Forest projects
The Sula Ranger District on the Bitterroot National Forest is planning to temporarily close Meadow Creek Road (road 725) at the intersection of Swift Echo Road (road 5764), as crews work to replace the Swift Creek Bridge. The closure will begin September 14th and is expected to last two weeks. The 60-year-old wood bridge was beginning to deteriorate and had become a safety concern.
Funding for the project comes from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and will enhance access to recreational opportunities, provide for visitor safety, and help address maintenance issues at developed recreation sites. Allan Probst Construction of Salmon, Idaho is completing the work. For more information contact the Sula Ranger District (406) 821-3201.
Elsewhere on the Forest, the Stevensville Ranger District is planning to close Charles Waters Campground, starting September 16th, to finish sealing the pavement. The project is weather dependent and the campground will remain closed until the sealing is completed and dry. The project is expected to take 2-3 days.
When Charles Waters Campground re-opens, fall season will be in place and no fees will be charged. For more information, contact the Stevensville Ranger District at (406) 777-5461.
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Obituaries
Eugene Vernon
1927-2010
Eugene (Gene) Vernon, 82, of Sublett, Idaho (formerly of Stevensville, Montana), died at his home on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010.
He was born on Dec. 29, 1927, in Rockport, Utah, to Earl and Irene Siddoway Vernon as the eighth of 10 children. He attended schools in Rockport, and graduated with honors from North Summit High School in Coalville, Utah. Gene went on to serve in the Army near the end of World War II, and was very proud to have served his country. He married then divorced Shirley Durrant after two sons were born, Brent and Bradley. Later, he met and married Margaret Doolittle on Nov. 17, 1960. Margaret brought two children to this marriage, Patricia and Steven. Gene and Margaret had two daughters from this marriage, Lori and Valerie. Margaret died in a car accident on Jan. 1, 1967 and is buried in the Victor, MT Cemetery. He married Iva Dell Lister on Aug. 9, 1968, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Iva brought one son to this marriage named Raymond.
One of his favorite hobbies was wood working. He also was a fan of numerous sport teams, including the Utah Jazz and BYU Cougars. In 1995, Gene and Iva went to every BYU Football game home and away including the Holiday Bowl. He also enjoyed being with his family, camping, and traveling.
He worked for the Railroad, the Utah State Tax Commission, and other various jobs. He was active in the LDS Church and served in various callings including financial clerk, Scout Master, temple worker and in many other ward and stake callings. At the time of his death, he was a counselor in the Sunday school presidency.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Irene Vernon; his brothers, Jay, Leonard, Jim, William and Fred; one sister, Theo (Ralph) Fraizer; a son, Raymond Robbins; and a grandson and his wife, Rusty and Melissa Zollinger.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Iva; his children, Brent Vernon, Bradley Vernon, Patricia (Russell) Zollinger, Steve (Loretta) Henry, Lori (Michael) Hiatt, and Valerie (James) Erickson; three siblings, Robert (Rose) Vernon, Marjorie Brown, and Darell (Mryna) Vernon; many nieces and nephews; and his adorable 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Malta LDS Church with Bishop Brad Hutchison officiating. Burial was in the Sublett Cemetery.
The Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St. in Burley, was in charge of arrangements.
Rosanne M. Frohlich
1933-2010
Rosanne M. Frohlich, 76, died Sunday, August 22, 2010, in Malta, surrounded by her family after her brave battle of cancer.
Rosanne was born December 31, 1933 to Julius and Frances (Korner) Miller at Big Sandy. She attended school in Big Sandy and furthered her education at MSU. She started her banking career as a bookkeeper at First Interstate Bank in Missoula in 1956. She subsequently worked as a teller, transit operator, an auditor, and in accounting. Her last promotion was to Bank Vice President. After Rosanne retired from the bank, she opened the Clothing Connection in Victor, Montana; shortly after that she opened a second location in Stevensville. After she closed her two clothing stores she studied Gemology and made amazing jewelry. She resided in Stevensville where she raised her family.
Survivors include her daughters Linda Dunn of Hawaii, Gina Frohlich of San Jose, CA and Karla Frohlich of Malta; her sisters Edna Bitz of Big Sandy, Barbara Hoge of Marysville, WA, and brother Peter Allen Miller of Big Sandy; her grandchildren Jessica Jonas, Jaimie Frohlich, Ali Mee, Rachel Dunn and Trevor Banyai; great grandchildren Mason Freebury, Madison Jonas, Bailey Freebury and Brayden Jonas. She was preceded in death by her grandson Jeffrey Dunn and her great grandson Aiden Jonas.
A celebration of her life was held at the Stevensville Senior Center, on Friday, August 27. Cremation has taken place. Kirkwood Funeral Home and Hi-Line Crematory are in charge of arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com.
Billy G. Redmond
1932-2010
Billy G. Redmond, 78, died on Thursday, August 26, 2010, in Kalispell. A celebration of his life was held Monday, Sept. 6th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell. Cremation and family graveside service arrangements were by Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests donations in memory of Billy G. Redmond to the Flathead Valley Junior Golf Association, c/o Alice Ritzman, 64 E. Nicklaus, Kalispell MT 59901.
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