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     Curtis Gay Reaves was born on 12 December 1923 at Newell, Randolph Co., Alabama.¹ He married Lois Anita Guild, daughter of Cecil E. Guild and Evelyn Larue Stem. Curtis Gay Reaves died on 1 September 1984 at Westminster, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 60.¹ He was buried at Taylorsville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Taylorsville, Carroll Co., Maryland.¹

     James Quinter Reber was born on 16 July 1911 at Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He married Mary Ellen Jackson, daughter of Irvin William Jackson and Lorena Pearl Wenger. James Quinter Reber died on 16 January 2003 at Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, at age 91.¹ He was cremated.¹

     Joslyn Roseanne Reber married James Merrill Sorensen, son of Mark Wayne Sorensen and Sherrill Ann Sanders, on 22 March 2008 at Salt Lake LDS Temple, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.

     Kim Reber is the daughter of Dan Reber (?) and Linda Tripp.

     Paul Williams Reber was born on 12 July 1926 at Montana. He married Velma Leone Hartley, daughter of Verner Tip Hartley and Mary Bjontegard, on 2 October 1948 at St. Helena’s Cathedral, Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., Montana.¹ Paul Williams Reber died on 29 October 1985 at age 59.² He was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., Montana.²

     John Rebman was born on 18 April 1929.² He was the son of John William Rebman and Vesta Elnora Harn. John Rebman died on 1 May 2002 at age 73.² He was buried at City Cemetery, Salmon, Lemhi Co., Idaho.²

     John William Rebman was also known as Redmond.¹ He was born on 26 September 1908 at Rushville, Schuyler Co., Illinois.² He married Vesta Elnora Harn, daughter of Stephen Adrian Harn and Mary Etta Blodgett, on 4 February 1928. John William Rebman died on 6 April 1994 at age 85.² He was buried at City Cemetery, Salmon, Lemhi Co., Idaho.²

     Vesta Joan Rebman was born on 16 May 1934 at Illinois. She was the daughter of John William Rebman and Vesta Elnora Harn.

     Henry Rebol married Patricia E. Perkins, daughter of Joseph E. Perkins and Sandra E. Brown.

     John Edward Rebrovich was born on 31 January 1923 at Pennsylvania. He married Eleanor Grethel Christopher, daughter of Walter Clyde Christopher and Adna Haney. John Edward Rebrovich died on 17 May 2002 at Florida at age 79.

     James Redeker married Joan Kay Graner, daughter of Lewis Ferdinand Graner and Frances Mary Seiz.

     Raymond C. Redeker married Patricia Ruth Fee.

     Steven Daniel Redeker is the son of Raymond C. Redeker and Patricia Ruth Fee. Steven Daniel Redeker married Debra Dawn Harrod, daughter of Lee Rice Harrod and Dawna Dee Voorhies, on 31 December 1976 at Lake Co., Montana.¹ Steven Daniel Redeker and Debra Dawn Harrod were divorced on 1 July 1985 at Kitsap Co., Washington.

     Dean Henry Redekop was born on 18 October 1936 at Glasgow, Valley Co., Montana.¹ He married Norma Kaye Joy, daughter of Elwood Russell Joy and Leota Blanche Noel, in 1958. Dean Henry Redekop died on 27 May 1971 at Kamiah, Lewis Co., Idaho, at age 34.¹ He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana.¹ The cause of death was Auto Accident.

     Gay Redekop is the daughter of Dean Henry Redekop and Norma Kaye Joy. Gay Redekop married Michael Speckert.

     Genean Redekop is the daughter of Dean Henry Redekop and Norma Kaye Joy. Genean Redekop married Donald Clairmont.

     Geri Redekop is the daughter of Dean Henry Redekop and Norma Kaye Joy. Geri Redekop married Lloyd Turnage.

     Gwen Redekop is the daughter of Dean Henry Redekop and Norma Kaye Joy. Gwen Redekop married Greg Clairmont.

     Russell Gene Redekop was born on 19 October 1960 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana.^1,2 He was the son of Dean Henry Redekop and Norma Kaye Joy. Russell Gene Redekop married Nicole Anderson in March 1986.² Russell Gene Redekop and Nicole Anderson were divorced. Russell Gene Redekop died on 19 March 2015 at Ronan, Lake Co., Montana, at age 54.^1,2 He was buried on 26 March 2015 at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana.^1,2 He was cremated.² He graduated in 1979 at Polson High School, Polson, Lake Co., Montana.²

Russell Gene “Russ” Redekop

Russell Gene “Russ” Redekop, 54 of Ronan passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Thursday, March 19 at his residence in Ronan.

Russ was born Oct. 19, 1960 in Polson to Dean and Norma Redekop. In 1971 Russ’ father was tragically lost in an auto accident in Idaho. His mother later married Jim Funke and together they lovingly raised Russ and his four sisters. He grew up in Polson and graduated from Polson High School in 1979. Following graduation Russ enlisted in the US Navy. In March of 1986 Russ married classmate Nicole Anderson. Their little redheaded boy, Wesley was born in 1989. Russ and Nicole were later divorced.

Beginning his naval career as a submariner, with his fun sense of adventure and a perpetual twinkle in his eye, Russ was “under way” to see the world! His travels took him far and wide, through the Pacific and Atlantic and everywhere in between. One of his favorite adventures was randomly running into a hometown friend – a Marine, in a tiny remote bar near Manila, in the Philippines. Montana was always “home” to Russ, always returning here while on leave. His duty stations included: San Diego, Pearl Harbor, and New London, Conn. Russ finished up his last four years as a Recruit Division Commander for new recruits at Great Lakes Naval Station, North Chicago, Ill. Russ proudly retired from the Navy in February, 2002 and came home to Montana.

After retirement from the Navy, Russ returned to the Mission Valley and went to work for the family business. Russ made many friends throughout the years, young and old, he always took time to share a joke and a smile, a tale and a laugh. He was the consummate prankster and joke teller. If there was a deck of cards or a crib game anywhere near, he would usually find it. In May of 2002 Russ met his fiancée, April Rowland. They explored the backroads of western Montana and enjoyed fishing and camping together along with his beloved dog, Riley. Russ was happily surprised in 2009 when his son Wes moved to the Mission Valley to be closer to his dad and family.

Russ was preceded in death by: father, Dean H. Redekop, paternal grandparents Henry and Ann Redekop, maternal grandparents Elwood “Shorty” and Leota “Dottie” Joy and infant neice, Amber Luke.

Survivors include: fiancée April Rowland, son Wesley Redekop, grandchildren Liam Redekop and Alice Brooks Redekop, mother and stepfather Norma and Jim Funke, sisters Gwen (Greg) Clairmont, Geri (Lloyd) Turnage, Gay (Mike) Speckert, and Genean (Travis) Clairmont. He also leaves behind twelve nieces and nephews, eight great nieces and nephews and a large extended family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 26th at The Lake Funeral Home in Polson. Cremation has taken place, interment with full military honors will follow at the Lakeview Cemetery. A reception is planned after the services at the Polson VFW, Main Street, Polson.

Pallbearers are his nephews: Chris Clairmont, Tom Clairmont, Cory Clairmont, James Turnage Joe Turnage and Daniel Clairmont. Honorary Pallbearers are Dakota Clairmont and Hunter Clairmont.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the following: any Mission Valley VFW Post, Ronan Beautification Project or the Lake County Animal Shelter. Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at www.thelakefuneralhomeandcrematory.com

https://leaderadvertiser.com/news/2015/mar/26/obituary-for-russell-gene-russ-redekop-13/.²

     Wesley Redekop is the son of Russell Gene Redekop and Nicole Anderson.

     Delois Reding married Gene Ruple, son of Harold Ruple and Dorothy (?), on 28 February 1958 at Sulphur Rock, Independence Co., Arkansas.¹

     Allen Dale Redman was born on 14 November 1926 at Illinois. He was the son of Homer Hartsel Redman and Pauline Mae Templeton.¹ Allen Dale Redman died on 15 April 1986 at age 59.

     Amanda Jane Redman is the daughter of Jody Ann Redman. Amanda Jane Redman married Jacob Matthew Marshall, son of Samuel Marshall and Barbara J. (?), on 16 October 2020 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Polson, Lake Co., Montana.

     Betty Jo Redman was born on 29 October 1925 at Watseka, Iroquois Co., Illinois. She was the daughter of Homer Hartsel Redman and Pauline Mae Templeton.¹ Betty Jo Redman died on 16 June 2004 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., California, at age 78.

     Blanche Redman was the daughter of Walter Redman and Bertha May Martin.¹

     Chester Arthur Redman was born on 21 August 1889 at Ohio CENSUS: 1900 Ohio, Adams Co., Green twp.¹ He was the son of John William Redman and Della Regina Kerr. Chester Arthur Redman married Frances Rose Marvin circa 1909.² Chester Arthur Redman married Vida Mary Jenkins on 17 October 1917 at Montana.² Chester Arthur Redman died on 8 January 1957 at Fromberg, Carbon Co., Montana, at age 67.^3,1 He was buried on 11 January 1957 at Rockvale Cemetery, Rockvale, Carbon Co., Montana.¹

     Christina Ella Redman was also known as Dye. She was born circa 1876 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Redman and Susan M. Chamberlain.¹ Christina Ella Redman married male Dye circa 1904. Christina Ella Redman died on 21 November 1912 at Ohio.

     Clara Mae Redman also went by the name of Toots. She was born on 16 August 1918 at Toston, Broadwater Co., Montana.^2,3 She was the daughter of Chester Arthur Redman and Vida Mary Jenkins.¹ Clara Mae Redman married Clarence Alva Parker on 3 November 1936 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.³ Clara Mae Redman died on 15 August 2009 at Laurel, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 90.^2,3 She was buried on 18 August 2009 at Bridger Cemetery, Bridger, Carbon Co., Montana.²

Clara "Toots" Parker

BRIDGER - Clara "Toots" Parker, 90, of Bridger, passed away Aug. 15, 2009, one day before her 91st birthday, at Richardson Cottage, The Crossings, in Laurel. She died from complications of a stroke.

Toots was born Aug. 16, 1918, in Toston, to Vida and Chester Redman. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Fromberg. Toots graduated from Fromberg High School. She married Clarence "Dude" Parker on Nov. 3, 1936. They lived and ranched in Bridger for the rest of their lives.

Toots was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She and her sisters, Fern and Marge, were avid rock hunters and in her later years she was joined by her niece, Sue Schwend, and daughter, Jean Zier.

Survivors include two daughters, Jean (Dan) Zier of Deaver, Wyo., and Marilyn "Corky" Wren of Custer, Wash; one son, Douglas (Ranae) Parker of Billings; six grandchildren, Dana Zier, Chris Zier, Peggy Gannon, April Wren, Coram and Canon Parker; and 11 great-grandchildren; Parker, Matt, Maggie and Regan Weber, Emily, Jessy, and Izaack Zier, Paige, Marissa, Leah and Stephen D. Gannon; and her brother-in-law, Gordon Rowland.

Toots was preceded in death by Dude, her husband of 63 years; her sisters, Fern Parker Rowland and Marjorie Taylor; and her brother, Paul Redman.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bridger. Visitation will be for one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be in the Bridger Cemetery. Memorials may be given to St .Paul Lutheran Church. Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge has assisted with the arrangements.

The family would like to thank the staff of The Crossings in Laurel for the wonderful care they gave Toots this past year and also the Rocky Mountain Hospice. We especially want to thank her caring neighbors, Curt and JoAnn Peters.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/billingsgazette/name/clara-parker-obituary?id=51882427
Published by Billings Gazette on Aug. 16, 2009.³

     Connie Jane Redman is the daughter of James (?) and Violet Estelle Redman. Connie Jane Redman married Gregory Adam Parker on 14 February 1985 at 1845 S. Pennsylvania St, Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.¹

     Daniel Redman was born in 1806 at Virginia. He was the son of Daniel Redman Jr. and Prudence Tyler. Daniel Redman married Emily Jane Tolle, daughter of Mathias Tolle and Prudence Davis, circa 1836 at Ohio. Daniel Redman died on 9 March 1861 at Kentucky.