Shirley Rose Dowling
Nov 20, 2025
Our beloved, vibrant and resilient Shirley Rose Dowling passed away in her home at the age of 91 on Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was surrounded by the constant presence of her loving family and honored through the compassionate care provided by the Bitterroot Health Hospice team.
Shirley was born in Hamilton on January 18, 1934 to Rhoda Marie Ward and...
Julie Ann Swanson
Nov 19, 2025
Julie Ann (Knight) Swanson, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all she met, passed away at the age of 73, on November 19, 2025, in Missoula, Montana. Julie was born on April 6, 1952, in Glasgow, Montana, to Ivy Leonard Knight and Mildred Rosemary (Sonsteng) Knight. Born the 2nd of four girls (1-Laura, 2-Julie, 3-Shar & 4-Doris), she cherished...
Sharleen S. Ashcraft
Nov 19, 2025
Sharleen Ashcraft, 85, of Hamilton, Montana, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025 under the care of Hospice. Sharleen was born on June 26, 1940, in Madison, South Dakota, to the late Stanley and Wilma (Dunston) Stoneback.
Sharleen spent her younger years in Sandpoint, Idaho, and Kalispell before moving to Hot Springs, Montana, in the 8th grade, where she was a...
Truman "TJ" John Mason
Nov 18, 2025
Truman John “TJ” Mason April 23, 1946 – November 18, 2025
Truman John Mason, affectionately known as TJ, passed away at his home in Corvallis, Montana, on November 18, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with dementia. He was 79 years old.
TJ was born on April 23, 1946, in Hardin, Montana, and grew up in Crow Agency. He married Carolyn Garrod...
Florence Ann Olson
Nov 18, 2025
Florence Ann Olson
March 3, 1947 – November 18, 2025
Florence Ann (Holland) Olson, 78, of Hamilton, Montana, passed away on November 18, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1947, in Great Falls to Dan and Alleyne Holland and was raised in Simms, a community that remained an anchor throughout her life.
Florence married Dennis Olson on August 21, 1965, and together...
Mary Louise Coppock
Nov 18, 2025
DARBY - Mary Louise Coppock, 96, of Darby passed into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 at Valley Health and Rehab in Hamilton. She was born April 15, 1929 in Pasadena, California to Charles and Ruth (Hoffman) Johnson.
Mary was raised in San Marino, CA, along with her two sisters, Ruthie and Anita. She attended Art Center...
Robert P. "Bob" Colley
Nov 16, 2025
HAMILTON - Robert P. "Bob" Colley, 73, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Dennis E. Lietzow
Nov 14, 2025
HAMILTON - Dennis E. Lietzow, 80, of Hamilton passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home. No Formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Darcie L. Hartsoch
Nov 13, 2025
CORVALLIS - Darcie L. Hartsoch, 59, of Corvallis passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Community Medical Center in Missoula. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
DeWayne Lee Smith
Nov 11, 2025
DeWayne Lee Smith was born July 27, 1933, in Hamilton Montana. He was the youngest of 6 children of George W. and Hattie (Gilbert) Smith. Dewayne’s grandparents James and Buena Vista (Shelley) Smith had emigrated to the Bitterroot Valley in 1889, settling in the Dutch Hill area west of Woodside. DeWayne was raised on his parents’ farm in the white...
Leroy Harold Stoller
Nov 10, 2025
Leroy Harold Stoller
July 23, 1935 - November 10, 2025
“I have fought the good fight,
I have finished the race,
I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7
Roy Stoller of Stevensville Montana was born in Illinois to Lester and Emma Stoller.
Our dearly loved father & grandfather went home to his Savior and Lord on November 10th, 2025. Roy was born into a family of...
Louis J. Lavergne Jr.
Nov 9, 2025
Corvallis - Louis James “Buzzy” Lavergne Jr., 68 of Corvallis passed away November 9, 2025 at his home in Corvallis.
He was born on September 16, 1957 in Anaconda, Montana to the late Nancy C. Strand and Louis J. Lavergne but he was raised by his mother and stepdad Floyd Boyle.
Following high school he joined the US Marine Corps. He served...
Warren W. Ash
Nov 8, 2025
Hamilton - Warren W. Ash went home to be with Jesus on Nov. 8, 2025. He was born in Hamilton Nov. 4, 1929 to Walter Ash and Anna Bryson Ash Hughes. After graduating from Hamilton in 1948 he worked for Northern Pacific Railroad before joining The United States Navy in 1950, serving in the Korean War as a medic. He...
Mary J. Davis
Nov 7, 2025
Mary Janette Bond Davis, age 84, passed away November 7, 2025.
She was born to Thomas Lee and Agnes Bond in Plainview, Texas on February 28, 1941. She married Daniel Eugene Davis on Oct 13, 1957 in Lockney. Texas. She was a telephone operator employed by South Western Bell for 44 years from 1957 through 2001. Over her long 44 year...
Robert Arthur Bachmann
Nov 5, 2025
HAMILTON - Robert Arthur Bachmann, 97, of Hamilton passed away due to natural causes at his home at The Manor on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Our dad was a loyal and faithful friend—a man who outlived most of his peers, yet never lost his deep appreciation for connection, laughter, and life itself.
A musician, writer, PR professional, college instructor, marketing expert, and...
Robert Roy "Rob" Danner Jr.
Nov 2, 2025
STEVENSVILLE - Robert Roy "Rob" Danner Jr., 78, of Stevensville passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital in Hamilton due to natural causes. Services will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Joshua D. Johnson, Sr.
Nov 2, 2025
MISSOULA - Joshua “Josh” DeWayne Johnson, Sr., age 48, passed away early Sunday morning, November 2, 2025, surrounded by love.
Born and raised in Missoula, Montana, Josh was a true Montana soul — hardworking, loyal, and full of heart. A self-employed contractor, he could build just about anything, from decks and remodels to flooring installations. But more than anything, Josh built connections....
Larry Robert Bright
Nov 1, 2025
Larry R. Bright was born in Cheyanne, Wyoming to James and Viola Bright. He passed away of natural causes on November 1, 2025 at the age of 86 years old. He is survived by his wife, Gloria (married 25 years), sister Doris O., niece Kristin B.(great-nephew Hayden, great-nephew Camillo-preceded in his death) and his two children Jonielle B. (Joseph B)...
Richard "Rick" G. Gerard, Jr.
Oct 31, 2025
Bay City, MI - Richard G. "Rick" Gerard, Jr., age 66, of Bay City, MI passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 while hunting in the Bitterroot Valley. Services will be held in Bay City. Local arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Canard "David" Meier
Oct 30, 2025
Canard “David” Meier, 78 of Hamilton passed away Thursday October 30, 2025.
He was born in Corpus Christie, Texas June 25, 1947. He shared his life with 3 brothers and 2 sisters, the family called San Diego County home.
David joined the Navy at the age of seventeen. In his 4 years of service, 3 years were spent at sea, including Vietnam....
