Her funeral service was held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 5, at Riverview United Methodist Church in Huron with burial at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held in Glasgow on Saturday, March 13th at 2:00p.m. at the First Lutheran Church. A reception will be held following the service.

Myrlee Palmer Nichols was born Myrlee Elenore Tuttle, daughter of Blaine and Lillie Josephine (Johnson) Tuttle, on December 29, 1922, in Montgomery, IA. While living in Montgomery she attended and graduated from Spirit Lake, IA, High School in 1940. Following completion of her formal education she remained in Montgomery and worked in retail businesses.

On March 3, 1946, Myrlee married Clifton Palmer in Montgomery. The couple lived on farms in Minnesota and South Dakota. From 1958-1964 they lived in various cities in South Dakota while Clifton was starting his own business. In 1964 they moved to Huron where Myrlee worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for the Tempo retail store. In 1969 she worked in the same capacity for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company until her retirement. Her husband, Clifton died on March 19, 1986. Following retirement she worked as the executive secretary for United Way for several years.

On October 13, 2001, Myrlee married Arden Nichols in Huron. The couple moved to Glasgow, MT, where Arden was living prior to their marriage.

Myrlee belonged to Riverview United Methodist Church and church circles in Huron. In Glasgow she attended the Methodist Church and accompanied Arden to the Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Credit Union Workers; Lioness Club; and Past of Bethel Guardian of Jobs Daughters in her earlier years.

Her many interests included traveling; crossword puzzles; watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy on television; and maintaining her birthday/anniversary book from which she mailed her cards to family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Arden of Glasgow; 3 children, Lillie Palmer of Winner, SD, Mary (Mike) Warner of Pasadena, MD, and Bruce (Paula) Palmer of Huron; 5 grandchildren, Robyn (Brian) Warner-Brown, Blaine (Mary) Warner, Lindsay Warner, Jordan Palmer, and Kirsten Palmer; 3 great grandchildren, Jalen Brown, Jordan Brown, and Nathan Warner; 7 step-children; many step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren; and 1 sister, Bernice (Tom) Massaro of St. Petersburg, FL.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Clifton; 3 sisters and spouses, Clymene (Nonnie) Jacobsen, Marion Hansen, and Josephine (Richard) Meyerhoff.

BORN: November 12, 1925 in Hinsdale, Montana
PARENTS: Lee R. Ellsworth and Ava Belle (Woodward) Ellsworth

Lee was born in Hinsdale, Montana on November 12, 1925, the son of Lee R. and Ava Belle (Woodward) Ellsworth. He was raised and attended schools in Hinsdale, after which he went to work on the Dick Nelson Ranch.

Lee married Katie A. Gaasch on December 21, 1947 in Hinsdale. He enjoyed working on his farm and ranch and helping his neighbors with their farming and ranching operations. Lee especially enjoyed cleaning up the town of Hinsdale and was recognized by the Hinsdale Community for his efforts.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sons Dan Ellsworth and Dean Ellsworth, his brothers Lester, Roy, Wesley, and Leon Ellsworth, his sister Leona Brick, and infant siblings Lois Ellsworth, Arlene Ellsworth,, and Lloyd Ellsworth.

Survivors include his wife Katie A. Ellsworth of Hinsdale, sons Ralph (Terri) Ellsworth of Hinsdale, John (Karen) Ellsworth of Malta, a daughter Darla (Jim) Webb of Poulsbo, Washington, a brother Loy E. Ellsworth (Lillian) of New Jersey, and sisters Nora (Buck) Gaasch of Orange, California and Carolyn (Richard) Combs of Garrison, North Dakota, 10 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

Bernice was born on November 8, 1916 in Mosbank, Saskatchewan, Canada to John A. and Julia (Erickson) Larson. She attended schools in Mosbank and was active in sports, especially skating, hockey, and baseball.

Bernice married Elai Erickson on November 17, 1937 in Starkweather, North Dakota. They lived in Edmore on the farm for three years where Bernice cooked for the thrashing crew. They also lived in Devils Lake, North Dakota and Fargo before moving to Glasgow in 1962 where Elai was manager for Hart Motors. Bernice worked 33 years as a volunteer at Valley View Nursing Home, 25 years in her sewing club, and at the Little League concession stand. She was active in the Sons of Norway, Good Sam, her bowling league, Old Car Club, BN Gals, and Rebekkahs. Bernice also was active in WELCA and had many exhibits at the Valley County Fair. She was a giggly story teller and always kept a daily diary.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Elai in 1989, a daughter Rita Erickson in 2004, and a sister Fern Irene Wade.

Survivors include her daughter Judy (Walter) Elsenpeter of Minneapolis, Minnesota, sons Elai Erickson (Vicki Pierce) of Vancouver, Washington and B.J. Erickson of Tampico, Montana, 6 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Jim was born in Froid, Montana on November 22, 1929 to Walter M. and Josephine (Ryder) Burt. In 1942 they moved to Wolf Point where he graduated from high school in 1947. In school he played football, baseball and track, was also active with the band, chorus, and sang with the Clef’s.

He was secretary of Loyalty Lodge #121 in Wolf Point, on the Wolf Point Fire Department, played baseball with the Wolf Point Independents and Tule Creek, refereed football, and was an Elks member.

In 1950 Jim married Helen Montgomery in Wolf Point. Six children were born to this union.

In 1961 he moved to Nashua, Montana where he and his father started B & B Foods. He served as Nashua Fire Chief for close to 15 years, was on the Town Council, president of the Lion’s Club and Nashua Sportsman’s Club.

In 1976 they sold B & B Foods and started working for New York Life Insurance. In 1988 he changed to Mutual of New York where he worked until retirement.

In 1984 they moved to Glasgow where he has lived until now. In Glasgow he was Worshipful Master of North Star Lodge #46, President of Sunnyside Golf Course Board of Directors, and on the Glasgow Housing Authority Board. He also managed the Glasgow Elks Club for one year. He enjoyed sports on TV, especially football and the Packers. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially whist, where he won many tournaments in the area. He was a 50 year member of the Masons and a 50 year member of the Elks.

Jim is survived by his wife and lifetime friend of 59 years, Helen, sons Rick Burt and his wife Dena of Billings, MT, David Burt and his wife Connie of Billings, Terry Burt and his wife Muriel of Fort Peck, Jerry Burt of Nashua, Bob Burt and his wife Gail of Danville, California, his daughter Marilyn Stein and her husband Doyle of Fort Peck, grandchildren; Sean (Julia) Burt of Fargo, North Dakota, Jeff Burt of Billings, Trent Stein and Justin Stein of Rapid City, South Dakota, a great granddaughter Helen Burt of Fargo, North Dakota, a brother Monty Burt and his wife Donna of Fork, Washington, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.