Robert Dale McMurren, 87
Robert Dale McMurren, loving husband of Irene McMurren passed away on July 25, 2009, at 9:20 p.m. at his Bigfork Ranch after a short battle with cancer. Dale is survived by his wife Irene McMurren, sister Kathryn Hopp, son Alec McMurren, daughter Kay McMurren and grandchildren, George, Kelly, and Matthew O'Connor, Anna and Issac McMurren.
Dale was born in Salem, Iowa on February 20, 1922 to Robert Earl and Elsie (Thompson) McMurren. He was a veteran of WWII and a retired businessman. He loved Montana, hunting, riding, fishing, a quick to-step, Dale leaves many good friends. We wish him many happy trails. An open graveside service was held at 1 p.m. Friday July 31, at Lonepine Cemetery in Bigfork, Montana. A farewell celebration will be scheduled at a later date. We invite you to go to www. buffalohillfh.com to leave your loving regards, or sign his book. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.
Judith E. Bacon, 68
Judith E. Bacon was taken to be with the Lord on Monday August 3, 2009. Judy was born in Harlem, Montana on November 4th, 1940, one of eight children to Robert and Esther Wilson.
Her childhood years were spent in Harlem and Roundup. She eventually moved to Chinook where she lived with her sister Lois Butcher. In 1956, Judy moved to Deer Lodge where she graduated from Powell County High School in 1958. She was united in marriage to Gayland Jones and had three daughters; Kasie, Kellie and Kathie. Gayland and Judy spent the next eighteen years ranching in the Deer Lodge Valley. During this time, Judy worked at Galen State Hospital and Shaw Insurance Agency.
While busy raising her three daughters, Judy assisted with the Valley 4-H club and was active in the Deer Lodge Valley Community.
Judy loved to camp, fish, snowmobile, and spend time with her expansive family. Judy was a patriotic member of the Republican Party and loved to discuss political issues of the day. She had a special interest in nephews and nieces and opened her home and heart to many family members over the years.
In 1980 Judy relocated to Bigfork where she met and married Sam Bacon. Judy was partner to Sam in life and business for 20 years.
Judy relished in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
The Memorial Service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Bigfork on Friday, August 7th at 3:00 P.M.
Should friends and family so desire, memorials may be sent to Hospice of Kalispell; 175 Commons Loop, # 100, Kalispell, MT 59901 or United Methodist Church; 750 Electric Avenue, Bigfork, MT 59911.
Judy died peacefully in her home of natural causes.