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Gazette Sunday, July 4, 2004 50 Ms. Mortuary and Michelotti-Sawyers Crematory 1001 Alderson Ave. 406-252-3417 SELECTED Serving All Faiths With Dignity A FUNERAL Independent HOMES Continuous Family Ownership Since 1956 Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park 3605 Grand Ave. 406-656-2088 OBITUARIES For paid obituary rates and information, call 657-1241 or (800) 543-2505 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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for next day publication. BILLINGS Douglas Lee Bidlake, 42 Juanita "Nita" Mae (Montford) Zaremba, 78 STATE AND AREA DEATHS Boyd: Helen E. Harrison, 86 Buffalo, Fay E. DeMonney, 80 Cody, Marsha Gerene La Vance, 45 Columbus: Bertha Neville, 79 Dahl Funeral Cremation Service Billings 10 Yellowstone Avenue (406) 248-8807 Bozeman 300 Highland Blvd. (406) 586-5298 Red Lodge 708 South McGillen (406) 446-1800 HARRISON Helen 86, of Boyd.

Funeral services pending at Dahl Chapel, Red Interment Rockvale Hardin 524 N. Cheyenne (406) 665-9014 Smith Funeral Chapels and Crematory Serving Billings Area for 108 Years Complete Funeral, Crematory and Cemetery Pre-Arrangements with Cremation Niches, Lawn Crypts and Mausoleum. Reception Facility at West Chapel TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS IN BILLINGS SMITH WEST CHAPEL Reception Facility at West Chapel Adjacent to Terrace Gardens Cemetery 304 34TH ST. W. 245-6427 4 Blocks N.

of Central on 34th St. W. TAYLOR Harry 78, of Billings. Memorial service 1 p.m. July 6, at Smith's West Chapel, 304 34th St.

SCHERER Deloris Esther, 75, of Billings. Memorial service 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. SMITH DOWNTOWN CHAPEL 120. N.

26th 245-6427 Adjacent Parking MALLON Kelly Clark, 34, of Broadview. A memorial service is pending, the full recovery of children and will be announced in the near STEELE Thomas D. "Tom," 84, Billings. Funeral services 1 p.m. July 7, at Smith's Downtown Chapel.

Interment with military honors at Mountview Cemetery. Visitation to start 5 p.m. MOEN Isabelle Violet, 96, of Billings. Interment of her ashes will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Her memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Cremation has taken SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL LAUREL 315 E. 3rd. 628-6858 CATON Iva 89, of Laurel.

Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Fifth Avenue and West 11th Street in Laurel. Interment in Laurel Cemetery. Visitation: 1 to 8 p.m. Monday, at Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel.

Memorials: Special Ranch, PO Box 479 Columbus, MT ZAREMBA Juanita 78, of Billings, formerly of Laurel. Vigil 7 p.m. Monday, July 5, at Smith Funeral ChapelLaurel. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. July 6, at St.

Anthony Catholic Church, Laurel. Interment: Laurel Cemetery. Memorials: Big Sky Hospice. Visitation: 1 to 8 p.m. Monday at funeral SMITH FUNERALCHAPEL COLUMBUS 35 N.

Diamond St. 628-6858 NEVILLE Bertha, 79, services are SMITH OLCOTT CHAPEL RED LODGE 201 N. Broadway 446-1121 Forsyth: James Michael Schantz, 76 Lewistown: Gloria L. Graham, 78 Miles City: Rebecca "Becky" Diane (Rentschler) Pyle Ruiz, 45 Missoula: Ensign Christopher Allen Robertson, 28 Plentywood: John H. Kemp, 79 Sidney: Lloyd H.

Ludington, 95 Worland, Norman Eugene Torrey FORMERLY OF Miles City: Margaret Blocker, 79, Pahrump, Nev. Isabelle V. Moen ISABELLE MOEN made their home in Billings, Mont. Julius died in 1974 and Isabelle continued to live in their home until she was 96. Isabelle was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, R.J.

Keller. She is survived by one daughter, Marlys Karen Craft and her husband, Gilbert, of Ballantine; grandsons Richard Keller and Robert Keller and his wife Gloria; and a great- grandson Tyler, all of Billings; and numerous nieces and nephews. Faith in her Lord was her strength. She was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Billings and a talented piano player and folk dancer (once dancing for the Prince of Norway.) Isabelle kept her youthful spirit by doing telephone surveys, the city directory and volunteering for Kiwanis and Optimist clubs, Deaconess Hospital, Chamber of Commerce and St. John's Lutheran Home.

She kept her mind sharp by playing bingo, bridge, pinochle and rummy and loved going on trips. Her family and friends loved this spunky lady dearly, and they treasure the memories her life has given them. Hats off to one great lady. Isabelle has been cremated and interment of her urn will be at 4 p.m., on Wednesday, July 7, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m.

on Wednesday at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1108 24th St. W. Memorials are suggested to St. John's Lutheran Home, the Ballantine United Church of Christ or the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Billings. Smith Downtown Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

Isabelle V. Moen, 96, passed away June 27, 2004. She was born July 25, 1907, in Osnabrock, N.D., the 13th child in a family of 14. Isabelle graduated from business school in Grand Forks and worked at the J.C. Penney store there for 17 years.

She married a retired Navy veteran, Julius Moen, the love ISABELLE of her life, in MOEN 1945 and they EST. 1896 CEMETERY MEMORIALS Billings Monument Co. Proudly serving Billings for over 100 years 3823 MONTANA AVE. HOURS: 406-245-3391 1-800-498-3319 We would like to send out our greatest thanks and appreciation to the friends and family members that helped throughout the years with prayers for our mother, grandmother, aunt and sister, Cora Spotted Elk. Special thanks goes to these families: Vernon Bull Coming Family The Late Johnny Russell Family Bann Ryan 6 Family Hugh Clubfoot family We truly believe that all your prayers that continued even after the Peyote meetings helped in comforting not only Cora but, the family and granted 18 the length of time that we shared with her.

Also, special thanks to all of those who gave gifts, food, hugs and other acts of comfort. May Mahco' bless and watch over you and your family. The l'amily of the late Cora Spotted Elk Cremation OR Funeral Gallery A Full Service Mortuary Eliminating Extreme Expense Jerry Nordquist Sharon Brown 29 8" St. Billings 254-2414 388-2800 Ensign Christopher Allen Robertson MISSOULA dent Chris Robertson of natural causes on June 27, 2004, in Oak Harbor, Wash. Chris was born March 1, 1976, in Billings.

Growing up on a family cattle ranch on the beautiful plains of Eastern Montana was always Missoula resipassed away CHRIS ROBERTSON a proud part of his childhood. The ranch lifestyle seemed to be a good foundation for all the hard work Chris did in his short life. Chris attended grade school and middle school in Billings and Missoula. He attended Loyola Sacred Heart in Missoula where he excelled in speech and debate as well as on the football field, and graduated in 1994. After high school Chris went on to attend Montana State University, where he earned a degree in 2000.

After graduating from college, Chris worked in Bozeman for various companies before joining the Navy in 2002. He had recently graduated from Officer Candidate School and various flight and ground schools from NAS Pensacola's Shermon field. Chris had recently been assigned to the VAQ129 Squadron at Oak Harbor where he was to be part of the flight team of the Navy's EA-6B Prowler. Chris was excited about his future in the Navy as a Naval Flight Officer. A kind and gentlehearted person who loved to spend time with friends and family, Chris lived life to the fullest, and gave 110 percent to everyone and everything he did.

Living an active lifestyle, Chris spent his free time scuba diving, hunting and fishing with his brothers in Montana, and engaging in the occasional video game with his friends. A loving son, brother and friend, Chris always put his family and friends first. His passion for life was evident in everything he did. Chris was preceded in death by his maternal Grandmother, Colleen Carroll Schoenbaum. Chris is survived by his loving mother Cathy, and her partner Tim, both of Missoula; his father, Bert and family of Jordan; brother, Andy and family of Billings; his twin brothers, Kevin and Kurtis, both of Missoula, and his stepgrandfather, Jim Schoenbaum and family of Billings.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to Loyola Sacred Heart High School, 300 Edith, Missoula, MT 59801; 549-6101. Services will be held Wednesday, July 7, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 420 W. Pine St.

in Missoula. Viewing and visitation will be held prior to the service at church. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Deloris E. Scherer Deloris Scherer, 75, of Billings, died, at St. Vincent Hospital, July 2, 2004, due to complications from diabetes and heart disease.

Deloris was born to Obe and Glayds Workman on Nov. 25, 1928, in Hysham. She graduated from Hysham High the youngest of her class at 17. A devoted mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, she loved her family, always there when she was needed; her door was always open, thinking only of others' needs, never of her own. Deloris loved cooking and baking.

Her kitchen was always filled with the wonderful aroma of whatever she was making and her homemade pies were a blue-ribbon favorite. Deloris also loved tending to her yard and her beautiful array of flowers. Deloris worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail sorter for 28 years, she retired in 1995. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Holum, Shelia Ward, Sherree Cruse, all from Billings; a son Daniel Rorber from Washington; a sister, Helen Rorber of Billings; Norma Fries of Mile City, seven grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.

Words cannot express how much she was loved and will be missed and the world a lesser place without her. Services will be held at Smith's West Chapel on Tuesday, July 6, at 10 a.m., burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The memorial you choose is an endearing symbol of your devotion 5 respect. BROOKSTONE MONUMENT 812 Central Ave. 800-777-3702 245-3702 The Finest In Design Workmanship John H.

Kemp Sr. PLENTYWOOD Funeral services for John H. Kemp Sr. will be held at 2 p.m. Monday.

Pastor Larry Pierson will officiate at the service at the First Congregational Church in Plentywood, with Public Masonic Rites and Military Honors following the service. Cremation will follow the JOHN funeral service. KEMP SR. John, 79, died early Friday, July 2, 2004, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Plentywood. John H.

Kemp, born in Weatherford, Texas, on Nov. 6, 1924, the son of Tom Kemp and Mae Leach Kemp, graduated from Polytechnic High School in Ft. Worth and the University of Texas in 1948. He served in the Naval Aviation during World War II. Mr.

Kemp entered the oil business in Texas as a lease broker and arrived in the Williston Basin in 1951, living in Billings, until moving to Plentywood, in December of 1956. He was active in the oil business in the Dickinson, N.D., area and in northeastern Montana. Mr. Kemp attended the First Congregational Church of Plentywood, becoming a member on March 22, 1956. He is also a member of Plentywood Lodge A.F.

A.M., the Scottish Rite and Al Bedoo Shrine Temple. He is survived by his wife, Penny; and four children: Jim Kemp, of Glendale, California, and his children Jimmy, Jody, and Courtney; Barbara Davison and her husband, Matt, of Wernersville, Pennsylvania and their children Tamera and Wendy; Deberah Hatton and her husband Dan of Cumming, Georgia and their children Shannon and Lisa; and John H. Kemp, Jr. and his wife Marie, of Plentywood and their children Jeff, Kourtney and Kruise; and 10 great- grandchildren. Also survived by a sister, Bettie Sue Leonard, of Denton, Texas and her two sons, Ralph and Gene and by numerous other nephews and nieces, John was preceded in death 1 by his parents and one brother, Bernardo Kemp.

Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood has charge of arrangements. James Michael Schantz FORSYTH James Michael Schantz, age 76, of Forsyth, died Friday, July 2, 2004, in Forsyth. Visitation Services will be 1 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, in the Chapel of Stevenson Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the family plot of the Catholic Section in the Forsyth City Cemetery.

Norman Eugene Torrey WORLAND, Wyo. Norman Eugene Torrey, died, Thursday, July 1, 2004, at Washakie Memorial Hospital. A graveside military right will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 9, at Riverview Memorial Gardens. Worland VFW and American Legion is in charge of Military honors. Cremation has taken place.

Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lloyd H. Ludington SIDNEY Lloyd H. Ludington, 95, died, July 2, 2004, at the SHC Extended Care Facility. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, at the Community Presbyterian Church in Fairview.

Burial will be in the Richland Memorial Park. Fulkerson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Rebecca Ruiz MILES CITY Rebecca "Becky" Diane (Rentschler) Pyle Ruiz, 45. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at the chapel of Stevenson Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 7.

Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. Gloria L. Graham LEWISTOWN Gloria L. Graham, died, Thursday, July 1, 2004, at the Central Montana Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, July 5, in St.

Paul Lutheran Church with interment to follow in Central Montana Memorial Gardens. The Cloyd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Juanita 'Nita' Mae (Montford) Zaremba Juanita "Nita" Mae Zaremba was born in Texas, Aug. 7, 1925, the only child of Ethel and Charles Montford. Nita attended local schools and graduated from high school in Carey.

She met Jack Zaremba while working at JUANITA ZAREMBA Malstrom Air Force Base. They married on Aug. 16, 1952, in Amarillo, Texas. She followed Jack in his Air Force career, working in finance and accounting for the Civil Service at various bases in the United States and abroad. She later worked for various businesses in Billings and Glendive.

Nita and Jack had two children, Cynthia and Charles, and raised a foster daughter, Janet (Miller) Pierce. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Cindy. Nita is survived by her husband, Jack; son, Charles; foster daughter, Janet; and numerous aunts, an uncle and cousins in Texas. She never met a stranger and was well liked by all she came in contact with. The Zaremba family wishes to thank Dr.

Marty Lucas and her nurse, Lori; Dr. Ed Malter and his staff and the staff of the St. Vincent Hospital Oncology Ward for their compassionate care. Services will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 6, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Laurel.

A vigil service will be held 7 p.m., Monday, Smith Funeral ChapelLaurel. Interment will be in the Laurel Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Hospice. Douglas Lee Bidlake Douglas Lee Bidlake, 42, of Billings, died, at his home. He was born in Billings, May 14, 1962, the son of Jack and Rita (Stewart) Bidlake.

He was raised in Billings and attended Billings schools and graduated from Billings West High. He then attended Montana State University in Bozeman and graduated in 1984 with a degree in political science. He returned to Billings where he was engaged in the insurance business for a number of years. He was a long time member of the Independent Insurance Agents Association and the local chapter in Billings. He was a certified insurance counselor.

Doug was preceded in death by his father, Jack Bidlake; his infant nephew, Zachary John Bidlake; his paternal grandparents, Morgan and Geraldine Bidlake; and maternal grandparents, Colin and Peg Stewart. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Rita and Jerome Anderson, of Helena; his brother and sister-in-law, John and Rhonda Bidlake; a niece and nephew, Morgan and Cole Bidlake, of Billings; his stepsister and stepbrother, Chris Anderson, of Billings, Patricia Halder (Dennis), of Portland, and John A. Anderson, of Colorado; stepniece, Chrisen Kimpton, of Minneapolis, Whitney Kimpton, of Billings and Troy Kimpton of Missoula. Doug was an avid golfer, played rugby, enjoyed traveling (especially to Mexico) and was an avid sportsman. He will be remembered by his many friends for his jovial attitude and congeniality.

There will be a private memorial service for members of his immediate family. Manuel Dukart TERRY Manuel Dukart, 85, died July 1, 2004, at the Holy Rosary Health Care Center in Miles City. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 6, at the chapel of Stevenson Sons Funeral Home, Terry. A vigil service will be 7 p.m., July 6. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Fay E. DeMonney BUFFALO Fay E. DeMonney, 80, died, in Casper, Wyo. Graveside funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, July 9, in Willow Grove Cemetery with Father George Greer officiating. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marsha Gerene LaVance CODY, Wyo. Marsha Gerene La Vance, 45, died, Thursday, July 1, 2004, of natural causes. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, at Ballard Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. BILL SHORT William Short 'Uncle Bill' 1934-2004 After a battle with lung and prostate cancer, William "Bill" Short went to be with his maker on July 1, 2004.

Services will be held at the Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Memorials should be sent to Prairie Towers or to Big Sky Hospice. Bill was born in Sheridan, on Dec. 15, 1934. The following excerpt is from Bill himself, and in his own words.

"I was called Uncle" six times, the first was when I was 12 years old with the birth of Beverly (Kramer) Hicks in 1947. 1949 brought my first nephew Joe Kramer. Then they came in twos, twins in 1950 with the arrival of Barbara (Kramer) Urlacher and Betty (Kramer) Cass. "I spent three years in the Army, serving in Italy. While I was there, Larry and Willie Kramer were added to the family, Larry in 1952 and Willie in '54.

"I was discharged Nov. 14, 1954, and returned home where I worked with my step-dad Archie Carns, trimming trees, for about a year before I took a job that lasted 27 years, that job being the South Side (Big Boy) Drive-in. During that time I also took care of my mother until her death in May of 1968. "After mom passed away, I had quite a few kids that came to live with me at different times. I took care of them the best I could.

Some of them turned out pretty good, and some didn't. "I am survived by my sister Doris Kramer, five of my nieces and nephews, quite a few great nieces and nephews and even some great-great-nieces and nephews." William Short would never boast or brag, so we have to tell on him. Bill's service record begins by his completion of Quartermaster Training at Camp Chaffee, which is close to Fort Smith, before he shipped out to Italy. Bill served at the 28th Station Hospital in Darby, Italy. Bill was awarded two citations for his service to his country.

First was the National Defense Service Medal. Second, Bill was awarded his Good Conduct Medal, which was awarded by the Italian Command. We know there had to be others for service abroad, as well as marksmanship during boot camp, but Bill would not reveal them to us, and we are unable to confirm them in this short of time. Bill Short was the first single male foster parent in the state of Montana. Bill underwent this tedious two-year process just so he could care for his greatnephew, Gary Allen Taylor Jr.

We would like to add, that this same great-nephew took two and one half months out of his life, away from his family in Washington state, and at great personal as well as financial expense, to care for Bill until his death. Gary attended Bill 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure that Bill was taken care of and was as comfortable as possible until the end. The family would like to express our gratitude and admiration for his devoted service to his great-uncle. After Gary grew up and went along his way, Bill continued to help many children the best he could. As Bill puts it, "Some turned out pretty good, and some didn't." Bill was not blessed with children of his own because God had so many children who were already here that needed Bill's care and love! Uncle Bill moved into Prairie Towers in 1995, where he has been a great friend and caretaker of many of the other residents there, as well as taking care of the property itself.

Bill has always loved and taken care of his fellow man. We believe that God must have a very special need for his service in heaven this day. We are not sure how we will all get along without him. We will miss his special ability to love, share and care. We can best honor Bill by remembering to pass on the things he taught us taught by his loving example.

He made this world a better place, where sharing, laughter and especially patience was taught to us, as we wish to pass on to our children with as much dedication as we are able to. and so, carry on, our beloved Uncle! Thank you for the memories! You will be in our hearts and our minds daily. Enjoy your rest, it is our turn to carry on your message here. You are welcomed to check in on us from time to time, because you know how much trouble we can get into!.