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Descendants of Samuel Crawford Wagoner (07/04/05)

36. Ruth Alicia⁵ Wagoner (Leo Albert⁴, Frank Merwin³, Samuel Crawford², Unknown¹)¹⁹⁶ was born April 01, 1915 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota ¹⁹⁷, and died August 31, 1987 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana¹⁹⁷. She married Emery Marion Waldbillig August 04, 1934 in Superior, Mineral County, Montana ¹⁹⁸, son of J. Waldbillig and Ethel Lynn. He was born March 29, 1912 in Butte, Montana ¹⁹⁹, and died August 27, 1955 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana.

Notes for Ruth Alicia Wagoner:
Obituary:

Ruth A. Waldbillig, 72, of Missoula, died Monday, Aug. 31, at St. Patrick Hospital of amyotrophic lateral scherosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease.

She was born April 1, 1915, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Leo and Valeria Wagoner. Her family moved to Missoula in 1925, settling in the Rattlesnake area. She had a perfect attendance record at Lincoln Grade School and graduated from Missoula County High School in 1934.

In 1934 she married Emery Waldbillig. The couple established the Rattlesnake Wrecking Yard in 1942.

After her husband's death in 1955, Mrs. Waldbillig continued to live at the family home on Missoula Avenue. She was employed as a clerk at Morin's Market and later at Don's Food Market until her retirement in 1978.

A longtime member of the Park Addition Garden Club, she also enjoyed crocheting and doing fancy needlework.

Besiders her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Thomas, in 1965.

Survivors include her sister, Fern Dahlstrom, Missoula; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one niece and one nephew.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Livingston-Malletta & Geraghty Funeral Home.

A committal service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Missoula Cemetery with the Rev. Kathy Munson-Young officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Waldbillig, Mark Waldbillig, Patricia Waldbillig, Steven Dahlstrom, Stanley Dahlstrom and Linnea Morrison.

After the services, friends are invited to join the family at 2820 S. Third St. W.
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[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 11, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.105034.82]

Individual: Waldbillig, Ruth
Social Security #: 517-44-6126
SS# issued in: Montana
Birth date: Apr 1, 1915
Death date: Aug 1987
Residence code: Montana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 59801
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Missoula, Montana

More About Ruth Alicia Wagoner:
Cause of Death: Respiratory failure
Cremation: Missoula Cemetery, Missoula, Montana
Medical Information: due to Adult respiratory distress syndrome as a consequence of Sepsis. Other significant conditions - acute renal failure - amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

More About Emery Marion Waldbillig:
Date born 2: February 1913, Butte, Montana ²⁰⁰

More About Emery Waldbillig and Ruth Wagoner:
Marriage: August 04, 1934, Superior, Mineral County, Montana²⁰⁰

Child of Ruth Wagoner and Emery Waldbillig is:

Thomas Emery⁶ Waldbillig, born December 17, 1935 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana; died May 25, 1965 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana.

37. Fern Evelyn⁵ Wagoner (Leo Albert⁴, Frank Merwin³, Samuel Crawford², Unknown¹)²⁰¹ was born March 27, 1923 in Saco, Phillips, Montana²⁰¹, and died January 30, 2004 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana. She married Stanley Graham Dahlstrom²⁰² May 27, 1945 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana ²⁰³, son of Johan Dahlstrom and Paloma Graham. He was born October 17, 1922 in Grant Creek, near Missoula, Missoula County, Montana ²⁰⁴, and died October 12, 1988 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana ²⁰⁵.

Notes for Fern Evelyn Wagoner:
Fern Evelyn (Wagoner) Dahlstrom

MISSOULA - Fern Evelyn (Wagoner) Dahlstrom, 80, a longtime resident of this city, passed calmly in her sleep on Friday, Jan. 30, 2004.

Born March 27, 1923, in Saco, she was the youngest daughter of Leo Albert and Valeria J. (Bemis) Wagoner. He parents moved to Missoula in 1925 when her father took a job as a printer and typesetter with the Missoulian Publishing Co. Although she attended college, World War II shortened her education.

Fern was united in marriage to her grade school sweetheart, Stanley Graham Dahlstrom on May 27, 1945, in Missoula. They were parents of two children, Steven L. Dahlstrom of Spokane and Linnea R. Nelson of Missoula.

Mrs. Dahlstrom was a loving, caring wife and mother. She made custom draperies for many of the finest homes in the area. She enjoyed reading and loved to solve the daily crossword puzzles.

Throughout her life, she was active in many causes, including the VFW Auxiliary, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. She and her husband received Scouting's highest adult honors, the Golden Fawn and the Golden Beaver. The following portrays their lives: "Happiest are the people who give ... happiness to others."

She was preceded in death by her parents; her older sister, Ruth Alicia (Wagoner) Waldbillig on Aug. 31, 1987; and her husband Stanley on Oct. 12, 1988.

Her children and one granddaughter, Britta Dahlstrom of Spokane, survive her.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to all her dear friends and relations.

A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Her final rest will be next to her parents in the Missoula Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Missoula Manor Homes Assistance Endowment, 909 W. Central Ave., Missoula, MT 59801.

Livingston-Malletta & Geraghty Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

More About Fern Evelyn Wagoner:
Age at Death (Facts Pg): January 30, 2004, 80 years, 10 months, 3 days
Burial: Unknown, Missoula Cemetery, 2000 Cemetery Road, Missoula, Montana (Plot 6, Lot 9 of Block 29A)

Notes for Stanley Graham Dahlstrom:
Obituary - Stanley G. Dahlstrom

MISSOULA - Stanley G. Dahlstrom, 65, of Missoula died of cancer Wednesday, Oct. 12, at St. Patrick Hospital.

He was born Oct. 17, 1922, at Grant Creek to John and Paloma Dahlstrom. He was raised and educated in Missoula.

During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. After his discharge, he worked as a body and fenderman for Roosevelt & Osburn until being recalled to Navy duty during the Korean War.

After the war, he returned to Missoula and owned and operated Dahlstrom's Auto Service with his father for several years. He later worked for Brian Motors and Williams Equipment in East Missoula until retiring in 1981.

On May 27, 1945, he married Fern Wagoner in Missoula.

Mr. Dahlstrom was one of the founders of the Lolo Fire Department, was a past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 209 and was a member of American Legion Post 27. He also was a past cubmaster and scoutmaster for Cold Springs Pack and Troop 96 and was awarded the Silver Beaver award for outstanding service to the Boy Scouts.

Survivors include his wife, Missoula; a son, Steven, Spokane; a daughter, Linnea Morrison, Missoula; three brothers, Neil and Charles, both of Missoula, and Earl, Lewistown; a granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Livingston-Malletta & Geraghty Funeral Home. Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

The family suggests memorials to Mountain West Home Health Services, 715 Kensington, Missoula, 59801.

More About Stanley Graham Dahlstrom:
Age at Death (Facts Pg): October 12, 1988, 65 years, 11 months, 25 days
Cause of Death: colon cancer metastatic
Cremation: Sunset Crematory, Missoula, Montana

More About Stanley Dahlstrom and Fern Wagoner:
Marriage: May 27, 1945, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana ²⁰⁶

Children of Fern Wagoner and Stanley Dahlstrom are:

+	81	i.		Steven Lynn⁶ Dahlstrom, born Private.
	82	ii.		Linnea Ruth Dahlstrom, born Private. She married (1) James A Booth, Jr Private; born Private. She married (2) Rick Morrison Private; born Private. She married (3) John Edward Nelson Private; born Private.

More About James Booth and Linnea Dahlstrom:
Private-Begin: Private

More About Rick Morrison and Linnea Dahlstrom:
Private-Begin: Private

More About John Nelson and Linnea Dahlstrom:
Private-Begin: Private

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