Ursula Marie Vincent-Thomas

MISSOULA — Ursula Marie Vincent-Thomas, 67, of Missoula, died at home Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. Ursula was born March 23, 1938.

Ursula dedicated her life to taking care of others. She worked as a nurse at St. Patrick Hospital for 32 years of her life. She enjoyed traveling to powwows and visiting with family and friends.

Ursula was preceded in death by her father, John Vincent; her stepfather, Tony Joscum; mother, Adeline Squeque; great-grandmother, Mary Koltome Finley "Sackwoman"; and sisters, Mary, Christine, Tina, Mary Rose, Mary Louise, Virginia and Mable.

Survivors include brothers Alex, Joe and Jim; sisters Judy and Melanie; children Mark, Deano, Monte and Terry; grandchildren Michael, Ryan, Nichole, Hope, Sheldon "Beaver," Shanay, Isaiah, LaToya, Tiffany, Kayceshea, Dakota and Charlo; and great-grandchildren, Kameron, Trinity, Kaleigh and Mike.

Our mother also accepted the following children as her own: Charley Bird, Tim Harris, Nick Kammerer and ReaAnna Bear.

Ursula's family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses of St. Patrick Hospital for all the support, love and care that was given to our mother. And to Kathy Applebee-Krell of Alaska — you were our mother's angel, and in taking care of our mother you have shown us the true meaning of friendship, respect and love. May God bless you and your family. We all love you dearly.

Mass was celebrated May 21 at the St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial was in the Jocko Cemetery thereafter.