Stephen "Winnebago" Clement Joubert

Stephen "Winnebago" Clement Joubert, 63, of Hungry Horse, passed away June 9, 2005, at the Veterans Hospital in Helena of liver disease. He was born Nov. 27, 1941, in Boston.

Steve graduated from Spaulding High School in Rochester, N.H.

He served in the U.S. Army and was honorable discharged after three years of service.

He was a welder by trade. He was a member of the Pile Drivers Union in Boston and the Welders Union, also in Boston. He built fishing vessels in Newburyport, Mass.

Steve lived his life with conviction. He lived his life with passion, never faltering from his strong opinions and ever-vigilant way of conveying the facts.

Those of us who have touched his soul know the man inside "The Rev." He enjoyed being in the outdoors, climbing mountains and watching birds. He loved to cook and bake bread.

Steve's passion was sometimes overwhelming; he would never give up. His feelings were strong and so was his heart, his best kept secret.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Clement F. Joubert and Bernadette (McGonagle) Joubert.

He is survived by his sons, Joshua Joubert of Columbia Falls, and Ian Joubert of Miami; and his sister, Connie Hanley, of Lakeside.

Cremation has taken place.

Services were held June 26, on the Lower Dam Road in Hungry Horse. Refreshments followed at the South Fork Saloon in Martin City.

Bernardine A. Windauer

Bernardine A. Windauer, age 89, passed away as a result of a brain hemorrhage on Thursday, June 23, 2005 in the presence of her loved ones at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. She was born on Feb. 23, 1916 in Chicago, Ill. the daughter of John and Antoinette (Eiben) Moenich.

Bernardine grew up, married and raised her family in Chicago, Ill. until 1973. She then moved to Columbia Falls where she lived for many years before moving to Kalispell. Bernardine courted Bob (Robert Windauer) from early childhood and they married on Aug. 23, 1941, shortly before Bob entered the Navy for World War II. After the war, they raised their family in Illinois.

Bernardine's first love was her family and in her creative times she enjoyed oil painting. Her favorite subjects were beautiful portraits, still lifes, flowers and wildlife. She enjoyed many friends, participated in church activities and the Busy Bees Club in Columbia Falls. Bernardine supported her husband and children at all times, sharing her love with family, friends and anyone in need. She lived as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She lives on in the values she instilled in her family, the love she shared with all around her and in her beautiful artwork.

She is survived by her husband; Robert J. Windauer of Kalispell; her six children; three sons; Robert P. Windauer and Bernard Windauer both of Kalispell, and William Windauer of Iowa City, Iowa; three daughters; Barbara Wolgast of Brooksville, Fla.; Elizabeth Carlos of Crete, Ill.; and Bernadette Newton of Columbia Falls; one brother; John Moenich of Salt Lake City, Utah; 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial for Bernardine Windauer was held Tuesday, June 28, at 10 a.m. at St. Richard's Catholic Church in Columbia Falls, Montana with Father Vic Langhans officiating. A committal followed at St. Richard's Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday, June 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at Johnson Mortuary Chapel with a Rosary following at Johnson Mortuary at 6:30 pm.

Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Bernardine's family.

David Edward Lietz

David Edward Lietz passed away into the loving arms of our heavenly Father, at age 59 from his home in Martin City with his loving family around him on June 26, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on Oct. 18, 1945 in Thompson Falls, to Otto N. Lietz and Florence (Grantham) Lietz. He graduated from high school in Columbia Falls in 1964. He joined the army in 1965 and received his basic training at Fort Ord, Calif. He completed a radio Teletype operation course at the army southeastern Signal School at Fort Gordon, Ga., and was trained in transmitting and receiving in both voice and code. He served his country in Vietnam.

After he was honorably discharged from the army he worked with his father and younger brother, Glenn in the logging industry, and at a later time, his older brother Donald joined them in forming Lietz Logging Co. Their company owned and operated one of the first highleed machines.

David's passions were his Lord Jesus Christ, his community and his many friends and family. He was truly a great man, father, brother, husband and grandfather. We will miss you David.

David served as a fire fighter and Fire Chief for over 25 years in Martin City. He was also the Quarter Master of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 9932 in Hungry Horse, Chairman/Trustee for the Martin City Water Dept., was involved with Montana for Property Rights and with the Trapline Association. He became known as Editor Dave having volunteered his time and expertise for 18 years to the Canyon Enquirer.

David also created Turd Mountain behind his home in Martin City in honor or Flathead County Sanitation Deptartment.

David was preceded in death by his sister-in-law Viola, his parents, his nephew Danny Buzzell, brother-in-law Vernon (Red) Thompson, and his great niece Elizabeth Strowbridge.

He is survived by his son Shawn, (Tami) Shelbi, and Regan, from Nampa, Idaho, son Chad (Machelle) Tyler, Hallie and Katie from Kennewick, Wash., son Tony (Michelle) Allisa, and little David. He is also survived by his brother's, Donald (Karen) and Glenn of Martin City, his sisters, Connie Micken (BJ) of Spokane, Wash., Avis Endreson (Harris) of Columbia Falls, Eileene Lyons (Jack) of Denver, Colo., Carol Buzzell (Keith) and Virginia Strowbridge (Kenneth) of Kalispell, plus countless nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and cousins.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be sent to the Martin City Fire Dept, or QRU in Martin City or Canyon Community Church in Coram.

David was cremated at his request. Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday July 2 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Columbia Falls. Rev. Todd Fox officiating. Coffee and cookies will be served after the service.

Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Alexander George "Sandy" Colville

Alexander George Colville, always known as Sandy, died of a ruptured gall-bladder Friday, June 24, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, a month after his 50th birthday. He was born in London, England, on May 21, 1955, the elder son of Sir John and Lady Margaret Colville.

He had a private education at Sunningdale Preparatory School and then at Harrow, where he was noted for his angelic choir boy's voice and talent as a sportsman. Later, he took a diploma in journalism.

On the first leg of a trip around the world (starting in Canada), he found himself in Montana, and, apart from visits home to renew his visa and recover from a serious illness … he never left. He made his home in Kalispell, where he acquired a large and diverse circle of friends.

He achieved American immigrant status so he could get a green card, and finally, in the year 2000, he became an American citizen.

He founded the North American Wildlife Museum and Gift Store near West Glacier and worked tirelessly to make it the success it is today.

Sandy was a deadeye shot from a young age and was able to continue his passion for hunting in the mountains of Montana. He was also an excellent fisherman and an accomplished golfer.

He will be greatly missed by his friends and neighbors to whom he was known as a hard worker, loyal and fun-loving friend always ready to help anyone.

He is survived by his sister, Harriet Bowes-Lyon, of Scotland, and younger brother, Rupert Colville, of France, and their children.

Funeral services for Sandy were held in his garden at 521 Maple Drive in Evergreen Wednesday, June 29, 2005, with Father William Baumgarten of Christ Church Episcopal officiating, and his burial will be in Scotland.