Lorin Martin Jacobson

POLSON Lorin Martin Jacobson, 82, of Polson, died at his home on Tuesday, March 25, 2008.

Lorin, son of Martin and Gracie Jacobson, was born in Wadena, Minn., on May 3, 1925. He spent his childhood there until the family moved to Whitewood, S.D. Lorin served in the military during World War II and was stationed in Japan and the Philippines. Upon his return, he attended Black Hills State College where he met and married Shirley Brigham. They were fortunate to spend 60 wonderful years together.

Lorin and Shirley moved to Polson in 1960. Lorin and long time business partner Paul Fugleberg purchased Treasure State Publishing (Flathead Courier and Ronan Pioneer) where he worked for 15 years. Lorin sold his interest to Paul, and then he and Shirley purchased the A & W Restaurant. In 1982, they sold the A & W and Lorin became the Clerk and Recorder for Lake County until his retirement in 1990.

Lorin was active in many community organizations. Over the years, he was an active member of the VFW, American Legion, Rotary, Sons of Norway, Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors for the Flathead Historical Museum, and a council member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

When his four sons were young, Lorin spent many hours coaching Little League and following their many school activities. He received honors from the American Legion and VFW and represented the chapter in Washington D.C. at the WW II Veterans Memorial. Many hours were enjoyed taking care of his sheep, tending fruit trees and working in his garden.

Although Lorin was very active, his first priority was always his family. He enjoyed nothing better than having his four sons and their families home to visit. Throughout his life, Lorin always demonstrated his integrity, honesty and dignity.

Thank you Dad for always supporting us. The commitment you had for your marriage and family is something we will always try to live up to. Thank you for owning the local drive-in while we were in high school. Thanks for helping put all four of us through college. Thank you for helping us fix our cars without boring us with the mechanical stuff. Thanks for the acreage on South Shore. Thanks for being the best dad a son could hope for.

Lorin is survived by his wife Shirley; his four sons, Rod (Karen) of Calgary, Alberta, Jim (Margo) of Missoula, Brad (Megan) of Yakima, Wash., and Jeff of Helena; sisters, Eunice Anderson, Genevieve Nickerson, Janet Mason and Arlene Gustafson. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Joel, Jenna, Logan, Kelsey, Nick, John and Maria.

Services were held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Saturday, March 29, with the Rev. Paul Rowold officiating. Military honors followed services at the church. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory.

Memorials on Lorins behalf can be made to the Flathead Historical Museum or Good Shepherd Lutheran Christmas Fund. Condolences to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com

Alice Elizabeth Roberts

POLSON Alice Elizabeth Roberts was born in Polson on Dec. 4, 1970. The good Lord took her on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008. While she was on this earth she touched the lives of everyone with whom she came in contact. Alice loved life and lived it to the fullest. There was nothing ordinary about her. She was an inspiration to all who met her. Born with a congenital heart defect, she never complained about her situation. Instead, she helped, comforted, and worried about others.

Alice leaves behind many loved family members and dear friends. Among family she leaves behind are her beloved husband and best friend, Jon Roberts; their two sons, Jay and Bryce; her parents, Karl and Ellen Kaphammer; sister Liz Courville; brothers Kip and Cal Courville; grandmother Alice Ogden and grandparents Bob and Leoba Engles as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and many wonderful friends. Alice had a very special place in her heart for her grandfather Dick Ogden and grandmother Alice Ogden.

Alices love for her family and close friends was unwavering and unconditional. She truly was a beautiful young woman.

Alice grew up and graduated in Ronan. She moved to Post Falls, Idaho, when she met the love of her life and her soul mate, Jon Roberts. She helped raise his children like they were her own. She loved the great outdoors, and loved being with friends and family.

Alices big heart was failing her and it was time for a new one. She faced this with courage and excitement. With Jon at her side they made their plans for the future. She moved to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., in October of 2007 to begin the wait for her new heart. While there she lived at the Gift of Life Transplant House, where she met many new friends who became like a second family to her.

We will miss her deeply. There will be an emptiness without her presence but a fullness with her spirit in our hearts felt by all. A memorial service to celebrate Alices life was held on March 29 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ronan.

David Askevold

David Askevold, 67, died at the hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, on Jan. 23, 2008, as a result of complications following a stroke. A memorial service for the former Polson area resident and PHS graduate will take place during the 50th reunion of the Polson class of 1958, which is scheduled for June 20-22 of this year. Details and full obituary will follow at a later date.

Murriel Eileen Faust

Our mother was born on October 13, 1918 on a farm near Marathon, Iowa, to Mabel and Edward Lalley.

She died March 10, 2008, with family at her side.

Murriel graduated from Marathon High School, and on Dec. 18, 1938, she married Alvin D. Faust.

She and Al began their married life in Storm Lake, Iowa, where Al owned and operated a Firestone Tire Store. Then Al opened Faust Tire & Appliance during the war.

After several successful years, he closed that business and opened Faust Real Estate & Auctions. Murriel was his secretary, answering phone calls and scheduling appointments.

On April 14, 1940, Al and Murriel welcomed their first born, James Alvin. Seven years later, Trudy Ann was born on July 3, 1947.

During their lifetimes, both were active members of the First United Methodist Church in Storm Lake.

Murriel was active in the community, serving as a tour guide for the Historic Harker House for several years, where they lived next door on Lake Avenue.

She was a charter member of the Methodist Manor Guild and worked there as activity director for several years.

She was a member of Eastern Star, PEO, and a charter member of Buena Vista Questors antique club.

Murriel loved beautiful things.

Her home was a source of pride and enjoyment for her, where she loved to entertain, giving many tea and bridge parties and holiday dinners for family and friends.

Murriel and Al enjoyed golf and spent many winters in Brownsville, Texas, and Arizona with several friends from Storm Lake who would make the annual pilgrimage.

Golf, friendship and fun created many fond memories for them.

Al died on Dec. 14, 1984. Murriel remained in Iowa until moving to Montana in 2001, to be near family: Trudy (Faust) and Dave Samuelson, St. Ignatius; Jim and Linda Faust, Ronan; Liberty (granddaughter) and husband Dave DeGrandpre of Charlo.

She then attended the Mission Valley United Methodist Church where she made many new friends and Sunday church became the highlight of her week.

The family thanks Sheryl, Margie and Melvin and all the others at Closer to Home who made Mom feel loved, cared for and a part of their family for the past four years.

Mom loved you.

Murriel was preceded in death by her parents, husband Al, and sister Janette.

She is survived by her children, Trudy and Jim; granddaughters Liberty, Lynnae (Justin) Latham of Spirit Lake, and Lesli (Prasad) Chavali of Scottsdale, Ariz.; brother Robert (Erna) Lalley of Georgia; five great-grandchildren; Berit, Wills and Annaliese DeGrandpre, Emerson and Jack Latham; several nieces and nephews in Texas and Iowa.

Memorial services were held March 18, in the Mission Valley United Methodist Church.

Donations are suggested to the Mission Valley United Methodist Church.

Maurice E. Malone

ARLEE Maurice E. Malone, 87, died March 30 at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.

Arrangements are to be announced by the Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, located in Missoula.

Wilmer Bill Carlsen

POLSON Wilmer Bill Carlsen, 91, of Polson died Friday, March 28, 2008, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

Wilmer was born Feb. 3, 1917, in rural Harlan, Iowa, the son of Carl C. and Jorgene Jorgensen Carlsen.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold and Halvor, and sister, Agnete.

Survivors include his sisters Verna Adams of Irwin, Iowa, and Thelma Knudsen of Sanford, Fla.; a niece and several nephews.

Wilmer was a longtime resident of Missoula and Polson.

He was a smokejumper from 1943 to 1946 and a member of the Carpenters Union in following years.

Services were held April 1 in Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Missoula.

Memorial donations to the Boy Scouts or Missoula Smokejumper Center are recommended.

Frances Dodge Candy Cantrel

KALISPELL Former Mission Valley school teacher Frances Dodge Candy Cantrel, 89, died March 26, 2008, at the Heritage Place in Kalispell.

A memorial service will be held in June at the Noxon cemetery.

Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is handling arrangements.

Doreen M. Frolin

RONAN Doreen M. Frolin, 75, of Ronan died of natural causes March 30, 2008, at St. Luke Extended Care.

Arrangements will be announced by Shrider-Thompson Funeral and Cremation Services.

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