Florence Tigges, 92

Florence (Ost Wood Anderson) Tigges, age 92, passed away May 10, 2008 at Heritage Place in Kalispell, Montana, her home since 2006. She was born May 2, 1916 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Charles and Bernice (Cassidy) Ost.

Her father's parents came to Minnesota from Belgium. Her mother's family came from Boston. She was the oldest of six children with two brothers and three sisters. Florence was always proud of her family and business successes. She graduated from North High School in Minneapolis in 1934. She was hired by Royal Typewriter Co. as assistant to the cashier.

She married Raymond 'Red' Wood in 1937 in Minneapolis, MN. They had one daughter, Patricia Mary Wood. Red was killed in an accident on the Soo Line Railroad seven months later in May of 1939. This was the first of many losses Florence would endure over the years. Three years later Florence married Edwin 'Ed' Oscar Anderson, from Clear Lake, Minnesota. They had two children; Sandra Louise Anderson and Edwin Charles 'Bud' Anderson to join their sister Pat. They all journeyed to Montana in 1946 and purchased land in Bigfork, Montana. They started Anderson Masonry, which is a thriving family business today.

The last four Anderson children were born in Kalispell, Shirley Mae, James Arthur, Donald Joseph and Richard Eugene.

Florence loved to cook and there was nary a visitor to the home that did not anticipate her cinnamon rolls, pies, and sumptuous meals that seem to come from nothing. Ed finally had a restaurant build for her in 1960 called the Pine Cone Kitchen in Bigfork. Truckers and regulars knew when the rolls came out of the oven or a fresh roast dinner could be had. She created a cook book for her friends and family to enjoy.

She often seemed to sleep at the wheel delivering wedding cakes, kids to the lake, roller rink, or game while keeping the customers content. After selling the restaurant she continued to cook at the Bigfork nursing home, Flathead High School, and Kalispell Hospital. She was also active in her church and Eastside Grange since moving to the Flathead Valley.

Her son, Jim, died in an avalanche on Mt. Cleveland on December 31, 1969, followed by Ed in 1976, and a grandson Kristopher Michael Scott in 1978.

She moved to Kalispell in 1973 and married Ken Tigges, who had also lost two mates. He was a wonderful person in her life, but left her as well in 1990. She continued quilting, cooking, and swimming until February 2002 when she moved to Prestige Assisted Living. Her latest loss was her son Bud who died in May of 2005 from a rare protein disorder.

Although she experienced many losses in her life, she also gained her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and the wonderful wives and husbands who have joined the Anderson family.

She will be remembered as matriarch of her large and ever growing family. She capably rallied all of the Anderson siblings and offspring for birthdays, holidays, and mother's day. She cherished her family! She will also be remembered for her generosity, love of family, flavorful cooking, and community involvement.

She is preceded in death by her three husbands; two sons, Jim and Bud and a grandson, Kristopher Michael Scott.

She is survived by her 3 daughters, Pat Johnson of Polson, MT; Sandy Fellows and Shirley Harrison all of Kalispell, MT; 2 sons, Don Anderson and wife Sheri and Dick Anderson and wife Michelle all of Kalispell, MT.; 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, also one daughter-in-law, Nina Anderson; 2 brothers; Robert Ost and Roger Ost; 1 sister, Kathleen Pohtilla all who live in Minneapolis, MN.

Memorial Mass for Florence will be held on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Matthews Catholic Church with Father Vic Langhans officiating followed by a reception. Burial will be private by the family. The family suggests memorials be given to a charity of the giver's choice in Florence's name.

Johnson ' Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Florence's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Florence's guest book.

William Nelson, 89

William Elwood Nelson, age 89, passed away on Mother's day on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at his home in Eureka, Montana surrounded by his family. He was born August 19, 1918 in Quincy Kansas to Isaac A. and Henrietta E. (Rhoades) Nelson.

A native of Quincy, Kansas, Bill served his country in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during WWII as a Lieutenant in the United States Army. He was a teacher/educator who taught children as well as managers and leaders in the Aerospace and Public Safety fields. His career took the family to many parts of the country including: Illinois, Indiana, California, New Mexico, Wyoming and Montana. Bill was an open and gregarious man who will be remembered for his devotion to family, dedication to country and love of life'.often expressed through song, humor and dance. He was a loving father and a friend to all.

He was a devoted husband to his wife of more than 60 years, Betty Jane, who preceded him in death by one year. Also preceded in death was his brother Charles Issac Nelson.

He is survived by four daughters: Nancy Nelson and husband Michael Lawson of Concord, MA; Judy Nelson and husband Edward Penttila of Eureka, MT, Patricia Anderson and husband Bruce of Woodinville,WA and Debra Armstrong and husband Johnny of Eureka, MT. 5 grandchildren John, Robert, Sarah, Catherine and Brendan.

A Mass of Christian Burial for William Elwood Nelson will be held Thursday May 15, 2008 at 1PM in the Eureka Catholic Church in Eureka, Montana. Committal will be next to his wife in the Tobacco Valley Cemetery in Eureka.

Johnson ' Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for William's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign William's guest book.

Edith B. Turner, 89

Edith B. (Graham)Turner, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at her residence in Kalispell, Montana. She was born at the family home near Havre, Montana on October 6, 1918 to Charles and Lillian (Nystrom) Graham.

Edith graduated from Havre High School and Northern Montana College and received her Masters Degree at Bellingham, Washington. On May 26, 1940, Edith married Kenneth Turner in Havre. She was a farm wife and teacher, having taught elementary school at several rural schools and retiring after 22 years at Kremlin, Montana.

Edith enjoyed being with her family. She also loved gardening, ceramics, genealogy, quilting and reading. She was also a 4-H leader for many years in the Great Falls area.

Edith was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a son, Wayne; brothers: Carl and Fred; sister, Ann; grandson, Warren; great granddaughter, Alexis and a son-in-law, C.J. Kuno. She is survived by three daughters: Fay (Wes) Wolf of Kalispell, MT; Judy (Dick) Seibert of Zillah, WA; and Jan Kuno of Sierra Vista, AZ; a son: Ivan (Mariana) Turner of Bigfork, MT; daughter-in-law: Jan Turner of Big Sandy, MT; a sister: Amy Johnson of Sand Coulee, MT; 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for Edith will take place at a later date.

Johnson ' Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Edith's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Edith's guest book.