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     Jason Anthony Noel is the son of Anthony Donald Noel and Barbara Dahl.

     Jeffrey Lynn Noel was born on 30 October 1948 at Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota.^1,2 He was the son of Donald Allen Noel and Trassia Mary Mackenroth. Jeffrey Lynn Noel married Peggy Lynn Breiland on 4 December 1971 at Pennington Co., Minnesota.² Jeffrey Lynn Noel died on 26 December 2018 at North Valley Health Center, Warren, Marshall Co., Minnesota, at age 70.^1,2 He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota.¹ He graduated circa 1966 at Lincoln High School, Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota.² He lived in November 2012 at Stephen, Marshall Co., Minnesota.³

Jeffrey Noel
October 30, 1948 - December 26, 2018

Jeffrey Noel, 70, of Stephen, Minnesota passed away at North Valley Health Center in Warren, Minnesota on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.

Jeff was born in Thief River Falls, MN on October 30, 1948. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls. Thereafter he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Jeff was married to Peggy Noel (Breiland) on December 4, 1971. Jeff was proud of his own electrical business (Noel Electric) that has been operating for more than 40 years.

He was a hard worker and enjoyed his work tremendously. He loved spending time with family and friends, golfing, watching is grandkids' activities, ice fishing, and the Annual Fourtown MEA Weekend was his #1 vacation destination. Throughout the years Jeff served on the church board, fire department, legion board, coached golf, and was Marshall of Stephen Appreciation Days parade.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Peggy; son, Matthew, Stephen; a daughter, Andrea (Mark) Olsonawski, Moorhead, MN; grandchildren Madison, Noel, Aaron, Ryan and Kate; and a sister, Linda Lawson, Fargo, ND. Jeff is preceded in death by his parents Don and Tress Noel, brother Anthony Noel, and brother-in-law Robert Lawson.

Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, December 31, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in First Lutheran Church at Stephen. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Rev. Michael Schendel, presiding. Military honors will be accorded by the Stephen American Legion and the Minnesota National Guard. Visitation will be held at First Lutheran Church on Sunday, December 30th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m.
https://www.austinfuneralchapel.com/obituary/jeffrey-noel.²

     Joey Scott Noel was born on 22 August 1955 at Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.¹ He was the son of Robert Homer Noel and Dolores Marjorie Holbrook. Joey Scott Noel died on 21 December 1955 at Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.¹ He was buried at Block 1A Lot 3, Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.¹

     John Noel married Althea Elva Lane, daughter of Arthur Jefferson Lane and Cherrie Ellen Perkins.

     Joni Lynn Noel is the daughter of Robert Homer Noel and Dolores Marjorie Holbrook. Joni Lynn Noel married James Carr.

     Joy Diane Noel was born on 25 October 1944 at New York, New York Co., New York.^1,2 She was the daughter of Duane Frederick Noel and Alverda Mae Lund. Joy Diane Noel married Neil Jerome Gillespie on 5 October 1963 at Pennington Co., Minnesota. Joy Diane Noel died on 4 February 2025 at Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota, at age 80.^1,2 She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota.¹ She graduated in 1962 at Lincoln High School, Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota.² She lived in October 2002 at Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota.^3,4

Joy Gillespie
October 25, 1944 - February 4, 2025

Joy Diane Noel Gillespie, born on October 25, 1944, in New York City, NY, to Duane and Alverda (Lund) Noel, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 6:00 PM on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will also take place one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Joy was raised in Thief River Falls, MN, where she attended Knox Elementary School and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1962. Shortly after high school, she began working at N.W. Bell and later for School District 564. On October 5, 1963, she married Neil Gillespie, and together they built a life filled with love and cherished memories over their 62 years of marriage.

A woman of many talents and passions, Joy enjoyed crafts, baking, teaching ceramics, gardening, traveling, motorcycle trips with Neil, and attending her grandchildren's activities. She was also a proud member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 117.

Joy is survived by her devoted husband Neil; son Steve Gillespie of Thief River Falls, MN; and three beloved grandchildren: Elle Gillespie of Anchorage, AK, Cole Gillespie of Henderson, NV, and Grace Gillespie of Grand Forks, ND. She will also be deeply missed by her many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Duane and Alverda; her son Brian; her sister Julie; her grandparents; and other relatives and friends.

Joy’s warmth and dedication to her family and community will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those she leaves behind.

The Gillespie family would like to thank the Red River Valley Hospice team for their time and support.
https://www.johnsonfuneralservice.com/obituary/joy-gillespie.²

     Julie Dawn Noel was born on 3 January 1955 at Pennington Co., Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Duane Frederick Noel and Alverda Mae Lund. Julie Dawn Noel married David Charles Larson on 24 May 1975 at Pennington Co., Minnesota. Julie Dawn Noel and David Charles Larson were divorced on 19 May 1987 at Marshall Co., Minnesota. Julie Dawn Noel died on 6 February 1991 at Pennington Co., Minnesota, at age 36.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota.¹

     Kent Douglas Noel was born on 6 February 1965 at Red Lake Co., Minnesota. He was the son of Gerald Lee Noel and Lottie Darlene Cahill. Kent Douglas Noel died on 6 February 1965.¹ He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota.¹

     Kristi Noel is the daughter of Richard Lyle Noel and Lois Eugenia Retzlloff. Kristi Noel married male Miller.

     Kurt Joseph Noel was born on 6 February 1965 at Red Lake Co., Minnesota. He was the son of Gerald Lee Noel and Lottie Darlene Cahill. Kurt Joseph Noel died on 6 February 1965 at Red Lake Co., Minnesota.

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

     LaVerne Renee Noel is the daughter of Norman Robert Noel and Betty Lou Lindgren. LaVerne Renee Noel married Mark Raymond Sicotte on 30 June 1981 at Lewis and Clark Co., Montana. LaVerne Renee Noel and Mark Raymond Sicotte were divorced on 10 February 1982 at Lewis and Clark Co., Montana. LaVerne Renee Noel married James Patrick Sicotte on 11 June 1985 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana.

     Leo Noel was born on 2 February 1900 at Lengby, Polk Co., Minnesota. He was the son of Tracy Charles Noel and Maria Toaplin. Leo Noel married Mae (?) in 1925. Leo Noel died on 29 October 1954 at Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington, at age 54. He was buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington.¹

     Leona Louise Noel was born on 1 August 1925 at Lengby, Polk Co., Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Archie Cleveland Noel and Lillian Elizabeth Larson. Leona Louise Noel married Leonard Ole Anderson on 17 June 1945 at Beltrami Co., Minnesota.^2,3 Leona Louise Noel married Russell Miles Ness on 14 July 1946 at Bagley, Clearwater Co., Minnesota.^4,2 Leona Louise Noel died on 18 March 2018 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living, Brainerd, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota, at age 92.^1,2 She was buried on 21 March 2018 at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minnesota.^1,2 She graduated in 1943 at Fosston High School, Fosston, Polk Co., Minnesota.²

Leona Ness
August 1, 1925 — March 18, 2018

Leona Louise Ness, 92, of Brainerd, MN passed away on March 18, 2018 at the Edgewood Vista Assisted Living Facility. Services for Leona will be at 11:00AM, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church of Brainerd with Pastor Mark Ford officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be 2:00PM, at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls, MN.

Leona was born to Archie and Lillian Noel. She was the seventh child born to this family and was raised by her Great Aunt Louise Hilliard in Lengby, where she attended elementary school. She attended high school in Fosston, graduating in 1943. Leona worked in Bemidji and was briefly married to Leonard Anderson who was lost at sea during WWII. She married Russell Ness on July 14, 1946 and raised two sons, Mark and Bradley. She graduated at the top of her class from the Rogers and Binner Beauty School in Minneapolis. She was self-employed with her own beauty salon for over 10 years and a resident of Brainerd for 71 years. Leona was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Brainerd since 1951 and served in many capacities, including Sunday School teacher, Women’s Debra Circle, and had served on the Board of Deacons. She was also a community volunteer at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Leona enjoyed entertaining family and friends, poetry and letter writing, needlepoint, knitting, quilting, thrift shopping and antiquing. She especially cherished time with her grandchildren, Andrew, Emily and Kirsten.

Leona is survived by her husband, Russell; son, Brig. Gen. Mark R. Ness (Jill), grandchildren, Andrew of Minneapolis, Emily of Woodbury, and Kirsten of Alexandria; step-grandchildren, Ben, Tom, and John Ramsland. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Dr. Bradley D. Ness; and step-mother, Louise Hilliard; and the following members of her childhood adoptive family; Bill and Eva Stave; cousins, Darrel and Bud Stave; Ardelle Danks, Marion Boisjolie, and Maryln Abeldgaard. Also, preceding her were many stray cats whom she adopted over the years. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to First Presbyterian Church.

Leona deeply loved God, her husband and her family. She took great pride in her “welcoming home” and the gracious giving of herself to others. She always said that doing laundry was her “best thing” and certainly kept her family “clean and pressed” in so many ways throughout her valued life. Services have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.

Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment at Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery near Little Falls.
https://www.brenny.com/obituaries/leona-ness.²

     Leota Blanche Noel was born on 9 February 1919 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana.^1,2 She was born circa 1919 at Montana info from 1920 Montana Census. She was the daughter of William Herbert Noel and Laura Cecilia Glover. Leota Blanche Noel married Elwood Russell Joy on 12 June 1936 at Lake Co., Montana. Leota Blanche Noel died on 13 September 1974 at St. Luke Hospital, Ronan, Lake Co., Montana, at age 55.^1,2 She was buried on 17 September 1974 at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana.^1,2

Indian Census Rolls in Jun1928 Flat Head Agency, lists Laura C. (Glover) Noel as 1/8 Salish, her daughter Leata Blanche Noel as 1/16 Salish and son Wilbur as 1/16 Salish.

The cause of death was Liver failure, due to carcinoma of Pancreas with metastasis on 13 September 1974.¹

     Lillian May Noel is the daughter of Norman Robert Noel and Betty Lou Lindgren. Lillian May Noel married Daniel Lynn Pocha on 22 August 1981 at Lewis and Clark Co., Montana.

     Linda Marie Noel is the daughter of Donald Allen Noel and Trassia Mary Mackenroth. Linda Marie Noel married Robert James Lawson on 3 June 1967 at Pennington Co., Minnesota.¹

     Marguerite Norma Noel was born on 17 October 1918 at Pennington, Beltrami Co., Minnesota. She was born on 17 October 1918 at Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Clifford Elmer Noel and Inga Brooten. Marguerite Norma Noel married Ben Leverne Heyn on 16 February 1939 at Pennington, Beltrami Co., Minnesota.^1,2 Marguerite Norma Noel died on 23 April 2015 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center, Erskine, Polk Co., Minnesota, at age 96.¹ She was cremated. She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota.¹ She lived in May 1976 at Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota.³

Norma Marguerite Heyn
October 17, 1918 - April 23, 2015

Norma Heyn of Thief River Falls, MN age 96 passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, MN. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN. Norma Marguerite Noel was born October 17, 1918 in Thief River Falls, MN. She was the daughter of Clifford and Inga (Brooten) Noel. Norma attended the Thief River Falls schools and later worked at Oakland Park Sanatorium. She married Ben Heyn on February 16, 1939 in Thief River Falls. They lived in Thief River Falls and also spent winters in Mesa, Arizona, after Ben retired. Red Lake Falls was their home for a few years where they enjoyed being members of the Presbyterian Church and loved the friendships they made with the people of Red Lake Falls. Ben passed away June 22, 2006 at home. Norma was the oldest and loving sister of 11 siblings. She cherished the gatherings of her family at the parental home with her brothers and sisters and their families. Ben and Norma were active members of Zion Lutheran Church. Norma was a member of Ladies Aid and taught Sunday school. She enjoyed golfing and bowling in her younger years. She was also a member of her special coffee group where the ladies enjoyed many fun times over the years. Her dog, Tootsie, was very special to her. Norma was in assisted living for many years and she always had a pleasant attitude and smile for the staff and visitors. Norma is survived by her son, Roger Heyn (Valerie) and daughter, Patricia Heyn of Thief River Falls. She also had three grandchildren, Steven (Deanna) Heyn of Castle Rock, Colorado, Julie (Doug) Hatch of Stoneham, Colorado, Ann (Edward) Otstott of Plainfield, Illinois. Her great grandchildren are Sara and Nick Heyn, Jessica and Josef Hatch and Edward, Katherine, Emily, Jonathan and Ben Otstott. Her sister, Virginia (Art) Buringrud, of Thief River Falls, also survives her. She was preceded in death by her husband and brothers, Richard, Donald, Charles, Duane, Gerald, William, Robert and Curtis Noel and sisters, Dorothy Pumela, and Beverle Bartot. Her daughter-in-law Nancy Heyn, also preceded her in death. The family would like to thank the staff of Valley Home Assisted Living and Pioneer Memorial Care Center for the loving attention given to Norma.
https://www.johnsonfuneralservice.com/guestbook/4827690.¹

     Mari Elizabeth Noel is the daughter of Wiliam Paul Noel and Ruth Elaine Poppenhagen.

     Marjorie Ann Noel was born on 15 March 1933 at St. Ignatius, Lake Co., Montana.¹ She was the daughter of William Herbert Noel and Laura Cecilia Glover. Marjorie Ann Noel married Richard Charles Wall on 29 January 1951 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana. Marjorie Ann Noel and Richard Charles Wall were divorced on 22 July 1952 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana, Grounds listed were Extreme Cruelty. Marjorie Ann Noel married Arthur Albert Roat on 18 March 1960 at Kootenai Co., Idaho. Marjorie Ann Noel and Arthur Albert Roat were divorced on 5 April 1961 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana. Marjorie Ann Noel married Wesley Lowell Jones on 3 April 1970 at Lake Co., Montana.² Marjorie Ann Noel died on 11 December 2011 at St. Luke Hospital, Ronan, Lake Co., Montana, at age 78.¹ She was cremated.¹ She lived in July 2010 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana.³

Marjorie Ann Jones

RONAN - Marjorie Ann Jones passed away on Sunday, Dec. 11,2011, surrounded by her daughters at St. Luke's Hospital in Ronan.
Her health had recently failed and eventually she succumbed to congestive heart failure. Marjorie and her twin sister Myrtle were born in St. Ignatius on March 15, 1933. She was one of 14 children born to William Herbert Noel and Laura Cecelia Glover. Her surviving siblings include Barbara Ross, Gerald Noel (Mae) and Patsy Anderson (Larry). She was 78 years young when she passed. Her memory and quick wit surprised many of her family and friends.

During Marjorie's younger years, she worked at Eddie's Drug and the Ranch Supper Club in Polson. She did not drive but was often seen walking from jobs to home and back. She frequently worked two jobs at the same time providing for her family. Marjorie was working at Eddie's Drug when she met Wesley Jones and she retired from retail and become a full-time homemaker caring for children and grandchildren at the family home. Marjorie was an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

Marjorie had several loves in her life including Wesley Lowell Jones, who preceded her in death after 37 years of marriage. She was also married to Richard "Dick" Wall and Arthur "Bud" Roat.

Marge was a frequent sigh at local casinos while Wes waited for her in the car or lobby. They loved spending time together going to rummage sales, going for scenic drives, powwows and going to the lake.

Marjorie had four daughters, Jeanne Christopher of Ronan, Teresa Wall-McDonald (Thomas) of Ronan, Julie Johnson (Brian) of Red Bluff, Calif., and Jody Jones of Polson. She also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren with one great-grandchild on the way.

Friends and family are invited to a memorial service to share stories and memories about Marjorie at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson. Those who truly knew Marjorie and her love of cooking are invited to come and enjoy a piece of pie and coffee. Cremation has taken place per Marjorie's wishes. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com.

The Missoulian (Missoula, Montana)
Thu, Dec 15, 2011 ·Page 15.¹




Marjorie was an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.¹

     Mary Sue Noel is the daughter of Norman Robert Noel and Betty Lou Lindgren. Mary Sue Noel married Alfred William Hodik on 8 August 1970 at Lewis and Clark Co., Montana.

     Matthew Don Noel also went by the name of Matt. He was born on 16 December 1976 at Pennington Co., Minnesota.¹ He was the son of Jeffrey Lynn Noel and Peggy Lynn Breiland. Matthew Don Noel married Julie Beth Kuznia. Matthew Don Noel died on 19 May 2022 at Minnesota at age 45.¹

Matthew "Matt" Don Noel
December 16, 1976 - May 19, 2022

Matthew “Matt” Don Noel passed away suddenly on May 19th, 2022 at the age of 45.

He was born on December 16th, 1976 to his parents Jeff Noel and Peggy (Brieland) Noel. He was raised in Stephen, MN alongside his younger sister Andrea (Noel) Olsonawski. He played football for the Stephen Tigers throughout his time at Stephen-Argyle Central. He enjoyed 22 years of his life working as an electrician, most notably at Noel Electric with his father and best friend, Jeff. Matt was well known in Stephen for helping everyone and greeting fellow community members with a smile. He spent his free time outdoors, often hunting, trapping, fishing, and woodcarving.

Matt is survived by his daughter, Madison “Madi” Kuznia (Julie Kuznia) and beloved dog, Vega. He is also remembered fondly by his mother Peggy Noel, and his nephews and niece Noel, Aaron, Ryan, and Kate Olsonawski and his brother-in-law Mark Olsonawski. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeff Noel, in 2018, and his sister Andrea (Noel) Olsonawski in 2020.

Matt’s life will be celebrated through a prayer service and a funeral at First Lutheran Church in Stephen, MN. The prayer service will be held on Thursday, May 26th at 7 pm, with visitation beginning at 6 pm. The funeral will be held on Friday, May 27th at 10:30 am with lunch to follow.
https://www.austinfuneralchapel.com/obituary/matthew-matt-nowl.¹

     Michael Duane Noel is the son of Duane Frederick Noel and Alverda Mae Lund. Michael Duane Noel married Ruth Ann Yoney on 9 August 2001 at Custer Co., South Dakota.

     Myrtle Lee Noel was born on 13 March 1933 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Herbert Noel and Laura Cecilia Glover. Myrtle Lee Noel died on 17 March 1933 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana.¹ She was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana.¹

     Nick Noel is the son of Michael Duane Noel and Ruth Ann Yoney.

     Norman Robert Noel was born on 23 August 1922 at Blackduck, Beltrami Co., Minnesota.^1,2 He was the son of Archie Cleveland Noel and Lillian Elizabeth Larson. Norman Robert Noel married Betty Lou Lindgren on 21 September 1952 at Hubbard Co., Minnesota.² Norman Robert Noel died on 30 September 1987 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana, at age 65.^1,2 He was buried at Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., Montana.¹ He was cremated.²

Norman R. Noel

BOZEMAN - Norman R. Noel worked for a few years on the RV Ranch west of Helena, in construction for the city of Helena and as a janitor for Mountain Bell. He was an avid sportsman and loved his family and the outdoors.
Mr. Noel, 65, died Wednesday morning in Bozeman Deaconess Hospital of a heart attack.
Born in Blackduck, Minn., a son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Noel, he attended schools in Blackduck. On Sept. 21, 1952, he married Betty Lindgren in Minnesota. They moved to Helena in 1955, and lived in Columbus from 1983 until moving to Bozeman in April.
Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Dan (Patricia) Kulzak of Chicago, III., Mrs. Alfred (Mary) Hodik and Mrs. Patrick (Donna) Keefe, both of Billings, and Mrs. Daniel (Lillian) Pocha and Mrs. LaVerne Sicotte, both of Helena; two sons, Marvin Chase of Potomac and Larry Noel in the Navy in Seattle, Wash; a sister, Ella Metzner of Bemidji, Minn; two brothers, Eddie and Harry, both of Helena; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Dahl Funeral Chapel is in charge of cremation.
The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana)
Thu, Oct 01, 1987 ·Page 10.²

     Patricia Noel is the daughter of Norman Robert Noel and Betty Lou Lindgren. Patricia Noel married Daniel Kulzak.

     Patricia Mae Noel also went by the name of Patsy. She was born on 8 July 1937 at St. Ignatius, Lake Co., Montana.¹ She was the daughter of William Herbert Noel and Laura Cecilia Glover. Patricia Mae Noel married Laurence William Anderson on 4 June 1958 at Catholic Church, Polson, Lake Co., Montana.¹ Patricia Mae Noel died on 16 May 2014 at Ronan, Lake Co., Montana, at age 76.¹ She was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana.^2,1 She graduated in 1955 at Polson High School, Polson, Lake Co., Montana.¹

Patsy Mae Anderson
July 8, 1937 — May 16, 2014

Our beloved Patsy Mae Anderson passed away peacefully on May 16 at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones after a short illness. Patsy was born July 8, 1937 at Holy Family Hospital in St. Ignatius, Montana. She was one of 14 children born to William Herbert Noel and Laura Cecelia Glover. She was a proud enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe.

Patsy was raised in Polson and graduated from Polson High School in 1955. She participated in several activities in school including flag girl, cheerleading, editor of the school newspaper and Homecoming Queen. In 1957 she earned her teaching certification from Western Montana College of Education in Dillon. In 1967 she earned a four year diploma from the University of Montana. She taught 35 years in public schools throughout the state of Montana, but primarily in the Pablo and Ronan School District. Patsy retired in 1991. Throughout her long and rewarding career in education she touched many lives.

In 1958, she married Larry Anderson at the Polson Catholic Church. Patsy and Larry recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in June 2013. To this union four children were born. Patsy was a special, wonderful, loving and caring wife and mother, grandmother and great grandmother to all.

Patsy was a gifted quilt maker and enjoyed the company of friends and family while sewing and making quilts. She enjoyed making many quilts for raffles, charity projects, fire quilts, cancer patients and baby quilts for newborns at area hospitals. Patsy also gifted beautiful quilts to her immediate family members, relatives, and friends. She had an amazing talent for putting together colors in her quilts. We cannot count the number of quilts she made in her lifetime but know that quilting gave her a deep satisfaction.

Patsy also enjoyed her summer months at the family home on Flathead Lake. She loved full moon nights on the lake as it reflected on the water and lit up the entire sky like it was daylight.

Patsy was preceded in death by her beloved daughter Amy Noelle Anderson, her parents Laura and William Noel, and twelve siblings. She is survived by husband, Larry Anderson, children Alan & Tonya Anderson, Valerie & Jerry Johnson, Karin & Tony Williams, sister Barbara Ross, grandchildren Ryan, Randi, Alyssa, Trevor, Jessica, Chelsey, Cassidy, Amber and great grandchildren Hannah, Oliver, Robert, Laurance, Everett, Autumn and Camden; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

Per her wishes, a memorial mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 1002 4th Ave, Polson, MT at 10 am on Friday, May 23. Patsy will be laid to rest next to her daughter Amy Noelle Anderson in a private burial ceremony at the Lakeview Cemetery in Polson, MT. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Amy Noelle Anderson scholarship fund c/o SKC Foundation, Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 Attn: Angelique Albert.

Arrangements are under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory. Messages of condolence can be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
https://leaderadvertiser.com/news/2014/may/29/obituaries-13/.¹




She was a proud enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe.¹

She graduated in 1957 at Western Montana College of Education, Dillon, Beaverhead Co., Montana, teaching certification.¹ She graduated in 1967 at University of Montana, Montana.¹

     Pearl Violet Noel was born on 22 August 1896 at Fosston, Polk Co., Minnesota.^1,2 She was born circa 1895 at Minnesota info from 1910 Montana Census. She was the daughter of Eli Homer Noel and Flora Ellen Perkins. Pearl Violet Noel married Joseph Alfred Miles on 4 October 1915 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana. Pearl Violet Noel married William Leland Bartlett on 15 January 1931 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana. Pearl Violet Noel and William Leland Bartlett were divorced on 24 October 1957 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana, Grounds listed were Desertion. Pearl Violet Noel died on 11 January 1984 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana, at age 87.^1,2,3 She was buried at Glacier Memorial Gardens, Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.^1,2,3 She lived in February 1931 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.^4,5 The cause of death was Chronic Renal failure for 10-days Acute Cholecystitis.¹

BARTLETT, Pearl Noel

KALISPELL - BARTLETT, Pearl Noel, 87, Kalispell, died Wednesday in a Kalispell hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the Johnson Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow in Glacier Memorial Gardens Cemetery. She was born in in Fosston, Minn.
She came to Polson with her family. She attended schools in Polson. She married Fred Miles in Polson in 1914 and later married William Bartlett in 1929 in Kalispell. They resided in Big Fork for many years before moving to Kalispell the late 1940s. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Miles.

She is survived by four daughters, Louise Ambrose, Kalispell, Dora Morron Ocie Kelsey, both of Whitefish, and Laverna Nielsen, Anchorage, Alaska; three sons, Raymond Bartlett, Columbia Falls, Otis Miles, Moses Lake, Wash. and Clifton Bartlett, Vancouver, Wash., 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Great Falls Tribune (Great Falls, Montana)
Thu, Jan 12, 1984 ·Page 12.² She lived in July 1926 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.⁶ She lived in May 1954 at Whitefish, Flathead Co., Montana.⁷ She lived in August 1980 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.⁸

     Percy Randolph Noel was born on 11 October 1901 at Fosston, Polk Co., Minnesota.¹ He was the son of Tracy Charles Noel and Maria Toaplin. Percy Randolph Noel married Loreina Esther Roice on 10 March 1927 at Pierce Co., Washington. Percy Randolph Noel died on 30 December 1981 at Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington, at age 80.¹ He was buried at Zion Memorial Park, Canby, Clackamas Co., Oregon.¹