Julie Ann (Knight) Swanson, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all she met, passed away at the age of 73, on November 19, 2025, in Missoula, Montana. Julie was born on April 6, 1952, in Glasgow, Montana, to Ivy Leonard Knight and Mildred Rosemary (Sonsteng) Knight. Born the 2nd of four girls (1-Laura, 2-Julie, 3-Shar & 4-Doris), she cherished her childhood memories. She loved worshiping with her family at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow where she was baptized and confirmed. Julie was passionate about learning and made friends easily. She loved music and played the clarinet, piano, and organ. She graduated as valedictorian of her class in 1970 from Glasgow High School as a Scottie. Julie received her B.S. Degree in Mathematics Secondary Teaching in 1974. Math was her forte; she loved to teach and tutor kids.
Julie met the love of her life, Charlie Swanson, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hamilton, Montana. Julie and Charlie Louis Swanson were wed on September 3, 1978. Charlie is the 3rd generation to work on his family farm, Swanson’s Mountain View Orchard, in Corvallis. Julie worked side by side in partnership with her husband to raise their children, Charla Marie (1980) and Lukas Knight (1983), on their apple orchard and cattle ranch. She enjoyed the family business. She made buying apples both educational and fun. Julie loved to share apple recipes and history of the farm. She also found time to substitute teach and tutor kids.
Julie was preceded in death by her parents. Julie is survived by her husband, Charlie; her daughter Charla (Michael) Fontaine; her son Lukas (Whitney) Swanson; grandchildren Samuel and Elizabeth Fontaine, and Brooklyn, Emmalyn, Lakelyn and Rilyn Swanson; sisters Laura Haefer, Sharleen Clark and Doris Leader; brother-in-law James Swanson; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Julie’s service is on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 10 am at Daly Leach Memorial Chapel. It is officiated by Pastor Paul from Faith Lutheran Church.

Ramona “Mona” Mae (Bedwell) Amundson, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Francis Mahon Deaconess Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Mona was born on October 1, 1952, in Glasgow, Montana to Jay and Ruby (Beauchman) Bedwell. She was the oldest of five children.

In 1972, Mona was introduced to James Amundson by his brother Terry. They took a liking to each other and were married on March 3, 1973. They resided in Glasgow raising their family, son Kory and daughter Chantelle.

In 1985, they moved to Denver, where Jim worked for the phone company. In 1990, Jim went to work for Nemont Telephone in Wolf Point. They eventually made their way back to their hometown of Glasgow.

Mona went on to work at many different jobs. Each of the jobs she worked had one common theme….helping others.

Mona was always involved in the communities they lived in. She served on several local and state boards. She Co-Chaired Relay for Life for many years. She was manager for Job Service in Wolf Point and Glasgow, retiring in 2010.

Mona was active in her church, serving on multiple teams, church council, and helping with Sunday school and confirmation classes.

Mona was diagnosed with terminal cancer in February 2019. She began treatments, but Mona’s attitude towards life never wavered. She embraced it! This amazing woman, with the beautiful smile and infectious laugh, did more in the last six years than most do in a lifetime. She loved unconditionally and always asked how everyone else was doing, right to the very end. She was our hero.

Mona is survived by son Kory Amundson, daughter Chantelle Amundson, grandchildren Bo (Sarah) Amundson, Chantaya Amundson, Brody and Piper Amundson; great-grandchildren Violet and Scarlett; sister Monica (Chuck) Garten, brother Jason (Misty) Morehouse, sisters-in-law: Kathy Bedwell, Marilyn Smith, and Nancy (Dan) Jimison; many close nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mona was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years Jim; parents Jay and Ruby Bedwell; brothers, Jim Bedwell and Shane Kidder; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A celebration of Mona’s life will be held Friday, November 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, Montana. A reception will follow. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Online condolences for the family may be left at bellmortuarymt.com.

Patty June (Jimison) Woolery age 86, of Glasgow, Montana. passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana.

Patty was born June 19, 1939 in Savage, Montana to Dell and Purvie (Davis) Jimison. She attended Glasgow High School.

She met her first husband, John Grant, early in life, and together they welcomed four children: Johnny Pat, Wendy, Tammy, and Holly. Patty found love again with her second husband, Monty Woolery. Together, they welcomed their son, Donny. She cherished every moment with her children, and her home was always filled with love, acceptance, and a sense of togetherness. Even though she was a young mom, she provided her children with steadfast support and unconditional love.

As a devoted sister, Patty's love for her family was unwavering. She cared deeply for all her siblings, and her compassion was especially evident in the way she looked after her youngest sister, Judy, who had Down syndrome.

Patty was cherished by her grandchildren, who affectionately called her "Gramma." She was always known as the fun grandma-the one who would join in games, embark on imaginative adventures, and dance to her favorite rock'n'roll tunes. Her home was a place of laughter and excitement, where rules were sometimes bent in favor of making memories. Her grandchildren fondly recall the times they took advantage of Gramma's playful spirit, knowing she would always be up for a little mischief and a lot of love.

Patty was known for her infectious laugh and her ever-present sense of humor. She had a remarkable ability to find joy in the small things in life. Her optimism and lighthearted spirit were a source of comfort and happiness to everyone around her. Patty had a playful spirit and a love for excitement, which often led her to the casino or a friendly card game with family and friends. She relished the thrill of placing a bet, whether it was at the slot machines, the bingo hall, or around the kitchen table during a lively round of poker.

A lifelong animal lover, Patty had a soft spot for every creature, great and small. She could never resist welcoming a new pet into the family when her own children were young, and she delighted in hearing stories about all of her "grandpets." Whether it was a rambunctious puppy, a curious kitten, or a feathered friend, Patty's heart was open to them all.

Patty's legacy is one of laughter and love. She touched the lives of everyone she met, and her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

She is survived by her sister Wilma Young, Conrad, MT.; her children; Tammy (Tom) Chapman, Glasgow, MT, Holly (Joe) Dennison Lake Forest, CA, Donny (Tonya) Woolery, Dickinson, ND.; her grandchildren, Tim Whitlow, Erin Whitlow, Candice (Reed) Cooper, Taylor Woolery, Tessa Chapman, Lindsey (Casey) Julson, and Evan Woolery; her great grandchildren Kembren Nelson and Jett Julson; and her honorary daughter Roxann Plummer and family, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers: Harold, Virgil, Rollie, Jack, and George; five sisters: Neva, Ruth, Maudie, Marlene, and Judy; spouses John Grant and Monty Woolery; and two children Johnny Pat Grant and Wendy Nelson.

Services are being planned for a Spring 2026. Online condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymt.com.

Dorothy Dowell was born to Russell K. and Alice (Koester) Schlosser on January 1, 1933. She graduated from Gering Senior High School in Gering, Nebraska.

On September 9, 1951 Dorothy married Richard Dowell, her high school sweetheart. Together, they raised six children: Steve, Terry, Paul, Dale, Earl and Ruth.

Dorothy began her career as a dental assistant before marrying and moving to Fort Peck, Montana. She later honed her upholstery skills while working at Dave’s Used Mart in Glasgow and soon started her own business making draperies, monogramming, and upholstery. Dorothy operated her business for most of her life until retirement, serving her community with creativity and dedication.
She was crafty, and active in:
Church Service (Seminary, many callings, service mission with her husband in Cody, Wyoming and the Nebraska Sandhills)
Quilting / Service (making hundreds of quilts for friends, family, WIC, and others in need)
Other Creative Skills (crocheting, knitting, embroidery, cake decorating, furniture, painting)
Social / Community (Artex parties, weekend card parties, prepared food for Thanksgiving at the senior center and was a devoted member of Rebekahs)
There was hardly a craft she didn’t master.

Dorothy passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Dorothy is survived by six children and twelve grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lewis Dowell; parents, Russell and Alice Schlosser; and Brothers Russell and Richard Schlosser.

Family will receive friends Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Bell Mortuary from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2025 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Glasgow, Montana with burial to follow. Online condolences for the family may be left at bellmortuarymt.com.

John Jehu Barnard, a dedicated rancher, devoted family man, and proud veteran, peacefully departed this world on October 29, 2025. A lifelong resident of Malta, Montana, John's legacy is etched into the land he worked and the lives he touched.

Born on November 14, 1951, to Howard and Agnes (Koss) Barnard, John was the fourth of six children. His signature features were his fiery red hair and a mischievous grin that promised a good-natured spirit.

After graduating from Malta High School in 1970, John pursued higher education at Montana State University in Bozeman. It was there he met the love of his life, Jeanne Lorraine McCarthy, originally from East Islip, New York. Their meeting marked the beginning of a beautiful journey that would span 50 years of marriage.

John and Jeanne built their fulfilling life on the Barnard Family Ranch North of Malta. For five decades, John dedicated himself to working the land, raising cattle, and instilling a no-quit work ethic—a rich life made all the more meaningful by working alongside his father and later, his son.

Their family grew with the adoption of their daughter, Leila Adel, in 1982, followed by the arrival of their son, James Eugene, in 1985. His children, and eventually his grandchildren, were truly his greatest pride. Though ranching was his anchor, Jeanne’s career allowed him to travel, providing opportunities to explore different parts of the country. He was also a passionate collector of coins and actively shared his love for America through his dedicated service with the American Legion Post 57. He was also active in planning and coordinating family reunions.

John was profoundly proud of his three decades of service in the Montana Army National Guard. He faithfully served, including deployments to fight numerous summer wildfires—a commitment so consistent it was often joked that the cows knew exactly when drill weekend was.

His most precious role came in November 2002, shortly after his birthday, when he was first bestowed the title of Papa. Cerenity Adele quickly became his best friend and his cherished companion for rock collecting and cow checking. Marcus Walker joined their duo in 2010. The later arrivals of Cody James in 2021 and Cade Jacob as the fourth grandchild completed his joy. The "grands" were truly the sparkle in his eye and the light of his life.

John was preceded in death by his infant sons, Christopher and Patrick; his parents, Howard and Agnes; brother Joseph Wilson; and sisters Mary Kihlstrom and Cheryl Barnard Lingohr.

He is lovingly survived by his wife of 50 years, Jeanne; his daughter, Leila (Dan) Seyfert of Glasgow; and his son, James (Sarah) Barnard of Malta. He also leaves behind his brothers, Charles (Kathy) Barnard of Springfield, VA, and Norman (Greta) Barnard of Murieta, CA; his grandchildren, Cerenity (Tyler) Olsen and Marcus of Glasgow, and Cody and Cade of Malta, along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, military friends, and all who knew and loved him.

A visitation will be held Friday, November 7, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Wilderness Funeral Home.

The funeral service will take place Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Wilderness Funeral Home.

The family extends its sincere gratitude to Anderson Funeral Home of Nephi, Utah, for their exceptional support, and to Wilderness Funeral Home for the care provided upon John's arrival in Montana.

Funeral service for Sever Enkerud, 94, of Glasgow, MT will be at 11:00 am Saturday, November 1, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, officiated by Pastor Jim Biswell. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. A luncheon will follow at the Glasgow Elks Lodge #1922.
Visitation will take place 10:00-11:00 am Saturday, November 1, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow.
Otto Sever Enkerud, 94, passed to his heavenly home on October 19, 2025, in Ekalaka with family by his side.
Sever was born in the familiar surroundings of home on September 8, 1931. Midwife Karen Holter, who was Cap Halter's mother, assisted Kristina and Ole in welcoming their son to the world and to life on the Jensen Trail. On the 18th day of October 1931, Sever was baptized at Highland Lutheran Church by Pastor Harold Signeland. He and his older sister, Hazel Alice, spent their early years on the Enkerud homestead north of Glasgow, where the values of faith and work took root. In 1938, Ole and Kristina moved their house, off the original homestead foundation, to the Dignan place slightly east of Tampico.
Starting at age seven, Sever worked alongside his father raising hay for their cattle herd, which included a dozen Guernsey, Jersey, and Brown Swiss milk cows. It wasn't long before a small business of selling milk and cream to neighbors in the Tampico area began. The Enkerud's appreciated the support of their community and enjoyed meeting a local need. Never one to turn down work, Sever began cleaning out Marie Motzkau's chicken coop for twenty-five cents. At age eleven, he worked for John Etchart, raking hay behind John's horses, Captain and Midnight. World War II brought about major workforce shifts in the railroad industry. Although Sever was technically "too young" at age fifteen for employment, Road Master Al Rasmussen saw his potential and hired him to work with the Burlington Northern Section Crew, which he did for two years.
Sever's education began at the Tampico School, a one room country schoolhouse, where he attended grades one through eight. During high school, he rode the school bus to Glasgow, graduating with the Class of 1949. Sever often recalled a memorable day during his senior year when the bus driver became ill. With no one else available, he was asked to finish the route himself- a task he handled with calm confidence, even then.
In high school, Sever was active in FFA and found satisfaction in the challenges and triumphs of playing football as a Glasgow Scottie for four years. During football season, he stayed with Mrs. Edna Raymond in Glasgow.
With the encouragement of George Watson, Sever enrolled at Montana State College (now Montana State University) in the fall of 1949, taking agriculture classes and joining the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. Sever completed four quarters of college before returning home when his father became ill. By January of 1952, he was working full time on the ranch - stepping into greater responsibility with the same dedication that had defined him since childhood.
Sever met the love of his life, Esther Wagner, a Registered Nurse, while visiting his father on the 2nd floor of the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, where Esther was Ole's nurse. Their paths quickly intertwined, and on June 5, 1954, they were married at Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney, MT. Together, Sever and Esther raised four daughters, instilling in them a hardworking nature, an entrepreneurial spirit, and an appreciation for education.
In 1968, guided by a belief in contributing to something greater than himself - something that would benefit the lives of others, Sever, along with the late John Kolstad, began the negotiation process to purchase the Wittmayer Ranch. Their goal was to establish a grazing association that would serve and strengthen the community of local ranchers. Fittingly, the negotiation process began with a game of Whist between Johnny, Sever, and Bob and Howard Wittmayer. On September 24, 1970, the Wittmayer Grazing Association was officially established with 30 members. Sever served as president from 1970 to 1985. In 1974, Sever and 19 other ranchers purchased the Miller Ranch, formerly the Lewis Archambeault Ranch, and established the Silver Dollar Grazing Association. Both grazing associations continue to serve the grazing needs of area ranchers today - a lasting testament to Sever's vision for collaboration and community.
Sever remained deeply involved in the agriculture industry throughout his life and served faithfully on many community and state boards: Chairman of the Glasgow Irrigation District for 29 years; Board member of the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Sever was recognized in 1964 as the "Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year" by the Montana Chamber; First Lutheran Church Board Member; Member of the Tampico School Board; Lifetime Member of the Elks Lodge #1922; Member and Chairman of the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital Board; Board Member for 45 years of the Badland Grazing District and Member of the MT Stockgrowers.
Sever's commitment to stewardship and community leadership extended beyond his local roots. His dedication and experience were recognized at the state level when he was appointed to the Resource Conservation Advisory Council by Governor Ted Schwinden, and later reappointed by Governors Stan Stephens and Marc Racicot. He also served as President of the Montana Association of State Grazing Districts, where his practical insight and steady leadership earned the respect of ranchers statewide and policymakers alike.
When he wasn't farming, ranching, or serving in some capacity, Sever enjoyed league bowling, a good game of cards or Cribbage, and keeping up with the Montana State University Bobcats football team. Each fall, he looked forward to Bobcat season, eager to see how his team would fare. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman, most happy with a rod or rifle in hand and Montana's big sky overhead. He and Esther shared a love of dancing and tradition - especially waltzing across the floor at local gatherings and attending area lutefisk dinners, where they visited with old friends and made new.
Sever lost his beloved bride, Esther, 10 years ago after 60 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Ole and Kristina (Syverson) Enkerud, his sister Hazel A. Halvorsen, and brother-in-law Joseph M. Halvorsen.
Sever is survived by his four daughters: Kimberly Enkerud of Glasgow; Ava (Randy) Sunnarborg of Rochester, MN; Paula Enkerud of Tampico; and Tena (Bruce) Ketchum of Ekalaka, MT. Also surviving are his five granddaughters: Kariana Sunnarborg of Billings; Avery (Zach) Lawson of Billings; Emma Sunnarborg of Rochester, MN; Cecile (Jeff) Menees of Plevna; Dr. Jaclyn Ketchum of Ekalaka, MT. Great grandchildren Blaze Scott Menees, Ember Elsie Menees, and Edmond Otto Lawson also survive.
The family wishes to thank Prairie Ridge and the Dahl Memorial Healthcare for their loving and compassionate care during Sever's time at their facilities.
For those who wish to offer a memorial gift, Sever's preferences are the First Lutheran Church Foundation or a charity of your choosing.
Arrangements by Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances and condolences can be shared at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.