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Thelma “Tim” Carter Age 96 Tim passed away quietly and at peace on March 18, 2020. She and her twin sister Alma were born January 3, 1924, seventh and eighth of 18 children born to Pearl and Bradford Leighty. They were born at home on Middle Road, Columbia Falls, where they had no electricity and they used an outdoor privy with catalogs and magazines for toilet paper. They raised their own food, including a garden and pigs, chickens, and cattle for milk and beef. They butchered...

Nathanael Clayton Smith, "Nathan or Nate" to those who were close. He was born on November 6, 1972, to Lowell C. and Doris I. Smith, in Louisville, KY. Nathan was a sweet and gentle child during his young years. He filled his time with violin lessons, Karate, football, and wrestling. Not only could he play the violin, but he had an amazing singing voice, too. As a young adult, he played football for the Jeffersonville Red Devils High School, graduating in 1992. During the end of his high...

    Faye Reeves age 96 passed away on February 26, 2020 at The Health Center North West. Faye is survived by her daughters Debra Reeves, Lenora Eaton, and  Carol Ost. A funeral service for Faye will be held on Monday March 2, 2020 at Journey Church at 10AM. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. A luncheon will be served at the church following burial services. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Faye’s family.

Richard Hayes, 73 passed away at his home in Columbia Falls on February 24, 2020. Richard Raymond Hayes was born on December 14, 1946 in Butte, MT to Dorothy and Robert Hayes. He lived in Butte until 1958 when his family moved to Seattle where he attended school and graduated from Chief Sealth High School in 1965. Rich was a Boy Scout and achieved the Order of the Arrow recognition. He defended our country in the Vietnam War from 1967-68 and also spent a year stationed in Germany while in...

Robert Leroy Davis, age 55, passed away on February 24, 2020 at the Health Center in Kalispell. He is survived by his mother Roberta. No services are planned at this time. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Roberts family.

Wilma Bell Schreier age 76 passed away peacefully on the morning of February 23, 2020 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Wilma was a loving mother of five children. She was born in Wiley, Georgia on December 20, 1943 to George S. Taylor and Gladys Lovell Taylor. At the age of five, the family moved west. She lived the majority of her life in Kennewick, Washington where she attended school. In 1961 she married Carl L. Schreier. They continued to live in Kennewick until moving to...

Clifford L. Neil, 69, of Kalispell died at the Montana Veterans Home February 23, 2020. No services are scheduled. Columbia Mortuary is caring for the family.

Dwayne Nelson, age 86 passed away at his home in Columbia Falls on Friday February 21, 2020. He is survived by his wife Shirley and three sons Lonnie, Randy and David. A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 7, 2020 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Columbia Falls. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Dwayne’s family.

Russell Pandina passed away February 10, at his home surrounded by family and his dog Gizmo. He endured a long brave fight with heart complications and infection. Russell had an unbelievable will to live and strived to be happy through it all. He continually amazed family, friends, and the medical community he worked with. Russell learned to value integrity, hard work, honesty and bravery as a young child. He often told others about his first job at about eight years old. He had a long cold...

Catherine (Luce) Nicklaus, 61 was called home to be with the loving Lord, our God and Savior on February 9th, 2020.  She passed in the presence of her loving and caring husband Donald Nicklaus and precious son Lucas at home.  Catherine was born February 19th, 1958 to Lewie and Ann Luce in Kalispell.  Catherine’s passion and excitement for living life was apparent from the beginning.  She was raised in Columbia Falls, MT alongside 4 siblings.  She spent her formative years going to...