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Madge Elaine (Voorhies) Vert, 94

| August 15, 2024 12:00 AM

Madge Elaine (Voorhies) Vert passed away on August 9th, 2024. Madge was born on November 26,1929 to Harry and Vera (Dupuis) Voorhies in Polson, Montana. She met and married Wesley Thomas Vert Sr on June 6th, 1947. They were blessed with 4 children. Tami Avison (Ken), Polson, Wesley Thomas Vert Jr. (Sadie) Spokane, WA, Steve Vert, Polson, and Chris Vert Seattle, WA.
She was a military wife for 21 years with her husband. After his retirement from the Air Force, they returned to Polson to make their home. She and Wes worked many different jobs. Madge worked at the B & B Variety for years. Also, with Bjork Oil in the office. As Well as the MVP Office.
Madge and Wes owned and operated the Montgomery Ward Catalog Center. She and Wes traveled in their motorhome across the US and spent winters in the Southwest which they cherished.
She was proceeded in death by her parents and two sisters Dawna (Voorhies) Harrod, Fances (Voorhies) Buck and son-in-law Ken Avison. She was also proceeded by her husband of 71 years and her son Wesley (Tom) Thomas Vert Jr.
 She is survived by her three children, nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. There will be a funeral mass for Madge's life on August 20th, 2024, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson at 2:00pm with a reception to follow.