Mark Trebas

Mark Trebas, 24, of Columbia Falls, passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006 in St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana. He was born July 1, 1982 in Billings, Montana to William and Vicky Trebas.

Mark grew up and received his early education in Deer Park. He graduated from Columbia Falls High School. He was working for Saga Exploration at the time of his death.

Mark was a man whom words will never describe. He was a person with a huge heart and one who had an unselfish nature to him, that so many will never know. Mark was a very big and strong man, but it perhaps was what he did for so many others, that brought out a part of him much bigger than his arms. He put others first before himself and made sure everyone around him was happy and content. Mark enjoyed many things throughout his life.

He loved hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. He enjoyed laughing and being laughed at with his loved ones.

He liked getting dirty or greasy by doing basically anything himself or anyone else asked him to help with. Mark liked multiple things, but he had a passion of a different nature.

His true passion in life was his boots, pants and hat. He looked like a country singer at a concert.

We all teased him for it but loved him for it.

Mark was a teacher to all who listened and helped all who asked whether he wanted to or not. It was just his nature to help.

He will always be remembered as our big muscled, red-headed, freckle-faced man. We will never forget the joy he brought to each and every one of our lives. He will be forever loved and admired for all he gave, and he will be remembered indefinitely. We love you Mark.

He is survived by his parents William and Vicky Trebas of Columbia Falls; two brothers; Jason Duval and Bill Trebas; his twin sister, Marika Trebas; his love, Caity McMurray; his nephew, Kyle Duval, his second family; the Walters of Columbia Falls; many aunts, uncles in Kalispell, Columbia Falls and Billings, Montana; also his many cousins and friends that were a part of his family.

Funeral services for Mark Trebas were Jan. 5, 2007 at The Christian Center in Kalispell. Visitation was at Johnson Mortuary Chapel.

Johnson Mortuary & Crematory is caring for Mark's family.

Earlene M. Nevins

Earlene M. Nevins joined the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007.

Earlene was laid to rest on Jan. 8, 2007. Services were held at the United Methodist Church in Columbia Falls. Pastor David Merkel officiated.

Earlene was born to Earl and Ruth Montgomery on July 2, 1929 and was joined by two sisters, Jeanne (Marvin) Atkins and Ann (Gerald) Pettit.

Earlene spent her childhood and received her education in Shelby, Montana. Earlene married James M. Nevins in September of 1948 and raising together three sons, Gary (Joann), Mike (Kathy), and Raymond (Marilyn), living in Shelby, Browning, and Columbia Falls.

Earlene has seven grandchildren, Sheri, Raeanne, Karrie, Jim, Earl, Cody, Raymond Jr. and 11 great grandchildren.

Earlene was very artistic, creating her crafts and growing gardens of flowers. Earlene loved her family, her church and her many friends.

One son, Mike and Earlene's parents preceded her in death.

Beverly Dawn Mennis

Beverly Dawn Mennis, 51, born Oct. 18, 1955 in Banbary, England, died December 27, 2006 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls from an extended illness.

Beverly was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Her memorial service was Jan. 1, 2007, at the West Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 926 Smelter Avenue N.W., Great Falls.

Survivors include her husband of almost 30 years, Clarence Mennis, her son Nathan Mennis, and daughter, April Mennis all of Great Falls. Her parents Freda and Phil Willmarth of Great Falls; mother-in-law, Pat Badger of Columbia Falls; her sister, Joanne (Gary) Edwards of Conrad; her brothers, Philip (Lisa) Willmarth of Great Falls, Paul (Terri) Willmarth of Power; and many nieces and nephews. Her best friend of 32 years, Jo Martin Adams; and aunts, uncles , cousins, and many loving friends.

In lieu of flowers, please listen next time one of Jehovah's Witnesses stop by.