washington, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on January 31, 2024. Mykel was born on June 10, 1997 to Valerie Lyn Vanek and Michael "Max" Phillip Clark of Spokane. From birth Mykel could light up any room with her presence and continued to do just that until her passing. Even at the tender age of 2, when she was diagnosed with "ALL" Acute Lymphatic Leukemia, Mykel always had a smile on her face and a caring gesture for all around her. After...
Ken Melnrick peacefully passed away on January 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his son Ken Melnrick and his wife Evelyn, his daughter Karen Marquardt and her husband Carl, three grandchildren, his siblings and numerous extended family members. Memorials may be made in Ken's memory to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice....
Dorothy (Dot) Bras, age 87, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2024, in Polson, MT, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 28, 1936, in St. Ignatius, MT, and was the daughter of Jess Miles and Lona (McDonald) Olson. Dot spent her formative years joyfully growing up in St. Ignatius and Dixon, MT, alongside her older brother and sister, creating memories along riverbanks and railroad tracks. The family later moved to Hot Springs when her mother took on a role at the Camas Bathhouse....
Jeannine Orpha (Blanchard) Marjerrison entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2024. She was 94. Jeannine was born into the Haskell family on April 30, 1929, in Libby, Montana. Her mother Orpha died during childbirth and Neil and Ethel Blanchard adopted her. She was married to Fred Marjerrison on March 7, 1949, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her seven children: Neil Marjerrison of Missoula, MT, Jerry Marjerrison of Plains, MT, Carole Morden (John) of St. Louis, MO, Gordon...
On November 16, 2023, Dorothy Jean (Heise) Yandell peacefully passed away at the age of 70 in her home in Lebanon, TN. A perfect combination of her mom and dad, the dark-haired beauty was born on April 27, 1953, in Kalispell, Montana, where she attended grades one through five in a two-room schoolhouse. In the summer of 1964, her family relocated to San Pedro, California, where she studied at Christ Lutheran and later graduated from Narbonne High School. Dorothy began her career at the port of...
Richard (Dick) Browne, 88, passed away at his home in Thompson Falls, Montana, on December 28, 2023, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his wife, his five daughters and his dog, Shadow. Dick was born June 28, 1935, in Constantine, Michigan, to John S. and Grace Browne. After graduation from Sturgis High School, he moved to Thompson Falls in 1955 and began working for the U.S. Forest Service that summer. That same summer, he met Linda Watson, and they would eventually marry in May of...
Dale Schmoyer, 77 of Plains, died December 16, 2023 at the MT Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. Services will be scheduled at a later date. Dale is survived by his sister Sharon Warner. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Dale’s family....
Harry Johannes Behmerwohld, of Heron, Montana, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his son’s home, in Rathdrum, Idaho, after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and was 93 years old. Harry was born in Dilo, Montana, on June 28, 1930 to his parents Hones Behmerwohld and Bertha Tempero. Heron has been his home since 1932. He is survived by his three children: Vernon (Sherryl) Behmerwohld, Harry Behmerwohld Jr, and Barbara (Ed) Calhoun; his two brothers Walt (Donna) Behmerwohld and Manford (Marvel) Tempero; as w...
Martin Wilho Koskela Jr. "Buck" went to be with the Lord on the evening of December 2, 2023. He was born in Chisholm, Minnesota, on September 1, 1960. Marty grew up in Minnesota and there met and married his wife Carolyn Anderson. Together they had two children: Katie and Jared. After many years together, they later divorced. Marty moved his family to Montana to be closer to his father. While in Montana, Marty had a few different jobs such as a millwright and fisheries technician. He also took great pride in helping with maintenance at the...
Dale Allen passed away on November 12, 2023, after a brief illness. Dale was born in Maine in 1935 and moved to Montana after he retired from the United States Air Force. Between Dale's willingness to always lend a helping hand and his mechanical knowledge of automobiles, he was loved and respected by many and will be missed. If you were lucky enough to know Dale you know that he never had a bad word to say about anyone, always had time to help fix something/anything or pull people out of the...
Donald W. Burrell went to be with our heavenly Father November 6, 2023. Don was born to Wayne and Vi Burrell on December 4, 1942. He was raised in the Moiese Valley. He graduated from Charlo High School in 1962. Don was in the Army from April 1964 to April 1966. He worked for many farmers around Charlo, and the Moiese Valley, even after he went to work for the railroad, in 1968. He married Lorraine Pittsenbarger on January 10, 1970. They raised a daughter and a son, along with traveling, square...
