Vernie Evaline Mitchell

Evaline Mitchell, 105, of Bozeman, passed away September 25, 2010. She was born June 4, 1905 in the Springhill Community to Noah and Lydia (Dale) Bennett. Evaline grew up in the upper basin, just above Maudlow; she attended the Lincoln School through 8th grade. In the summers she worked for Mamie and Frank Morgan. Evaline married Oscar Callantine, on December 23, 1922; they lived out at the Callantine section of Bremmer Creek, settling in Maudlow in 1934. In 1961 Evaline and Oscar moved to Bozeman, she was a cook at the college for 10 years in the Lewis and Clark Hall. Evaline was a superb cook, her specialties being bread as well as chicken and noodles. She loved cooking, camping and fishing especially sixteen mile creek. Oscar died in 1980, Evaline married Irwin Mitchell in 1985, and they enjoyed traveling to Bowling tournaments with their children. Irwin died in 1993, Evaline moved to Churchill in 1993, until 2007 when she moved back to Bozeman residing at Mountain View Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husbands; son James Oscar Callantine, daughter Vernie Martilla; four son-in-laws, 8 siblings, and 2 great -grandsons. Survivors include her daughters Virginia Miller of Bozeman, Ethel DeBates of Logan, 2 step daughters, Shirley Wisner, and Joyce Santos both of Bozeman,10 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 35 great-great grandchildren; sisters 4 and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Family and friends to meet at Dahl Funeral Chapel at 10:45 am for procession to cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pass Creek Community Center, c/o Alice Miller, 17850 Dry Creek Rd, Belgrade, MT 59714