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2M SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE Publication Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Deadline Friday 4 p.m. MST Monday 4 p.m. MST Tuesday 4 p.m. MST Wednesday 4 p.m. MST Thursday 4 p.m.

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DEADLINES TO VIEW OBITUARIES Go to www.greatfallstribune.com/obituaries 205 River Drive Great Falls, MT 59405 Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. GREAT FALLS Tuttle: A Celebration of Life for Ver- non Tuttle will be held Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 2:30 PM at the Church of Christ, 1300 6th St. NW. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to your favorite charity or The Church Of Christ in Bucks name.

For full obit- uary or to leave condolenc- es for the family, please visit www.croxfordfuner- alhome.com. Vernon Tuttle FAIRFAX, VA. Sher- idan Bruce Ensley, 85 passed away August 10th, 2019. Bruce was born Feb. 26,1934 in Great Falls, MT, the son of Myron and Ruth Erickson Ensley of Havre (Big Sandy).

was a proud graduate of GFHS, class of and went on to be a Defense Analyst for the Navy in Wash. DC for 39 years, returning often to his favorite Mt. fishing spots. Funeral and burial were in Annandale, VA. Sheridan Bruce Ensley HAVRE Marie P.

Keast- er, 94, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at the Northern Montana Care Center. A Vigil will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Sep- tember 20, 2019, and funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Septem- ber 21, 2019, all at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cascade. Burial will take place on Monday at Fort Har- rison Veterans Cemetery in Helena.

Holland Bonine Funeral Home and Funeral Home have been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com. Marie was born on November 20, 1924, outside of Helena to Nick and Katie (Hohn) Poepping. She was raised in the Helena Valley, attending school through the 8th grade. That summer, her brothers were drafted into World War II, and Marie quit school to help farm.

In 1951, she married Richard Keaster, a ranch hand, and the couple moved around Montana, where Marie worked for various ranches as a cook while Richard worked as a ranch hand. They put down roots on the Hi-Line, where Marie worked as a cook in restaurants in Harlem and Chinook. She retired in 1992, after working 12 years at the Chinook Senior Center. In 1995, Marie moved to Cascade, where she remained until Fall of 2018, when she moved to Great Falls to live with friends. In February 2019, she moved to Havre.

Marie enjoyed doing Word Search puzzles and watch- ing Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. She was a fabulous cook but was especially known for her pies. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she spent as much time with them as she could. Her faith was very important to Marie, and it helped her get through many difficult times. Marie was a devoted member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church for the past 24 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Keaster; parents Nick and Katie Poepping; and five siblings. Marie is survived by her children, Bill (Cheryl) Keaster of Cascade, Nick (Ellen) Keaster of Mountain Home, ID, Katie (David) Heath of Havre, and Rob Keaster of Lingo, WY; grandchildren, Tell (Becca) Keaster, Anna (Andy) Borel, James (Chari) Keaster, Dustin Heath, Bryan Heath, and RJ (Kathryn) Keaster; five great-grand- children; sister Ann Lou White of Mount Angel, OR; and numerous nieces, nephews, and good friends, Bill and Margie Ross. Marie Keaster CENTENNIAL Mary Agnes Belcher, 92, of Centennial, CO, former longtime resident of Great Falls, MT, departed this world for Heaven on September 5, 2019. Born May 13, 1927 in Lansdale, PA. Wife of Lou Belcher (Cowboy Preacher).

She is survived by sons Max and Louis Jr. and daughter-in-law, Donna, all of Centennial; grand- children Shane Belcher of Fort Collins, CO, CIn- dy McKee of Austin, TX and Ashley Longacker of McKinney, TX and 6 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at Highland Cemetery in Great Falls at a later date. Mary Agnes Belcher BLACK EAGLE Mary Laverne Steffes went to be with the Lord on Au- gust 13, 2019. Her service will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Sat- urday, October 12, 2019, at 10:30 a.m.

Mary grew up in Great Falls, MT, where she was a private music teacher and organist at St. Peter and Spirit Catholic Church. She fought a year battle with Alzhei- Mary is survived by three children, Michael (Debi), Karen, and James; nine grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. You may view complete obituary and share condolences with the family online at www. OConnorFuneralHome.

com. Mary Laverne Steffes GREAT FALLS Ronald Gene Frost, 79, of Great Falls, passed away on September 11th, 2019, from heart failure. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 15th from 5 7 PM at Croxford Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, September 16th, 2019 at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 11 AM in Great Falls. Ron was born November 20th, 1939 to Wyatt P.

Frost and Leland N. Frost in Hamilton, MT. He graduated from Corvallis High School in 1958 and in 1964 graduated with a Degree in Education from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT, where he was a 3-sport athlete for the Bears. In 1972, he completed his degree in Education from the University of Montana. Ron began his teaching and coaching career in Augusta, MT teaching Biology and coaching basketball for two years before moving to Great Falls where he taught Health for 33 years at C.M.

Russell High School. He was an athletic trainer his first two years at CMR, coached Sophomore Football four years, Sophomore Basketball eight years, and coached track all 33 years finishing as Head Track Field coach the last 18 years. Overseeing the Rustler Track Team was a passion for Ron. He specialized in coaching the jumping events with pole vaulting being his favorite. In, 1981 he was awarded the Montana Coaches Association Track and Field Coach of the Year.

Ron, however, was more proud of all athletes, who won multiple individual State Titles under his instruction. While Ron was busy teaching and coaching, he also served his country as a Training Specialist in the Montana Air National Guard from 1965 until 1971. He especially loved serving in an role while participating in a unit deployment. The Guard led Ron to great lifelong friendships with the Hensley and Mortag families where special events and gatherings were had for over the past 50 years. He never missed a fall hunting season for pheasants, deer, and elk.

He loved see- ing big bull elk on the Frost and Weber Ranches; his special hunting ground by the Bitterroot Valley. His favorite summer pastime was spending time at Holter Lake. After retirement in 1999, some winter time was spent in Lake Havasu and Yuma, AZ. Ron also never missed listening, watching, and rooting for his alma mater, the Montana Grizzlies. Ron is survived by the love of his life, Joy, married for over 53 years; daughter, Tasha Frost Johnson and son-in-law, Tim Hodel, Libby, MT; daughter, Tonya Frost and son-in-law, Tony Padilla, Tigard, OR, and son, Tyson and daughter-in of Spokane, WA.

Ron is also survived by his brother, Wyatt Lee Frost of Great Falls; sister, Linda Murch (Jim) of Harlem, MT; grandchildren, Sara Hodel, Keith and Kelsey Johnson, Brady and Berkley Padilla, Bridger, Haley, Brynlee, Jack, and Greyson Frost; two brother and sisters-in-law, Fred and Iris Kubler, Redmond, WA, and Paul and Clarice Steen, Oxnard, CA, and many nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his father, Wyatt Frost; mother, Leland Frost; sister-in-law, Anna Frost, and great nieces, Tionna Bay Green and Tiffany Halvorson. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, The C.M.Russell HS Track Field Team in Memory of Coach Frost, or to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.croxfordfuner- alhome.com. Ronald Frost AUGUSTA Beverly Jean Cottle Allen, 86, died of nat- ural causes, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Post Falls in Idaho.

Her Funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 21 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fairfield, MT. Beverly was born in Great Falls, MT on September 11, 1932, to Helen Sofia Arps Cottle and Henry John Cottle of Augusta. She joined her older sister Shirley, and was raised and educated in Augusta, but for the two years her family lived in Boulder City, Nevada. She graduated as valedictorian of her class and went on to receive her B.S.

of Science in Nursing at MSU Bozeman in 1955. She joined the Chi Omega sorority and remained a loyal Bobcat fan. She married Clyde D. (Buck) Allen on September 22, 1951 in Augusta, while they were both attending MSU. After graduation, she began her journey as an Army of- wife and mother.

She loved living in new places and meeting new people who soon became life-long, loyal friends, due to her phone calls, amazing letters and Christmas cards. When Buck retired from the Army in 1973, they moved to Augusta and Beverly began her nursing career. She worked for two years in Choteau, and then spent the next sixteen years working in the CCU and ICU units at the Columbus Hospital in Great Falls. Bev was active in her community, serving as the Past President of the Lewis Clark County Cattlewomen and as State Parliamentarian, Post Matron of Augusta Chapter Order of Eastern Star, President of Augusta Nile Sewing Club and was a member of the State and National Republican Party. As a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, she chaired the Americanism Program and the Scholar- ship and Education committee.

She was active in her church and committed to her LDS faith. She held many callings at the ward and stake level. Later in life, she and Buck spent every Friday and Saturday, for over eight years, serving in the Cardston, Alberta Temple. She found great joy and took pride in her ten grandchildren. She urged them all to develop their gifts and talents and to work to make their dreams a reality.

She was eager to attend and go to as many of their activities as possible. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Henry John Cottle Jr; sister, Shirley Ann Baskett; and her husband, Buck Allen. She is survived by her son, Brett (Erica) Allen of Dutton; daughter, Libby (David) Davison of Spokane Valley, WA; and her daughter, Paula (Bill) Schustrom of Kalispell; ten grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren; plus many cousins, nephews and nieces too numerous to name. Memorials are suggested to the Youth Center of Augusta, the Augusta EMT and Ambulance, or a youth scholarship of the choice. Condolences to the family may be shared online at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com Beverly Jean Allen BEAVERTON, OR Aquiles Garcia, 92, passed away in Beaverton, Oregon and joined his beloved wife Ma- ria on May 6th, 2019.

He was born on May 1, 1927 in Cuidad Hidalgo, Mexico. He made his home working and raising a family in Great Falls for more than 30 years. His incredible work ethic and energy allowed him to work 2 full time jobs back to back at the College of Great Falls and the Burlington Northern Railroad. His passions included planting flowers and trees, creating beautiful landscapes and of course dancing. He never missed an opportunity for a chance to go out on the dance floor! Aquiles was predeceased by his wife Maria, who he was married to for more than 50 years.

He is survived by his children Peter (Alene), Rudy (Suzie), Robert, Yolanda and a grandson Marshall Garcia. Dad, you lead a purposeful life helping many along the way. be remembered for your love of family, your incredible generosity and your resilience in overcoming many obstacles throughout your life. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Great Falls, Montana at 9:00 am Saturday, September 28th, 2019. Condolences may be posted online at Legacy.com.

Aquiles M. Garcia GREAT FALLS Robert Charles Meyers, 82, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019. A viewing will take place at Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. The funeral liturgy will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 11:15 a.m.

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