Missoulian, Wednesday, August 28, 2013 – B3
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| OBITUARIES | Allen Murray Benson
Harold F. Stanton
CONNER – Harold F. Stanton, 78, of Conner passed ALBERTON – Allen away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, at Murray Benson, 68, of his home. He was born April 7, Alberton, died peacefully at 1935, in Hamilton, the son of his home on Thursday, Aug. the late Harold B. and Frances 22, 2013, of natural causes. G. Stanton. He was born July 8, 1945, Harold in Missoula to entered the Emily and U.S. Army Stanley and was Benson. Al stationed in grew up in Frederick, Charlo, and Md., where he moved to met his future Missoula wife, Jane where he Blackson. Stanton graduated They married Benson from in Havre de Missoula Grace, Md., and County High School in 1963. would have Right out of high school, celebrated their 51st Al became an apprentice anniversary this Saturday, mason and began working in Aug. 31. the Missoula area. In Harold received a B.S. in December 1967, he joined the electrical engineering from Missoula Police Department. Montana State University. He After leaving with 12 years of worked for Pacific Power and service, he and his wife Cheri Light Co. for 20 years in moved to Alberton and various locations in Montana, bought the Sportsman’s Bar. Wyoming and Washington. Al’s personality shined in After retirement, Jane and his time owning and operating Harold moved to Conner. He the Sportsman’s. He was was a member of the ARRL for known for his endless supply 60 years and St. Philip of jokes and one-liners, and Catholic Church in Darby for for making sure everyone who 23 years. passed through had a good Harold is survived by his time. The Sportsman’s was a wife, Jane of Conner; his gathering spot for local daughter, Amy and her musicians who graciously husband Robert Nelson of allowed Al to join in with his Seattle; his son, Will Stanton singing, spoons and air guitar. and his wife Emily of Salt Lake The Sportsman’s was also City; two grandchildren, Sam known for its fun events that and Claire of Seattle; and Al loved to organize and brother-in-law, Herb sponsor, like softball games Blackson of Austin, Texas. and the annual Alaskan fish Funeral Mass will be fry, or even just after-hours celebrated on Friday, Aug. 30, discussions on the log bench at 11 a.m. at St. Philip Benizi outside the bar. Catholic Church in Darby Al was a tireless worker, with Father Jim Connor as and over the years continued celebrant. There will be a to do masonry work. He was reception following the well known for his amazing services at the church. The and artistic masonry projects. family suggests that Al helped to build many memorials be made in buildings, fireplaces and Harold’s name to Doctors memorials all over the Without Borders or to the Missoula area, which will long Salvation Army. Condolences be remembered as his legacy. may be left for the family at Al, aka “Big Al,” “Al B.” and dalyleachchapel.com. “Rockin’ Al” was kind, and well-known for his generosity. He would go out of Matthew James his way to help a friend or a ‘Moose’ McNulty stranger, and he always had a song to sing or a story to tell. MISSOULA – Matthew He had a vast amount of James “Moose” McNulty, 51, of friends and he will be missed Missoula, passed away as the by many. result of a Al was preceded in death heart attack by his parents, Stanley and on Emily Benson; and his Wednesday, brother, Phillip Benson. Aug. 21, 2013. Survivors include his wife, Moose was Cheri of Alberton; his born on March daughters and their families, 4, 1962, in Tanya (Monte) Mindt, Tami Ridgewood, Benson, Tara (Justin) N.J., to Elaine Whitmore, all of Coeur McNulty Margaret d’Alene, Idaho, Kim (Von) Hansen and Dailey of Florence and Jeff Bernard Arthur McNulty Jr. At (Stefany) Northcutt of the age of 3, Moose moved to Redmond, Wash.; his sister, Wheatridge, Colo., where he Thelma (Floyd) Olson of spent his childhood years. Missoula; nieces and College took him to Fort nephews, Phillip (Tracie) Collins, Colo., where he got his Olson of Missoula, Lisa (Dave) undergraduate degree in liberal Slama of Polson, Bendi (Jean- arts. Following his stay in Fort Pierre) Schrambach of Collins, Moose moved to Hayden, Idaho, Cale Benson Missoula where he worked of Missoula, Andy Benson and various jobs and became a Adam Benson of Tacoma, regular on the Ultimate Frisbee Wash.; along with 11 team, the Flycoons. It was in grandchildren. Missoula that Moose met It was Al’s wish not to have Joanne Marie Sutton, who a funeral service, but rather to would later become his wife. celebrate his life with Moose and Joanne moved to remembrance of the fun times Oregon where they pursued and stories we’ve all had with master’s degrees. Moose him over the years. received his master’s in teaching at Willamette University in Salem, Ore. On Joyce M. Cross Sept. 3, 1989, Joanne and EL CERRITO, Calif. – Moose were married at their Joyce M. Cross, 89, died at her home in Dallas, Ore. After home in El Cerrito, Calif., on living and working for a short Wednesday, time in Flagstaff, Ariz., Moose Aug. 7, 2013. and Joanne moved back to She was Missoula where Moose born to Elmer eventually got a full-time and Olive teaching job at C.S. Porter Stanley on Middle School. Dec. 29, 1924. Moose was a beloved She graduated member of the Missoula School from Victor District as a sixth-grade High School teacher at C.S. Porter for 17 Cross as years and a third-grade teacher valedictorian at Lowell Elementary for two and attended the University of years. Moose can be California. Joyce married remembered for his quirky and Hayward Cross, an Army spontaneous sense of humor chaplain, and spent nearly 20 with students, parents and years at various locations both staff. He was not only a in the states as well as dedicated and devoted teacher overseas. during school hours, but he She was preceded in death loved supporting his students by her former husband; a son; outside of the classroom by two sisters and a brother. She is attending band concerts and survived by her daughter, sporting events. Kathie Hill, and son Woody Most recently, Moose Cross, both in California. spread his love of disc golf by Private interment will be starting Disc Golf for Kids. held at the Victor Cemetery at Moose envisioned all kids a later date. having a chance to enjoy the Condolences and memories sport of disc golf as an may be shared with the family inexpensive and fun way to get at whitesittfuneralhome.com. some exercise and enjoy nature. Moose is survived by his wife, Joanne Marie McNulty; sons, Sean Patrick McNulty and Kevin McNulty; mother Herbert A. Elaine McNulty and brother Thomas Bernard McNulty. Stoltenberg A celebration of Moose’s life HAMILTON – Herbert A. will be held on Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. Stoltenberg, 95, died Monday, at Pattee Canyon Recreation Aug. 26, at the Valley View Area in Missoula. Estates in Hamilton. In lieu of flowers, donations Brothers Mortuary and can be made to the McNulty Crematory is assisting the Education Fund through the family with services. 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| DEATH NOTICES |
William J. ‘Bill’ Burke
| BRIEFS | Svea Ann Sage
MISSOULA – Svea Ann Sage, 93, died peacefully at MISSOULA — Bill Burke her home from natural causes passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, on Saturday, July 27, 2013. 2013, at the age of 63, after a Svea was born and raised with long courageous battle with five brothers and five sisters cancer with his best friend to Melvin and Julia Ann Kelly at his Daniels. Surviving family side. members include one son, Bill was Thomas Sage; stepchildren, born to Dale, Bob and Lisa Sage; Donald grandchildren, Stacy (Nagle) Eugene and Gow, David Maughan, Jason Lucille Burke and Nick Nagle; greaton Jan. 17, grandchildren, Savannah and 1950, in Matthew Gow, Benjamin, Anaconda. Amanda, Cody, and Dakota Burke Bill attended Maughan, Jonathon, Shayden, school in Kolby, Isaac, Camden, Ellis Anaconda and and Kaija Nagle; brothers, Missoula. Bill’s love Richard Daniels and Alva for food started in (Leah Rae) Daniels; half1966 where he was a cook at brother Pat (Martha) Daniels the Florence Hotel. In 1968, and half-sister Debbie Bill joined the U.S. Navy and (Phillip) Cook, and numerous embarked on a two-year nieces and nephews. journey where he cooked for Svea was preceded in death his Navy brothers. Bill was by her son, Steven Sage; honorably discharged in 1970. sisters, Wilma Sage, Hazel Bill returned to Missoula Bridges, Lucy Standley, Thora where he began his career in Murphey and Tillie Legg; the tire industry. Bill worked brothers, Lon Daniels, Gene as a tire technician and Daniels, Carlee Daniels, and manager, alongside his father half-brother Greg Daniels. and two brothers at Goodyear Svea was previously Tire Co. From there Bill married to Chancey Ruport worked at various tire Sage. She was a machinist companies throughout during World War II and later Missoula. Bill went on to try worked for the University of his hand at building picture Montana for more than 25 frames and sorting years as a telephone operator. magazines. She was an avid hunter and Bill had a love for the outdoorswoman. She was a outdoors. Camping, fishing, proud activist for citizen hunting and a simple drive in rights and often spoke at city the mountains brought a meetings. smile to his face and warmth All who knew Svea are to his heart. He was one of invited to a celebration of her Nascar’s biggest fans, the life to be held at 1:30 p.m. faster the car the better. Elvis Saturday, Aug. 31, at the pictures adorned his walls and Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Johnny Cash was heard Ave. W., in Missoula. throughout his house. Cremation has taken place. Bill was devoted to his Svea’s ashes will be family. Never having married scattered at a later date or had children, Bill thought according to her wishes. of his nieces and nephews as his own. Bill is survived by his Rebecca D. ‘Becca’ sister, Donna Kolar (Gary) of Missoula, whom was his Martin everything; his brother, John TROY – Rebecca D. (Sheila) whom was his best “Becca” Martin, passed away hunting buddy in the on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, at mountains and about; his her home. Her positive brother, Ken, whom Bill took attitude, loving and caring under his wing and was always looking out for; Agnes spirit were Becca’s trademark throughout her life. Even Funston (Jerry) of Anaconda during the last 20 years with whom was his favorite pasty cancer her generosity and maker; Kathleen Sewell of desire to help managed to Townsend; cousins, Laurie shine for others to see. Lampe Curry, Danny Lampe, Becca was a master teacher and Bob Lampe whom he to many, a terrific friend, her thought of as extended husband’s better half and siblings; numerous nieces, loving mother to two nephews, great-nieces and wonderful children and three nephews, including two grandchildren. Her surviving great-nieces that were the twinkle in his eye – Brooklynn family also includes her mother, sister, three brothers, and Samantha. He was their many nieces, nephews, and “Billy Boy.” Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille great-nieces and nephews. In-laws and out-laws are Burke and father Donald bountiful. Burke. He was also preceded All who wish to celebrate by several aunts, uncles and her life, and share their own grandparents. stories are welcome to join Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. with us at the Troy United Methodist Church Fellowship 31, at Garden City Funeral Hall on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 4 Home. Please come and p.m. Arrangements are by celebrate the life and Schnackenberg & Nelson memories of Bill. Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in donations can be made to Libby. Montana Cancer Center at Providence St. Patrick Hospital, 500 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802 or the Disabled Veterans National Foundation, 1020 19th St. BIG SANDY – Dorothy NW, Ste. 475 Washington, Tordik, 84 D.C., 20036. BILLINGS – Dorothy Kay Bill’s family wishes to Beck, 65; Robert E. Cornell thank his friends and III, 65 neighbors Pat Neblock, Osa BOZEMAN – Cinda Wahl and Kelly Callaghan, who were by his side every (Pomeroy) Corazzini, 46, in step of the way in his fight Glen Ullin, N.D.; Michael with cancer. We are forever Leonard, 57 grateful for their love, support BROWNING – Helen and dedication to Bill. DesRosier Shook, 87, in Condolences and Albany, Ore. memories may be left for the BUTTE – Lester Deen family at “Joe” Henrie, 81; Ronald Ell, missoulafuneralhomes.com. 82 CHINOOK – Robert J. David Hanson Henry Reed, 84 CONRAD – Elizabeth LOGANDALE, Nev. – J. David Hanson, 57, of Logandale, Nierstheimer, 89 Nev., died Sunday, Aug. 25, DEER LODGE – Violet 2013, in Provo, Utah, from Mosier, 90 injuries sustained in a tragic car GREAT FALLS – Pamela wreck. Jeanne Wong Abe, 63, in He was born and raised in Portland, Ore.; Anthony Devils Lake, N.D., moved to McAllister, 92; Al Strending, Montana in 1972. He married 80 his high school sweetheart, HAMILTON – Gerald Ginger Hunt Hanson in 1975 Fiman, 75 and were blessed with two HAVRE – Gladys children, Bracken (Susan) and (Teichrow) Purkett, 87, in Adrina (Brett) Anderson. Sletten Construction moved Soldotna, Alaska; Steven Dave and his family to Las Vegas Carrier, 74,in Glenview, Ill. in 1983. HELENA – Leroy Stewart, After a wonderful 33 years 88; Rodney Jay DeLong, 61 with Sletten Construction he JOPLIN – Frances just retired on May 24, 2013. (Hodges) Robo, 94 Services will be held in Las KALISPELL – Judith Bury Vegas, Nev., on Sept. 3, at 3 p.m. Grady, 77 KEVIN – Jerimiah Levi Harold ‘Joe’ Case Rowell, 36 LEWISTOWN – Nancy A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, at Jewart, 74, in Lower 2 p.m. at 11650 Highway 12 W. Gwynedd, Pa.; JoAnn in Lolo. (Pentecost) Kananen, 61; Nellie Baerg, 94 LIBBY – Kay Alex, 87; Obituary guidelines Shanda Jennings, 45 LIVINGSTON – Joseph Deadline is 4 p.m. for the Robert Grenier, 89 next day’s edition. For more information, call 523-5240 or TROY – Chester Jellesed, 1-800-366-7186. 60
| STATE DEATHS |
WILDERNESS More evidence found in Marine’s death
exposure, but the discovery of the bullet raised the question of whether he had been shot.
HELENA (AP) – Lewis and Clark County sheriff’s deputies have retrieved a bullet from an area of the Bob Marshall Wilderness where the body of a 30year-old Marine was recovered last summer. Sheriff Leo Dutton says a member of the search team who helped recover Noah Pippin’s body hiked back to the area and spotted the bullet, but left it in place believing it was evidence. Last week, Dutton and other investigators went to the site and recovered some bone fragments. The new evidence was sent to the state crime lab. Pippin disappeared in the Montana wilderness in September 2010 after telling his family in Michigan he was driving to California. Initial evidence indicated he died of
JARDINE Wolf shot after it kills cat, chickens BILLINGS(AP) – State wildlife officials say a private citizen shot and killed a wolf in the Jardine area after the animal killed several chickens and a cat. The female collared wolf was shot Saturday as it was eating one of the chickens it had killed. Formerly a member of Yellowstone National Park’s famous Druid pack, the wolf left the park several months ago and had since displayed unusually bold behavior around humans. Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokeswoman Andrea Jones says the shooting was justified in part because the animal had failed to respond to efforts to drive it away from populated areas.
| OBITUARIES | Richard Nelson Jr. My Brother, My Friend MISSOULA – Richard William (“Cowboy Rick,” “Shiny”) Nelson Jr. was born April 2, 1951, to Richard William Nelson and Dora Molly (Longwell) Nelson. He was the first of six children. Being the son of a military father, he lived in many Nelson different states and Yalova, Turkey. He graduated in 1971 from high school in Midwest City, Okla. He helped move his family to North Dakota after high school. In 1972 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Alaska. He finished his enlistment in 1973 with a disability and returned to North Dakota. He met his wife in Minot, N.D., and had two children, Amanda and Brian. He moved to Missoula in 1979
and was there until his death. He leaves behind his brothers, Ben (Medora) Nelson of Cooperstown, N.D., Roger (Sharon) Nelson of Bismarck, N.D., and James Nelson, Burns, Ore.; two sisters, Deborah (Cliff) Maier of Missoula and Shanna Nelson of Seattle; nephews, Benjamin Nelson, Dustin Maier and Ryan Nelson; nieces, Scarlet Neiter, Kelly and Anna Nelson; eight grandnieces and nephews. Also his beloved dog, Mandy, who was his greatest companion. Greeting him in heaven are grandparents; parents and his beautiful niece, Elizabeth Nelson. Services are planned for 2 p.m . Saturday, Aug. 31, at Garden City Funeral Home. Friends wishing to pay their respects may do so in a private setting at Garden City, prior to services, from noon until 2 p.m. A reception will follow services at the home of Bernie and Claudia Wevers at 11450 Highway 200 E., Bonner. A very special thank you to Bernie and Claudia Wevers family for 20 wonderful years of loving support.
Justin Edward Lambert
creation. He loved music and played multiple instruments with friends and family for years. Justin’s greatest VICTOR – Our beloved aspiration was to be a pure Justin is no longer physically channel of God’s love to the with us. He died unexpectedly world and for the world. He and tragically on Thursday, was a deeply spiritual, highly Aug. 22, 2013. intelligent visionary person, We are all tormented by his own devastated at inadequacy to embody the our loss. Justin change that Christ promised and his twin our planet. We feel an brother Jordan irreparable loss and penetrating were born on grief at his passing, but look Aug. 27, 1983, forward to a promised day of in Dos Palos, reconciliation. Calif., to Bob Justin is survived by his Lambert and Penni parents and siblings; his Lambert and paternal grandmother, Betty welcomed to the family by big Lambert Shorten and brothers, Brian Smith, Luke numerous other relatives. and Levi Lambert. The family moved to Stevi when the twins Justin’s beautiful spirit touched many, many people far and were 1-year-old. They were wide. followed by two additional A celebration of Justin’s life younger brothers, Tyler and will be held on Thursday, Aug. Toby Lambert. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Justin’s life touched many Stevensville Senior Center people in many ways over the located at 100 Mission St. years. He was always very Everyone who was touched by spiritually oriented and cared his life is welcome to join us. deeply about people. He loved Condolences and memories every aspect of nature and may be shared with the family worshiped the Creator in at whitesittfuneralhome.com.
Jeffery Lynn McCleary
back from congestive heart failure several years ago with his dedication to diet, exercise and information acquired from MISSOULA – Jeffery Lynn Knowthecause.com. He was a “Jeff” McCleary, 55, left his strong example to us all. family to be with Jesus on Jeff devoted his time to his Monday, Aug. family, teaching the Bible and 19, 2013. Jeff touching countless lives. He was born in owned his own business and Cambridge, Ohio, to Harry was also employed as a water and wastewater technical and Kathleen assistant. Jeff enjoyed his trade McCleary. and the people he worked with. Jeff He was respected for his attended knowledge in his field of work Canyonview and his relentless McCleary Bible College determination to help people in Silverton, when needed. Ore. Jeff He is survived by his wife gained a love for God’s Word Melodye; parents Harry and and loved to read, study and Kathleen McCleary; sisters teach the Greek New Karen (Bob) Harris and Linda Testament. (Gary) Uhler; daughters Angela After seminary, Jeff moved (Jason) Herriot, Melissa (Alan) to western Montana, where he Riley, Megan Himber and Dani held several jobs including Kay; grandchildren Nick, Brett, working as an outfitter in the Sean and Natalie; and Bob Marshall Wilderness. On numerous aunts, uncles, Aug. 2, 1991, Jeff married his cousins, nieces, nephews and best friend and love of his life, friends. Melodye. He embraced this Jeff will always remain in widow and her three daughters our hearts and will be greatly with open arms. Jeff and missed. He is in a better place. Melodye recently celebrated A memorial service will be their 22nd wedding anniversary. held Saturday, Sept. 21, at Jeff was admired for his wit, 11 a.m. at the Lolo Community wisdom and determination. He Church with a reception to was a great listener and nothing follow. else mattered when you were Garden City Funeral Home talking to him. is assisting the family with He was proud to have come arrangements.