Darlene Amaline Gardner, 71

Darlene Amaline Gardner, 71, "went to be with her Lord and Savior" on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005. "She met the Lord in her sleep."

Darlene was born July 5, 1934, in Crosby, N.D., to Anton and Carrie Madeline Sandberg. She married Alfred Gardner on Nov. 28, 1959, in Williston, N.D.

Alfred and Darlene moved to Columbia Falls in 1964. She lived in her current home from 1965 until the time of her passing. Over the years, she had 23 foster children come through her home.

Darlene's life ambition was to lead girls to Jesus Christ. For the last 26 years of her life, Darlene taught first- and second-grade girls at Christian Center and Columbia Falls Assembly of God.

Her life touched many as her interests were vast. She was the president of Church Women Reunited, a Campfire leader for 10 years, a Girl Scout leader for 20 years, an avid seamstress, Klothes Kloset volunteer and loving wife and attentive grandma.

She is survived by her husband, Alfred Gardner; daughter, Lorie Bailey; and grandson, Bill Bailey.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Drive, in Kalispell.

She will be remembered for her selfless service for Jesus Christ and passion for ministry.

Columbia Mortuary is caring for her family.Lawrence Norman 'Buster' Knutson, 79Lawrence Norman "Buster" Knutson, 79, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005, at his home in Kalispell. He was born July 23, 1926, a twin, in Kalispell to Fred and Hattie Clara (Conrad) Knutson.Buster grew up in the Batavia area working on his uncle's ranch until he was 18 years old. He enlisted in the Navy in October 1944 and was honorably discharged in June 1946. He had obtained the rank of gunner's mate 3rd class. Buster returned to the Flathead Valley and worked at ranching for a short time. He then began a career working in the woods. Buster married Arlene Kinshella on May 17, 1952, in Kalispell. After retiring from the Royal Logging Company in 1981, he went to work for the Nevada Test Site outside of Las Vegas until 1988, when the couple moved back home to live out their lives.Buster enjoyed western culture and rodeos. His hobbies included playing guitar, woodworking, fishing, camping and horseback riding. He was a member of the Sheriff's Posse and one of the early organizers of the Junior Sheriff Posse Drill Team.Buster was preceded in death by his parents; and his twin brother, Clarence. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; daughter, Connie Fischer, and husband, Dan; and son, Larry Jr., and wife, Diane, all of Kalispell. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Norma Brumbaugh and husband, Harold, of Richmond, Wash., and Betty Brown and husband, Ransom, of Burley, Idaho; along with numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation for Buster will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, Aug. 9, at the Johnson Mortuary. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the Johnson Mortuary Chapel, with Pastor Jim Holman officiating. Burial will follow at the C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. Military honors will be by the United Veterans of the Flathead.Johnson Mortuary & Crematory is caring for Buster's family.Marion Sebrowsky, 88 Marion Sebrowsky, 88, an Army veteran, died of natural causes Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. Marion was born June 23, 1917, in Detroit to Polish immigrants. He attended school and college in Detroit when he entered the Army at the outbreak of World War II. He served for four years in the Pacific campaign, where he attained the rank of First Sergeant. He was awarded the Bronze Star for valor and various other unit citations. After the war, he owned and operated a grocery store for 11 years when he sold the business and became employed at General Motors as an accountant. After 23 years, he retired and moved with his wife to Montana in 1985 to be near his sons in Whitefish. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Julia. Marion is survived by his two sons, Ken and his wife Peggy, and Greg, both of Whitefish; step-granddaughters, Cheryl of Gulfport, Miss., and Stephanie of Bellingham, Wash.Cremation has taken place. At his request, no services are planned.Arrangements are with the Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls.