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August 30, 2023

8/30/2023

 

Scott Andrew Malcolm
​ November 20, 1957 - April 21, 2023

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Scott Andrew Malcolm, 65, a long time Deer Lodge resident, passed away in his home on April 21 in his sleep from complications of COPD.
He was born Nov. 20, 1957, in Deer Lodge at St. Joseph’s Hospital to Darrell B. Malcolm Sr. and Anne K. Malcolm. He was one of three children.
Scott attended school in Deer Lodge. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1975 – 1978. Other than his time in the service, Scott never traveled too far from home.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents and older sister, Sharon Baker.
He is survived by his son, Devin, residing in Montana; his older brother, Darrell “Buzz” B. Malcolm Jr., of Camino, Calif.; a cousin and niece in Deer Lodge; as well as a niece and nephew in Colorado.
Rite of Committal with Military Honors followed a quiet service at Hillcrest Cemetery. Contributions may be made to PAWHS, the local animal shelter, or the Powell County Food Pantry in memory of Scott.

Carol Ann Jacobsen
​ May 9, 1946 - August 11, 2023

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Carol Ann Jacobsen, 77, of Helena, died Aug. 11 of natural causes.
She was born May 9, 1946, in Missoula, to Harold and Hazel Jacobsen of Ovando. She lived with her family on the Ovando family ranch. She worked for her dad in the hayfield summers in between high school and university school years. Her dad used to proudly say that she was a better worker than any hired man he’d ever had.
Carol Ann attended the one-room Warren Creek grade school until the school consolidated with Ovando School, a two-room school. She then boarded in Missoula and graduated from Missoula County High School.
She attended the University of Montana, graduating with honors with a degree in sociology. She taught second grade 10 years in Townsend and completed a degree in elementary education, with honors, while going to summer school at the University of Montana.
Carol Ann retired after working 28 years for the Montana Legislative Services Legal Division and traveled extensively after retirement, touring 17 countries.
She was a member of Alpha Kappa Delta, the national sociology honorary, the League of Women Voters, the American Association of University Women and Plymouth Congregational Church.
She enjoyed gardening, Grandstreet and Broadway shows, snowmobiling, and spending time with family and her army of amazing friends. She was an avid University of Montana football fan, holding season tickets for decades. Carol Ann spoiled and loved all her pets dearly and generously donated to a variety of causes she believed in.
Carol Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Hazel Jacobsen, and by her brother, Gerald (Jake) Jacobsen.
Survivors include Sandi and Mike Sandry of Missoula, Kim and Courtney Herzog of Rapelje, Stacie and Travis Cline of Jens; Kristi Jacobsen of Missoula; great nieces and nephews Marlee and Dylan Sandry, Trevor and Ty Herzog, and Remington and Charlee Cline; [uncle Harry Bandy]; and several cousins.
At her request, no services will be held.
The family suggests that those wishing to donate memorials in Carol Ann’s name make them to the UM Grizzly Scholarship Association or to the Lewis and Clark Humane Society.

Funeral notice 

Megan Thompson, 83, of Deer Lodge, died Aug. 25. Vigil service will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 605 Clark St., Deer Lodge. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 2, at Immaculate Conception with Rite of Committal to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Deer Lodge. Visit www.axelsonfuneralhome.com to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Megan.

August 9, 2023

8/9/2023

 

Gene Allen Groome
​ April 26, 1943 - July 31, 2023

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​Gene Allen Groome, 80, of Deer Lodge, passed away on July 31. Born on April 26, 1943, in Centralia, Wash., he was the son of George and Evelyn Groome.
He was a cabinet maker.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents.
Gene is survived by his sister, Kathleen Judkins of Tumwater, Wash.; brother, Dennis Groome of Tumwater; his children, Grace Novioff, Kathleen Pattison, Tracy Teten, Penny Anderson and Alan Groome; his grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.


A celebration of life and potluck will be held at 1 p.m., Aug. 22, in the Pen Gallery, 923 Main St., Deer Lodge.

August 2, 2023

8/2/2023

 

Sheila Best
​ August 20, 1957 - February 22, 2023

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Sheila Best, 65, passed away on Feb. 22, 2023, in Arizona in the arms of her loving daughter, Candice Delvaux, and loving husband, John. The world has lost a beloved angel that walked the Earth, and she will be so deeply missed.
Sheila was born on Aug. 20, 1957, in Deer Lodge, the daughter of loving parents Elaine Lee and Richard VonBergen. Sheila had four brothers, Danny, Marty, Rowdy and Troy. Sheila married the love of her life, John Best, on Oct. 5, 1984, and they spent 39 wonderful years together in Montana and Arizona. They had a daughter together named Candice.
Sheila’s greatest joy was being a mother to Candice, and they were the best of friends. Sheila was a loving grandma to Christopher and Evan. Sheila loved traveling, decorating, cooking and most of all, reading. Sheila loved to learn and attended the University of Montana and had several online certifications including travel agent and hospitality management.
Sheila was a giver and loved to bless everyone with gifts. Sheila loved God and spent many years volunteering with the church. Sheila loved her two precious dogs, Sassy and Rocky, and it gives us comfort she is cuddled up with them in heaven.
We will never forget you Sheila, and we love you with all our hearts.

Valerie Yvonne Benson
​ July 15, 1961 - July 19, 2023

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​Valerie (Val) Yvonne Benson, 62, of Avon passed away on July 19, 2023. She was born July 15, 1961, to her parents, Bruce and Pauline Benson, and joined her older sister Evelyn.
Val attended grade school in Avon where she was involved in many activities, including track, 4-H and basketball, where she was the first female to play basketball on the boy’s team in Avon.
While in high school at Powell County High School in Deer Lodge, Val continued to excel in track and basketball where she was selected as an All District and All State Athlete. She was also crowned the FFA queen with Kathy Tamcke.
After graduating from high school, Val furthered her education by attending college and obtaining her business degree.
Val worked as a secretary for Greany Insurance and for Bonneville Power, along with helping her mom and dad at the ranch.
In Val’s free time you could find her enjoying league bowling, and her love for softball, always being the first one to be picked for a team or joining in a tournament. Not much slowed Val down when it came to a good game of softball.
Not many knew her other talents, but she was the expert when it came time to irrigate at the ranch, and you would always find her come haying season on her yellow bull rake. She was a member of the Avon Catholic Church and very involved in the community. Val was always up for a good challenge to a hand at pinochle.
Val was a good daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many and was always there to give a hand or a listening ear. Later in life Val, Bruce and Pauline enjoyed time caring for each other and taking care of the ranch.
Val was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline; aunts; uncles; and grandparents.
She is survived by her father, Bruce; sister, Evelyn; Aunt Eva; nieces, Sarah, Beth (Noah), Leigh (Kevin); along with many family members and friends. Val will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
The family would like to thank the Avon Ambulance QRU for their repeated care and support through the years.
Memorials may be sent to the Avon Ambulance QRU or the Avon Cemetery Association.
Services were held July 26 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Deer Lodge. Burial followed at the Avon Cemetery; reception followed at the Avon Community Clubhouse.
Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a favorite memory of Valerie.

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