Gladys Marie Gessner Hughes

POLSON — Gladys Marie Gessner Hughes, 93, of Polson, died on Jan. 28, 2006, at St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan.

Gladys was born on Dec. 10, 1912, to Benjamin and Margaret Boyer in Washoe. She attended elementary school in Washoe and graduated from high school in Billings. Gladys also attended Montana State University. She worked at the Stockman's Bank in Cascade and was a business manager at the Cascade Public Schools. She retired in 1980 and moved to Polson.

Gladys was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star #101 and was a Past Matron of OES. She was a member of the Polson Senior Citizens and was active at one time in the Boys and Girls Scouts.

She is survived by her son Bruce Gessner and his wife Liz of Polson; daughter Patricia Hendzel and her husband Leonard of LaLuz, N.M.; five grandchildren, and brother Floyd Boyer his wife Helen of Indianapolis.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Cascade. Cremation and arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory of Polson. Condolences may also be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com