All Obituaries

David Paul Smith, 61 passed away March 26, 2021 in Centennial, CO. He was born to Rev. Wallace and Mary Smith in Pittsburgh, PA April 21, 1959 and was joined by adopted sister Sarah in 1968. David spent his youth in Pittsburg; Merrill, Highland and Janesville WI; Bancroft and Nebraska City, NE; and his adult years at Del Norte, CO before making his home in the Denver area. David’s life was lived with such enthusiasm, determination and wonderful energy! He will be remembered for always...

Richard (Dick) Williams, 85, passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 15, 2021 at the Libby Care Center after several years of failing health.  Dick was born in upstate New York in the town of Allegany to William and Mary Williams.  He was the oldest of a four children.  He learned a great appreciation for the outdoors as a youngster where he enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and trapping.  After high school graduation Dick worked for the State of New York...

Verna Anna Welch, 95, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord at home with her daughters by her side.  She began her life in Ekalaka, MT on December 23, 1925, the daughter of Albert and Anna Frye.        A longtime Libby resident, she worked as a clerk for the Forest Service.  After retiring, she and her husband, Charlie, enjoyed traveling to Europe, Hawaii, and most of the United States.  Verna had many interests including gardening;...

Keith Walsh (Longtime Resident) After many years of serious health challenges, Keith’s bright spirit sped from his old “clay jar” toward his heavenly home in the wee hours of March 16, 2021.  Born June 9, 1931 in Somers MT to George Dunstan and Dorothy Odell Walsh, the family moved to Libby in ’41 where Keith attended school playing basketball and football. Here he met the love of his life, Patricia Kessel whom he’d marry after he graduated from Libby...

Barbara Jean Higle, 73, passed through the “Gates of Heaven” on March 16, 2021 while in the loving arms of her soulmate Jack Higle at her home in Eureka, Montana.  She was born on April 15, 1947 in Whitefish, Montana to Wilfred “Bunny” and Anita Marie Gilmond. Barb spent all her years in Eureka, Montana. After graduating in the top of her class from Lincoln County High School in 1965, she went on to study at Kinman Business School in Spokane, Washington. She...

Calvin St.Onge, 86, went home to be with the Lord peacefully March 15, 2021, with loved ones by his side. He was born Oct. 28, 1934, in Medford, Ore., to Erving and Clema St.Onge. Calvin met the love of his life, Gerry, when he worked in Flint, Mich., doing a seasonal job. They were married Feb. 5, 1957. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Libby, where they raised their family of six children. Cal worked in the timber industry, eventually retiring from St.Onge Logging. The family enjoyed...

Richard “Rich” Lee Thompson (64) of Libby MT passed away on March 15, 2021, due to complications following a motor vehicle accident on February 25th. He was born February 21, 1957, in Kalispell, MT, to Dick and Shirley Thompson. He attended Libby Highschool, graduating in 1975. He was the hardest working man we have ever known. He started working for J. Neil’s Lumber immediately after graduation and worked his way through the ranks retiring as Corporate Engineering Manager...

Joshua Dwain Jackson, 35, of Columbia Falls, passed away suddenly as a result of a single vehicle accident in Libby, Montana.  He was born in Kalispell on August 11, 1985 and attended school at West Valley.  He graduated from Flathead High School in 2004. Josh had a true passion for the woods and it was where he found much needed peace.  It was fitting that Josh spent many years working as a logger. When the logging industry slowed down Josh went to work at La Salle Sand and...

Susan Kay Boyd, 66, died Friday, March 12, 2021 at her home following an extended illness.  She was born at Omaha, Nebraska to Ted and Jeannine (Gash) Boyd on September 16, 1954. She came to Libby with her family in 1963 where she attended Libby Public Schools, and graduated from Libby High School with the class of 1972. She worked at Rosauers in Libby until she moved to Spokane for a period of time; she later moved to Kalispell where she remained for an extended period and worked...

Loren Robert Kujawa, 94 Loren Robert Kujawa passed peacefully in his sleep at home on March 9, 2021.  A lifelong Libby resident, Loren was born January 12, 1927 to his parents Mary Rose Brouillard and Joseph Kujawa. After graduating from Libby High School, Loren joined the Army Constabulary where he served with A Company 13th in Germany from 1945-1947. On October 28, 1951, Loren married the love of his life, Gynell Denise Jacobs. Together they raised seven children. Before her death...