Carolyn McConville

Carolyn Esther McConville, 73, a longtime Whitefish resident, passed away May 25, 2005, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell of natural causes.

Carolyn was born in Fairview on June 30, 1931, to Harold and Grace Stinger. She was one of eight daughters and a son.

Carolyn spent the majority of her life in Whitefish and was employed for many years in restaurant and bartending professions. She was best known for lemon meringue pie and several other dishes.

She was actively involved with the V.F.W. Women's Auxillary, a member of the Women of the Moose, and the Eagles Women's Auxillary.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Dale Stinger; a sister Doris LaVoy; and her husband Floyd George McConville.

She is survived by her dear partner and friend of many years, Wayne Pennecard, of Whitefish; four sons and their wives, Rick (Laurie) McConville, in Anchorage, Alaska, Steve (Caroline) McConville in Great Falls, Matt (Janet) McConville, in Columbia Falls, and George (Michelle) McConville, in Las Vegas, Nev.; six sisters, Ella (Chet) Hill, Joann Brousseau, MaDonna (Dale) Barber, Marcia (Jim) Hunnewell, Cheryl (Jim) Rounds, and Carla (Bob) Corbally; 11 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held May 31, 2005, with Rev. David V. Kauffman, officiating. Burial followed at the Glacier Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kalispell.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to any of the three organizations in which Carolyn was involved.