Beverly Ann Gregory
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Beverly Ann Gregory, 42, a devoted mother, was welcomed too soon into our heavenly father’s arms on Saturday, April 7, 2007.
Beverly is survived by her son Ryan Gregory; her mother and stepfather, Denise and LeRoy White of Orem, Utah; her father and stepmother, Larry and Carla Fowler of Surprise, Ariz.; grandparents, Ed and Grace Schumacher of Polson; siblings Cecil Fowler, Wendy Young and son Cody of Post Falls, Idaho; Donald and Eva White of Las Vegas, Nevada; Kent White of Seattle, Eric and Terri White and sons Zach and Justin of Anchorage, Alaska, Troy White and daughter Zoie of Lakewood, Wash.; aunt and uncle, Donna and Dean Peterson of Whitefish; several close cousins and their families.
Beverly was born in Chehalis, Wash., on Oct. 26, 1964. She attended schools in Hamilton, and graduated from Toledo, Wash., High School in 1983. She attended Eastern Washington University and found her love in the travel industry starting as a travel agent for Sylvia and Carl Howes in Spokane.
On her 21st birthday she was hired as a flight attendant for Sunworld Airlines. In 1988 she began her long and loving career with Southwest Airlines for 17 years. She ended her career with Southwest in 2003 to concentrate on being a devoted, loving mother and wife. In January 2007 Beverly decided to continue her passion as a flight attendant and was hired by Allegiant Airlines based out of Las Vegas.
Beverly influenced every life she ever touched with her undeniably strong spirit and passion for everything she did. She is leaving behind so many loving friends and family. Beverly celebrated life, she loved a party whether she was planning it or just attending. Friendship was very important to her, she made each and every friend feel special and loved. Beverly had a passion to travel which led her to many exciting adventures. Family was always the most important thing to her, everyone especially admired the relationship with her mother and best friend Denise.
Beverly married Patrick Gregory in September 1995. Their beautiful son Ryan was born June 20, 1996. Beverly loved being a mother; her focus was to be the best mother she could be. Her love was immeasurable for Ryan. Beverly devoted herself to her son and made sure every day he knew how much she loved him.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 20, at Grogan Funeral Home in Polson. Condolences for the family may be sent to Denise and LeRoy White, 187 N. 85 East Orem, Utah 84057.
Please email loving thoughts and memories of Beverly to lovingmemoryofbeverly@cox.net
Clara L. Needham
BIGFORK — Clara L. Needham, 79, died Thursday, April 5, 2007, at Lakeview Care Center in Bigfork.
Clara was born Aug. 17, 1927, in Penrose, Colo., to Ludwig and Clara Idas Nothwang.
She is survived by her husband, Tom Needham of Somers; daughters, Caren Jones of Idaho and Renee Mitchell of Virginia; stepdaughters, Kimberlie Chenoweth of Colorado, Jamie Needham, Laurel Havlik and Linda Turner; and brother, Louis Nothwang, all of California.
Clara’s husband Tom is a former Ronan resident. His grandfather, Bill Nedham, was Lake County’s second sheriff.
A gathering of family, friends and neighbors will be held at the Needham home in the early summer.
Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.
Allen Hibbard
PABLO — A memorial service in honor of Allen Hibbard will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2007, at Salish Kootenai College in the Amphitheater located outside the D’Arcy McNickle Library in Pablo.
The community will have an opportunity to share memories and honor Allen’s contributions to the college, education and living an enjoyable life. For additional information, contact Kathie Maiers at 275-4887.
Myrtle Gladys Sturgis Faw
RONAN — Myrtle Gladys Sturgis Faw, 96,
of Ronan died peacefully April 4, 2007, at Hillside Manor in Missoula.
Myrtle was born March 17, 1911, in Durham, Mich., to Bert and Lizzie Sturgis. She grew up in Sidney with her nine brothers and sisters. While growing up she had a pony named Judy that she loved very much and that always came running when she held a pail of grain.
She also loved hiding in the haystacks with her sisters so their brothers could not find them.
She married Tom T. Faw in 1930 in Hysham. They lived on a farm near Hardin where they raised four children, Evelyn, Virginia, Tom and Carol. They moved to Charlo in 1948 where he bought a farm.
Times were tough and Tom ended up getting a job in a phosphate mine in Garrison and would come home weekends.
With the help of her children during the week, Myrtle ran the farm with its small herd of milking cows.
Myrtle loved to garden and always had beautiful flowers, plants and produce. When Tom retired from the phosphate mine, they sold the farm and moved to North Crow, just outside of Ronan.
Myrtle loved it there because she had two creeks running through their property and she was able to grow her beautiful flowers.
She also loved doing crafts such as crocheting, knitting, beadwork and other fun things. She also got into rock hunting with Tom and they made beautiful jewelry, tables and picture frames.
Later they moved to Ronan. Myrtle liked puzzles and after Tom died, she always had an unfinished puzzle set up so when friends stopped by they would sit around piecing the puzzle and visit. She also loved her Savior, going to church and reading her Bible.
She was preceded in death by her husband Tom; daughter Ilene, parents Lizzie and Bert Sturgis, brothers Floyd, Lawrence, Leonard, Clifford and sisters Mabel and Dorothy.
She is survived by her children, Evelyn and husband Jim Roosevelt of Pomeroy, Wash., Virginia and husband Robert Hurst of Spokane, Tom and wife Lois Faw of North Bend, Ore., Carol and husband Warner Kobel of Puyallup, Wash.; sisters, Beulah Basta of Glendive, Lenora Johnson of Miles City, Mildred Stinoven of Sidney; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends who loved her very much.
Funeral services were held April 14 in Victory Worship Center, Ronan. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery, Ronan. Shrider-Thompson Funeral and Cremation Services of Ronan was in charge of arrangements.
Paul Ploskunak
CHARLO — Paul Ploskunak, 84, of Charlo died of natural causes on Monday, April 16, 2007, at St. Luke Extended Care facility in Ronan.
No services are planned at this time and cremation has taken place at Mission Valley Crematory in Ronan.
Paul proudly served in the military in World War II, Korea and Viet Nam.
He is survived by a nephew and niece, James and Joann Ploskunak of Charlo.
Shrider-Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services of Ronan is assisting with arrangements.
Lawrence E. Beaver
POLSON — A memorial service for Lawrence E. Beaver, 77, who died on Dec. 22, 2006, will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2007, at 1 p.m. in the Grogan Funeral Home.
A reception will follow the service. The full obituary was published in the Jan. 4 Leader.