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     Grace Dorothy Baxter Grace Dorothy Allick, 79, "was called home to be with her Lord and Savior" on Sept. 28, 2011. Grace passed away after a battle with congestive heart failure at the Brendan House. Grace was born in Andes, Mont., on May 24, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Dorothy Baxter. Grace was married in 1953 to Sammy Allick and later divorced. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Dorothy Baxter; sisters, Ruth, Blanche and Dolly; brothers, Willie and Dickie; and one son, Robert. Grace is survived by her brothers, Carl, Norman, Donald, Richard and Louis; and her sisters, Evelyn, Donna and Darlene. She is also survived by former husband, Sammy; five children, son, Roger and wife Pat, daughters, Doreen and Karen, Merlyn and wife Kathy, and son, Steven; nine grandchildren, Jayson, Angel, Jeff, Pete, Brandon, Jeremy, Larry Jr., Nicholas and Kristofer; four great-grandchildren, Makayla, Trysten, Jeremy Jr., and Kayenta.¹ She was buried at Glacier Memorial Gardens, Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.⁴ She and Sammy Allick were divorced.¹ Grace Dorothy Baxter was born on May 24, 1932 at Andes, Richland Co., Montana.^1,4,5 As of 1953,her married name was Allick.¹ She married Sammy Allick in 1953.¹ Grace Dorothy Baxter died on September 28, 2011 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana, at age 79.^1,4,5,6

     Dick W. "Dickie" Baxter was buried at Fairview Cemetery, East Fairview, McKenzie Co., North Dakota.² He was born on November 9, 1940 at Richland Co., Montana.² He died on November 30, 1940 at McKenzie Co., North Dakota.²

     Henry "Hank" Rohde was buried at United Cemetery, Tioga, Williams Co., North Dakota.³ His Social Security Number was 501-16-2650.² He was born on February 11, 1924 at Fairview, Richland Co., Montana.^1,2,3 He married Blanche Gertrude Baxter, daughter of Floyd Rufus Baxter and Dorothy Elizabeth Thrash, on April 19, 1943 at Sidney, Richland Co., Montana.^1,4 Henry "Hank" Rohde and Blanche Gertrude Baxter were divorced before November, 1945.⁵ Henry "Hank" Rohde died on August 5, 2007 at Tioga, Williams Co., North Dakota, at age 83.^2,3

     Clarence Isaac Robins was buried at Fairview Cemetery, East Fairview, McKenzie Co., North Dakota.³ He was born on December 31, 1910 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.^1,3 He married Ruth Margret Baxter, daughter of Floyd Rufus Baxter and Dorothy Elizabeth Thrash, on November 6, 1940 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.^1,2 Clarence Isaac Robins died on January 22, 1960 at Sidney, Richland Co., Montana, at age 49.³

     Shirley Ann Thiel was buried at Mountview Cemetery, 1704 Central Avenue, Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.³ Her Social Security Number was 517-50-8299.⁴ She was born on February 14, 1937 at Sidney, Richland Co., Montana.^4,1,3 As of August 3, 1953,her married name was Baxter.² She married Willie Edward Baxter, son of Floyd Rufus Baxter and Dorothy Elizabeth Thrash, on August 3, 1953.^2,3 Shirley Ann Thiel died on August 9, 2004 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 67.^5,4,3 She At the age of 67, Shirley (Thiel) Baxter died at home with her daughter and foster granddaughter at her side, on Monday, Aug. 9, 2004. Shirley was born in Sidney on Feb. 14, 1937, the daughter of Lucy and Ray Thiel Sr. Shirley met Wtllie Baxter in Sidney and they were married Aug. 3, 1953. They then moved to western Montana, where Willie worked various construction jobs. Shirley enjoyed the various places of western Montana and Idaho. Her first son, Edward, was born in Shelby in 1955. Her second son, Dale, was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, in 1957. They moved to Glasgow in 1960, where in 1962 her daughter, Deelight, was born. They then moved to Billings, where they spent the rest of their lives. Shirley's love of family was evident throughout her life, from the raising of her three children to the constant contact with her brothers and sisters. She spent hours gazing over her flowers while planning family reunions and organizing as many family members as possible for the annual trek to Vegas. Shirley leaves behind sons, Edward (Nancy) Baxter of Billings, Dale (JoLee) Baxter of Layton, Utah; and daughter Dee Harper (Ron Blood) of Billings; grandchildren, Cherie (Jerry) Grow, Sandra Baxter; Bradley, Shanna and Christie Baxter; Brandon (Jamie) Schmidt, Steve Blood; greatgrandchildren, Kaylee, Blake and Logan Schmidt; and many foster grandchildren. Shirley is also survived by brothers, Arnold, Ray Jr., and Delmer; sisters, Darlene, Janice and Barbara. Her husband Willie; parents Ray and Lucy Thiel brothers, Chet, Stan, Gerald, Gordon; and sister Lois preceded her in death. Visitation will be noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug.l2, and starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 13. A wake service will be 6:30 p.m. Friday, at the Dahl Chapel. Funeral services will be 10:30 am. Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Dahl Funeral ChapeL Interment will be 10 am. Monday, Aug. 16, at Mountview Cemetery. on August 12, 2004.³

     Deelight Lynn "Dee" Baxter was buried at Mountview Cemetery, 1704 Central Avenue, Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.⁶ She was born on June 30, 1962 at Glasgow, Valley Co., Montana.^7,4,5,6 As of November 25, 1977,her married name was Schmidt.⁵ She married Denzel Duane Schmidt on November 25, 1977 at Yellowstone Co., Montana.⁵ Deelight Lynn "Dee" Baxter and Denzel Duane Schmidt were divorced on April 19, 1979 at Yellowstone Co., Montana.⁵ As of October 9, 1982,her married name was Baxter-Blood.⁵ Deelight Lynn "Dee" Baxter married Ronald Harold "Ron" Blood on October 9, 1982 at Yellowstone Co., Montana.^5,6 Deelight Lynn "Dee" Baxter died on March 4, 2009 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 46.^1,7,6 She Deelight Lynn Baxter-Blood, age 46 years, of Billings, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Horizon House in Billings. She was born June 30, 1962, in Glasgow, the daughter of Willie and Shirley Baxter. She grew up and received her schooling in Billings and, on Oct. 9, 1982, she was united in marriage to Ron Blood. They have lived in Billings since. Dee had numerous jobs over her lifetime, but her most rewarding was her title as mom. She loved to work around her house, in the yard and garden. In her kitchen, she has the following statement: "Live well, laugh often, love much." Dee was always there in the stands to cheer her children at games. She was proud of her children, grandchildren, foster children and enjoyed all of them, as well as her dogs. She was looking forward to more traveling. She is survived by her husband, Ron Blood of Billings, two sons, Stew Blood of Billings and Brandon (Jamie) Schmidt of Jacksonville, Fla; three grandchildren, Kailee, Blake and Logan; one stepdaughter, Stacey (Rick) Sievert of Carlton, Minn; three stepgrandchildren, Alec, Luke and Aidan; a foster daughter, Angic Barchenger of Billings; and two brothers, Edward (Nancy) Baxter of Billings and Dale (JoLee) Baxter of Kaysville, Utah. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Willie and Shirley Baxter. Dee will be remembered by so many; she touched and enriched so many lives in her brief lifetime. Though she is gone from us now, we all look forward to seeing her again someday. "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need." Romans l2:2,12-13. Visitation for Dee will be held noon to 5 p.m. at Dahl Funeral Chapel on Sunday, March 8, with the funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday, March 9, at the Lockwood Campus of Harvest Church. Interment will be in Mountview Cemetery. on March 6, 2009.⁶

     Edward Fontes "Ed" Alves Sr. was buried at Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 6700 21st Avenue, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.³ His Social Security Number was 030-09-4277.⁵ He was born on December 21, 1919 at Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.^3,5 He married Blanche Gertrude Baxter, daughter of Floyd Rufus Baxter and Dorothy Elizabeth Thrash, on March 14, 1970 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.^1,2,4 Edward Fontes "Ed" Alves Sr. died on June 21, 2002 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California, at age 82.^3,5

     His Social Security Number was 471-18-7230.⁵ William "Bill" Mack was buried at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park, 4701 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.⁴ He was born on May 11, 1918 at Vananda, Rosebud Co., Montana.^5,6,2,4 He married Blanche Gertrude Baxter, daughter of Floyd Rufus Baxter and Dorothy Elizabeth Thrash, on November 19, 1945 at Clark Co., Washington.^1,3 William "Bill" Mack died on January 16, 2001 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 82.^5,6,4

     Melvin Anvik was born on February 26, 1923 at Montana.³ He married Ruth Margret Baxter, daughter of Floyd Rufus Baxter and Dorothy Elizabeth Thrash, on July 15, 1972 at Laurel, Yellowstone Co., Montana.^1,3,4 Melvin Anvik died on August 17, 1984 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 61.^2,4

     Betty Louise Robins was born on July 7, 1945 at Fairview, Richland Co., Montana.^1,3 As of July 8, 1963,her married name was Davis.² She married Charles Rodney Davis on July 8, 1963 at Troy, Lincoln Co., Montana.^2,3 Betty Louise Robins died on September 3, 2014 at Libby, Lincoln Co., Montana, at age 69.³ She Betty L Davis, 69, passed away Sept. 3, 2014, at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby, after a two-year battle with lung cancer. Betty was born on July 7, 1945, Fairview to Isaac Clarence and Ruth Margaret (Baxter) Robins. She was the second of nine children. When she was 15 years old, the family moved to Troy, where she later met and married Charlie Davis in 1963, beginning a marriage that lasted more than 51 years. They had two children, Teri and Kelly. Betty loved to bowl and spent several years bowling on leagues in Troy. She liked to crochet and put jigsaw puzzles together and worked as a bartender in several bars in Troy and Libby. Her last job was working as a housekeeper at the Libby Care Center for 11 years until she retired. She enjoyed visiting with the care center residents as she cleaned their rooms. Her greatest joy was spending time with her three granddaughters. She loved kids and babies. She was always playfully teased about her famous name because of the song, "Betty Davis Eyes." Betty was preceded in death by her son Kelly Gene Davis, her parents, and brothers Larry and Dellas Robins. Survivors include her husband Charlie Davis of Troy; daughter Teri (Davis) Benefield of Libby; granddaughters Kelsi Benefield of Libby, Holly Benefield of Auburn, Wash., and Brianna Benefield of Libby; great granddaughter Lynn Bush of Libby; brothers Orville, Lester, Darvin and Dennis Robins; sisters Sally Gillette and Edna Neely; and several nieces and nephews. She was waiting for her second great-granddaughter, Emma Williams, who is due in November in Auburn, Wash. A public viewing will be held from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2014, at Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. on September 9, 2014.³