Laura J. Angstman

Laura J. Angstman, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at the Brendan House in Kalispell, following a brief illness. She was born on October 29, 1919 at Dagmar, Mont., the daughter of Jake and Dagmar (Andersen) Petersen.

Following graduation from high school, she continued her education at Northern Montana College in Havre, graduating with a teaching certificate. She then taught in a one-room schoolhouse north of Chinook.

Laura married Jess L. Angstman, Jr. on June 25, 1941 in Havre. The couple had two children. Laura worked for over 28 years in the parts department of Angstman Motors, Inc., the Chevrolet Dealership in Havre. Following the sale of their business, Jess and Laura spent a lot of time at their cabin in Beaver Creek Park south of Havre. They were great entertainers and had many close friendships. Laura was very active and never really retired. Following her first retirement, she went to work at Wells Fargo Bank in Havre in the safety deposit box and escrow departments, retiring at the age of 79.

Laura moved to the Flathead Valley in the fall of 2003 to be closer to her daughter, Darlene Dowen. She was cared for by the staff at Prestige Assisted Living and she loved all the people there and enjoyed visiting with everyone. She was a very energetic lady and never missed a party or bingo game. Her years at Prestige were full of happiness, friends and family.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jess L. Angstman, Jr., several sisters and brothers and her grandson, Elio Tait Angstman.

She is survived by her daughter Darlene Dowen and husband Jim of Bigfork; her son, Jess "Tab" Angstman of Florence, Colo.; two grandchildren, Todd Dowen and wife Terri of Kalispell, and Pam Sundene and husband Eric and their son Mitchell of Renton, Wash.; she is also survived by a sister-in-law, Ann Jambor of Kalispell; and sister-in-law Peggy Angstman of Spokane, Wash. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and their families.

Memorial services for Laura will be held in Havre at a later date.

Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Laura's family.

You are invited to go to www.johnsonmortuary.com to offer condolences and sign Laura's guest book.