Mable Popham

Corvallis - Mable Popham, 93, of Corvallis died peacefully at home on Friday, July 24th, 2009.

She was born January 10, 1916 in Corvallis to Emma and Charlie Swanson. Mable attended school in Corvallis, graduating from high school in 1933. With the help of a scholarship, she attended Western Montana College in Dillon during the depression. She taught school in Hinsdale, Deer Lodge and later in Corvallis for 12 years, retiring in 1980.

Mable married Clarence Popham, a rancher in the Corvallis area, in 1939. They worked the ranch and raised four children. During retirement Mable and Clarence traveled extensively. They were actively involved in community affairs. Mable loved to play bridge, cook and garden, and she was an avid reader until losing her vision.

She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence, son Don, grandson Brad Popham, her parents, and two sisters, Annette and Helen.

She is survived by her daughter, Joanne (Chuck) Just of Lake Park, MN.; son, Bob (Jane) Popham of the family ranch; daughter, Dianne (Dale) Huhtanen of Hamilton; daughter-in-law, Marge Popham of Missoula; brother, Carl (Carma) Swanson of Corvallis; seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.


The family suggests memorials to Faith Lutheran Church in Hamilton, Shriners' Children's Hospital or a charity of the donor's choice.