OBITUARIES Dec. 4, 2014

Theresa A. Gano

Theresa A. Gano, age 93, passed away on Thursday, November 27, at The Pines of Polson. She was born on March 12, 1921 in Coburg, Mont. the daughter of James and Della (Manary) Doyle.

She attended schools and graduated from Whitefish High School.

In the early 1940’s, she moved to Seattle where she later met and married James B. (Ben) Gano. They raised their family in Seattle.

 She worked as a waitress for many years and later as the manager of the Federal Building Cafeteria in Seattle.

She retired in the early 1980’s and returned to Montana first to Hot Springs and then to Polson.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ben Gano and her son Jerry D. Gano.

She is survived by her two sons, Bill A. Gano of Polson and James B. Gano of Redmond, Wash.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one brother Leonard Doyle and three sisters, Stella Holyk, Frances Byrne and Patsy Chamberlain as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services for Theresa will be held on Thursday, December 4, at 2 p.m. at Grogan Funeral Home with urn burial following at Lakeview Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory.

Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.

Glenn Woodrow Ross

Glenn Woodrow Ross went home to his Savior on Monday, November 24.

He passed peacefully in the presence of his loving family at his home in Yellow Bay on the shore of Flathead Lake. Glenn was born the youngest of five sons to Earl and Margaret Martin Ross of Kendall, Kansas on January 20, 1929.

His formative years were spent in Kendall where he helped on the family farm and worked diligently at the Ross family general store.  

Glenn excelled at his studies and was a standout athlete in both basketball and baseball.  His baseball prowess earned a tryout with the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team during his senior year.   

Following high school graduation, Glenn enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served four years as a Radar Operator 1st class, giving two years of service in the Korean War aboard the USS Orleck. Glenn married his high school sweetheart, Flossie Nelson, on December 14, 1952, shortly after his military service concluded.  

The newlyweds then moved from Kansas to Denver, where Glenn attended Central Business College, earning a degree in business accounting.  

With this degree, Glenn secured a position at Gates Rubber Company as their cost accountant.

During their years in Denver, Glenn and Flossie were blessed with four children; Ken, Cheryl, Bruce, and Kathy.  

Glenn was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed taking his family on fishing and camping trips throughout his life.

Glenn and Flossie moved their family to Montana in 1965 following a vacation to the area the preceding year.  Glenn resigned from the Gates Rubber Co. and purchased the Yellow Bay Store in 1966.  

Glenn and his family successfully operated the community store for 25 years.  

Possessing a strong work ethic, Glenn owned and operated a cherry orchard, provided accounting services, and drove a bus for Polson schools; all while managing his general store.

Glenn and Flossie never missed an opportunity to attend and support their children and grandchildren in their respective extracurricular and sporting endeavors.  Glenn was an avid fan and will be missed in bleachers across the state of Montana.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Margaret Ross; his brothers and their wives, Robert and Selma, Sigel and Charlene, Earnest and Virginia, and Keith; his niece Phyllis Saterberg, and nephew Raymond Ross, and his granddaughter, Brandi Ellingson. Glenn is survived by Flossie Ross, his devoted wife of 62 years, and their children’s families; son Ken and Debbie Ross of Bigfork, and grandchildren Shesten, Ryan and Shannon Ross; daughter Cheryl Ross of Kalispell and granddaughter Kiersta Ellingson, son-in-law Greg Ellingson from Kalispell, and granddaughter Courtney Burks; son Bruce and Mikel Ross from Tacoma, Wash. and granddaughter Miranda; daughter Kathy and Roger Starkel from Ronan, and granddaughters Cambrie, Carli and Kendra.  His beloved sister-in-law, Ruth Ross of Houston, Tex. and his loving nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive Glenn.  

Glenn deeply cherished Ross reunions and their special memories. Glenn lived a life of integrity.  He will be remembered as an honest man whose genuine kindness and love touched many.  His life was a well-lived example of his faith in Christ. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in support of the ongoing ministries of Ron and Carol Pierce; in care of: Ron Pierce, 7664 Mt. Hwy 35, Bigfork, MT 59911.

To send a note of condolence to the family please visit www.buffalohillfh.com. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Lorraine Ann

Pittsenbarger Burrell

Lorraine Ann Pittsenbarger Burrell, 65 of Thompson Falls, went to be with the Lord in Heaven, Thursday, Nov. 20. She was born, April 12, 1949, in Missoula, to Loyd A. and Bernice L. Pittsenbarger.  

As a young girl she lived with her family moving many times for her Dad’s road construction jobs, going to 17 different schools, in 12 years. She graduated from High School in Libby, Montana. She met Donald Burrell, and they were married Jan. 10, 1970.

They lived in the Moiese Valley, where they had two children.  

They moved to Dixon summer of 1978.  

They were active, Grange members, and square dancers.  In 1992 they moved to Thompson Falls for job advancement for Don, and became a part of that communities Grange.  

Lorraine became active in the seniors center, playing cards, or Bingo, whenever she could, and although she couldn’t dance anymore she liked to go to the square dances just to visit, watch and listen to the music.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she lovingly did all she could for her family and friends.  

She loved music and singing, her voice will be missed.

She is survived by her loving husband Don Burrell (Thompson Falls), her daughter Kelly Durgeloh (Charlo), and her son Steve (Tina) Burrell (Trout Creek) Her sister Betty Norton (Victor), four grandchildren, 2 ¾ great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death, by both her parents Loyd A. Pittsenbarger and Bernice L. Pittsenbarger Ward. A graveside service where urn placement took place was held Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Cemetery, in Missoula, and a memorial will be held in Thompson Falls on or around her birthday in April with specific times TBA. The family suggests memorials to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 611 Ogden, Thompson Falls, MT 59873; or Thompson Falls Senior Center.

Leonard B. Aylesworth

Leonard B. Aylesworth, age 91, of Stanwood, Wash. quietly passed away on November 26.  He was born to Cecil and Alta Aylesworth on August 21, 1923, in Toppenish, Wash. He leaves behind his wife of 14 years, Helen Nation Aylesworth, children Shirleen Aylesworth Schuh, Sally Aylesworth, and Joe Aylesworth (Diana), step-daughters Zelda Nation Crane (Hal), Gwen Nation Chambers (Jon) and their families; grandchildren Melanie Schuh Winkley (Randy), Angela Schuh Nyborg (John), Mandy Aylesworth Thompson, (Scott), Amber Aylesworth Glen, (Allan), and Brandon Aylesworth (Byron), 12 Great Grand children, and two great great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Leonard was preceded in death by his first wife Anna Lacock Aylesworth after 56 years of marriage, his parents, and five brothers, Monroe, Orval, Edgar, Donald and Carroll Aylesworth. Leonard spent his growing up years in Washington and Montana, living mostly on farms, and milking many cows.  He attended schools in Clear Lake, Mt. Vernon and Arlington, Wash. and Ronan.  He met and married Anna Lacock in Polson, prior to joining the army and spending time in the Phillipines, during World War II, where he was in communications. After returning from the war, Leonard and Anna spent time in the Swan Valley, Round Butte and Ronan area, where he worked for The American Breeders Association and then for the Ronan Telephone Company. In 1955 Leonard moved his family to Seattle, Wash. where he worked for Seattle City Light for a brief time, before moving to Marysville, Wash., where he worked for West Coast Telephone Company, which later became General Telphone Co.  In 1963 he and family moved to Granite Falls, Wash. where he was able to enjoy a little farm again, with a few farm animals.  In 1999, he and Anna moved to Clinton, Wash. for a brief time, and where they resided when Anna passed away.  Leonard later married Helen Nation and they lived briefly in Marysville prior to moving to Mt. Vernon, and then to Merrill Gardens Retirement Center in Stanwood, where he resided at the time of his death. Funeral Services were held at the Weller Funeral Home, in Arlington, Wash., at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, with burial in the Arlington Cemetery.