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     Judith Marie Hartley is the daughter of Howard Benjamin Hartley and Dorothy Margaret Mouw. Judith Marie Hartley married male Walsh. Judith Marie Hartley married Duane A. Pickett on 15 August 1964 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana. Judith Marie Hartley and Duane A. Pickett were divorced in April 1974 at Orange Co., California. Judith Marie Hartley married Daniel H. Walsh circa April 1975 at Flathead Co., Montana.

     Lester Verner Hartley was born on 1 February 1906 at Fosston, Polk Co., Minnesota.^1,2 He was the son of Verner Tip Hartley and Artie May Noel. Lester Verner Hartley married Viola Pearl Watson on 28 April 1930 at Glasgow, Valley Co., Montana. Lester Verner Hartley married Mildred Eveland Forman on 22 September 1937 at Glasgow, Valley Co., Montana. Lester Verner Hartley and Mildred Eveland Forman were divorced on 6 June 1945 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana, Grounds listed were Desertion. Lester Verner Hartley married Elsa Elizabeth Hanson on 17 June 1945 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana. Lester Verner Hartley and Elsa Elizabeth Hanson were divorced on 23 September 1952 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana, Grounds listed were Wilful Desertion. Lester Verner Hartley died on 15 September 1973 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana, at age 67.^1,2 He was buried on 19 September 1973 at Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.^1,2

Lester V. Hartley

KALISPELL - Funeral services for Lester V. Hartley, 67, who died in Kalispell Saturday, will be in the Johnson Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday with burial in Conrad Memorial Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 1, 1906, at Fosston, Minn. He attended school at Thoney and in 1928 married Viola Watson. She died in 1934. He then married Mildred Forman of Polson in 1937. He ranched near Polson and later in the Bitterroot area before retiring and moving to Kalispell. In 1948 he married Elsie Smith.

Survivors include three children, Vernon of Union City, Tenn., Tana Keller of Eureka, Calif., and Sydney Jerress of Anchorage, Alaska; three brothers, Erton of Portola, Calif., Howard of Kalispell and Harland of Washougal, Wash; and four sisters, Gladys Osterman of Lakeside, Ore., Zelda Garr of Great Falls, Irma Brown of Fort Peck and Velma Reber of Helena; and two stepchildren, Hazel and Darrell Hartley of Kalispell.

The Missoulian (Missoula, Montana)
Tue, Sep 18, 1973 ·Page 6.¹

     Linda Jean Hartley was born on 17 September 1948 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.¹ She was the daughter of Clyde Raymond Hartley and Gracie Juanita Nealy. Linda Jean Hartley married Jimmy Doyle Mathis on 20 August 1966 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon. Linda Jean Hartley died on 7 June 2012 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon, at age 63.¹ She was buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.¹ She graduated circa 1966 at Klamath Union High School, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon. She lived in July 2010 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.

     Lloyd Raymond Hartley was born on 7 April 1904 at Fosston, Polk Co., Minnesota.¹ He was the son of Verner Tip Hartley and Artie May Noel. Lloyd Raymond Hartley married Louise May Mahler on 31 May 1961 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana. Lloyd Raymond Hartley died on 15 August 1962 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 58.¹ He was buried at Riverside Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.¹

     Lois Hope Hartley was born on 12 June 1944 at Oregon.¹ She was the daughter of Erton Hugh Hartley and Clara Jeanette Kjos. Lois Hope Hartley married Lewis Alan Lemon. Lois Hope Hartley died on 6 December 2009 at Rancho Cordova, Sacramento Co., California, at age 65.¹ She was buried at Lakeside Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Folsom, Sacramento Co., California.¹ She lived in August 1989 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.

     Marilyn Anne Hartley was born on 17 December 1935 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.¹ She was the daughter of Erton Hugh Hartley and Clara Jeanette Kjos. Marilyn Anne Hartley married John Francis Bones on 19 August 1956 at Marin Co., California. Marilyn Anne Hartley died on 3 June 1983 at Plumas Co., California, at age 47.¹ She was buried at Whispering Pines Cemetery, Beckwourth, Plumas Co., California.¹

     Marlene Rae Hartley is the daughter of Earl Francis Hartley and Mable Marie Schmeder. Marlene Rae Hartley married Dannie Paul Bowling on 29 October 1960 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon. Marlene Rae Hartley and Dannie Paul Bowling were divorced on 11 December 1970 at Multnomah Co., Oregon. Marlene Rae Hartley married Paul E. Gustin on 27 December 1975 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.

     Marvel Jean Hartley is the daughter of Erton Hugh Hartley and Clara Jeanette Kjos. Marvel Jean Hartley married Thomas McNutt circa 1953. Marvel Jean Hartley married Ronnie Andrew Dramis on 23 December 1960 at Marin Co., California.

     Michael Hartley is the son of Wilbur Floyd Hartley and Dorothy Sipes.

     Montana Violet Hartley was also known as Tana.¹ She was born on 9 August 1930 at Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana. She was the daughter of Lester Verner Hartley and Viola Pearl Watson. Montana Violet Hartley married Ernest Edward Keller Jr. on 28 June 1953 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada. Montana Violet Hartley died on 8 June 2013 at Calistoga, Napa Co., California, at age 82. She lived in September 1973 at Eureka, Humboldt Co., California.¹

     Opal Arlene Hartley was born on 14 November 1928 at Hammer, Roberts Co., South Dakota.¹ She was the daughter of Howard Benjamin Hartley and Laverne Lillian O'Neal. Opal Arlene Hartley married Samuel Claiborne Thigpen circa 1945 at Texas. Opal Arlene Hartley married William Armand Swanson on 7 November 1958 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada. Opal Arlene Hartley married Charles Dulen Dougherty on 26 September 1987 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon. Opal Arlene Hartley died on 12 December 1999 at Klamath Agency, Klamath Co., Oregon, at age 71.¹ She was buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.¹ She lived in February 1982 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon. She lived in February 1991 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.²

     Rene Hartley is the daughter of Clyde Raymond Hartley and Gracie Juanita Nealy. Rene Hartley married Jeff Freeland.

     Rhonda Hartley is the daughter of Clyde Raymond Hartley and Gracie Juanita Nealy. Rhonda Hartley married Will Keffer.

     Robert R. Hartley is the son of Erton Hugh Hartley and Clara Jeanette Kjos.

     Roland Lawrence Hartley was born on 18 December 1932 at Hinsdale, Valley Co., Montana.¹ He was the son of Verner Tip Hartley and Mary Bjontegard. Roland Lawrence Hartley died on 19 July 1936 at Glasgow, Valley Co., Montana, at age 3.¹ He was buried at Highland Cemetery, Glasgow, Valley Co., Montana.¹ The cause of death was Intestinal Influenza.

     Rusty Hartley is the son of Wilbur Floyd Hartley and Dorothy Sipes.

     Sharon Rae Hartley was born on 7 November 1952 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.¹ She was the daughter of Clyde Raymond Hartley and Gracie Juanita Nealy. Sharon Rae Hartley married Robert Michael Benson on 17 July 1971 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada. Sharon Rae Hartley and Robert Michael Benson were divorced on 31 July 1972 at Klamath Co., Oregon. Sharon Rae Hartley married Dennis Clark on 22 May 1984 at Klamath Co., Oregon. Sharon Rae Hartley died on 9 February 2022 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon, at age 69.¹ She was buried Burial Details Unknown.¹ She lived in July 2010 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.

     Sydney Hartley is the daughter of Lester Verner Hartley and Viola Pearl Watson. Sydney Hartley married male Jerress.

     Velma Leone Hartley was born on 12 July 1926 at Hinsdale, Valley Co., Montana.¹ She was the daughter of Verner Tip Hartley and Mary Bjontegard. Velma Leone Hartley married Paul Williams Reber on 2 October 1948 at St. Helena’s Cathedral, Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., Montana.² Velma Leone Hartley died on 31 December 2020 at Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., Montana, at age 94.^1,2 She was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., Montana.¹ She lived in September 1973 at Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., Montana.³

Velma L. Reber, age 94, of Helena
July 12, 1926 – December 31, 2020

VELMA LEONE HARTLEY REBER age 94, died peacefully at Touchmark in Helena on December 31, 2020.

She was born on the “homestead” in Eastern Montana to Verner and Marie (Bjontegaard) Hartley. Her heritage was a blend of English and Norwegian roots of her father and mother. She lost her Mom at age 10, but her 2 big sisters watched over her like a hawk and, in turn, she doted over her little brother. Her Dad, Verner Tipp, earned her deep respect by keeping the family together as a single father. This lesson of loyalty and sacrifice defined her life. She was the Salutatorian of her Hinsdale High School class and attended the Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Havre, MT. As a member of the “Greatest Generation,” the attributes of resiliency, tenacity and gumption were part of her vernacular.

Velma moved to Helena in 1945 with $50 in her purse, and her two best girlfriends when she was 19 years of age. On her first job interview with Montana Life Insurance Company, she showed off her typing and shorthand skills, and was hired on the spot.

Two years later she met the love of her life, Paul William Reber, and they were married in St Helena’s Cathedral in 1948. They settled down, created a beautiful life and family together. Their four children Mike, Debbie, Becky and David won the lottery by being members.

Velma loved being creative, which showed in her beautiful home, her cooking skills and was also a crackerjack seamstress. She was a positive force and her husband’s and children’s most enthusiastic cheerleader. She managed all family activities, 2 dogs and a small business entrepreneur without chaos and the organization of a commanding officer. Her family had many adventures; traveling across the United States, skiing the slopes of many resorts and enjoying perfect summers at the family cabin on Canyon Ferry Lake.

As in most lives, there are ups and downs. Velma’s heart was broken when her son Kevin Joseph passed away at just 2 days old. She became a widow at 58 when she lost Paul to prostate cancer. Her heart remained true to him and she told a care-giver at Touchmark that Paul was right there with her on the day before she passed.

Velma was active and invested her time in the community. She had great faith and was a member of St. Mary’s Church where she was a Eucharistic minister. She was a 25 year member of the Civic Center Board where they successfully completed the funding and modernization of the site which is still enjoyed today. Velma loved playing Bridge, bowling, gardening and golfing. She was one of the founding members and President of the Montana Democratic Women’s Legislative Caucus. This earned her accolades from Montana’s Governor Schweitzer, Senator Baucus and President Clinton.

Her motto was to “keep moving, keep growing and be positive!” Always up for an adventure, she traveled to Europe several times as well as South America. Her favorite was a trip to Norway with her Grandson Shane to reconnect with her Bjontegaard family. Velma’s legacy to her family will always be kindness, respect and resilience.

Velma is survived by Daughter; Deborah (Debbie) Carter (Downey, CA) and her children; Ethney Thom, (Zack) and Great Grandsons Hunter and Gunner; Blake Carter and Emily Carter.
Daughter; Rebecca (Becky) Reber-Burness (Jim) (Mill Valley, CA) and son Bryon.
Son; David Reber (Jamett) (Austin, Texas), and children Madeleine and Paul.
Grandson Shane Reber (Bozeman, MT)

She is preceded in death by her infant son, Kevin (1956), Husband Paul Reber (1985) and beloved son Mike Reber, (2019).

The family would like to acknowledge and thank her caregivers, including her beloved nurse (Saint) Marie Lavinder, the loving staff of angels at Touchmark and the kind souls of St. Peter’s Health Hospice.

A Funeral Mass is set for 12:10 p.m., Monday, August 9, 2021 at Saint Mary Catholic Community followed by Rite of Committal at Resurrection Cemetery. A Reception will be held in the Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home following the committal. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in her name to Hospice of St. Peter’s, Helena, MT.² She lived in February 1991 at Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., Montana.⁴

     Verner Tip Hartley was born on 7 January 1878 at Scrambler, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota.^1,2 He married Artie May Noel, daughter of Eli Homer Noel and Flora Ellen Perkins, on 20 September 1899 at Fosston, Polk Co., Minnesota.^1,2 Verner Tip Hartley married Mary Bjontegard on 6 June 1914 at Polk Co., Minnesota. Verner Tip Hartley died on 13 September 1951 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana, at age 73.^1,2 He was buried on 17 September 1951 at Hillview Cemetery, Hinsdale, Valley Co., Montana.^1,2

V.T. Hartley Is Buried In Hinsdale
Early Resident of Northwest County Section Passes In Kalispell Hospital
By Courier Correspondent
HINSDALE - Funeral services were held at 2 Monday afternoon in the Hinsdale Methodist church for Verner T. Hartley, 73, longtime resident of the community. The Rev. James Else preached the funeral sermon and Mrs. Harmon Tuttle and Mrs. John Rosendahl sang, accompanied by Mrs. August Enseleit.
Burial was in Hillview cemetery. Pallbearers were John Dartman, E. F. Simmons, John Amestoy, Dave Hershey, Roy Hatton and Jack Neuman. The Peterson mortuary of Glasgow was in charge.
Mr. Hartley died in a Kalispell hospital Sept. 13 following a five-month illness with lung cancer. Death was caused directly by a heart ailment. He had been in failing health for several years.
Vern Hartley was born Jan. 7, 1878 in Scrambler, Minn. He spent his early life there and married Artie Noel in Fosston, Minn., Sept. 20, 1899. She died Sept. 20, 1911.
He married Mary Bjontegard, also in Fosston, June 14, 1913.
They came to Montana from Minnesota in 1915 and he homesteaded north of Hinsdale, living there until 1933. They then moved to Hinsdale for several years. Mrs. Hartley died Jan. 25, 1937.
Mr. Hartley had made his home in Hinsdale until the last several years, when he had spent some time in Glasgow.
Survivors are five sons, Howard Hartley of Kalispell, Lloyd Hartley and Lester Hartley of Polson, Erton Hartley of Portland and Harland Hartley of Kalispell; four daughters, Mrs. Gladys Gould of Kalispell Mrs. Zelda Garr of Glasgow, Mrs. Harold Brown (Erma) of Hinsdale and Mrs. Paul Reber (Velma) of Helena; 23 grandchildren. four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Louise Hainer of Bend, Ore. Three sons, Earl Hartley. Roland Hartley and an infant son, died.
All of the children were here for the funeral.
The Glasgow Courier (Glasgow, Montana)
Thu, Sep 20, 1951 ·Page 1.¹

     Vernon Myles Hartley was born on 23 August 1932 at Valley Co., Montana. He was the son of Lester Verner Hartley and Viola Pearl Watson. Vernon Myles Hartley died on 7 May 2013 at Obion Co., Tennessee, at age 80. He lived in September 1973 at Union City, Obion Co., Tennessee.¹

     Wilbur Floyd Hartley was born on 2 March 1934 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana.¹ He was the son of Howard Benjamin Hartley and Laverne Lillian O'Neal. Wilbur Floyd Hartley married Jackie Gustin. Wilbur Floyd Hartley and Jackie Gustin were divorced on 19 June 1972 at Klamath Co., Oregon. Wilbur Floyd Hartley married Dorothy Sipes on 4 October 1972 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon. Wilbur Floyd Hartley died on 3 February 1982 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon, at age 47.¹ He was buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon.¹

     William Berner “ Hartley also went by the name of Billy. He was born on 5 February 1943 at Bremerton, Kitsap Co., Washington.¹ He was the son of Earl Francis Hartley and Mable Marie Schmeder. William Berner “ Hartley died on 31 July 1951 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana, at age 8.¹ He was buried on 3 August 1951 at Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.¹ The cause of death was

Accident. Gun shot wound (30 Calabre Jap. rifle) gun discharged by toe on trigger.

     Zelda Marion Hartley was born on 24 December 1915 at Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Verner Tip Hartley and Mary Bjontegard. Zelda Marion Hartley married John Thomas Garr on 30 June 1935 at Montana. Zelda Marion Hartley died on 10 August 2000 at Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming, at age 84.¹ She was buried at Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.¹ She lived in September 1973 at Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana.² She lived in February 1991 at Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana.³

     Rolland Everett Hartman was born on 29 January 1912 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² He married Olive Cannam on 5 June 1937. Rolland Everett Hartman married Alice Irene Monhaut, daughter of John Baptist Monhaut and Mary Alice Shimp, on 11 August 1972 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹ Rolland Everett Hartman died on 5 May 1980 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 68.² He was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.²

     Carolyn Mae Hartsock married Steven John Barry Jr., son of Steven John Barry and Adelaide Gertrude McMillen, on 13 June 1999 at La Porte, LaPorte Co., Indiana.

     Minnie Hartwig was born on 9 July 1882 at Steele Co., Minnesota.¹ She married Alfred Rasmussen, son of Louie Rasmussen and Anna Peterson, on 7 February 1906 at Owatonna, Steele Co., Minnesota. Minnie Hartwig died on 19 April 1965 at Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota, at age 82.¹ She was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Owatonna, Steele Co., Minnesota.¹

     Almira P. Harvey was born on 28 January 1841 at Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis Harvey and Diana Boston.¹ Almira P. Harvey died on 4 February 1913 at Pennsylvania at age 72.

     Dawna Faye Harvey married Larry Lynn Noel, son of Norman Robert Noel and Betty Lou Lindgren, on 19 December 1976 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington. Dawna Faye Harvey and Larry Lynn Noel were divorced on 22 August 1985 at Lewis and Clark Co., Montana.

     Harriet A. Harvey was born on 18 December 1850.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis Harvey and Diana Boston.¹