Obituaries

Pearlys Udella Gilbert Stinger, 84

Pearlys Udella Gilbert Stinger went to be with her Lord Jesus on Thanksgiving day, November 27th 2008 in Bigfork, Montana.

Born on January 22, 1924 in Ponce de Leon, Florida. She was the oldest girl of seven children born to Lonnie and Mallie Gilbert. Growing up in Northern Florida, Pearlys helped take care of her 5 younger siblings along with her older brother, Lester. She was always a bright student and wonderful cook. Not long after she graduated from Altha High School, she went to work in a restaurant where she met many handsome soldiers in training for W. W. II.

Albert Stinger, from Ronan, won her heart and hand. They were married March 17, 1943 and made their home in Flathead Valley in 1946. They would have celebrated their 64th Anniversary three days after Albert passed away on March 14, 2006.

Her first love was her family. She and Al had four children; Dennis, Kelvin, Lonnie Stinger and Delrae Billmayer. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and was always ready to play. She was a member of the Bigfork Chalpel Assembly of God and was quick to pray for any need.

Pearlys was the head cook at Swan River School and will be remembered by many who enjoyed her homemade lunches and “Special K” cookies.

Al and Pearlys were foster parents for several teens who needed their loving smiles and warm hugs, not to mention the fresh baked bread and Stinger Stew.

Her last job was right here in the Lake View Care Center where she worked as a CNA for over 13 years. It was her choice to become a resident there for she knew from experience that it is a wonderful place to retire to.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister Hazel Strom, brothers Lester Gilbert and Broward Gilbert.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, brothers William and Jimmy Gilbert, and sister Myrtice Strom and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family thanks the loving folks at Lake View Care Center and requests that donations be made to the Swan View Unit.

Buffalo Hills Funeral Home is caring for the family. The family held a short graveside service Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at Lone Pine Cemetery in Bigfork. A celebration of her life followed at 2:30 p.m. at the Bigfork Chapel Assembly of God.

Feleshia LeeAnn Brabham, 22

Feleshia LeeAnn Brabham, age 22 was taken from us much too soon when she passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident Saturday Nov. 22, 2008. Feleshia was born March 14, 1986 in Coquille, Ore.

She moved with her family when she was four to Bigfork, Mont. where she spent all her growing up years in the Flathead Valley. She attended her elementary years at the schools in Bigfork before moving to the Kalispell area where she met and married her high school sweetheart Trent.

Feleshia and her new family later moved to Chino Valley, Ariz. where she worked with her dad at the Chino Valley Funeral Home. Feleshia grew up to be an amazing woman, full of laughter, a great sense of humor, and full of life. She always had a smile on her face and always had a positive attitude regardless of the circumstances around her. All who knew Feleshia and those who she helped at the funeral home knew she had a big heart and was willing to do anything for anybody, and was always there when someone needed her. Feleshia was very family oriented and believed that family was everything; especially her children and her husband. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, aunt and cousin who loved planning big dinners and events with her family. Feleshia was a very precious gem who was extremely loved and who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Feleshia is survived by her husband Trent Brabham of Prescott Valley; daughters, Alexia and Makayla; father and stepmother Jayson and Darla Watkins of Chino Valley; mother Shawnaree Duncan of Chino Valley; father and mother-in-law Joe and Paulina Brabham, Rita and Dale Elgaen; brother Jayson Watkins; sister Kayla Watkins; stepbrothers Donald and Richard and wife Alecsis; stepsister Tasha and husband Joey all of Chino Valley; brothers-in-law Chance Brabham and Thor Elgaen; great grandmother Mary Ash; grandparents, Paul and Diana Watkins, Mike and Rose Culbertson, and Lenore Marhing; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

An education fund for the children has been established. For information, contact Heritage Memory Mortuary at (928) 445-1881.

Elena Eslick, 62

Elena Eslick, 62, Jamestown, ND died Saturday December 6, 2008 at the Hi-Acres Manor in Jamestown, ND.

Elena Glepo was born September 30, 1946 at San Manual, Philippine Islands, the daughter of Leopoldo and Marguerita (Paris) Glepo. She attended the local school where she received her elementary education and grew to womanhood.

She and Larry Eslick Sr. were married December 1, 1969 at Subic Bay Naval Base, Olongapo, and Philippine Islands. In November of 1971 they moved to Big Fork, MT where she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and also did housekeeping. In 1999 she moved to Jamestown to be near her family. She entered the Hi-Acres Manor in July of 2008.

Her passions were her flower and vegetable gardens, she was an avid animal lover, was incredibly artistic, doing beadwork, quilting, crocheting and being a seamstress.

She is survived by her five children, Rose Genese, Guam, Lloyd Krenik, Jr., Philippine Islands, Lilibeth Holton, Topeka, KS, Larry Jr. (Cheryl) Eslick, Jamestown, ND, Ken (Laura) Eslick, Belgrade, MT, and 8 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the Haut Funeral Home in Jamestown, ND, with Rev. Harlan Kaden, officiating.

The interment will be made in the Highland Home Cemetery in Jamestown, ND.

The arrangements are with the Haut Funeral Homes in Jamestown, ND.

Visitation – 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Wed @ the funeral home

Online Guestbook – www.hautfuneralhome.com

A visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 at the Chino Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008 at the Chino Valley Funeral Home Chapel.

Chino Valley Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Information provided by survivors.