Paddy R. Snyder

Paddy R. Snyder of Moiese died at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008.

Paddy was born in Sheridan, Wyo., on Nov. 14, 1923, to Owen and Lila Verley. She graduated from Sheridan High School in 1941. Paddy married Roy G. Snyder on Dec. 14, 1941. They moved to DeBorgia in 1947 where they ranched and worked at the Savenac Nursery.

They were involved in ranching in Avon and Helena. In 1968 they purchased a ranch in the Moiese Valley where they operated the Moiese Performance Center for 15 years. Paddy was a full partner in the operation doing everything from keeping the books to feeding and doctoring the bulls. They also raised registered Hereford cattle and registered quarter horses.

Paddy took special pride in her garden of over 100 roses, some of which were moved from Helena and are over 40 years old. Each morning she and Roy picked a "rose of the day." Perhaps her favorite was Tiffany, a pink beauty. She lives on in her rose bushes, which her family hopes to share with her friends in the spring.

Paddy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a friend. She lived life with great energy and determination. Paddy made the best of every situation. She was most generous with smiles and laughter. Paddy will be dearly missed by all.

Her husband of 59 years, Roy Snyder, and an infant daughter preceded Paddy in death.

She is survived by her son, Roy O. Snyder and his wife Jane of Moiese; grandsons Jeffrey Snyder and wife Debbie of St. Louis, Mo., and Gregory Snyder and wife Renee of Golden, Colo., and a granddaughter Kimberly Grafel, her husband Jason, and their daughter Katie of Bozeman. She will also be missed by Jane's sons, Bill McCabe, his wife Meg and children Ashley and Billy of Springfield, Va., Patrick McCabe of Bigfork, and Jim McCabe and Lisa of Charlestown, R.I

A private graveside service will be held for her family. An informal 'rose party' will be held in the spring to share Paddy's rose bushes with her family and friends. The family suggests donations be sent to the American Cancer Society, 3550 Mullan Rd,, Suite 105, Missoula, MT 59808. Arrangements are under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson.

Larry Dale Vaughan

FORSYTH — Former Charlo resident Larry Dale Vaughan died Feb. 9, 2008, at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth.

He was born in Malta on July 31, 1937, to Gerald and Kathryn (Bibeau) Vaughan. His father later remarried Marie Vaughan who Larry considered to be his mother also. He was raised on the family farm in Charlo.

Larry was in the service (Army) from 1958-1960, training in Texas and serving in Germany with the 3rd Armored Tank Division. After his service he was a heavy equipment operator working on jobs mostly in western Montana. In 1978 he went to work for Western Energy in Colstrip, and retired from there in 1999. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed woodworking and travel.

Larry married Virginia Wallace and they had three children. He later married Elone (Lonnie) Sperry on Sept. 12, 1987.

Larry is survived by his wife Elone (Lonnie) Vaughan; his children. Patrick (Stormy) Vaughan, James (Sheri) Vaughan, Bonnie (Chris) Ranirez, David (Margie) Sperry; his stepmother, Marie Vaughan; brother Pete (Nancy)Vaughan; nephew Dean (Sara) Vaughan; niece Raycelle (Richard) Esterby, and grandchildren, Katie, Cindy, Megan, Chris, Taylor Renay, Brandon and Taylor. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Federated Church in Forsyth.

Burial will be Saturday, Feb. 16, in the Ronan Cemetery, in Ronan.

Memorials are suggested to Friends of the Pool for the Forsyth City Public Pool at P.O. Box 957, Forsyth, MT 59327.

All services are under the direction of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth.

Jason Andrew Morigeau

PALMER, Alaska — Former Polson resident Jason Andrew Morigeau, 34, of Palmer, Alaska, died at home on Feb. 4, 2008.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Lazy Mountain Bible Church. Following the service, a celebration of life will be held at the Palmer Elks Lodge on Finger Lake.

Jason was born Jan. 4, 1974, in Polson. He was raised in Palmer where he played football, was a state champion discus thrower and runner-up in shot put. He graduated from Palmer High School, class of 1992.

He worked for the Department of Transportation as a Highway Construction Engineering Technician. He had worked for the State for nine years. Jason, or "Mojo" as his friends called him, loved the outdoors.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed snowmachining and spending time at the cabin in Copper Center.

He enjoyed berry picking and hunting for morel mushrooms to garnish the gourmet meals he created. On a frigid February day he could often be found ice fishing on Lake Louise.

He had an unbelievable memory for minute details. His quick wit and clever comebacks were amusing and enduring.

Although a man of great stature, he was tender-hearted, thoughtful and generous. He had a special place in his heart for animals, even the scraggly cat he fed on his deck.

His family recalls him always clad in Carhartts. Jason was a trend setter. He was wearing-out Carhartts before they became popular. Jason is survived by his parents Bob and Donna Morigeau of Palmer; brothers and sister-in-law, Joshua and Jeanne Morigeau of Helena, and Justin Morigeau of Palmer; niece Hannah; grandmothers Jo An Lynn of Polson, and Diane "Grandma Turkey" Morigeau of Yakima, Wash.; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and a multitude of friends close enough to be family.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Robert E. Lynn and Ben Morigeau; and grandmother Harriet Higbie Lynn, all of Polson.

Memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Kehl's mortuary was in charge of arrangements.