Florence Wilma (Campbell) Turnbull
POLSON — Florence Wilma (Campbell) Turnbull, 96, died at her home on Flathead Lake on Thursday, March 22, 2007. She was a 19-year cancer survivor before succumbing to the recurrence of her cancer.
She was born Nov. 8, 1910, in a homesteader’s log cabin on the Powder River of Eastern Montana, the oldest child of James Bular and Twyla Mae (Bickle) Campbell. She started her education in a one-room schoolhouse on the river before moving to Miles City and Stevensville, and graduating from Missoula County High School in 1929. She received a one-year teaching certificate from Montana State Normal College at Dillon.
She married George Edward Turnbull Dec. 12, 1933, in Missoula. They farmed in the Drummond-Jens area before moving to Charlo Nov. 8, 1938. They farmed there for 23 years then moved to Missoula where her husband worked for the Forest Service. He retired in 1975 and they moved to Flathead Lake where she had resided since. She and George spent the winters in Yuma, Ariz., until the death of her husband, and then she spent winters with her daughter in California.
Florence loved crocheting, and flower gardening especially her roses. She held various offices in the Charlo Women’s Club, PTA, Lake County Federation of Women’s Club, she taught Sunday School classes at the Methodist Church, was a leader of a Camp Fire group, a member the Chief Cliff Homemakers, Orchard Homes Women’s Club, and 21 Club, both in Missoula, and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and also chaperoned many school activities.
Florence was preceded in death by her husband Ed Turnbull; sister Lynn (Hap) Willsey; brother Gordon Campbell; son-in-law Don Walsh; her parents, three brothers-in-law, and one sister-in-law.
She is survived by her daughters Nancy (Stuart) Fryberger of Charlo, Betty (Fran) Mocabee of Missoula and Alice Walsh of Torrance, Calif.; sister Norma Duff of Kenmore, Wash., nine grandchildren, Greg Fryberger, Janis Rafter, Connie Oba, Susan Mocabee, Carrie Kimmel, Donnie Walsh, Brian Walsh, Kevin Walsh, and Shannon Ahlemeir; 14 great grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorials may be made in Florence’s name to the American Cancer Society, Mission Valley Methodist Church, or the Charlo Senior Center.
A memorial service will be held today, Thursday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Polson, with the Rev. Jim Dickinson officiating. Cremation has taken place.
Arrangements are under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com
Arlene M. Oschman
POLSON — Arlene M. Oschman, 81, of Polson, died at the St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan on Wednesday, March 21, 2007.
At her request cremation has taken place at the Mission Valley Crematory in Ronan and no services are planned at this time.
Shrider-Thompson Funeral and Cremation Services assisted with arrangements.
Wilma D. Brooks ‘Toots’ McCollum
ST. IGNATIUS — Wilma Damon Brooks McCollum, our beloved “Toots,” died Monday, March 19, 2007, at her home near St. Ignatius at the age of 98.
She was born Dec. 17, 1908, in Baker to William Harrison Damon and Margaret Maud Hasty Damon. She was the fifth of nine children. In 1926, the family moved to Missoula where “Toots” graduated from Hellgate High School in June 1927. Her friend Helen Staves called her about an opening at the bank in St. Ignatius. The day after graduation she rode a bus to St. Ignatius and interviewed with bank President A.P. Morse and started work the next day.
She married “Charlie” Brooks in December 1928. They ranched in the St. Ignatius area raising large herds of sheep and cattle side by side. They also managed a large herd of painted horses and showed them in parades and rodeos. They were active in the Mission Valley Saddle Club.
“Toots” always participated and served as an officer in civic clubs. “Toots” worked at Beckwith Store in the daytime and ranched off hours.
Upon Charlie’s death in 1969 “Toots” began working at the Holy Family Hospital in the business office for approximately 10 years. “Toots” married Ralph McCollum in June 1981 and began a new life of travel, dancing and entertaining. Family reunions and social events were often held at their home on St. Mary’s Lake Road. Their home was a revolving door to all who came to visit and enjoy good hospitality and beautifully decorated gardens with fresh flowers everywhere. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed sharing her canned jams and jellies with all who visited.
Ralph was a member of the Masons and “Toots” became a member of Mystic Chapter #53 Order of the Eastern Star as well as a member of Foothills Club, Women’s Club and St. Ignatius Senior Center.
Ralph died in April 1992. “Toots” had an amazing zest for living, being energetic, adventurous and vibrant.
She continued to enjoy visits and travel with her sisters, who were very precious to her, and other family members. She enjoyed all holidays and she made them very special for all of us.
Just two months ago “Toots” and Linda, her loving companion and caregiver of 17 years, enjoyed a play at the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Although “Toots” had no children of her own, she accumulated over 170 family members whom she dearly loved and was loved by in return.
“Toots” was the last of her generation as she was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings.
“Toots” is survived by the children of her sisters — Janet (Jim) Edwards of Stevensville, Jim Pearce of Luxemburg, Europe, Sharon (Norman) Parmelee of Kalispell, Loretta Flesch of Seattle, Lynn (Don) Gnose of Louisville, Ky., Paula Davis of Stanton, Calif., Richard “Dick” (Thelma) Jungers of Ronan, and Victor “Tony” Jungers of Billings; cousin Mike (Ester) Murphy of Baker; nieces of her Brooks family, JoAnn Murray of Beaverton, Ore., Connie (Ed) Lord of Philipsburg, Alice (Ivan) Hoff of Dagmar, and Phyllis Lewis of Worland, Wyo.; sister-in-law Joy Brooks of Spokane; daughter through her McCollum family, Bonnie (Clint) Burnett of Arlee; seven grandchildren, Monica Burnett, Renee (John) Howett, Scott (Colleen) Burnett, Clay Burnett and Darren (Raelyn) Burnett.
Funeral services were held March 24 in the Christian Church in St. Ignatius with Andy Larsson presiding. Interment was in the Pleasant View Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Ignatius Senior Center or the Foothills Club.
Anna ‘Marie’ Detert
ST. IGNATIUS — Anna “Marie” Detert, 79, of St. Ignatius, died of natural causes at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula on Friday March 23, 2007.
“Marie” was born on Dec. 9, 1927, at St. Ignatius to Ben and Anna (Saggau) Detert.
After graduating from Mission High School in 1946, Marie received her nurses training in California. She gained her nursing experience at both St. Patrick Hospital and Northern Pacific hospitals in Missoula. By 1956, she had relocated to Denver, where she was employed as a dental hygienist.
After the death of her mother in St. Ignatius in 1970, she returned home in 1974, where she successfully owned and operated a trout farm with her brothers Herman and Alvin Detert.
Marie became well known at the Missoula Farmer’s Market as the “Trout Lady,” where she sold fish and produce from the Detert Family Farm.
Marie was a devoted sister and aunt, and was actively involved in the care of her family members.
She loved people, and loved to laugh. She enjoyed many hobbies including fishing, mushroom hunting, wildlife photography and huckleberry picking.
She also loved to crochet and share the results of her talents with her family and friends. Marie also liked to spend time with her friends attending the bingo games in the valley.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Harvey, Alvin and Herman Detert, Verna Lensman, a nephew Jesse Lensman, and niece Betsy Harris.
She is survived by a sister-in-law Hazel Detert, and nephew Jim Detert, both of St. Ignatius; niece Keela (David) Forthun of Minot, N.D.; nephew John Detert of Yelm, Wash.; and among many great nieces and nephews are Kevin Lensman of Kalispell and Jeff Lensman of Ogden, Utah.
A graveside memorial service was held on March 28 at the Pleasant View Cemetery in St. Ignatius with the Rev. Aaron Stinnett officiating.
Memorials may be made in memory of “Marie” to the choice of the donor. Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory of Polson was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.net
Vonnie Murray Hakes
RONAN — Vonnie Murray Hakes was born Dec. 30, 1931, and died March 20, 2007, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.
She was preceded in death by her parents Maude and Harry Murray; her brother, husband Bernard Lyle Hakes and brothers Don and Ferdie.
Vonnie was born and raised in Big Timber. In 1959 she and her family moved to the Round Butte area west of Ronan, where they lived on the family ranch.
She enjoyed her grandchildren and spending time with her family. Vonnie loved living on the family ranch, going to rodeos, traveling, exploring Montana and its history, rocks, drives, games and a warped sense of humor, life and teasing. She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her.
Vonnie is survived by her sisters Dolores Kombol and Mavis “Pete” Jarrett; her children, son Bernard Eugene (Theresa) Hakes and their sons Bernard and Brandon (Tasha) Hakes, son John Lyle Hakes, son Randy Scott Hakes and his son Chase Hakes; daughter Lori Lynn (Ken) Hilton and their children Ryan (Erin), Janelle and Tyler Hilton, and son Scott Jay Hakes and his children Rose, Austin, Logan, Josh and Jaylyn Hakes. Vonnie is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Haley, Hayden and Lai Lani; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held March 27 at Ronan Cemetery.
Shrider-Thompson Funeral and Cremation Services, Ronan, was in charge of arrangements.
John ‘Allen’ Hibbard
POLSON — John “Allen” Hibbard, 59, of Polson died of natural causes at his home on March 12, 2007.
Allen was born on Oct. 4, 1947, in Kansas City, Mo. to Blaine and Ruth Hibbard. He grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.
He was a former staff member at the Dallas Theatre Center. He had been a tutor and a professor of English and Speech at the Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, for the past 17 years.
Allen loved fly-fishing and had made custom fly rods. He enjoyed boating and once designed and built an electric boat. He loved the arts and he enjoyed playing with children.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by a brother, Blaine Hibbard of San Diego; a nephew, Pat Hibbard, of San Luis Obispo, Calif., and a niece, Courtney Hibbard, of Pacific Grove, Calif.
Memorials services were held March 23, at his residence located at 41231 Sunny View Loop in Polson, and disposition of cremains took place in the Finley Point Campground.
Arrangements were by Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory, Polson. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com
William F. Orchard
POLSON — William F. Orchard, 78, of Polson died of natural causes on Thursday, March 22, 2007, at Missoula Community Medical Center in Missoula. He was born Aug. 12, 1928, at Bronxville, N.Y., and after high school he attended college for two and a half years in California.
William married Suzanne House in San Gabriel, Calif., in 1949. He worked selling supplies and premiums to circulation departments of newspapers in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. He liked to travel, play golf and enjoyed reading.
He his survived by his wife Suzanne of Polson; daughter Kristine Orchard Parker, and sons Thomas F. Orchard and Richard W. Orchard, and six grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson.
Peggy Ann (Johnson) Weyand
ARLEE — Peggy Ann (Johnson) Weyand, 64, of Arlee, born March 10, 1943, died peacefully Sunday, March 18, 2007, with family at her bedside. She suffered many years from complications of diabetes.
She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed by everyone she knew and loved.
Survivors include her husband, John; son J.R.; daughter Shannon Acosta; grandson Wesley; son-in-law Eddie Acosta, and numerous relatives in Washington and California.
Services will be set by the family at a later date. Cards would be greatly appreciated.
Michael W. Farnum
KALISPELL — Michael W. Farnum, 52, died in Kalispell on March 24, 2007. He is survived by his parents, Alice and Vernon Farnum; daughter, Barb Farnum; brothers, Ken, Aaron and Alan Brian and Jeff Farnum; sister, Linda Farnum. Private family services will be held.
Buffalo Hill Funeral home is caring for the family.