Obituaries & Births

William J. Murr

Born

February 11, 1910

Died

March 5, 2005

Lucille Harbour Linn Gordon passed away March 12 at Colonial Manor in Whitefish of natural causes.

Lucille was born June 12, 1912 in Tulsa, Oklahoma the second of three daughters to A.S. and Emma Harbour. she graduated from Missoula County High School in 1929.

She married Charles H. Linn in St. Ignatius on June 12, 1935 and they had three children: Patricia, Zoe, and John. Charles preceded her in death in 1964. She then married Royal "Augie" Gordon in 1969. He died in 1998.

She is survived by two daughters and families: Pat Jarvi and Roy Brown; Zoe and Don Gustafson of Whitefish. A son, John Linn of Seeley Lake. Three stepsons: Don Gordon of Kalispell, Mike Gordon of Whitefish, and Richard and Toni Gordon also of Whitefish. A stepdaughter, Colleen in Washington and by many grandchildren and great grand children.

Cremation has taken place at her request and no services are planned. Austin Funeral Home in Whitefish is in charge of arrangements.

births

Veronica Maeder

Veronica Maeder, daughter of Sara Maeder of Columbia Falls, was born March 10 at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Paternal grandfather is Doug Garcia of Columbia Falls. Maternal grandmother is Lisa Maeder of Hungry Horse.

Courtney Jenae Hoerner

Courtney Jenae Hoerner, daughter of Ray and Jenny Hoerner of Columbia Falls, was born March 11 at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. Courtney joins siblings: Kaitlyn and Raychel. Paternal grandparents are Benny and Carol Hoerner of Columbia Falls. Maternal grandparents are Gary and Sharyn Paulson of West Glacier.

Elizabeth Anne Spradlin

Elizabeth Anne Spradlin, daughter of Benjamin and Virginia Spradlin of Whitefish, was born March 12 at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long. Elizabeth joins a brother Henry. Paternal grandmother is Dawn Spradlin of East Chatham, N.Y. Maternal grandparents are John and Virginia Hillhouse of Birmingham, Ala.

Kayleigh Taylor Nickerson

Kayleigh Taylor Nickerson, daughter of Keista Hummer and Damien Nickerson of Kalispell, was born March 7 at North Valley Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long. Paternal grandfather is Roger Nickerson of Marion. Maternal grandparents are LeeAnn and Levi Loyning of Kalispell.

Nathaniel Thomas Trejo

Nathaniel Thomas Trejo, son of Stewart Trejo and Taffie Boles of Whitefish, was born March 9 at North Valley Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Cynthia Benacourt and Tomas Trejo of Tucson, Ariz. Maternal grandparents are Sam and Billie Boles of Whitefish.