JoMay (Mellinger) Unger, 84

JoMay (Mellinger) Unger, 84, passed away March 2, 2022 at Polson Health and Rehab. JoMay was born Jan. 26, 1938 in Hamilton to Ted and Alice (Shields) Mellinger, and she joined one sister, Shirley.

The family moved to Deer Lodge in 1943 and Thompson Falls in 1948. She graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1956.

As a lifelong Griz fan, she followed her dad’s footsteps and attended the University of Montana and graduated in 1960.

JoMay married Edward R. Unger on Nov. 13, 1960 in Thompson Falls, and they had five children. They were married for 57 years. JoMay and Ed made their home on a ranch west of Pablo. She was active in the Lutheran Church, Home Demonstration Club, PTA, 4-H and was a supporter of activities her kids participated in. She was known as the “Card Lady” in her later years for the many cards she made and sent.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Alice Mellinger; sister Shirley Dustin; husband Edward; and infant son Leonard.

She is survived by her children, Kathryn Cutting, Janet (Gary) Reynolds, Vernon Unger (Terri Cleveland) and David Unger; seven grandchildren, Bethany Limov, Kimberly (Nicholas) Garcia, Christopher (Sarah) Cutting, Rachael Reynolds, Zachary Reynolds, Hope Unger and Kaleb Unger; and five great grandchildren, Thomas, Ryland, Robert and Kennedy Limov, and Kyler Cutting.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday March 11, 2022 at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, with Rev. Kyle Whaley officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson. Memorials can be made to Cheerful Hearts Inc., P.O. Box 688 Polson, MT 59860, or Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1608 Second St. W., Polson, MT 59860. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.