Judy (Filiatreau) Schooley, Burton Carroll Schooley

This year saw the passing of both Judy (Filiatreau) Schooley and Burton Carroll Schooley.

They were married in 1964 and had two children, Tim Schooley and Robyn (Schooley) Calabretta. They both truly enjoyed being grandparents to Austin Calabretta and Saige Schooley. They are survived by their children, grandchildren, Judy’s mother Mary Filiatreau and Judy’s brother Bob Filiatreau. A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church at 301 Central Avenue on Monday, Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. All who knew and cared for them are welcome.

Judy (Filiatreau) Schooley

Feb. 20, 1942-March 3, 2017.

Judy was born in Kalispell and lived most of her life in Whitefish. She was the caregiver for her husband when he was paralyzed in a train accident in 1971. Judy was a seamstress extraordinaire! Her legacy includes sewing wedding and bride’s maids dresses for many brides in the Flathead Valley and beyond. She created dresses and costumes for the Winter Carnival. One thing she was proud of is that she sewed for a designer named CAZ who was a designer from back East. Judy formed extraordinary friendships that continued throughout her life. She was a woman of amazing talents: she decorated wedding cakes, painted, crocheted and knitted. There seemingly wasn’t anything she couldn’t do. Judy will be missed by many. She was a remarkable lady.

Burton Carroll Schooley

Nov. 27, 1937-April 25, 2017

Burt was born and lived his whole life in Whitefish. In 1971 he was paralyzed in a tragic accident while working for the Great Northern Railroad. Burt enjoyed snowmobiling with his father-in-law Jerome Filiatreau and photography, taking pictures of nature and his family. He was a member of the Flathead County Sheriff’s Posse and took great pride in it. Burt was instrumental in getting handicapped access in Whitefish such as modifications of curbs and handicapped parking. He also had a hand in getting handicapped access to the local state parks around the valley. Even though the railroad took his livelihood he still had such a passion for it all the way till his passing. Burt was preceded in death by his wife, Judy. The thing Burt will be remembered for the most is that he was a fighter, he overcame such odds that most of us will never experience!