Louise Flaig

Louise Flaig, 37, passed away at her home on Thursday, Feb. 5, after a 2 1/2-year hard-fought battle with cancer. For the past month, she was surrounded by family and friends with all of their prayers.

She was born March 12, 1971, in Whitefish, the daughter of Helen Reed and Selmer “Butch” Ward.

Tammie graduated from Whitefish High School in 1989. She worked at various jobs, including LC Staffing and Pro Clean in Kalispell, and Albertson’s Deli in Great Falls.

Her favorite pastimes included boating, water skiing and camping with family. She was just learning to knit as well.

Tammie may be best remembered for her beautiful smile and her love of everyone. She found the good in all.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Oren and Ruth Reed and Harold Ward.

She is survived by her mom and dad in Happy Valley; her brother Darrel Ward; sons Cole Flaig, 14, Cyle Flaig, 12, of Kalispell, and Trent Lee, 4, of Columbia Falls.

Funeral services were held Feb. 10, 2009, at Austin Funeral Home in Whitefish. Burial followed at Glacier Memorial Gardens in Kalispell.