Mary Tirman, 82, is graduating from Flathead Valley Community College after earning her associate’s degree. She is among the 268 students being recognized at Friday’s commencement ceremony. (Heidi Desch/Daily Inter Lake)
May 12, 2023
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Woman’s passion for music leads to earning college degree
Throughout much of her life, Mary Tirman was too busy to pursue a college education. Raising four children and running a business after her husband died, she put her efforts into supporting her family.