Obituaries

Frank Thomas Collins

Frank Thomas Collins

Jan 30, 2020

MISSOULA — Frank Thomas Collins, 84, passed away the morning of Jan. 30, 2020, in his home. He was born Aug. 11, 1935, in Missoula to Harold and Florence Collins. His father was in the military and his childhood was spent traveling with his family, living in Germany, Tacoma, Washington, and settling in Missoula. He graduated from Missoula County High...

Robert W. "Bob" Miller

Robert W. "Bob" Miller

Jan 18, 2020

MISSOULA — Robert W. “Bob” Miller, 94, of Missoula died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at The Village Health And Rehabilitation Center. Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Kenneth Charles "Ken" McVey

Kenneth Charles "Ken" McVey

Jan 16, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Kenneth Charles "Ken" McVey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kenneth Charles "Ken" McVey, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store .

Lucy Ellen Balcom

Lucy Ellen Balcom

Jan 13, 2020

Missoula – Lucy Ellen Balcom, 80, passed away at her home on January 13, 2020. Arrangements are pending and under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

James Edward McGowan

James Edward McGowan

Jan 13, 2020

MISSOULA — James Edward McGowan, 68, of Missoula died Monday, Jan 13 at his residence. Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Dannie Leonard "Danny" Bradford

Dannie Leonard "Danny" Bradford

Jan 11, 2020

FRENCHTOWN — Dannie Leonard “Danny” Bradford, 65, of Frenchtown died Saturday, Jan. 11 at St. Patrick Hospital. Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Marian A. Nelson

Marian A. Nelson

Jan 1, 2020

Marian A. Nelson, 91, of Missoula, passed from this life the morning of January 1, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born August 14th, 1928 to Alvin and Martha Tancre in Ray, North Dakota. She thoroughly enjoyed the farming life, her extended family and community of friends. Her first love was the accordion. At the age of...

Violet Proebstal

Violet Proebstal

Jan 1, 2020

Violet Proebstal, 91, of Missoula passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2020. Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Dorothy Gallwas

Dorothy Gallwas

Dec 30, 2019

Missoula – Dorothy Gallwas, 90, of Missoula died Mon. December 30, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in Billings. Funeral Services are planned for Mon. Jan. 6, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens at Noon, followed by a Reception in the Community Room.

Mary Ann White

Mary Ann White

Dec 27, 2019

Mary Ann White ,76, passed away of natural causes, surrounded by her family at home on Friday, December 27th, 2019. Mary Ann was born June 14th, 1943 to Camille and Jacqueline Adams. Mary Ann was the oldest of seven children. Mary Ann and her younger brother grew up with her grandparents, Maurice and Anna Adams. Once out of school, she...

Robert Thomas "Thom Ray" Ray

Robert Thomas "Thom Ray" Ray

Dec 26, 2019

Missoula – Robert Thomas “Thom Ray” Ray, 73, of Missoula died Thurs. Dec. 26, 2019 at his residence. Cremation and Burial Society of the Rockies is in care of arrangements.

Clyde N. Bakker

Clyde N. Bakker

Dec 7, 2019

Missoula native and lifelong resident, Clyde Bakker, passed away at home on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Clyde and his wife Esther have lived in the Orchard Homes area since 1959. Being a World War II Veteran, Clyde chose to leave us on Pearl Harbor Day- how amazing is that? Clyde was born on April 15, 1922 in Missoula to Mary...

John W. Appelt

John W. Appelt

Dec 7, 2019

John William Appelt was born on July 12, 1941 to John and Mae Appelt in Oak Park, Illinois. He was very proud of his upbringing in the Catholic School system and graduated from Epiphany Grammar School and Saint Phillips High School in Chicago. John was thirteen when he began working at Kucera's grocery store delivering groceries. Immediately upon graduation he...

Larry G. Plaster

Larry G. Plaster

Nov 29, 2019

Larry Gene Plaster Larry Gene Plaster, 62, of Missoula, passed away Friday November 29, 2019 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, MT after battling a long time illness. He was born on April 23, 1957 in Missoula to Bobby Plaster and Rosa Lee DeSart. He attended elementary school in Missoula and graduated from Hellgate High School. In 1983 Larry...

Linda Roberta Comstock

Linda Roberta Comstock

Nov 26, 2019

Linda Roberta Comstock, 69, passed away on Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 at the Living Centre in Stevensville of natural causes. She was born May 5th, 1950 in Missoula to Robert and Elizabeth Comstock. She spent most of her life in Missoula where she attended Hellgate High School and was one of the first classes to attend the school as a...

Kathleen Marie "Kathy" Gashwiler

Kathleen Marie "Kathy" Gashwiler

Nov 25, 2019

MISSOULA — Kathleen Marie "Kathy" Gashwiler, 73, of Missoula died Monday, Nov. 25 at The Springs. Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Eldon W. Long

Eldon W. Long

Nov 22, 2019

Eldon W. Long filed his final flight plan, with his suitcase full of 94 years’ worth of love, laughter, and adventure, on November 22, 2019. After 30 plus years working high in the sky, and almost 30 years of a well-deserved and enjoyed retirement, Eldon’s luggage was full of all that we could hope for in the end of our...

Steven Joseph DeMers

Steven Joseph DeMers

Nov 21, 2019

Steven Joseph DeMers, 63, of Missoula, Montana, passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 21st, 2019. He is loved and will be missed. Steve fought a brave battle against cancer. Steve, known as “Dumper” or “The Dump” to his close friends, was born in Missoula, Montana on March 12, 1956 to Raymond Joseph and Ethna “Jo” DeMers....

Bob Gillies

Bob Gillies

Nov 10, 2019

Bob Gillies – Born August 7, 1934 Our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather passed away November 10, 2019 in Missoula, MT. Robert, known as Bob, Dad, grandpa or papa, was born to Joe and Martha Gillies August 8, 1934 in Philipsburg, MT. He was raised on the beautiful ranch in Rock Creek with his older brother Jim. Bob graduated from high...

Ronda Lynn Porter Geiger

Ronda Lynn Porter Geiger

Nov 5, 2019

MISSOULA — Ronda Lynn Porter Geiger went home to be with her Lord and savior Jesus on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. A celebration of her life will be held at Set Free Church, 101 Anns Lane, Lolo, MT on Saturday, November 30, at 2 p.m.

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