WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 2, SECTION GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE WWW.GREATFALLSTRIBUNE.COM Melvin Kalanick Melvin Leroy "Butch" Kalanick, 63, of Great Falls, an Army veteran, roofer and painter, died Monday at Peace Hospice of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer. Kalanick Survivors include his wife, Sandi Kalanick of Great Falls; sons Cory Kalanick of Minneapolis and Robert Kalanick and Shane Meier of Great Falls; brothers Wayne Skjold of Kalispell, John "Hap" Graves, Rodger Graves and Rick Kalanick, all of Great Falls, Frank Kalanick of Seattle and Geno Kalanick of Nephi, Utah. Dolores A. Taylor Dolores A. Taylor, 80, of Great Falls, died of natural causes July 29 at a local hospital.
At her request, no services are planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Croxford Funeral Home and Crematory. Dolores was born to Orrin and Alma Nelson, and raised in both North Dakota and Montana. She was a graduate of Great Falls High School. She was married to Dale Gleason from 1948 to 1968.
She married Bud Taylor in 1971 and enjoyed life with him until he passed away in 1981. An accomplished artist who partnered a gallery in Yakima, for many years, she also enjoyed reading and gardening. She is survived by daughter, Karen Gleason of Missoula, four sons, Claire (Sharlee) Gleason, Brian (Carol) Gleason, Mitchell Gleason and James Gleason all of Great Falls; four grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren; five sisters, Elaine Jarosik of Belleville, Janice E. Trainer, Eldora "Toddy" Steen and Sandra Campbell, all of Great Falls, and Clarice Lansbury of Boise, Idaho; and two brothers, Kenneth Nelson of Boise, Idaho, and Marvin "Mert" Nelson of Great Falls. Another brother, Richard Nelson, sadly passed away Sunday, Aug.
2. We celebrate her life and mourn her passing. She will be forever in our hearts. Condolences may be posted online at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com www.gftribune.com/obituaries. Tyren Leslie Toler Tyren Leslie Toler, 48, of Great Falls, a grocery stocker who enjoyed fishing and listening to music, died July 28 at his home of complications from a seizure.
At his request, no services are planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Croxford Funeral Home and Crematory. Survivors include his partner, Carolyn Battey; sisters Tracy Toler of Buckley, and Jana Roberts of Enumclaw, and a brother, Jody Toler of Great Falls. Shawn Matthew Shambo Shambo injuries he received in a car crash west of Lodge Pole. is today at the Enemy Killer Center in Lodge Pole.
Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Thursday at the center, with burial in the Cliff Family Cemetery. Kirkwood Funeral Home of Malta is in charge of arrangements. Survivors, all of the Lodge Pole area, include sons Tyshawn Shambo and Shanne Stiffarm; his parents, Craig Shambo and Debbie Shambo; brother Steven Shambo; sisters Sheena Shambo, Kayla Shambo, Ray-Eve Shambo and Ray-Lynn Shambo; grandparents Louie and Jean Shambo; great-grandmother Ruby Plumage; and a special friend, Chelsy Kirkaldie. LODGE POLE Shawn Matthew Shambo (Walking White Buffalo Man) "Tatanga Ska Mani Wica," 25, who worked as a firefighter, enjoyed playing "Halo" and was known as an excellent basketball Shambo player, died Sunday of Loy Ann Pennington Rembe Loy Ann Pennington Rembe, 67, of Great Falls, died Monday at her home, of complications from scleroderma.
Schnider Funeral Home is handing arrangements. Max Dean Hansen REDMOND, Ore. Former Choteau resident Max Dean Hansen, 88, died of natural causes Friday in Redmond, Ore. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Croxford Hansen Funeral Home.
His funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Croxford, with burial in Highland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Doris; children Danny, Bonnie, Diane, and Donna Wells Hansen; his sisters Betty Hansen (Jerry) Meyer of Glasgow, Monna Hansen (Neil) Stasney of Corvallis, Connie Hansen of Great Falls, and Myrna Hansen (Bert) Thurber of Manchester, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Max was born Sept. 16, 1920 in Blackfoot, Idaho, the oldest of L.
Dean and Mary Wray Hansen's seven children. He married Doris Loretta Smith on Oct. 6, 1943. Max and Doris lived on the "farm" in Vaughn, until Oct. 1945.
They moved to Choteau, where they started Superior Dairy. Doris delivered milk to the homes, and Max delivered to the stores in Augusta, Fairfield, Dutton, Cut Bank and Shelby. They continued to expand the business until 1965, when they sold the dairy to Meadow Gold and moved to Spokane and started Milky Way Dairy. In 1980, they became "snowbirds," living in Hemet, and Hope, Idaho. In 2008, they moved to Redmond to be near their daughter.
Max was preceded in death by his brothers Bob and Dale. Memorials in his name are suggested to the LDS Philanthropies Perpetual Education Fund, 15 E. South Temple, 2nd Floor East, Salt Lake City, UT 84150. Condolences may be posted online at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com www.gftribune.com/obituaries. Daniel Ryan Melville CHINOOK Daniel Ryan Melville, 27, of Vale, a dairy farmer, died of undetermined causes Thursday at Oregon Health and Science Hospital in Portland, Ore.
His funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday in the Melville Lloyd Sweet Auditorium at Chinook High School, with burial in Harlem Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Angela Melville of Vale; his mother and stepfather, Wilma and Perry Alcorn of Chinook; a brother, Kevin Melville of Harlem; and a sister, Angel MelIville-Acorn of Chinook. Allen 'Chuck' Rapley BOISE, Idaho Former Montana resident Allen "Chuck" Rapley, 63, died of natural causes Sunday at his home in Boise, Idaho.
His memorial service is 3 Rapley p.m. Friday at Cloverdale Funeral Home in Boise. Chuck passed away at his home, surrounded by family and friends, on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009. Chuck was born June 8, 1946, in Havre, Mont.
He attended school and worked several jobs in Augusta, Mont. He served his country in the Army from 1966 to 1969, with tour time done in Vietnam. Chuck met his wife, Elaine, in Great Falls, and started a family there. The family lived in several cities in Montana, including Kevin, where he operated a custom meat market and liquor store before moving to Idaho, where the family still resides. Chuck enjoyed hunting, camping, working on old cars, spending time with family and friends, and spoiling the family pets.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Ethel; and his brother, Roger. Chuck is survived by his wife, Elaine; sons, John (Amy), and Doug (Danielle); grandchildren Jacob, Katie and Rachel; brother, Bill; and sisters, Shelly and Dorothy. Condolences may be posted online at www.cloverdalefuneralhome.com www.gftribune.com/obituaries. Gregory L. Graff CAPE CORAL, Fla.
Former Havre resident Gregory L. Graff, 58, died of cancer July 28 at a Florida hospice. His memorial service was Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church in Cape Coral. Cremation took place under the direction of National Cremation Society of North Fort Myers, Fla. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Judy Graff of Cape Coral; his parents, Margaret and Ellsworth Graff of Chester; a brother, Marlin (Ann) Graff of Great Falls; and a sister, Glenda (Leroy) Woods of Dodge City, Kan.
Greg was born Aug. 26, 1950, in Havre, Mont. He graduated from high school in Joplin in 1968 and completed his education at Montana State University and business college in Great Falls. He worked as a business manager and as a bookkeeper before becoming a partner in Popper Insurance, later Graff Insurance. He moved to Florida in 1985.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Grace United Methodist Church; Hope Hospice of Cape Coral; or to the individual's choice. Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.com/obituaries. Judith E. Bacon BIGFORK Judith E. (Wilson) Bacon, 68, died of natural causes Monday at her home in Bigfork.
Her memorial service is 3 p.m. Friday at the United Methodist Bacon Church in Bigfork. JohnsonGloschat Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Judy was taken to be with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009.
Judy was born in Harlem, on Nov. 4, 1940, one of eight children born to Robert and Esther Wilson. Her childhood years were spent in Harlem and Roundup. She eventually moved to Chinook and lived with her sister Lois Butcher. In 1956, Judy moved to Deer Lodge, where she graduated from Powell County High School in 1958.
She was united in marriage to Gayland Jones and had three daughters; Kasie, Kellie and Kathie. Gayland and Judy spent the next 18 years ranching in the Deer Lodge Valley. During this time, Judy worked at Galen State Hospital and Shaw Insurance Agency. While busy raising her three daughters, Judy assisted with the Valley 4-H club and was active in the Deer Lodge Valley Community. Judy loved to camp, fish, snowmobile, and spend time with her expansive family.
She was a patriotic member of the Republican Party and loved to discuss political issues of the day. She had a special interest in nephews and nieces and opened her home and heart to many family members over the years. In 1980, Judy relocated to Bigfork, where she met and married Sam Bacon. She was partner to Sam in life and business for 20 years. Judy relished in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great -grandchildren.
Should friends and family so desire, memorials may be sent to Hospice of Kalispell; 175 Commons Loop, No. 100, Kalispell, MT 59901; or United Methodist Church; 750 Electric Avenue, Bigfork, MT 59911. Condolences may be posted online at www.jgfuneralhome.com www.gftribune.com/obituaries. Phoebe A. Karnopp WINIFRED Phoebe A.
(Cain) Karnopp, 91, a former Wisconsin homemaker who enjoyed reading, playing cards and doing word puzzles, died Tuesday at a Lewistown nursing home, after a short illness. Her memorial service is 11 a.m. Saturday at the American Lutheran Church in Winifred, with burial of ashes at a later date in Riverside Cemetery in Withee, Wis. Cloyd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a son, Dennis Karnopp of Helena; daughters Donelda Wildung and Lynn Christensen of Winifred; nine grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Karnopp, in 1974. To place an obituary Call 406-791-1460 or 800-438- 6600, fax 406-791-1431, or e-mail tribobits Elaine Gregory BILLINGS Elaine (Bracken) Gregory, 89, a former Havre and Townsend resident, died of cancer Friday at a Billings hospital. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Gregory Michelotti- Sawyers Mortuary of Billings. Her memorial service is 11 a.m. Aug.
15 at the Townsend United Methodist Church, followed by a reception. Burial will be held at Deep Creek Cemetery in Townsend. She will be buried next to the love of her life, Ward. The entire Gregory clan will be camping at the Hellgate campground on Canyon Ferry Lake, where the family is gathering for a family reunion. Anyone is welcome to come and camp with us and share in Mom's celebration of life.
Mom will be greatly missed, but we know she and Daddy are dancing among the stars. Mom was born Ruth Elaine Bracken on Dec. 2, 1919, in St. Cloud, to Clara and Elmer Bracken. After graduation from high school, she worked for the telephone company in St.
Cloud. She met and married Ward Gregory on Oct. 25, 1941, in St. Cloud, after receiving a diamond ring in a box of chocolates. She worked until her family began to grow and from then on worked raising her six children, Doug Gregory of Townsend, Lee (Joanne) Gregory of Seattle, Bob (Dee) Gregory of Dillon, Mary Jo Gregory of Billings, Tom (Deb) Gregory of Belgrade and Lorna Gregory (Steve Larson) of Butte; all of whom survive her.
Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; her sister, Lavonne "Bunny" Wegler of St. Cloud; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Great Northern Railroad moved the Gregory family from St. Cloud to Havre, in the winter of 1953. They loaded all their worldly possessions in a boxcar and ended up on 3rd Street in Havre.
Mom was very active in the Methodist church, Scouting, home demonstration and other child-related and community activities until Dad's retirement in 1977. Then they traveled, spending their winters in Casa Grande, and their summers in Montana, eventually landing in Townsend, Mont. Mom and Dad had a wonderful retirement together until Dad died in 1999. Mom went back to Arizona that winter, but said it just wasn't the same. She moved to Butte in 2001 and lived there until moving to Billings in May of this year.
Mom dedicated her life to raising us six kids and volunteering her time whenever she could. She was an avid seamstress and knitter, making lots of clothes, hats, scarves, and afghans for us and others over the years. She loved playing cards and was actively playing bridge, pinochle and cribbage until the end. Mom was the neighborhood Mom with all our friends, and the neighbor kids seemed to gather at our home for cookies and play. As the family grew, Mom loved spending time with the grandkids and greatgrandkids.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Armond. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society; the Relay for Life; or a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be posted online at www.michelottisawyers.com www.gftribune.com/obituaries. RECORDS BIRTHS ALLEN -Son born Monday to Jade and Sean Allen of Great Falls. Daughter born Tuesday to Nicole Ash and Alan Guerrero of Great Falls.
AYERS Son born Tuesday to Misty and Michael Ayers of Cascade. Son born Monday to Christina Carroll and Kolby Bobick of Great Falls. HOY Daughter born Tuesday to Kimberly Hoy of Havre. SABO Son born Tuesday to Lindsey and Jeremy Sabo of Great Falls. WALDNER Son born Tuesday to Laura and Jeremiah Waldner of Valier.
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Annie Dorothy Wall BROWNING Annie Dorothy (Mad Plume) Wall, 95, of Browning, died of natural causes Sunday at a Kalispell hospital. A wake is in progress at the Glacier Homes Wall Community Center. Her memorial serv- Wall ice is 7 p.m. Thursday at the Four Winds Assembly of God Church in Browning. Her funeral is 11 a.m.
Friday at the church, with burial in Willow Creek Cemetery. Spotted Eagle Tribal Wake Center is in charge of arrangements. Annie was born on Badger Creek on March 10, 1914. She was named Yellow Fox Woman by her grandfather Middle Rider. Her parents were Elmer and Minnie Mad Plume.
After Annie's mother died from complications of childbirth, Annie was raised in Little Badger by her maternal grandparents, Mary Spotted Bear and Tim No Runner, and her great-grandmother, Big Mountain Lion Woman. Annie was one of the last fluent speakers of the Blackfeet language. She helped perpetuate the language by being interviewed by the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., as they developed a lexicon of Blackfeet terms for material culture. She also recorded stories of family and community life. Annie grew up in the area that is now called the Badger-Two Medicine.
She was a treasure trove of local history. She knew the names of each family who lived in that region and their society affiliations. The Blackfeet believe that names give an individual supernatural power. Annie gave names to her numerous grandchildren. Annie transferred her own name, Yellow Fox Woman, to her granddaughter Rosalyn LaPier in the early 1970s.
Annie learned many of the old ways from her two grandmothers, including the knowledge of Native plants, and was well known for her medicinal plant knowledge. She was featured in a magazine article, "Blackfeet Botanist: Annie Mad Plume Wall" in the "Montana Naturalist" magazine. Annie continued, until the last few years of her life, to go out and gather roots and berries. Annie married Francis (Aimsback) Wall in 1936. They remained married until his death in 1973.
Annie and Francis attended and participated in many Society gatherings and the annual Medicine Lodges in the Heart Butte community. Both Annie and Francis were educated at the Holy Family Mission. They eventually moved into Browning and bought a house on Willow Creek. After they moved into town, their house served as a social gathering place for friends and relatives from the Little Badger and Blacktail communities. They had 12 children and raised eight into adulthood.
Annie is survived by five generations, including her sons Francis (Shirley) Wall of Helena and Thomas Wall of Browning; and her daughters Irene Old Chief, Angeline Wall and Bernadette Wall, all of Browning, and Roselyn Azure of Cut Bank; 30 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren and 32 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis; a daughter, Theresa Still Smoking; an infant daughter, Elizabeth; a son, Gilbert Wall; and three newborn sons. Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.com/obituaries. MUNICIPAL COURT Davis, Jason 20, sentenced to 180 days in jail, all but 15 days suspended, for theft. Deming, Daniel 29, fined $285 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all suspended, for criminal trespass to property.
Demontiney, Christopher 20, fined $840 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all but four days suspended, for driving with suspended license, careless driving, failure to remain at accident scene and no insurance. Doney, Lisa 35, sentenced to four days in jail in lieu of fines owing. Fatz, Fred L. 66, fined $420 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all but two days suspended, for driving with suspended license and failure to remain at accident scene. Fish, Fishwolfrobe, 19, fined $585 and sentenced to 180 days in jail, all but two days suspended, for assault.
Smith's gives money to animal shelter By Tribune Staff Smith's Food Drug Stores is donating $816 to the Great Falls Animal Shelter from proceeds received from customer support of Smith's Pet Club program. The shelter will use the money to pay veterinarian costs for the spaying and neutering of animals in their care. The money i is generated through Smith's Pet Club program. The company donates $1 to animal support organizations for every $100 a member spends on pet supplies at Smith's stores. Other pet-friendly Montana agencies receiving donations from Smith's, totaling more than $4,600, include the Humane Society of Northwest Montana in Kalispell and Heart of the Valley Humane Society in Bozeman.
Customers wishing to become a Pet Club participant simply link their Smith's Fresh Values Card with the program at the check stand, and points accumulate as noted on the grocery store receipt. Club membership allows customers to save money on pet supplies while helping animals that are injured or homeless. Ceiling collapse prolongs work on tunnel near Helena MISSOULA (AP) Work to reopen a blocked train tunnel west of Helena will take at least another week, after a section of ceiling collapsed. Just hours before the Mullan tunnel was to be reopened on Sunday, a 20-foot ceiling section and five of 22 newly installed steel arches collapsed in the tunnel, Lynda Frost, a spokeswoman for Montana Rail Link, said. Officials estimate it will take until next Sunday to reopen the tunnel that was closed by a rock slide on July 20.
Two, 18-man crews are working 12-hour shifts reinforcing the concrete and spacing the steel sets every two feet instead of three. Meanwhile, rail traffic has slowed considerably, and most of the company's operations workers and half its mechanical crews have been placed on emergency furlough. All through-freight service jobs are being canceled until further notice, Rail Link announced on its Web site. Some trains were being rerouted along BNSF Railway tracks. On Monday, 777 cars were idled in Missoula.
An empty 110- car grain train was one of five sitting on the tracks between Missoula and Helena. During the closure, maintenance workers were making bridge and track repairs. Frost said it was the longest period of time she remembered the company being effectively shut down. "The only extended shutdown I can recall was when we lost a bridge by Thompson Falls. But that was still less than a week," Frost said about an incident in late 1990.
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