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2C Friday, October 31, 2008 INDEPENDENT RECORD helenair.com ter, Lynda Senecal Slater (Joe) Slater Margery Ann Senecal Krutsch; Slater passed away peace- grandchilfully on Oct. 27, 2008, at. dren, Jozee her home in the Helena Ann Krutsch valley. and Tyler K. Margery was born July Huseby; sis11, 1935, in Helena to John Slater ter, Nina J.

and Mildred Senecal. (Bill) JohnShe attended grade school son of Deer Lodge; brothat Snowshoe School near ers, Bob Senecal of Deer Avon and graduated from Lodge, Jim (Jeannie) Powell County High School Senecal, and John P. (Marin Deer Lodge. Margery, at garet) Senecal, both of the age of 18, attended Kin- Avon; and numerous man Business University nephews, nieces and and graduated. She worked cousins.

for Geiger Air Force Base She was preceded in in Spokane, Wash. death by her ex-husband, She married Robert Robert J. Slater; parents, Slater in Deer Lodge in John and Mildred; four 1956. Margery resided in brothers, baby Jack, Don, Helena since 1962. She Pete and George; and worked for the government nephews, Shawn Tom and and state jobs in Helena Rodney Senecal.

for several years. In her Church services are later years, Margery was a scheduled at 11 a.m., Nov. CNA. 3, at the New Life Lutheran Margery was a very car- Church with a reception to ing mother and friend. She follow services at Jorgenenjoyed taking care of her son's Restaurant, 1720 11th horses and she liked doing Ave.

Interment is schedoutdoor activities. She will uled at 2 p.m. at the Ellisbe greatly missed by many ton Cemetery in Elliston. friends, family and rela- Memorials may be sent in tives. Margery's name to an orgaMargery is survived by nization of donor's choice.

her sons, Robert T. (Jody) Local arrangements Slater, of Great Falls, have been entrusted to Steven J. Slater and Hagler-Anderson Funeral Richard P. Slater, of Hele- Home. Retz Funeral Home Providing Caring and Pre-Arrangements Personal Service Traditional Funeral Services Randy Wilke Tom Twichel Cremation Services Chris Holt D.

Ross Andersen "A Dignity Memorial Provider" 406-442-1550 SATURDAY NYQUEST, Doris, 92, of Helena. A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the First Baptist Church of Boulder, with burial to follow the service at the Boulder City Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Doris' name to a favorite charity of the donor's choice.

To offer condolences or to share a memory of Doris, please visit www.mem.com. POTEE, Ruth Harriet, 94, of Helena. A memorial service celebrating Ruth's life is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 21 Capital Drive, Helena.

Margery Ann Claudia Myrle Towne Claudia Myrle Towne, 68, died at St. Peter's Hospital Oct. 28, 2008, after a long, dogged battle with cancer. Claudia was born Oct. 12, 1940, in Oak Park, the second of three girls born to Claude and I Myrle (Clouser) Towne.

Her early grade school years were spent in Oak Park, but at 8 years she and her sisters moved to Vermillion, S.D., to begin a new life with her mother and her new husband, Dr. Donald Moore. Claudia completed grade school and high school in Vermillion, graduating in 1958. She entered 1 the University of South Dakota that fall to study chemistry and medical technology. After three years on the Vermillion campus, she completed her medical technology degree requirements by serving a 12-month internship in the medical laboratory at Tripler Army Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii.

It was while at Tripler she met and later married Sgt. Howard Mason of Lodge Grass in 1963. After receiving her B.S. degree (USD 1962), Claudia took employment with Queens Hospital in Honolulu. She joined a pioneering cardiac surgery team that provided medical service to the indigenous people of the Pacific Rim.

Her work with the team took her to places like Guam and Samoa. She was off to an exciting start Towne to her career. Soon, howev- Towne I waters of Montana and Idaho; they snowshoed the deep powder of Yellowstone and cross-country skied the hills of Helena. Generally, they tried to enjoy everything Montana has to offer. They built a rustic cabin on their property south of Jefferson City, and as the years went by, this allowed them a continued connection with outdoor Montana, season after season.

When Claudia's illness made the days difficult, they did their best to make the days of the ending as precious as those of the beginning. Claudia was preceded in death by her father, Claude; stepfather, Donald Moore; and older sister, Elizabeth Schmitt. She is survived by son, Brian Mason of Cathedral City, son, Greg Mason of Idaho Falls, Idaho; younger sister, Dolores Versteeg, of Johnstown, mother, Myrle Moore of Evergreen Healthcare, Clancy; and her longtime spouse-equivalent and caregiver, Dr. Don Ferlicka of Helena. Cremation has taken place and remains will be interred in the military cemetery at Little Big Horn Battlefield National Monument, Crow Agency.

A private memorial gathering is being planned in remembrance of Claudia. her "afternoon beer" and shopping trips with her close companion and granddaughter, Susan, Todd who helped her with many activities of life and helped her to keep living independently. She also enjoyed regular walks around her neighborhood and talking with friends. She is survived by her children, Marvin Martin, of Slidell, Carol (Terry) Bass of Helena, and Sharon Todd of Denver. She leaves behind 11 grandchildren: Susan (Rich) Proul, Stacey (Chris) Petersen, Jon (Becky) Bass, Alisa (Chris) Thom, Jeff (Meg) Martin, Steven (Robin) Martin, Theresa Coski, Shelley Arwood, Penny Whiting, Krissy Gillispie and John Lee Gillispie.

She had 18 great-grandchildren and was excited about having a great-great grandchild due this spring. Cremation has taken place. At Olive's request, a funeral will not be held; however a private family gathering will be held in the future to celebrate her life. Memorials, can be sent to the charity of the donor's choosing. Local arrangements have been entrusted to Hagler-Anderson Funeral Home.

sion drew him to Africa, where he found a deep connection with the country and its people. After two trips to Africa, Denny was asked to serve on the board of directors for the Safari Club of Montana. Denny was preceded in death by his mother, Stella Olson. He is survived by his wife, Dixie Olson; his father, Clifford Olson; brother, Gerald (Shirley) Olson; four daughters, Kim (Wayne) Spiroff, Shannon (Jim) Hadley, Jinell Olson, Jade Olson; and three grandchildren, Zachary, Tayler and Braydin. Cremation has taken place.

A memorial service celebrating Denny's life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Wilsall Cemetery. Big Sky Cremations Funeral Services 2 West Main East Helena 227-2241 FUNERAL SERVICES RECEPTION AREA 96 IR Daily Planner PICK OF THE DAY 5 Happy Halloween! See event details below. Today Oct.

31 "Helena Ghost Walk Tour. Take an evening stroll in downtown Historic Helena and discover some of the haunted places, history, and folklore of Last Chance Gulch. Warnting: Some mature subject matter; not recommended for ages under 12 or those easily frightened some fairly steep grades are Involved for those with mobility No reservations needed. When: p.m. come hell or high water! Where: Meet at Courthouse Square (north side of Lewis and Clark Courthouse) Cost: Ages 17 and 12- 3 (must be accompanied by adult).

No checks or credit cards currently accepted cash only. I Contact: 422-5911 Zombie Fest, a Halloween event at Lewis and Clark Library for high students. Movies, food, games, costumes and possibly a Zombie Walk, Students should bring parental permission slips, available online or at the informaItion desk: When: 7 p.m, to 1 a.m. Where: Lewis Clark Library, lobby and large meeting room Contact: 447-1690 ext. 132 Little Tyke Trick or Treat downtown Helena When: 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: participating downtown businesses First annual Halloween Bash with music by Iron Front. Costume contest, cash prizes, snacks. When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Where: Red Lion Colonial Hotel Cost: $10 Contact: 443-2100 "The Rocky Horror Show." Cleancut Janet and Brad are stranded with a flat tire, and stumble upon Frank'N'Furter's "Frankenstein House" replete with Riff Raff, Magenta, Columbia and the reactivated muscle-bound Rocky! (Adult subject matter and language) When: 8 p.m.

Thursdays-Saturdays, Oct. 10-Nov. midnight Oct. 31 Where: Grandstreet Theatre Contact: 442-4270 Visit Haunted Basin, a benefit for the Basin Volunteer Fire Department. Live music, street bonfire, Karaoke, Also kids activities and a visit to the Haunted Basin Jail.

Events begin at 1 p.m., with an ATV poker ride; kids events at 5:30 p.m.; happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m.; costume party and prizes, music at 7:30 p.m. at Basin Community Hall. Where: Basin, off Interstate Highway 15 1 Cost: Costs vary, depending on event Contact: 459-3193 or 225- 9995 A haunted airplane and open house will be hosted by the UMHelena Aviation Club. When: 8 p.m.- midnight, Oct. 31; 8-10 p.m., Nov.

1 Where: UM Helena airport campus Cost: $3 Contact: 422-6449 Haunted house. Students of Carroll College will stage a haunted house and host trick or treating for kids. When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Carroll College, Guadalupe Hall Contact: 447-5415 Cheerless House of Terror. Proceeds help the Mount Helena All Stars Cheerleaders travel and compete in national events.

When: 6-11 p.m. Where: East Helena City Hall I Cost: $5 Contact: 459-6669 Absentee continued from 1C She's served her post ried William Potts in Helena and cut back on work by taking part-time employment with the city-county health department. With the dissolution of her marriage through divorce, she pursued a year of post-graduate study in bio-medical science at MSU-Bozeman. She was invited to apply for employment with the state Department of Health in Helena as a laboratory surveyor for Medicare compliance. She was selected and the next 20 years were spent traveling to every medical facility in communities, large and small, across Montana that were Medicare-approved to provide laboratory service.

Claudia, through capable and conscientious performance, won the respect and admiration of nearly every colleague and co-worker with whom she had professional interaction. Claudia retired from state employment in January 2004. When she returned to Helena from MSU-Bozeman, she became acquainted with Dr. Don Ferlicka (D.V.M) and the two soon became inseparable. This relationship was to last 24 years and more.

Together they traveled from Nova Scotia to Costa Rica, British Columbia to Guatemala; they canoed the quiet waters and rafted the white- Olive Lorraine Todd Olive Lorraine "Nanny" Todd, 87, a very-muchloved mother and grandmother passed away on Oct. 27, 2008, in Helena, with her family at her side. Olive was born Feb. 8, 1921, in Belgrade, to Olive and William McGuire. The fifth child of the couple, Olive used to joke that they didn't have a name for her until it was time for her to start school.

She grew up in Springhill, just outside of Belgrade. After graduating from Belgrade High School, she married Adrian John Martin, and together they raised two children, Marvin and Carol in Three Forks. A. J. passed away in 1970.

In 1973, Olive married Lee Todd and together they made a home in Havre. After several years of snowbirding, they retired to Casa Grande, in the mid-1990s. Lee preceded 1 her in death in 2004, and she moved back to Helena to be closer to her family shortly after. Olive loved life and found humor in lots of places. She loved doing crossword puzzles and other activities that helped keep her mind active and body moving.

In her stories she talked about how she loved traveling when she was younger and especially having good times with good friends. Since returning to Helena, she enjoyed Dennis (Denny) Russell Olson BILLINGS Dennis (Denny) Russell Olson, 61, of Billings passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 25, 2008, at his home after a brief battle with cancer. Denny was born in Livingston, Jan. 10, 1947, to Cliff and Stella Olson.

Denny grew up at the family ranch in Wilsall and graduated from Wilsall High School in 1967, where he excelled in athletics. Denny enlisted in the U.S. Army and served a tour of duty in Vietnam in 1968-69. Upon his discharge, Denny moved to Helena, where he began his 30-year career with the U.S. Postal Service.

Denny had a great love of the outdoors and was an avid sportsman. This pas- for 15 years. "All these people wanting to vote pretty cool." Reporter Larry Kline: 447- 4075 or larry.kline@ helenair.com er, the births of Brian and Greg required her services at home, so her career was put on hold. The six years in "old Hawaii" were among Claudia's fondest memories. However, the Army needed Sgt.

Mason in Europe, and so the family would call Frankfurt, Germany, home for the next three years. The Masons were able to visit much of Western and Northern Europe and Scandanavia. The Army then said San Antonio, Texas, (Fort Sam Houston) would be home for Claudia and family. It was here in 1971 that Claudia and her boys suffered the shock of Howard's unexpected death. Claudia and the boys brought Howard back to Montana for burial and for a short time lived with relatives in Lodge Grass.

Through a network of old college friends, Claudia found employment in the laboratory at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena, and so Claudia returned to her professional career. She mar- na; daugh- MONDAY SLATER, Margery of Helena. Services are scheduled at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 3, from the New Life Lutheran Church with a reception to follow at Jorgenson's Restaurant, 1720 11th Ave.

Interment is scheduled at 2 p.m. at the Elliston Cemetery in Elliston. Memorials may be sent in Margery's name to an organization of donor's choice. Hagler-Anderson Funeral Home 442-8520 Voting deadline Today is the last full day to request an absentee ballot at the Lewis and Clark County Clerk and Recorder's Office, located on the first floor of the City-County Building. Officials will issue absentee ballots through noon Monday.

Late registration and voting will be open through 8 p.m. Tuesday. MCFC continued from 1C "It truly is economic development, because job creation and retention are components" of the 504 program, said Michelle Johnston, SBA director for Montana. Over the past five years, MCFC has gained approval for 79 loans for more than $32 million. Reporter John Harrington: 447- 4080 or john.harrington@ helenair.com AreaBirths Samantha and Shane Yearry, of Helena, a boy on Sept.

4. Michele Swain and Brant Flath, of Helena, a boy on Oct. 20. Maranda Clark and Jonathan Pauley, of Cas-11 cade, a girl on Oct. 20.

Justina and Todd Crum, of Helena, a boy on Oct. 21. Christine Olson and Jeremy Rothenbuhler, of Helena, a boy on Oct. 21. Erin and Colby Thomas, of Clancy, a girl on Oct.

22. Juleah Wiederholt and Shane Guthrie, of Townsend, a girl on Oct. 23. Brieanne and Darrell King, of Helena, a boy on Oct. 25.

StateDeaths Arlee Dusty Reed, 36, Viola M. Potter, 72 Cameron Jack Hardy, 85 Chinook Ruth Rienhart, 91 Deer Lodge Jane L. Hammond Eureka Shirley Greene Glasgow Philip R. Mitchell Great Falls Diane Skinner, 66, Havre -E. Earl Johnson, 65 Helena Doris Ten Eyck Nyquest, 92, Daniel A.

Glenny, 62 Kalispell Florene Slemberger, 86 Missoula Adeline V. O'Conner, 85, Cory D. Christensen, 46, Esther L. Allen, 92, John E. Nelson Polson Janet C.

Womack Scobey Lorraine J. Brennan, 85 Townsend Mike Lewis Retz Funeral Home 442-1550 INDERSON MORTUARY AND ANDERSON CREMATION SERVICES 442-8520 PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit. You who makes me see everything and shows me the way to reach my ideal. You, who gives me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me. And You who are in all the instances of my life with me.

in this short dialogue, want to thank You for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Amen. Thank You for Your love towards me and my loved ones. Persons must pray this 3 consecutive days without asking your request.

After the third day your wish will be granted, no matter how difficult it may be. Then, promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted..