Elna Darrow, 65
Death came to Elna Darrow, 65, as she passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, February 26, 2009. By her desire and the wishes of her family, she was cremated. Her ashes will be scattered in a private family ceremony on Red Tail Ridge that overlooks the family farm home, Paladin Farms, where George and Elna lived for 32 years. The title of a work of art in their home expressed the pact between Elna and her husband George, "If I could live forever and you would be with me . . . I'd choose a house for all seasons in mountain greenery." She is survived by her husband, George and stepchildren – Roy (Jeanne) Darrow, Reed (Cathie) Darrow, John Darrow (Rose), and Karen Darrow along with seven wonderful grandchildren; her nephew, Todd Bezenek, and various cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Eshom and her sister, Virginia Eshom-Bezenek.The family of Elna Darrow wishes to acknowledge and express our appreciation for the many notes of sympathy and condolences together with offers to be helpful in any way needed. Bigfork and the Flathead Valley are an exceptionally supportive community.
A Celebration of Life for Elna by her family and friends is being planned for early summer to follow subsequent to the scattering of her ashes.
Kenneth L. Miller, 55
Kenneth L. "Ken-Dog" Miller, 55, passed on Friday, March 13th at Kalispell Regional Hospital.
Born to Clifford & Leah (Foss' Miller on Nov. 21, 1953 in Lewistown, MT he was raised in Lewistown and graduated from High School there. Following his graduation he worked on the oil rigs and hauled oil waste. He was also a UPS driver based out of Missoula and at the mill in Missoula and eventually put his master carpentry skills to use in his contracting business – Grizzly Construction.
Kenny was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed by his family and his true friends. Ken-Dog enjoyed the outdoors. If he wasn't fishing, he was hunting or hiking. He enjoyed camping and was an avid river rafter living on the North and South Fork of the Flathead. It was his favorite thing to do.
He was also proud to be a member of the Dream Team on Big Mountain which taught the handicapped to ski. He also had the chance to star in a commercial and enjoyed being called the new nickname of "Hollywood Miller".
He is survived by his wife Michelle of the family home; a daughter Makenzie Miller; step children Angela Phillips, Aria Haliday and her children Nora & Adam, Jamie Haliday, Jeffery Hughes and Cole Milne-Jones; his parents Clifford & Leah Miller of Lolo, MT; sisters Janet Granthum and her children Lea & Roxanne of Maui, HI, Cathy Miller of Lolo, MT and Debbie West of Leavenworth, WA and a brother James Miller of Missoula as well as many close friends and extended family members.
You are invited to come celebrate a life full of love and fun the way he wanted. As per his request a Celebration of His Life will be held at the family home located at 28321 Cougar Trail in Bigfork, MT this Saturday, March 21, at 3 p.m. A potluck reception at the residence will follow the service. The home is located at mile marker 80 on Hwy. 83 or call 260-2797 or 837-3276 for directions.