Lois Winifred Ferrell, 79

Lois Winifred Ferrell, 79, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

She was born Aug. 24, 1925, in San Jose, Calif., to Lester Winifred and Julia Barbara (Bofinger) Stewart. Lois attended schools in California and graduated from Dunsmuir High School, and attended one year of college.

She was an assistant buyer for I Magnin in New York, and was a model for an artist, also while living in New York.

She married Raymond Albert Ferrell on Dec. 8, 1945, in Sacramento, Calif. She was a devoted wife and mother of seven children. She volunteered much of her time to an oncology unit in Sacramento, approximately 6-1/2 years, the American Heart Association, and the Montana Health System. Lois was a crafter, aka "crafty Lois." She also enjoyed reading books and listening to music.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray in 1969; and an infant grandson, David Rudolph, in 1972.

She is survived by her seven children, which were all her favorites, Dee McCain of Carmichael, Calif., Corinne Spence of Folsom, Calif., Priscilla Ericksteen of Bella Coola, British Columbia, Patty Scheeler of Corvallis, Ore., Eileen Nelson of Whitefish, and William Ferrell and Amy Mackey, both of Kalispell; one sister, Barbara Stewart of Orangevale, Calif.; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three nieces.

The family suggests that donation be made to the American Heart Association, 510 1st Avenue North # 114, Great Falls, MT 59401.

There will be no services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Mortuary and Crematory.

Kenneth Harold "Kenny" Harris, 92, passed away on Friday,

Oct. 15, 2004, of natural causes, resting peacefully at home.

Kenny was born on Feb. 22, 1912, in Wauzeka, Wis., to Henry and Ester Harris. At 13 months, Kenny and his family moved to north central Montana, where they homesteaded.

In 1921, the family moved to Somers, where Kenny finished his schooling at Flathead County High School, graduating in the class of 1930. After graduating, Kenny started working at the Somers sawmill.

In 1941, Kenny married his true love of 56 years, Mava Hall. They started their family there with the birth of a son, Robert Lee, and a daughter, Karen Louise.

In 1950, Kenny moved his family to Missoula, where he went to work for the White Pine sawmill. He retired from there on Jan. 1, 1976.

After retiring, Kenny loved his garden and talking to people all over the world on his ham radio.

Kenny was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen L. Albert; his wife, Mava Harris; and two sisters, Edna Cyr and Irene Mellen.

Survivors include his son, Robert L. Harris, who took care of him at the family home until his passing; two grandchildren, Roxanne and Mike Birdeau and Keith and Autumn Albert. Kenny also had five great-grandchildren that he adored, Colton and Bridger Birdeau, and Jayden, McKaylen, and Madison Albert. Kenny also loved his neighbors, Bev Buckner and Katie MacMillen, who helped him and his family through

his last days.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Garden City Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at Missoula City Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials to Partners Hospice, 2687 Palmer St., Missoula, MT 59808, who helped Kenny and the family lovingly until his last day.

Joyce Ardelle Jacobsen Smith, 74, treasured mother, stepmother, mother-in-law, grandmother, cousin, friend, "joined her Loving Creator" and the many family members and friends who arrived just ahead of her Wednesday morning, Oct. 13, 2004, at Brendan House from cancer, surrounded by her family.

Joyce was born Aug. 19, 1930, in Dagmar, the daughter and only child of Carl and Susie Jacobsen. She met and married Willie Joe Smith of Missouri while he was in the U.S. Air Force. She loved to travel and she and Bill had the privilege of being stationed overseas in England for three years , which she enjoyed tremendously.

She returned from England to Ohio for 18-plus years, making many lifetime friends as well as being a very active leader in the Miami Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts, and president of Vocal Boosters for West Carrollton Senior High School.

Sharing the love of the Lord was her life, and she was a very gifted musician. As a very active member of First Presbyterian Church in West Carrollton, Ohio , she shared the Lord through her music in the senior choir for many years

Joyce was often fondly referred to as "the momma of the neighborhood." Her door was always open. She was always there whenever someone needed an afternoon snack, a listening ear, strong shoulders to lean on or a word of encouragement.

An avid sports fan, Joyce never missed any sporting event her children or others were involved in. Whether at a football, softball, baseball or soccer game, you could always hear her voice loud and clear above everyone else shouting, "You can do it!" and "Way to go, kiddo."

She had an especially deep love of baseball, which she shared with family and friends by attending many Cincinnati Reds games and watching or listening to many Atlanta Braves games with her son-in-law, Barry.

In 1980, she moved back to Montana, to Flathead Valley to be closer to her parents and other family members. She transferred her membership from First Presbyterian Church in Ohio to First Presbyterian Church here in Kalispell, where she became an active member, singing in the choir and serving as a deacon.

Always a lover of the great outdoors, Joyce spent many an adventure-filled summer up in Glacier National Park as a "park brat" with her mother, Susie, and father, Carl, who was a seasonal park ranger there. Some of her very favorite places they spent the summers were Two Medicine, St. Mary's, and Swift Current.

The loves of her life were her Lord, her family and her friends and she is survived by her son, Master Sgt. Christopher Smith of the USAF in Texas; her daughter Faith and son-in-law, Barry Duke, of Kalispell; and Joyce's grandchildren, Adam, Christopher, and Jennifer Topp; stepson, Samuel and wife, Norma Smith, of Illinois; grandson, Stuart and wife, Julie Smith and family of Minnesota; grandson, Miles and wife, DonnaAnn, of Wisconsin; stepson, Andrew Smith of Colorado; granddaughter Tandy and family of Colorado; and many more family members, friends and acquaintances.

A memorial service and celebration of Joyce's life will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, with her son-in-law the Rev. Barry Duke and the Rev. Glenn Burfeind officiating.

The family suggests that any memorial contributions be made to First Presbyterian Church of Kalispell, the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, Brendan House, Kalispell Regional Medical Center, The Salvation Army, Friends of Head Start, or any other programs/organizations that nurture and support families and children.

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.