Cheyanne Kay Renee Coxen
POLSON — Cheyanne Kay Renee Coxen, 13, went to be with the Lord and her Papa Earl Coxen quietly in her sleep on Nov. 18, 2007, in Missoula, surrounded by her loving family, close friends, and favorite Community medical nurses.
Cheyanne came into this world three months early on Aug. 28th, 1994, in Corvallis, Ore., with fight and the will to live.
She lived and attended school in Toledo, Ore., until her family moved to Polson in November 2004. She enjoyed being outside and swimming in Flathead Lake. Cheyanne had a big lobing heart and touched the lives of all who knew her.
She loved popcorn and her favorite pastime was watching movies.
One of her happiest recent highlights was receiving her wish from Make-A-Wish Foundation, to Disneyland on Nov. 17, 2006, with her parents, sister, and one of her favorite nurses, Maria.
Although she spent a lot of time in the hospital throughout her life, she was a beautiful, brave, strong willed, and determined young lady. Cheyanne always had a smile on her face and never complained no matter how much pain she endured. She was proud to turn 13 and become a teenager this past August.
Cheyanne was preceded in death by her best buddy and Papa, Earl Coxen. She is survived by her parents, Doug and Angie Coxen of Polson; best friend and big sister, Candace Coxen of Polson; paternal grandma, Frances Coxen of Prineville, Ore.: maternal grandparents, Jerome and Marge Hanson of Polson, and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, Godparents, friends and Community medical nurses.
Although we will all miss you deeply, Cheyanne, we love you and are comforted by the fact that you no longer have to fight the pain and can run free. God Bless and thank you for the time, love, and courageous spirit you so graciously gave us each day.
Condolences can be sent to Doug, Angie, and Candace Coxen, 902 10th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860.
All who knew Cheyanne are welcome to join her family for memorial services, 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 4th Ave. E., Polson. A luncheon will follow.
The family requests donations be made in memory of Cheyanne Coxen to the Montana Make-A-Wish Foundation at northwestwishes.org
Betty J. Friske
POLSON — Betty J. Friske, 78, of Rollins, died on Monday, Nov. 19, in Kalispell.
Arrangements will be announced by Grogan Funeral Home of Polson.
William R. 'Bill' Anderson
RONAN — William R. "Bill" Anderson, 85, of Ronan died on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan of natural causes.
He was born Nov. 22, 1921, in Mobridge, S.D., the son of William and Thelma Anderson. He was raised in Fort Benton.
Bill was a first lieutenant in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was a co-pilot of the B29, "The Texas Doll," that completed 35 missions over Japan.
He attended the University of Montana, graduating with a degree in business administration. In 1951 following his graduation, he moved to Ronan where he managed the Anthonys Clothing Store from 1951 until 1984 when they closed.
Bill was married to Bernadine for 52 years and they had three children, Terrie (David) Eckenberg, Bradley Anderson and Linda (Chuck) Jackson. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Bill's wishes were that there be no immediate services. At his request his ashes will be placed at the Fort Benton Cemetery near his immediate family at a later date.
Shrider-Thompson Funeral and Cremation Services of Ronan is assisting with arrangements.
Rev. J. Bruce Plummer
POLSON — The Rev. J. Bruce Plummer, 93, of Polson died of natural causes on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson. A vigil will be held Sunday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Polson.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 26, in Immaculate Conception Church.
Max Henry Warren
POLSON — Max Henry Warren, 89, of Kalispell, Rollins and formerly of Polson, died on Thursday Nov. 15, 2007, at Quality of Life Assisted Living Home at Kalispell.
Max was born at Conrad on the Marias River. He graduated from Polson High School in 1936. Dad was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather. Over the years, he taught all of us to hunt, fish and enjoy life in God's Country. Max loved the great outdoors.
He drove a herd of 60 horses from Hooper, Wash. to Dayton, with his father, coming over the Mullan Pass.
He worked for Montana Power for 35+ years at the Kerr Dam village.
He also worked at Ole Lee Boat Company, was a sawyer at Proctor and Olney, and he also worked in the shipyards at Kirkland, Wash., during WWII.
Max was a leader for the Boy Scouts of America with many of his scout members achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He enjoyed the Good Sam Club, raising dollars for the Dogs for the Deaf, volunteered for the Rollins Fire Dept., was a member of the Mission Valley Snowmobile Club and a lifetime member of the NRA.
He also enjoyed elk hunting in the South Fork at Spotted Bear with his brothers Gale and Glen, his father Francis and his father-in-law.
His parents Francis and Angeline Warren and his brother Glen preceded Max in death.
Surviving are his wife Ramona; daughter Laurel and her husband Jerry Gates of Kalispell and their children Tanya of Arlee, Mat and Kelly of Kalispell; son David, granddaughters Shauna and her husband Scott Hemmelman and their son Cole of Kalispell, Brandy of Washington; step-granddaughter Wanda of Missoula; brother Gale and his wife Charlene of Polson.
Funeral services were held Nov. 19, at Grogan Funeral Home with the Rev. John Payne officiating.
Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery.
The family requests memorials be made in Max's name to the Rollins Volunteer Fire Dept., Box 56, Rollins, MT 59931; Dogs for the Deaf, 10175 Wheeler Road, Central Point, OR 97502, or to the donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com
Marjorie A. (Felsman) Michell
ST. IGNATIUS — Marjorie A. (Felsman) Michell, 70, died at her home early Monday morning, Nov. 19, 2007.
A visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 23, at the Foster & Durgeloh Funeral Chapel in St. Ignatius with the Rosary being recited at 8 p.m, Friday.
Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m.. Saturday, in the St. Ignatius Catholic Mission with cremation following the Mass.