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Missoulian, Saturday, March 4, 2006 B3 MONTANA OBITUARIES to honor Sunday ceremony guardsmen Curren Daniel Burrington HAMILTON Curren Daniel Burrington, 88, of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2006, St. Patrick Hospital. He was born on Jan. 19, 1918, to Jesse and Josephine Burrington on a ranch near Melstone. He attended school in Melstone, graduating valedictorian in 1936.

On March 19, 1937, he married Erleen Miller in Roundup. They moved to Harlowton in Burrington 1940, where he worked as a railroad engineer for nearly 40 years. Affectionately known as Dan, he was active in the Moose Lodge, Boy Scouts, golfing, fishing and hunting. Beloved by his many friends and family, Dan was the consummate adviser. Thoughtful were his words and kindness was his manner.

Men like him did not run in bunches, he was a gentle man. Dan is survived by his wife of nearly 69 years, Erleen of Hamilton; three sons, Jim of Helena, Wally of Phoenix and Lee of Bigfork; two stepsisters, Beulah Tangaard and Janess Slack, both of Seattle; sister Roberta Atkins of Hamilton; 12 grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 6, at the Perkins Funeral Home in Harlowton, with the Rev. Dan Goodell officiating.

Burial will follow at the Harlowton Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chad, Randy, Jeff, Lyle and Carson Burrington and Ted Ven Horst. The family suggests that memorials be made in Dan's name to the Hamilton Wesleyan Church, 185 Golf Course Road, Hamilton, MT 59840. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel. Hope Evelyn Orchard-Hill Orchard MARTIN CITY Hope Evelyn Orchard-Hill, 3, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2006.

She was born on Feb. 12, 2003, in Kalispell. Hope is survived by her parents Michael L. Orchard and Kim Hill of Orchard Martin City; brother Justin Sherrard of Missoula; sister Rachel Orchard of Glendale Heights, grandparents Cecil and Beverly Hill of Helena; great-grandmother Dorothy Rasch of Twin Lakes, aunt and uncle Krisann Hill and Perry, Eskridge of Bellingham, uncle and aunt Glen and Tamara and cousins Nickolas and Britni of Kirkland, nephews Mikey and Jake William and their father Willie of Glendale Heights; her best friends, Mont and Deb of Kalispell and Deb and Denny of Martin City; and various great-aunts and greatuncles. She had such a full three years of life.

She was a gift and a joy to everyone who met her. She loved horses and tea parties, playing "Get You" with her Daddy, riding and shopping with her Mommy and just seeing her big brother Justin. She has left many adopted aunts and uncles, friends and family who will always treasure each and every memory of her. Sleep sweet our darling daughter and may God hold you safe until we're together again. Visitation will be held from to 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 4, at the Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Columbia Mortuary. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia Falls. Mary Margaret Daw Nelson 63 years; brother Tom (Viola) Daw; sister Margaret (Ron) Daw Palmer and families; and sister-in-law Phyllis Daw, all of Portland, Ore.

Mary married Nelson on June 27, 1942, and they lived most of their life in the home Burtram built for them in East Missoula. Together, they successfully raised Bette Putnam Jensen, Ada (Robert) Stevens, Wayne (Barbara) Nelson, Joyce Shepard and John (Carol Ann) Nelson. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 33 great- MISSOULA Mary was born grandchildren, 15 great-greaton July 6, 1920, near Glasgow and grandchildren and numerous nieces went to be with her Lord at St. and nephews. Patrick Hospital on Tuesday, Feb.

Mary's family came first in her 28, 2006. life and she was very proud of all of She was raised them. Mary was a loving, in the Bitterroot compassionate, intelligent lady with Valley, a great sense of humor. She was graduating from always a tomboy at heart and loved Stevensville High to show her skills in baseball, School in 1938. bowling and basketball.

She was Mary was honest, hard working and well loved preceded in by her family. death by her Mary was very involved with the brother, Bill; startup fundraising for the East sisters Betty Ann Missoula Fire Department and Nelson and Stella; worked toward the successful granddaughter addition of a grade school for East Carrie Shepard; Missoula. In earlier years, she was great-grandson, active in PTA and was a 4-H leader. Brandon Lovell; She enjoyed going to all her and son-in-law grandchildren's ball games and she Bryce C. Putnam.

never missed a Grizzly football She is game on television. survived by Her door was always open for Burtram, her her kid's friends after school. Mary loving husband of was a very caring, strong presence in many lives. A celebration of Mary's life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 6, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, with a brief graveside service to follow at the cemetery followed by a reception in 1 the funeral home community room.

Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. A special thanks to Dr. Anne Murphy and the caring staff of St.

Patrick Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the charity of the donor's choice. Joseph Martin Thompson MISSOULA Joe Thompson, son of Norse parents John and Sarah, passed away LE his son peacefully in George's his sleep home at in Missoula on Jan. 23, 2006. Joe was the last surviving sibling of a family of 11.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Verna, on May 30, 2004. Their eldest son, Benny, Air Force, died in a plane crash on a search and rescue mission in May 1957. Benny's daughter Tina and mother Rhoda survive him. Also surviving are five children and their families who make their homes in the Northwest, Lydia and Dean, Joey and Patty and Karen, George and Rita and Ed and Terry, who live in western Montana; and Ray and Hedy and their family, who live in St. Helens, Ore.

Joe's children produced 18 grandchildren who are carrying on the tradition. Joe and Verna will be buried at the gravesite of Ben at the Superior Cemetery, at a time to be announced in early summer. Joe and twin sister Selma were born on Aug. 2, 1907, in Dexterville, the family lived near Tomahawk. Joe caught Verna's eye at a local dance and after a short courtship, they married on Sept.

11, 1933. Following the birth of Ray, Wisconsin winters forced the family migration West seeking employment and greener pastures. During the Depression years, Joe and Verna lived the "Grapes of Wrath," traveling around the West picking fruit and doing any other job that might put food in their four Wrey W. Frechette JANESVILLE, Minn. Wrey' W.

Frechette, 62, of rural Janesville, formerly of the Missoula area, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2006, after living with cancer since February 2003. In the early 1970s, he leased his truck to Sammons Trucking of Missoula. While in this Frechette area, he met Donna Sommers Frechette Crouch. They were united in marriage at Christ the King Church in December 1976. They resided in Janesville where they started their own trucking business.

In May 2005, when his cancer recurred, his first thought was to return to the Missoula area. He enjoyed horseback riding, walks in the mountains, and many hours of riding his Gold Wing motorcycle. While in Minnesota, he was cared for by the best team of doctors God could put in a man's path. He is survived by his wife Donna; by his sons, Wrey and Jan Frechette of Albert Lea, Rick and Michelle Frechette of Waldorf, Rusty and Garci Crouch of Lonsdale, and Brad Crouch and special friend Mora of Missoula; his daughters, Kindra and James Kostka of Inver Grove Heights, and Jessica Frechette of Mankato, by 12 grandchildren; his mother Delores Applen of Elysian, by his sister, Michelle and Conrad Benzick of Waterville, father-in-law and mother-in-law Bert and Gladys Sommers of Missoula; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Allen and Mary Ann Sommers of Missoula; and nieces and nephews. Pauline Netzer SPOKANE Pauline Netzer, 90, was passed born away to on Adam Feb.

and 21, Eva 2006. Porsche in Mott, N.D. She married Louie Netzer in 1935 and moved to Missoula, where they lived for 55 years. They moved to Spokane in 1990 to be closer to their children. She was active in the Assembly of God church.

She cooked for kids at the Big Sky Bible camp in Bigfork for 25 years in the Netzer summers and owned a fish market in Missoula. She enjoyed baking, crafting and sewing, making most of her own clothes. She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Leischner of Pacific City, and Cindy Clemens and Bonnie Gondek of Spokane. She was preceded in death by her husband Louie Netzer and her children, Adeline Edinger, Elaine Alliss Cordell Netzer. She has 15 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.

She is survived by six sisters. A celebration of her life will be held in April in Spokane. Mom always said, "Life is hard even at its best." DEATH NOTICES Douglas Lawrence MISSOULA Douglas Lawrence, 64, died at his Missoula home on or around Sunday, Feb. 26. Arrangements are pending with Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Daniel E. Price CORVALLIS Daniel E. Price, 58, of Corvallis, died on Friday, March 3, at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Daly-Leach Chapel. Obituary guidelines The Missoulian publishes obituaries of western Montana residents and people with significant ties to the region.

Obituaries are paid notices, billed by columninch of published copy. The first three inches of any obituary are free; additional inches cost $11.50 per inch. Half-column photographs cost an additional $10. There is no charge for one publication if the deceased is 18 or younger. Obituaries may be submitted by e-mail fax (523-5294), placed via funeral homes or in person.

If you wish to know the cost of an obituary before it is published, please include an evening phone number. For more information, call 523-5267 or 1-800-366- 7186, Ext. 267, after 3 p.m. The soldiers of the Montana National Guard's Company, 163rd Infantry Battalion, will be honored Sunday for their service in Iraq. The award ceremony, part of the guard's "Freedom Salute" campaign, will take place at the Doubletree Hotel in Missoula at 9 a.m., and the public is invited to attend.

The 163rd deployed to Iraq in November 2004 and began returning about a year later. The battalion's service represented the largest call-up of Montana Guard soldiers since World War II. Each soldier will receive an encased American flag, a commemorative coin, a lapel insignia and a certificate of appreciation from the Guard's director. The soldiers' spouses will also receive a lapel insignia. Their children will receive a Future Soldier footlocker kit, which includes the Daring Eagle board game, Mission Command game, trading cards and comic book.

Michael Moore, Missoulian April 1 Science Day will be looking up. Ninth-graders will explore atmospheric issues, pollution Missoulian "Keeping Your Eyes on the Skies" is the title of the next Saturday Science Day offered by the Health Careers Opportunity Program on April 1. The event, which is open to all area ninth-grade students, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Montana.

During "Keeping Your Eyes on the Skies," students will work alongside UM researchers to study real-world You're invited to a party for Seuss A birthday party for Dr. Seuss on Sunday probably won't include green eggs and ham. But the event, which will be celebrated across the nation, will include games, stories, crafts, prizes and refreshments for Dr. Seuss fans of all ages. Maybe or maybe not you could hide a cat in your hat when you go the party, which is planned for Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.

in the children's department at the Missoula Public Library. The America Reads, America Counts program at the University of Montana is sponsoring the event. For more information, call the library at 721-2665 (BOOK). Donna Syvertson, Missoulian Public events PUBLIC SKATING, noon-2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., Glacier Ice Rink, Missoula County Fairgrounds.

STORYTELLING SERIES featuring Nez Perce stories, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Travelers' Rest State Park, mile west of Highway 93 on Highway 12, Lolo. Call 273-4253. MISSOULA 4-H 60th annual drama festival, 10 a.m., Roxy Theatre, 718 S. Higgins Ave. $1 admission.

Organizations MISSOULA SENIOR CITIZENS Center, 705 S. Higgins 543- 7154: Retired Educators luncheon, noon-2 p.m.; thrift shop, 10:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.; Folklore Society dance, p.m. HAMILTON SENIOR Center, 820 N. Fourth 363-5181. Gun show, 9 Jim Horstman Horstman MISSOULA Jim Horstman, 66, of Missoula, died of cancer on Thursday, March 2, 2006, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Ottoville, Ohio, on July 29, 1939, to Cletus and Lucille Horstman. After growing up there and graduating from Ottoville High School in 1957, Jim enlisted in the Air Force where he met and Horstman married Kendra Shane; they moved to Montana together and had five children. Jim's quick mind and love of people made for a successful career in sales and management with Bonanza 88 and Eastman Kodak. In his retirement years, he enjoyed his role as "Bus Driver Jim" for Beach Transportation and often came home with a story or two about "my He married Pearl Hill in 1981 and adopted a second family. Together, they enjoyed the great outdoors and mountains of Montana.

The family cabin at Fish Creek was the hub for horse pack Apply now The next Saturday Science Day at the University of Montana is April 1. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 17. atmospheric chemistry issues. Participants will measure air pollution components, such as volatile organic compounds and particulate matter, as well as get a hands-on demonstration of how Geographic Information Systems technology is used to document and map findings in environmental health studies. To be considered for the April 1 Saturday Science Day, students must fill out a short application form.

Ninth-grade students from any area school are welcome to apply, but those from low-income households or families whose parents do not have bachelor's degrees will be selected first. Students selected to attend will receive a $30 stipend. Those who come from outside Missoula also will be given an additional sum to help with transportation costs. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 17. For more information or to request an application form, call Faith Price, HCOP coordinator, at 243-4095.

The application form also is available online at the HCOP Web site, www.umt.edu/hcop/SSEP.pdf. PET OF THE WEEK Vinnie Does an adorable 7-month-old dog-cross sound appealing? Being cute, playful (he likes to attack the mop!) and super smart are his staples. He's got great extras curiosity, good with dogs and cats, well-mannered in the car, and he is an entertainer with his toys. Could he be your warm happiness? Nelson Visit the Humane Society of Western 3934, Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m., CALENDAR CALENDAR a.m.-6 p.m. WESTERN MONTANA Retired Educators, noon, Senior Center, S.

Higgins Ave. Music by Sweet Adelines. George Sherry speaks on teaching in Russia. CHRISTIAN SINGLES dinner, 6:30 p.m., Romeos, 919 S. W.

Higgins Ave. Call 251-4555. BOOTS N' CALICO Square Dance, p.m., mainstream class, 6 p.m., Corvallis Woodside Grange, west Highway 93 off Dutch Hill Road. Caller Ray Dunbar. Call 642-3972 or 961-1728.

Coming soon SUNDAY MIDTOWN MARKET, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Missoula County Fairgrounds. Sign up for the barter fair or as a permanent vendor at 1916 Brooks, or call 542-1730 or 880-8967. trips, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and the gathering many friends. Jim loved sports, especially Grizzly football but his passion was golf and his proudest moment on the links was a hole in one on Aug. 3, 2004, at the Hamilton Golf Course.

He was preceded in death by father Cletus Horstman. Survivors include his wife Pearl of Missoula; his mother Lucille Horstman of Tennessee; two brothers, Ronald (Marilyn) of Tennessee and Dennis (Nancy) of North Carolina; his five children, Cheri of Missoula, Tim (Ellen) of San Jose, Mike of Missoula, Brenda Wilson (David) of Minnesota and Charlie of Minnesota; three stepchildren, David Hill (Kara), Marcia Olsen (Randy) and Mike Hill (Heather), all of Missoula; nine grandchildren, Danielle, Kayla, Michelle, Dianne, Caleb, Michael, Jalen, Levi and Hailey; one great-grandchild, Cheyanne; and one on the way. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 7405 Mullan Road, Missoula. A reception will follow.

The family suggests memorials to the Missoula County Cancer Association, which supports local cancer patients. Montana, 5930 Highway 93 549- www.missoulahumanesociety.org FREE HOME IMPROVEMENT Workshop, March 6, 7 p.m. 3011 American Way. To register call 546- 2260. POTOMAC SCHOOL Parent Teacher Club Third Annual Bingo Night, March 11, 6 p.m.

Community Center. CHILD CARE RESOURCES training, "Bugs, Butterflies and Books," beginning level course, March 16, 7- 9 p.m., in Missoula. $7.50. To register, visit www.childcareresources.org. children's mouths, settling near Superior.

Barely making ends meet with Joe's logging job, Verna was left to support the family after Joe was drafted. Near the end of the Second World War, the Navy inducted Joe, sending him on a mission to Hawaii. In 1948, several years after Joe's return, the family home up Flat Creek out of Superior was burned during Christmas, destroying all their possessions but not their grit for survival. Joe and Verna's varying labors fed the family and helped three children through college. The door was never locked at home; finding good in all who passed through the door was the Thompson welcome and make sure you take a piece of pie home with you.

Pop loved the outdoors, its creatures and all its wonders, enjoying many good times with family and pets while camping, fishing and hunting. Joe and Verna could still be found out in the woods picking huckleberries into their 80s; they also managed to get most of their own firewood during this period. Joe loved baseball and Verna had to adopt that love, especially the Braves as they enjoyed many a season rooting for their teams. Joe also coached many years of baseball while George and Ed were growing up in St. Regis.

Joe, family and friends had many good times playing pool and pinochle during Verna's years as director of the St. Regis Senior Center. The last 10 years, Missoula became their residence, but Mineral County would always be home. Births Christy Weyrauch and Brad Fix, Kalispell, boy, Jan. 25.

Jamie Clark and Brian Brush, Missoula, boy, Feb. 28. Ken and Jasmine Goldberg, Missoula, girl, March 2. STATE DEATHS Billings Kidu Schaak, 73, Cleo A. Shaules, Marilyn I.

Zinnecker, 71, Edward L. Jancic, 66. Butte Allan Mclvor, 68. Great Falls Gladys I. Regan, 74, Max W.

Howard, 84. Havre Alfred C. Bradbur, 81. Helena Don Henry Siewert 71, John 'Bud' Clark, Anthony J. 'AJ' Solich, 35.

Lewistown Dot Fadrhone, 82. Mussleshell Florence A. Roberts. Sidney Donald Price 87. I golden.

corral Steaks, Buffet Bakery OFF $1 or Lunch Dinner Coupon must be presented. Adults only. One coupon per customer, Not valid other offer or discount, 4015 Brooks 251-2737.