Dahl Cares | Bozeman, Montana http://dahlcares.com en Valarie Ann LaPier [02/15/1947 - 05/09/2013] Valerie Ann Moore LaPier, beloved mother of Christopher Boe and Kaufi (Delgadillo) has gone to rest in a better place. Val was born February 15, 1947 to Leroy and L. Odette Moore in Bozeman, Montana. She was the oldest of three girls, her younger sisters Lucinda Moore (Bunkers) and Katherine Moore (Doney), would later become best friends. Val attended primary and secondary schools in Bozeman. She later became a skilled typist, working her way through various industries to include Law Firms, the US Army Reserve, and as a Temp for Gallatin County. She was also a member of the Eagles F.O.E. for a short period. During her life she married three times, first to Gordon T. Boe, second to Richard J. LaPier and finally to Michael Earls. Val had a sharp wit and sarcastic sense of humor that endeared many to her. She was always a gracious friend and would help any who needed it. Her level of forgiveness is unsurpassed by many; regardless of any wrong all were welcome in her home. Some of her greatest joys were her seven grandchildren. She loved showing them off and bragging about any and all milestones they reached. Val is preceded in death by her father, mother, youngest sister Kathy, and nephew Dan Bunkers. She is survived by her Aunt and Uncle, Bruce and Jo Vaughn, sister Lucinda (Moore) Bunkers, children Chris Boe, and Kaufi LaPier Delgadillo, grandchildren Jeffrey Krebs, Brandon Fox, Thomas and Samantha Boe, Kaycee, Chris and Matthew Delgadillo as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Southwestern Hospice and Gallatin County Rest Home for the wonderful care of our beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, May 18 at 2:00 pm at Unity Church in Bozeman.

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]]> Charles Eugene "Gene" Bradbury [09/02/1937 - 05/08/2013] Gene, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather left this earth for his eternal home in Heaven on Wednesday, May 8th in Bozeman, Montana. Gene was born in Knox County, Illinois, September 2, 1937, son of Marjabelle Essex and Charles Bradbury. He married the love of his life, Susan Jane Bybee on December 30, 1956 at Maquon, Illinois. Gene moved his young family to Bozeman in 1965. Gene’s family was the focus of his life. He taught his family to love Montana and the outdoors. He also taught them how to play hard, love life and never give up. “Hey! Hey! Grandpa!” He is survived by his wife, Susan of Bozeman; his daughters, Terri (Scott) Keyser, Lori (Marty) Bailey, Stacey (Butch) Durfee, and his son Curt (Leah) Bradbury, all of the Bozeman area. Also surviving are his grandchildren; Nicole (Rory) Edwards, Jason Keyser, Leslie (Josh) Dreitz, Michael (Alyssa) Keyser, Brandon (Sarah) Bailey, Ashley Bailey, Erin (Keith) Gottlob, Jeremy (Elaine) Durfee, Kari (Sam) Norman, Emilee, Caleb, Jacob, Katie, and Abi Durfee, Christian, Andrew, Sam, and Austin Bradbury and 15 great grandchildren. His brother, Walter Bradbury of Peoria, Illinois and stepbrother, Gilbert Moore of Arizona, also survive Gene. His granddaughter, Hannah Durfee, precedes Gene in death. A Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, May 25th at 11 a.m. at the Belgrade Alliance Church, lunch and fellowship to follow. There will be a private family burial. Memorials may be made in Gene’s name to: Vision Beyond Borders, PO Box 11385, Bozeman, MT 59719 587-2321 www.visionbeyondborders.org

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]]> David Isaac Hoff [02/21/1942 - 05/06/2013] David Isaac Hoff passed May 6, 2013 from complications of lung cancer. Born at home on February 21, 1942, he was the ninth child of Fred and Laila (Teigen) Hoff. David often said that he was born upstairs while his sisters were making pies downstairs. As he grew he followed his siblings to country school. David spoke of his sister Eyvonne reading his favorite poem Wynken, Blynken & Nod. Even though he was little he was perched on the tractor while his siblings picked rocks in the fields. David’s father bought and traded farmland and buildings so David and his brothers learned to fix everything and build anything. In little Sacred Heart young boys were to stay busy and productive. This expectation did not stop his brothers from tying David up in a cornfield playing Cowboys and Indians. The 1960 Class of Sacred Heart School, 28 graduates, met for its last All School Reunion in 2010. All but two classmates attended with David attending for the first time. David did note that he lettered in all sports but did so because there were so few to man teams. During college David traveled to Great Slave Lake in the Yukon. There he studied wolves as a research biologist. His lifelong interest in ornithology led to work for the US Wildlife Bureau and the Smithsonian, work that took him to the South Pacific. With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Techniques and Conservation from South Dakota State he worked as a refuge manager in Saginaw, Michigan, but was drawn back to beautiful Hawaii. Between bodysurfing and serving sloppy joes to hungry surfers from the lunch wagon, Last Supper Diner, he met many friends. One of these friends became his wife, Darla. Their love grew aboard the sailboat No Hu Hu (No Worries). Sailing in the islands and barging their Volkswagen van from Oahu to the outer islands, they found the beauty that was Hawaii. David resumed carpentry and building, starting a construction company in 1973. Projects were mainly on Oahu, but he completed jobs on the Big Island. He was excited to create and build and his enthusiasm was contagious. One of his jobs was a home cantilevered into a hillside with an expansive view of Honolulu and the ocean beyond. David and Darla were married in this home on February 14, 1976. The couple returned to the mainland in 1977 as it was Darla’s idea to be close to family. Even so, David continued to wear Hawaiian shirts on every occasion for the rest of his life. Shipping two Volkswagens from Hawaii and driving to Montana, David and Darla arrived in Bozeman. David’s contracting allowed him to work with many talented and creative people all over SW Montana and Yellowstone Park. David built from plans but figured out how to engineer and build amazing projects. With the birth of daughter, Laila, he designed and built a home on Sourdough Ridge which was barrier free. Throughout his contracting, David’s knowledge and construction of accessibility adaptations helped many families. He was innovative in building to promote energy efficiency and use of solar energy. His ability to reduce, reuse and recycle started in Hawaii and notably with his Montana home on Perkins Place. Lars and Rose completed the Hoff family and home became the center of many adventures. Nature and its wonders continued to be a focus with family camping in yet another Volkswagen. Spring break trips to Utah, trips to our wondrous national parks, family camp at Holland Lake and skiing at Bridger and Big Sky added to family life. David’s self-employment allowed flexibility for family activities and his enthusiasm, energy and patience were invaluable. David promoted studying and enjoying the natural world and the world of science. He had a gift for telling stories about events and places in Yellowstone Park and Montana. He exemplified the power of focus and hard work. His physical strength was legendary. David was very proud of his Norwegian heritage and family. He loved and guided his children. David was excited to hear from people and always took time to talk and visit. David leaves his brother, Fred O, sister Ruth (Lou), sister Eyvonne (Joe), and sister in law, Mary. He was preceded by his parents, his sisters Elaine, Corrine and infant sister Laila and brothers Ted and Jerry. He leaves cousins, nephews and nieces all over the world. He is survived by his wife Darla, daughters Laila and Rose, and son Lars.

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]]> Wanda Rose Vosseler [08/20/1930 - 04/30/2013] Wanda Rose Vosseler passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. She was born August 20, 1930 in Stamford, Texas to Luther and Delia Ann (Morgan) Rose. Wanda married Gene Vosseler on September 19, 1977 in Los Angeles, California. Her work career was spent in business administration and sales. She studied voice for many years and loved to sing. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents and sister. She is survived by: her husband Gene Vosseler of Bozeman; daughter Dayna Davidson of Dobbins, California; brother Jerry Lee Rose of Texas; and sister Patty North of Texas. A cremation service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Dahl Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be held on May 11, 2013 at The Bozeman Teaching Center, 2308 Durston Rd., Bozeman, MT 59718. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wanda’s name to St. Francis Senior Resources, 210 Cirque Dr., Bozeman, MT 59718.

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]]> Josephine "Grandma Jo" Schwartz [05/20/1930 - 04/26/2013] Josephine “Grandma Jo” Schwartz, 82, of Bozeman, formerly of Billings, passed away on April 26, 2013. Jo was born May 20, 1930 in Bear Creek, MT to Joe and Josephine (Fagel) Meyer. Jo’s father was killed in the Smith Coal Mine disaster of 1943. The family moved into Red Lodge following his death. After 6 months in Red Lodge, they settled in Columbus where Jo graduated from Columbus High in 1948. Jo attended Montana State College in Bozeman and then transferred her nursing studies to Billings. Jo trained at the Billings Deaconess and completed her nursing degree in 1951. Jo married Harold Hildeman and they had 4 children together, the couple later divorced. Jo worked as a nurse at the Billings Deaconess until transferring to St. Vincent’s Hospital in 1957. At St. Vincent’s she began working in Labor and Delivery and then Pediatrics, where she was head nurse for 11 years. She went on to earn a second bachelors degree in Health Care Administration from Weber College through extension classes. Jo married the love of her life John Schwartz on August 6, 1977, adding 6 more children to the mix. In 1989 St. Vincent’s Hospital opened Cuddles and Care (sick child day care) for hospital employees. It later opened to the public. She was ‘Grandma Jo’ to hundreds of children. Jo managed this unit from the day it opened until her retirement in 2000, after 49 years of nursing. During retirement she enjoyed tending to her flower garden, traveling with Global Grannies & spending time with family. She later moved to Bozeman in 2006 and lived for a time at the Bozeman Lodge. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John in 1999, brother Bob Stone and one great grandchild. Survivors include brother Alan Stone of Laurel, her 4 children Pam (Darrell) Waldo of Great Falls, MT, Penny (Tom) Walker of Bozeman, MT, Paul (Sandi) Hilderman of Helena, MT and Perry (Tracy) Hilderman of Missoula, MT; John’s six children Colleen Bushard, Gene (Sheryl) Schwartz, Jaci (Mike) Murray all of Billings; Mike (Virginia) Schwartz of Couer d’Alene, ID, Joe (Becky) Schwartz of Missoula, MT and Mary Williams of Upper Marlboro, MD; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

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]]> Samuel "Sam" Henderson Lombard [03/06/1991 - 04/26/2013] Samuel Henderson Lombard was born March 6, 1991, in Spokane, and left us April 26, 2013, to go and play in the highest mountain powder he could find. Sam, a senior, studied architecture at MSU. Many in Bozeman will recall seeing the little truck that flew a pirate flag. That was Sam. He will long be loved and missed by many, especially Devon Hassa, Andrew Holman, Jan McGhee, Nathaniel Ziegler, Sam Irons, Clay Amann, Nick Donovan and many others from the architecture program and snowmobiling community. His family includes Marny Lombard, Spokane, Dave and Linda Henderson, Spirit Lake, Idaho, Marisa Clemets, Spokane, and Jim Cochrane, Orofino, Idaho.

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]]> Charles Norris Caughlan [01/20/1915 - 04/25/2013] After long life well lived, local political activist Charles Caughlan died April 25, 2013 at the age of 98 surrounded by his wife Helen and members of his family. Charles was a 73 year resident of Bozeman. He was born in Pullman, Washington January 20, 1915 to Ada and John Caughlan. John was a progressive Methodist minister whose social activism kept them moving throughout Washington. Charles's early life took him to many northwest towns including Ellensburg, Aberdeen, finally spending his high school years in Seattle. His earliest memory was waking up with his entire family being stricken with the Spanish Flu during the flu epidemic of 1918-1919. While attending Grey's Harbor Junior College in Aberdeen, Washington during the early 1930's, he observed the struggles and violence against the workers attempting to unionize the timber industry which solidified his liberal political agenda and his work for peace and justice for the rest his life. He went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree and PhD in Chemistry specializing in X-Ray Crystallography from the University of Washington. From 1944-1946 Charles worked at Eastman Kodak in Rochester NY which solidified his life long commitment to pacifism. An avid skier and outdoorsman, he was instrumental in the beginning and early development of Bridger Bowl Ski Area where he enjoyed skiing into his 92nd year. He learned a love of mountain climbing in his teens when he climbed most of the higher peaks in the Olympic and Cascade Mountains in Washington. After arriving in Bozeman that love of the outdoors compelled him to climb many of the mountains in the south central Montana and Wyoming including several different routes up the Grand Teton. He fostered a love of backpacking in his children and continued to backpack with them and his grandchildren well into his late 80's hiking with a yearly family backpacking trek on trails in Montana and Washington. He was also passionate about tennis and could be seen frequently on the tennis courts at MSU where he played until he was 93. Charles's professional life was marked by a long career as a chemistry professor at Montana State University where he also served as head of the Chemistry Department for several years. During his teaching years he was honored often for his excellence in teaching. After retiring from the university, he was able to devote his time to his other passions: civil liberties and human rights, Scottish dancing, baking, gardening, music and travel. He was a frequent and popular contributor to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle's “Letters to the Editors” about his concerns for peace, civil liberties and all aspects of both domestic and foreign human rights. In 1997 he was awarded the Walt Brown Award by the Montana Human Rights Task Force; for his “recognition and dedication to human rights and civil rights in Montana..” For many years, Charles hosted the Task Force's radio call-in program ending in 2007. In 2006 the Montana ACLU awarded him the Jeannette Rankin Award “for his tireless efforts to advance civil liberties and human rights and his steadfast commitment to peace and justice.” He also finally received the Order of the Silver Marmot award in 2010 from Washington State's Boy Scout Camp Parsons after expressing regret that he hadn't received it in 1927 when originally earned at age 12. Charles married Georgeanne Robertson in 1936 and they had four children. He later married Helen Cameron in 1974. He is survived by his wife Helen; his four children Cheryl Allen of Truckee, California, Kevin of Kensington, Maryland, Kerry Travers (Mike) of Chelan, Washington and Deirdre of Butte; Helen's four children, Greg, Dan, and Richard Mecklenburg of Bozeman and Laurie Cameron of Flagstaff, Arizona; fifteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his former wife Georgeanne Caughlan and his brothers James (Carl) and John Caughlan. He was always interested in and curious about the world around him, he had a sparkle in his eye, a remarkable zest for life, and an endless energy for his passions, especially for issues involving peace and justice. The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to Springmeadows Assisted Living, Hospice of Southwest Montana as well as dear friend, Ginger Lee of HeartBeat Senior Fitness for the excellent and compassionate care provided for him and his family during the last year. The family is also grateful to long term friends especially Ardie and Rose Jaffe for their attentiveness during his final days. A celebration of his extraordinary life will be held at the Emerson Cultural Center Ballroom on Thursday, July 25 at 5 pm . The family requests that memorials be sent to the American Civil Liberties Union, Hospice of Southwest Montana or the MSU Foundation.

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]]> Ann Evans Driscoll [10/03/1915 - 04/21/2013] Ann Evans Driscoll passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013. She was born October 3, 1915 in Bozeman to Philip and Etta (Pearson) Evans. She attended Bozeman Public Schools and graduated from Gallatin County High School. She then went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Montana State Normal School in Dillon in 1940. Ann served our country in the US Army in 1943. Throughout her teaching career she taught in Springhill, Dodson, Charlo and Ronan. Her most rewarding teaching experiences were when she taught remedial reading, both in Ronan and Charlo schools. She was also very active in PTA, Delta Kappa Gamma, the garden club and D’Aste Women’s Club. Ann was a life-long teacher – she volunteered to help children read during her summers off as a young teacher and told her Hospice nurses never to stop learning during her final days. She will also be remembered for being a great parent to her children and wonderful grandmother to her grandchildren. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, her parents, two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by: her son Phil Driscoll of Madison, WI; son Jerry (Nancy) Driscoll of Bozeman; daughter Barbara Driscoll of Bozeman; foster son Joe Tejeda of California; foster daughter Martha Tejeda Castillo of Florida; sister Janet Edens of Peoria, AZ; three grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild as well as nieces and nephews on both sides of the family. Memorials may be made in Ann’s name to Hospice of Southwest Montana, 3810 Valley Commons Dr., Bozeman, MT 59718. A gathering of family and friends will take place at 1:00pm on Friday, April 26, 2013 at her son's home on Springhill Rd. A memorial service is planned for July 6, 2013, at 10:00 am at the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery.

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]]> Patricia Ann Strouf [07/01/1941 - 04/21/2013] Patricia (Patsy) Ann Anderson Strouf, best known as “Cookie Gma” passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013 due to complications from a series of strokes. She was born July 1, 1941 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lewistown, Montana. Patsy was raised by her loving grandparents Oscar and Ann Anderson on a ranch in Stanford, Montana. She attended Stanford schools through the 6th Grade and then due to rheumatic fever attended Ursuline Academy in Great Falls, Montana for 7th and 8th Grades. Her high school years were spent at Central Catholic High School in Great Falls. On February 13, 1960 Patsy married her sweetheart Truman C. Strouf in Stanford, Montana at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. During the first year of marriage they ranched on the Strouf farm northeast of Stanford. The next 13 years they moved and lived in several states with the Federal Highway Administration. During that time four children were born: Thomas, Donald, Karleen and Kristene. In 1972 the family moved to Billings, Montana and Truman worked for a glass company while Patsy volunteered at schools and became a dental assistant. In the fall of 1981 Patsy and Truman opened their own glass shop, Magic City Glass on Grand Avenue in Billings. They retired after 24 years. Truman passed away May 8, 2009, just a few months short of their much anticipated 50th wedding anniversary. Patsy enjoyed her Bible sisters at Faith Chapel in Billings and the group at Pastoral Care, especially Patti Barkell. Patsy is survived by: her loving children Thomas (Shelli) Strouf of Billings, Donald Strouf of Eugene, Oregon, Karleen (Todd) Hagenbuch of Billings, Kristene (Steve) Stiles of Bozeman; seven precious grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Faith Chapel in Billings. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Hospice of Southwest Montana -3810 Valley Commons Drive, Suite 1, Bozeman, MT 59718.

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]]> Calvin Steele Beauregard [10/29/1929 - 04/14/2013] Calvin Steele Beauregard Devoted husband, loving father ,retired FoMoCo executive, Business Owner, & confirmed car-nut, Calvin Beauregard passed away today, (4.14.2013) Born 10.29.1929 in Suffern, New York, he returned there to begin a long 33 year career with the Ford Motor Company after a brief stint in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. If you ever saw a Lincoln Motor Car with any dignitary in it in New York City, chances are that Cal had something to do with it. From Princes to Popes, Astronauts to Movie Stars, they rode in style, thanks to his “PR” Accomplishments on behalf of Ford. With customized “bubble-tops”, fender flags a-flyin’, sirens a-screamin, they were always “wowed!” His support work with both the Marine Corps and the Secret Service earned him recognition and lifetime membership in the Agents Association. After retiring from Ford he formed Beauregard Enterprises in the West Coast Car Culture, having even more fun with the needs of the Chrysler Studio Program and becoming a fund raiser and board member of the Motion Picture & Television Hospital. Finally retiring to Montana he continued to pursue his love of horses, antique cars, and the multitude of friends he and his wife Nancy have accumulated over the decades of Inaugurations, parades, balls, show openings, movie premiers, and, (his FAVORITE……)PARTIES! Calvin is survived by his wife of 58 years Nancy, Children Brian, Suzanne, & Jeff. Grandchildren: Calvin Douglas, Kara Beauregard Leatherman, Clayton Douglas, & Sheila Beauregard Mueller. AND Great Grandchildren Arley , Lewis & Russell Douglas!

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