Ruth Cecelia Nordtome

Ruth Cecelia Nordtome, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at the Lakeview Care Center in Bigfork. She was born on Sept. 1, 1915 in Bigfork, the daughter of Kaurin B. and Johanna (Petterson) Johnson.

Ruth grew up on the family farm and attended schools in Bigfork and graduated from Bigfork High School. After high school she attended Kalispell Business College and worked as a bookkeeper at the Conrad Mansion. She was married to Melford Nordtome on July 11, 1942. They made their home in Kalispell for many years. Other employment included the Diana Shop and Wholesale Grocery in Kalispell.

She was a seamstress and homemaker. Ruth spent many hours crocheting intricate doilies and afghans, knitting sweaters, and embroidering various other items. She also enjoyed gardening and raising roses.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melford; a daughter, Marian Mitchell; two sisters, Olive Case and Sylvia Martinson, and three brothers, Carlyle Nordtome, Eivin Nordtome, and Harry Nordtome.

She is survived by her son; Robbin Nordtome of Kalispell, and her daughter, Linda Desch and husband Richard of Wolf Point, Mont., seven grandchildren; Tonya Nordtome, Tara Nordtome, Kim (Bob) Sutton, Jennifer Desch, Andy (Jessica) Desch, and Matt (Holly) Desch all of Kalispell, and Rob (Debbie) Miller of Columbia Falls; eight great-grandchildren; Krystal Sutton, Madeline Sutton, R.C. Sutton, Mykala Desch, Sophie Desch, Elijah Desch, Joshua Desch, and Ethan Desch all of Kalispell; four sisters; Eunice Gilbertson and husband Sid of Oceanside, Calif., Viola Johnson of Missoula, Judy Corneliuson of Tucson, Ariz., Lillian Nelson of Bremerton, Wash.; two brothers, Harold Nordtome of Columbia Falls; and Henry Nordtome of Kalispell, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

At Ruth's request no formal services will be held.

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