Obituaries

St. George, Utah – Jim Bill Ames, returned to his heavenly home on March 10, 2019 at the age of 90 while living in St. George, Utah.  He was born February 3, 1929 in Chinook, Montana to Vivian Anna Jacobson Ames and James William Ames; the tenth of eleven children.  He married Janet (Jan) Arlene McKenzie on November […]

Frenchtown – An extraordinary man died last week: On March 8, 2019, Joshua Meriah Tripp, 44, went down with his logging helicopter near Port Angeles, Washington. Josh was tireless, compassionate, and magnetic. He gave incredible hugs that wrapped you up in warmth. He listened in a way that made people feel seen. He never hesitated […]

Salem, OR – On February 27, 2019, Phyllis Ann Roberts Daniels left her earthly home and moved to her heavenly home. She was our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  Phyllis was born November 4, l943 in Astoria, OR. Parents were Kenneth and Dorothy Roberts. Brothers are Kenneth Jr. And Dennis Roberts.   She […]

Darby – Winston Morgan Wanstrath, 85, of Darby passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Marcus Daly Hospice. Winston was born August 21, 1932 in Kalispell, Montana. He was the son of the late Joseph and Reva Wanstrath. Winston was born in Kalispell, Montana and moved to the Bitterroot Valley as a child. He attended […]

Stevensville – Our Mom, Cleo Guenther, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2019. She was born March 14, 1938 with twin brother Clair Leo “Buck” Varner in Chinook, MT. They were delivered by a mid-wife to Elsie Maeirt Varner and Halbert Lee Varner. They joined their 1-1/2 year old sister Ruth Ann Varner […]

Stevensville – Martha H. Burgett, 89, passed away on February 10, 2019 at the Living Centre in Stevensville. Martha was born on February 6, 1930 in Cortland, NY to Donald and Florence Hazzard. She was the youngest of four children. Martha attended Truxton Central High School in Truxton, NY and graduated in 1948. She married […]

In the early morning hours of Friday, February 1st, Nita left this earth and went wherever loveable, spunky little mamas go. She was born July 24, 1937 in Kokomo, Indiana, the only child of Marcus and Naomi (Durham) French. When Nita was 8, the family moved to Denver, Colorado. Nita would stay close to her […]

Stevensville – Mary Ellen Hurley, 76, passed away on February 3, 2019. Her faith in God and strong Christian belief gave her the strength to battle cancer. After a yearlong fight, she lost her battle and now joins God in Heaven. She was born to William and Marie Haskamp in St. Paul, MN, where she […]

A Harmonious Life Richard Ladd “Dick” Saylor, 10/8/1927-01/24/2019, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. “I’ve had more fun than anyone should be allowed.” Born in Piedmont, California to Robert & Helen Saylor, Dick survived polio at the tender age of three. He attended Piedmont High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from […]

Stevensville – Tricia Hope Cassidy, 33, of Stevensville found peace on Sunday, January 20, 2019. She was born July 12, 1985 in Helena, MT, to Roger and Kathy Cassidy. Tricia was raised and attended school in Stevensville, but she also called Missoula, Seattle, and Portland home.  Tricia will forever be remembered for her kind soul, […]

Dennis L. Tipps, age 79 passed away January 18, 2019 at home with his beloved wife Patti and son Denny II at his side. He was born August 19, 1939 in San Fernando, CA to B.L. and Louise Tipps. Dennis attended high school in San Fernando, CA where he played football and track. He went […]