Nestor Framness
Nestor Framness, 90, passed away Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at the North Valley Hospital in Whitefish from a heart attack.
He was born March 22, 1918 in Gillett, Wis., and moved to Montana in 1952.
Nestor married Dot McDonald in 1940 and they raised four sons together.
He built his home in Columbia Falls in 1970 where he remained until his death.
Nestor served in the Navy during World War II.
He worked most of his years for Westmont Tractor as a Caterpillar mechanic in Kalispell and retired in 1982.
He loved horseback riding, hunting, fishing and all outdoor activities.
Nestor was a very strong, dedicated Christian man. He was a local elder in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church for 50 years.
He is survived by his wife, Dot; his four sons, Hal, Ron, Rick and Dan; a daughter-in-law, Shirley; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 269 2nd Ave. EN in Columbia Falls.
Arrangements are with the Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls.
Norman "Jack" Peters
Norman L. "Jack" Peters, 75, passed away on Monday, Sept. 29, 2008 at his home in Kalispell, with his wife of 57 years, Marie, at his side. The seventh of eight children, Jack was born at home on April 26, 1933, in Columbia Falls, to Art and Mary (Taddie) Peters.
A lifelong Flathead resident, Jack received his early education at the Bad Rock School and attended Flathead High School. When asked about his education, he used to joke that he didn't go to school for too long, "because he was just too darn smart already." Jack married Marie Widdowson on April 28, 1951, in Kalispell, two days after his 18th birthday.
He worked at the Equity Supply for a time before starting his career with the Kalispell Fire Department in 1956. He became fire chief in 1970 at the age of 37. He retired as fire chief in 1978. Jack had been a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church since 1951.
Jack was a character with a loving and generous heart. He enjoyed many good times with his family and friends. He was an outdoorsman and liked hunting, fishing, horseback trips into the Bob Marshall Wilderness and spending time at Wolf Creek. There were not many days that went by when he did not get in a game or two of pinochle.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Alfred, Walter, Eugene, Robert, Richard and Jerry; and one sister, Margaret Bleskin.
He is survived by his wife, Marie Peters, of Kalispell; a son, Steve Peters and wife Susan of Kalispell; a daughter; Shelley Draper and Burt Cole of Kalispell; three grandchildren, Joe Peters, Katie Draper and Joshua and wife Sarah Peters, all of Kalispell; six sisters-in-law, Carlene Peters, Betty Bitney, Ruth Poston, Deloras Peters and Cathy Peters; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Mass of Christian Burial for Jack was held Saturday, Oct. 4 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church with Father Vic Langhans as celebrant with burial at Fairview Cemetery. A rosary and visitation were held Friday, Oct. 3 at Johnson Gloschat Funeral Home. The family suggests that any memorial contributions be sent to the charity of the donor's choice.
Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Jack's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Jack's guest book.