All Tributes - Columbia Falls, MT

Ronald Arthur Becker, 81, passed away at his home on November 9, 2019. Ronald was born to parents Arthur W. Becker and Elaine Becker on October 29, 1938 in Santa Monica, CA. His youth was spent in California. After graduation from high school, he joined the Air Force, which took him to Havre. This is where he met his wife, Dorie. They married in 1960, and had five children. He spent most of his career as a baker, and lived his married life here in Columbia Falls. Ron loved to travel. The...

Robert “Bob” Miller passed away on October 15, 2019 at his home in Columbia Falls. He is survived by his children: Patti Miller, Carolyn ‘Carrie’ Raymo, and Thomas Miller. No services are planned at this time. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Bob’s family.  

Rosetta (Rosie) Marian Burke passed away at her home in Columbia Falls, Montana, on October 9, 2019, after a long and tenacious battle with cancer. Rosie was born on August 17, 1935, in Lewistown, Montana, to Iverene and Albert Ayers. She, with her four brothers, grew up in Grass Range and Lewistown and other small towns in central Montana. After her first marriage, she moved to Minneapolis to pursue an education in laboratory technology. She then moved with her three children to Plentywood...

Henry Willis age 77 passed away at Whitefish Care and Rehab Center on October 2, 2019. He is survived by his sons Mike Pfister and Sean Willis. A celebration of Henry’s life will be held next year. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Henry’s family.  

Marion Adams, age 94 passed away on October 1, 2019 at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish. She is survived by her two daughters Peg Wiebelhaus and Diane Tatrow. A private family service will be held at a later date in Wisconsin. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Marion's family.

Irene Hansen Age 96, passed away peacefully at the Montana Veterans Home on September 29, 2019. Irene was born in Clear Lake Iowa on February 20, 1923 to Christian and Marie Olson both immigrants from Denmark. She attended the Clear Lake School system through graduation in 1941. After graduation Irene joined the United States Coast Guard. When she completed her yeoman training she was stationed with the 11th Naval District Offices in Long Beach California. Irene married Ray Hansen October 1,...

Edwin "Ed" J. Olson, 63, passed away on September 27, 2019 surrounded by his family after a quick diagnoses of heart failure. Ed was born October 21, 1955 in Whitefish, Montana to Clarence and Bessie(Stoner) Olson. He was the youngest of 4 children. Ed worked as a logger for many different logging operations in the Valley including American Timber in Olney until the fall in the timber industry. He loved being in the woods and being a logger. Ed met the love of his life, RaeAnn Schloz...

Gregory Jones, age 56 passed away at his home in Columbia Falls on September 26, 2019. He is survived by his son Austin Jones. A private family service will be held at a later date. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Gregory family.

Arthur Schwendtke age 88 passed away on september 23, 2019 at Hidden Meadows Memory Care Center in Columbia Falls. He is survived by his son David Schwendtke. No services are planned at this time. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Arthur's family.

Benjamin F. Grimm age 90 passed away on September 20, 2019 at the Montana Veterans Home. Ben was born in Kila Montana December 19, 1928 to Albert and Lizzy Grimm. Ben was one of three boys. Ben Grew up in West Glacier, Montana and attended school there through 8th grade. Ben was drafted into the Army in 1951 and served until 1953 in Panama and Newfoundland. He served in the Army reserves and joined the Montana National Guard retiring as a SSGT at age 60. Ben was also a life member of the VFW...