Louise S. Cranston

Stevensville – Louise S. Cranston, 67, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015 at home in Stevensville. She was born February 11, 1948 in Missoula, the daughter of Leon E. and Irene Sloan.
Louise was raised in Bonner and Missoula. She graduated from Hellgate High School in 1966. On September 31, 1967 she married Daniel C. Cranston in Missoula. In 1967 they started Cranston Plastics with Daniel’s parents which is still operating today.
She enjoyed the beautiful community of Stevensville, was very dedicated to her family and all here friends that she cherished dearly. Her interests were her home, flowers, yard and music. She was also well known for her copper and outstanding decorating abilities.
Louise is survived by her husband, Daniel of Stevensville, a son, Kevin Cranston of Coeur d’Alene, ID, a daughter, Melissa and husband Steve Timmer of Zimmerman, MN, her beloved granddaughter, Megan of Zimmerman, MN, sisters, JoEllen and husband Randy Diefel of Laurel, MT and Nancy Olmert of Missoula, brother, Leon Sloan, Jr. of Portland, OR, her mother, Irene Sloan of Bonner, MT, nieces, Bernie and husband Bruce MacLean of Colorado Springs, CO, Launi Moe of Missoula, Jennifer Salcido of Santa Barbara, CA and nephew, Issac Salcido of Great Falls, MT.
A celebration of Louise will be scheduled later this summer. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials may be made to the Stevensville Community Foundation, P.O. Box 413, Stevensville MT 59870. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.