roundup · 2019-03-26 · Norman Asbjornson making “home improvements” in Winifred The roundupA Gathering of People Helping People Spring 2019 It’s been more than six decades

Norman Asbjornson making “home improvements” in Winifred

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It’s been more than six decades since a young Nor-man Asbjornson left Winifred following high school graduation, and his life since has been a remarkable journey marked by setbacks and successes. Through it all, he’s been cognizant that the early years in his hometown helped shape the man he would become and he made a commitment to return the favor.

“I find so much joy in what I am able to do for others,” Norm said. “It’s the most delightful thing in my life.”

In fact, Norm has made many “home improve-ments” in the small farming community that have literally changed the course of the town.

The list of projects in which he has invested is long. Since the l990s, he’s funded a community cen-ter housing the city hall, library, museum and post office, four houses for the school system to attract and retain teachers, retractable bleachers in the Win-ifred School Gym, heated and covered bleachers at the football field, the planting of thousands of trees, paid for major improvements at the Winifred Lu-theran Church and donated a parsonage, improved the cemetery, park and pool, improved the airport and built a 100x130-foot hanger, set up scholarships for Winifred students, paid for town sidewalks, built the Winifred International Suites Hotel, 1028 Steak-house and bowling alley, and much more!

Most recently, he gifted stock to Central Mon-tana Foundation (CMF) valued at about $2 million to accomplish another list of projects benefiting emergency services, healthcare, town residents and Winifred students.

Norm’s transfer of AAON, Inc. stock (a company he founded) will provide $300,000 for Winifred Com-munity Ambulance to purchase a new ambulance and 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) system.

“Thanks to Norm’s generosity, we will have an up-to-date ambulance that will serve Winifred and the vast surrounding community,” said Winifred Com-munity Ambulance President Connie Carlstrom. “The

4WD is especially appreciated as there have been instances in the past where we had to transport a patient on the back board in the back of a pickup to the ambulance because of our inability to reach the patient due to mud and snow,” added Shirley Benes.

The stock transfer will also provide $100,000 for Central Montana Medical Center (CMMC) towards the purchase of new 3D mammography equipment. Medical Center Foundation Manager Ann Tuss said, “Norm’s pledge is a huge boost towards the eventual purchase of this equipment and we thank him for this gift as well as past support of CMMC projects.”

Another $700,000 from the stock transfer is earmarked for the Town of Winifred’s water tower project. Winifred Clerk Jackie Rich said the current 50,000-gallon tank is too small to support the needs of the town, especially during the summer season and isn’t within fire protection codes. It will be re-placed with a 175,000 gallon tank.

Winifred is seeking a combination of state and federal grants and loans, and Norm’s generosity will allow them to do the project sooner rather than lat-

er. Having an adequate water supply for the town is another step towards economic development. “We’re actually growing when most small towns are not,” Jackie said, crediting Norm’s investment in local busi-nesses and the school system. “We won’t have to say ‘no’ to growth.”

The gift to CMF will also provide up to $100,000 in new scholarships for this year’s Winifred High School graduating seniors who are attending a Montana public university, college or vocational school. The remainder of the stock (about $800,000) will be kept in the CMF/Asbjornson-Winifred Educational Endow-ment to fund subsequent scholarships for Winifred students. In the event that all of the earnings aren’t used for scholarships, half will be split annually be-tween the Winifred Elementary School and the Town of Winifred, with the other half going back to the principal of the fund.

Norm said he’s pleased to set up funding through CMF and said, “I think it’s a first-class organization and I respect its management and dedication by its volunteer board members.”

CMF President Dean Comes said that respect is reciprocal. “Norm’s generosity is beyond impressive and we’re humbled that he is entrusting CMF to help carry out his wishes to improve Winifred and Central Montana.”

Norm was born Dec. 10, 1935, to J.O. (Boots) and Dorothy (Eric) Asbjornson. His father operated the D-Y Garage in Winifred, selling farm equipment and vehicles throughout the area. His mother was a for-mer schoolteacher. His parents - like so many others who experienced the Great Depression - instilled a strong work ethic and independence into their chil-dren.

Norm grew up in a home with no running water or electricity. By the time he turned 6, WWII started and most of the young men were in the service or

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Medical Center Foundation • 408 Wendell Ave. • Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.535.6309

Alan Aldrich may be new to the Central Montana Foundation (CMF) Board of Direc-tors, but its mission is something with which he is very familiar.

As a long-time employee of Central Mon-tana Medical Center (CMMC), Alan is well aware that CMMC Foundation and CMF have a close working relationship. “The oversight, management and investment opportunities offered by CMF works great for us. Such great things come from that partnership.”

Alan has worked at CMMC since 1978 and served in several capacities through those 41 years. He started in human resources, moved into the position as business office manag-er, then IT, controller, and was promoted to CMMC Chief Financial Officer in 1998. He continues as CFO, and was also named interim Co-CEO in August of 2018.

Alan is a Lewistown native, graduating from Fergus High School in 1974, then earning a degree in Accounting and Business Management in Billings. He worked for a gas and fertilizer distribution company headquartered there for several years before moving back to Lewistown. He worked for a short time on the family ranch in the Big Snowy Mountains before go-ing to work for CMMC. He and his wife, Christie, raised four children in Lewistown and have eight grandchildren.

He’s proud to have spent most of his career working at CMMC and emphasized the important role the facility plays in the Central Montana community. “For the whole time I’ve been here, CMMC has been one of the largest employers in the area; that’s a signif-icant economic impact! The employment opportunities CMMC

provides are huge.” CMMC is one of the largest Critical Ac-

cess Hospital (CAH) in the State of Montana and has consistently been named by the Rural Health Care Association as one of the top 20 hospitals and in the top 100 for CAHs in the nation. He said CMMC is able to provide a full spectrum of health care services with state-of-the-art equipment and a professional, caring medical team on-hand.

Alan was appointed to the CMF Board of Directors a few months ago as one of CMMC’s two representatives. “The CMF Board of Direc-tors have a huge responsibility in taking care of the money donors have given and determining the best use of those funds,” Alan said. “CMF has helped so many people through the years through its grant program.” He added that it would be hard to find someone in Central Montana that hasn’t benefited from those grant awards; whether it be to healthcare, essential

services, education, cultural or recreational projects.“CMF has such a talented board with directors representing

different viewpoints. I’ve always admired the success of the Foun-dation and how it’s grown, so I’m excited to have the opportunity to be a part of that.”

CMF President Dean Comes shares that enthusiasm. “Alan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our board. His long-term commitment to Central Montana combined with his financial background make him a wonderful addition to the CMF Board of Directors. We couldn’t be more pleased to have him!”

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Alan Aldrich brings decades of fiscal experience to CMF Board

Thank you to Fergus Federal Credit Union for color sponsorship!

Alan Aldrich

Fergus Federal Credit Union (FFCU) is the generous support-er of the full-color in this edition of The Roundup!

FFCU President Bob Bjelland said he is pleased to help pub-lish this Spring 2019 full-color, glossy newsletter. The Roundup is a joint publication of Central Montana Foundation (CMF) and Central Montana Medical Center Foundation (MCF). Bob is very familiar with the good work of both foundations, as he served on the CMF Board from 1988-2000 and has been on the MCF Advisory Board for the past eight years.

MCF Manager Ann Tuss and CMF Executive Director Carrie Mantooth both expressed their appreciation to FFCU for its sponsorship of the color newsletter and also for its unwavering financial support to local projects.

“Central Montanans are very supportive of their community,” said Bob, as evidenced by the strong financial support shown to local projects. FFCU shares in that commitment. “We give to a variety of local projects that help make our area an even bet-ter place to live,” he said. As a case in point, in just the last few months alone FFCU has financially supported the Creekside Marketplace & Pavilion and Lewistown Soccer Club’s capital

campaigns, Supplemental Meals in Lewistown Elementary Schools (SMILES), and Friends of the Pool.

“The Foundation has been tremendously successful and is unique in Montana,” Bob said. He pointed to CMF’s help to the 11 community endowments beneath its umbrella and the many scholarships and projects funded since it was founded in 1984. Bob is also proud of the accomplishments of MCF and its role in supporting healthcare at Central Montana Medical Cen-ter and the Central Montana region.

FFCU’s Brian Henderson serves on the CMF Board of Direc-tors and is also a member of the CMF Investment Committee. Bob said other FFCU staff members are also active volunteers with organizations throughout Central Montana.

Credit unions are a cooperative and as such, owned by its members. Credit unions operate on a non-for-profit basis. FFCU has been around since 1953 and is governed by a seven-person Board of Directors. Bob has been with FFCU for 35 years. He said service was the original premise of credit unions and service remains the driving force behind credit unions today. “Our only purpose is to serve our members, and we do it well.” v

Central Montana Foundation • PO Box 334 • Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.538.6130

Spring 2019 www.centralmontanafoundation.com Page 3

You’re Invited to attend Central Montana Foundation’s

Annual MeetingTuesday, May 28, 2019, noon

No-Host Buffet at Lewistown Elks

Agenda items include:• Reports on CMF Activities• Presentation of 2018 Financials• 2019 Major Grant Presentations

Reservations are Requested by May 20

Call: 406.538.6130 or email,[email protected]

All invited to CMF Annual Meeting May 28Central Montana Foundation (CMF) has granted

millions of funds to not-for-profit and tax-exempt organizations for medical, essential services, educa-tional, civic, cultural and recreational projects since it was founded in 1984.

All of the funding for CMF’s grant-making activi-ties is from the dividends and interest earned from its unrestricted permanent endowments. The principal remains untouched, providing a source of income into perpetuity!

There are 10 unrestricted endowments, the largest of which is the Mildred Bryte Memorial. Mildred died in 1997 and left the bulk of her more than $3 million estate to CMF. At least 60% of the Bryte income is used to fund major grants at the May annual meeting (see

invitation to the right). Income from the other 40% of the endowment funds annual gifts to the 11 rural endowments under CMF’s umbrella and a monthly al-location to the Pet Assistance League. Any remaining income is available for monthly distribution.

CMF’s Board of Directors consider major grant re-quests just once per year at the annual meeting, and each applicant will have opportunity to give a short presentation. Other agenda items include reports on 2018 activities and financials and a “Friend of the Foundation” award. The public is invited and encour-aged to attend.

For more information or to make reservations call CMF Executive Director Carrie Mantooth in the CMF office at 406.538.6130. v

Giving to CMMC is “all in the family” for the White family Long-time Central Montana Medical Center (CMMC)

employees Claude and Linda White grew up seeing gen-erosity modeled by their parents and have now become the role models.

Claude and Linda, along with their daughter, Ashley, are all employed by CMMC and all are giving back through payroll deduction.

Linda’s career with CMMC began in 1994 when she worked on the ambulance crew. She later moved into registration and admissions, but continues to serve as an EMT with CMMC Ambulance. Claude began his career in CMMC’s Skilled Nursing Center in 1992, and moved to the Ambulance crew in 1996 where he continues as an EMT.

Their daughter, Ashley, works at Judith Peak Rehab at CMMC and is also training as an EMT.

“CMMC has always treated us really good and we like our jobs,” Linda said. “It’s a family atmosphere here with caring people. Having CMMC here means people don’t have to go out of town for healthcare. That’s good for our community.”

In addition to payroll deduction in which the employee designates a fund with MCF for their giving, Central Mon-tana Medical Center Foundation (MCF) Manager Ann Tuss said CMMC has a mechanism to allow its employees to donate their paid time off (PTO) hours to MCF.

The employee designates the number of hours to do-nate, not to exceed 40 hours in a year, and the dollar value is converted into a cash gift to MCF, qualifying as a tax-de-ductible charitable donation.

“The Whites and many other employees’ dedication to CMMC is demonstrated in the great work that they do, and in their generosity to MCF,” Ann said. Ashley was taught so well by her parents that she signed up to give

CMMC employees Claude, Ashley and Linda White.

through payroll deduction right after she was hired a year ago. “I applaud this young generation who are trying to make a

living and still pay it forward.” Ann said employees’ devotion to the “Employee #GiveBack” campaign helps ensure that pa-tients receive the most advanced care, or that their colleague suffering from a personal crisis (HOPE fund) is given the help they so deserve.

MCF’s goal is to gain each employee’s faith and participation in the #GiveBack campaign, according to Ann. “If every CMMC employee #GaveBack even $5 each month, it would mean $43,000 per year!”

Every gift, large or small, given through payroll deduction shows CMMC employees’ dedication and commitment to be-ing part of a network of support for healthcare in Central Mon-tana. “We appreciate each and every one of them,” Ann said.

For more information about the #GiveBack campaign, call Ann at MCF at 406.535.6309. v



CMMC’s ER and Lab Donor Recognition wall repair is complete!Montana’s harsh climate wreaked havoc on Central Montana Medical Cen-

ter’s (CMMC) ER and Lab Donor Recognition pathway that was completed a few years ago, but repairs have been made and it’s more beautiful than ever.

The major donor casts were damaged and the statue had to be removed due to exterior cracks and the danger posed with young children swinging from it. The statue found a new home following a campus silent auction and proceeds went back to CMMC Foundation. A tree will take its place along with scrubs adorning the exterior of the donor recognition site, according to Medical Cen-ter Foundation Manager Ann Tuss. “Thankfully, the etched bricks remain in-tact because each brick is fired and able to withstand extreme temperatures and melting salts.” The attractive new Donor Recognition Wall will endure for generations to come and be lit during the evening hours.

During a recent telephone visit with one of the major ER and Lab donors Norman Asbjornson, Ann said he shared his thoughts about the changes. “It is extraordinaire. It’s very professionally and architecturally thought out with the donors in mind. I had the pleasure of visiting the site with my grandchildren and it was so nice to see all those bricks from community support. Well done!” v

CMMC Lab Scientist Ken Hunter and his service dog, Mon-te, and CMMC Foundation Manager Ann Tuss admire the new look of the ER and Lab Donor Recognition site.

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working in defense plants, so children were expect-ed to pitch in to help their families. Norm didn’t earn allowance, but worked odd jobs to earn money. “I learned money management at an early age.”

After he graduated from Winifred High School in 1953, Norm enrolled at Montana State College (now Montana State University) with money he had saved and a gift from his parents. He led a frugal lifestyle and worked during the summer, but ran short on funds halfway through his sophomore year. His solution was to join the Army with the intention of returning to his education using the G.I. Bill.

After basic training, Norm went to wheel vehicle and tank mechanic schools and was sent to South Korea in 1955. The Korean Conflict was over, but the area was still a hotbed of skirmishes and Norm was just a mile from the North Korean border. Conditions were harsh and dangerous. They slept in tents and had only outdoor showers, so “we just didn’t shower from October-March. We were on the front lines sev-en days a week and there was a lot of tension. It was a long ways from Winifred.”

Norm said he was determined to get an education after his Army experience. “I got back to Montana on Jan. 3, 1957, spent a day with my parents and re-en-rolled at college on Jan. 5, matured and determined.” He graduated in 1960 with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Norm had two great job offers following gradu-ation; one from Boeing Aircraft and the other from American Standard. Even though the American Standard offer was less pay, Norm said taking the

position was “perhaps the smartest decision I ever made. It served me well and was a better fit.”

Over the next 12 years, Norm worked his way up in the company (which was later purchased by Sing-er) and lived in five different cities in the mid-west and east, working in heating and cooling manufac-turing. He took a position as vice president of Mam-moth in Minneapolis and was there 10 years.

Norm had established a solid reputation in the heating and cooling industry and was recruited to take a job with John Zink Company of Tulsa, Okla. It was a smaller company, but Norm was intrigued by the challenge to turn the company around. In 1988, he took a huge risk in buying the air conditioning division of the company.

When Norm was younger, he’d lost money in the stock market and decided to invest in farmland instead, purchasing a number of farms in Iowa. He found investors and leveraged his farm investments to buy the business and founded his own company, AAON, Inc.

He was in his 50s by then and at a time when he peers were thinking about retirement, but he had goals he wanted to achieve. Norm took a “big gam-ble” to buy the company and the pay-off has been huge. AAON, Inc. has three plants and employs more than 2,000 people today.

Norm credits his success to perseverance and delayed gratification. “I set a goal for myself and knew I was going to have to give up a lot of things to achieve it.” He said he lived below his means and reinvested money he made on his quest to be a top

executive.He said a year after taking the risk, he knew that

it was going to be successful and he continued to be very focused upon work. However, there came a point in time when he made the decision to turn some of that energy towards giving back to the peo-ple and places that contributed to his success.

Besides helping his hometown, Norm felt a debt of gratitude to his alma-mater and became involved with the MSU Foundation. He gave the largest do-nation in the history of Montana when he gave $50 million to Montana State University to build a 110,000 square foot new hall housing the engineer-ing and honors colleges. Asbjornson Hall opened last year.

Norm is 83 now and happy in his personal and business life. He enjoys being a father to his adult son and daughter and has four grandchildren. He still goes to work every day because he enjoys it and has no plans to retire as AAON Chairman.

He’s adamant that his financial success doesn’t make him a hero or a better person. “There are many people who are giving proportionately just as much, and their giving is just as meaningful.”

He added, “I enjoy giving. I really do. I had abso-lutely wonderful parents and Winifred did a lot for me. The children and grandchildren of the people there today are benefiting from how I was treated growing up. It’s a true statement that it’s more bless-ed to give than to receive.” v



Medical Center Foundation grants funds to local service projectsCentral Montana Medical Center Foundation (MCF) has helped fund a va-

riety of projects over the last few months to help local youth, women and emergency services.

CMMC Governing Board approved grants for the following:• Fergus High School After Prom Party was given a gift-in-kind of four

emergency vehicle and dorm safety kits to be used as prizes at the event.• Central Montana Youth Challenge was awarded $1,200 to help with ex-

penses to bring a motivational speaker to Spring Challenge to address making positive choices and dealing with peer pressure. Local junior high and high school students, as well as students from nine outlying schools will attend. MCF has been involved with this project for many years. MCF Manager Ann Tuss serves on its board and both MCF and CMF have frequently funded its events.

•. MCF was a major sponsor for the Women Lead Central Montana Con-ference held in early March. This was the second year of the event. One of its organizers, KellyAnne Terry, said the conference aims to connect and support women in areas of their lives to enable them to “lead from where they are.” This year’s conference theme was “Leaning to Change” and featured a panel of speakers on various topics and workshops. CMMC also sent 15 of its employ-ees to attend, including MCF Manager Ann Tuss. “The conference is such a neat event. The networking with other women, hearing the speakers and panelists - all provided a great opportunity to recharge and connect.”

•.Lewistown Fire Rescue (LFR) received $1,000 for a bleeding control skills

Central Montana Foundation awards multiple grants to local projectsCentral Montana Foundation (CMF) Board of

Directors have been busy over the last few month reviewing grant requests at its monthly meeting. Since its November meeting, CMF has granted nearly $23,000 to local projects! Grant awards in-clude:

• Boys & Girls Club of Lewistown was awarded $2,500 for linoleum flooring to cover unfinished concrete in a room of the facility.

• Fergus County Fire Council received $1,600 for lunches for local fire department volunteers’ train-ing at the two-day “Wildland Fire Conference” held in Lewistown in January.

• Montana Winter Fair was awarded $3,000 help with the expenses of expanding the fair by six ad-ditional days and adding more events like “Savor the Flavor” wheat, whiskey and wine tasting show-casing Montana-grown and Montana-produced products, web technology workshops and chess tournament.

• Spirit of Christmas received $2,500 to help purchase groceries, hats and mittens to distribute to families in need during the holidays. About 300 people are typically assisted.

• Central Montana Youth Challenge was award-ed $2,200 to help with expenses to bring motiva-tional speaker Jessie Funk for Spring Challenge on March 26. Area schools also attend, bringing a total

of about 800 students to the event.• Fergus High School Junior Class Parents After

Prom Party received $2,500 for expenses of the event that provides a safe, fun place for students after prom and a plethora of prizes. The party is hosted by Snowy Lanes.

• Crayons for Kids, a project of Beta Sigma Phi of Lewistown, received $500 used for the purchase of $15 gift cards for school supplies for underpriv-ileged students. The project helps more than 100 kids each year.

• Cub Scout Troop #366 was awarded $2,416.30 from the Lewistown Boy Scout fund held with CMF for a new aluminum racetrack and awards for the annual Pinewood Derby.

• Masonic Friendship Lodge #37 was awarded $810 for its Bikes for Books project. They will give away seven bikes in Lewistown, Winifred, Roy and the homeschool community. Students are entered to win by reading books.

• Cadette Girl Scout Troop #3924 received $1,000 for pet adoption kits for the Pet Assistance League. The adoption kits will include pet care items and a $30 certificate for pet food. The goal is to help re-move some of the financial barrier for adopting a pet.

• Glitz, Glam & Gowns was awarded $3,000 to be used towards the purchase of formal dresses to

The Montana Winter Fair was just one of the multi-ple organizations that received a grant from Central Montana Foundation in recent months.

expand inventory and provide very low cost rental to local young women who want to attend a formal dance.

• Lewistown Parks & Recreation/Lewistown Club Volleyball was awarded $875 to purchase a new volleyball net system for the Lewistown Civic Center.

CMF awards grants to not-for-profit and tax-exempt Central Montana organizations from the income earned on 10 unrestrict-ed permanent endowments. For more information about giving to CMF or applying for a grant, contact CMF Executive Director Carrie Mantooth at 406.538.6130 or stop by the CMF office at 224 W. Main, Suite 202 in Lewistown. v

advanced training kit with a wound packing simulator. The kit will be used to instruct emergency service personnel on advanced bleeding control measures. Brett Garber of LFR is also an Army Critical Care Flight Paramedic who provided instruction to help emergency personnel learn to manage massive hemorrhage quickly and efficiently.

For more information on MCF and how to apply for a grant, contact Ann at 406.535.6309. v

Local panelists at the 2nd Annual Women Lead Central Montana Conference included (from left) Karen Durbin, Deena Birdwell and Candy Bowman.



CentralMontana

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Communities!

Community Endowment Contact List & Fund Balancesas of February 28, 2019

• Judith Basin County/Stanford Endowment, $178,595; Stanford Pool, $3,369 Tess Brady, PO Box 221, Stanford, MT 59479, phone, 406-566-2633• Petroleum County Endowment, $107,868 Petro. County Community Center, $7,746; Hughes Scholarship/Petroleum Co., $39,059 Gari King, PO Box 125, Winnett, MT 59087, phone, 406-429-5821• Denton Endowment, $94,466 Josh Webber, Farmers State Bank, P.O. Box 1047, Denton, MT 59430, phone, 406-567-2226• Winifred Endowment, $91,620 Shirley Benes, PO Box 3, Winifred, MT 59489, phone, 406-462-5316• Moore Endowment, $80,502 Gary Greenwood, PO Box 133, Moore, MT 59464, phone, 406-374-2363• Grass Range Endowment, $55,627; Hughes Scholarship/Grass Range, $39,389 Debby Olson, 401 7th Ave. So., Apt. 208, Lewistown, MT 59457, phone, 406-366-0370 • Hobson Endowment, $24,089; Hobson End. School, $6,311; Philbrook Cemetery, $1,928; Pride of the Judith, $9,972 Bill Hesselbart, PO Box 433, Hobson, MT 59452, phone, 406-423-5369• Garfield County Endowment, $24,402; Jordan Swimming Pool, $6,820; Library Fund, $1,936 Holly Harbaugh, PO Box 395, Jordan, MT 59337, phone, 406-557-2324• Judith Gap Endowment, $29,844 Tim Mauws, PO Box 125, Judith Gap, MT 59453, phone, 406-473-2366• Wheatland County Community Endowment, $10,403; Wheatland Co. Fairgrounds, $27,395 Mandie Reed, PO Box 733, Harlowton, MT 59036, phone, 406-240-1954 • Roy Endowment, $28,026 Shelly Willmore, River Route, Roy, MT 59471, phone, 406-464-7411

Brendan Murphy was a highly respected and beloved community member in Winnett and is the epitome of a life well lived.

He was a teacher and coach before transition-ing to ranching the last 45 years in Winnett. He passed away on Jan. 21, 2019, and memorials are still pouring into Central Montana Founda-tion, primarily earmarked for Petroleum County Endowment and the fund to build a community center in Winnett.

“I have been so pleased with the memorial response for our Petroleum County Endowment fund. I’m equally pleased with how well this won-derful tool, that helps its community in so many ways, has grown over the years. Our community has stepped up to help in so many ways by using this tool,” said Joan, Brendan’s wife of 60 years. Joan has been an integral part of the Petroleum County Endowment Committee since it was found-ed in the late 1990s, and the Murphy’s have been generous and consistent with financial contributions.

Thousands of dollars in memorial gifts have been sent from people across Central Montana, the state and beyond, but the largest to date has been from Brendan’s family through his son, Brent and his employer Hewlett-Packard (HP). The family gave a generous gift through Brent, and the HP Foundation matched it dollar for dollar.

Brent is approaching his 27-year anniversary with HP in Boise, Idaho, with most of his career spent managing software application development and information

systems teams. His job has taken him throughout the world and Brent credits the leadership skills he developed growing up in Petroleum County with a large part of his success.

He’s proud to work for HP, and said one of the company’s guiding principles is to not only care about running a profitable business, but to also have an impact on communities its employees care about. The HP Foundation’s matching dona-tion program is an example of that commitment.

Brent and his wife, Danelle, live in Eagle, Idaho, a suburb of Boise. They have three adult children, Nate, Brayden and Korinn.

Brent said he and his brother, Brad, are blessed to be the sons of Brendan and Joan Murphy and to have been raised in Winnett. “I can’t think of a better way to grow up than living in a small community where everyone cares about each other and working hard to take care of each other is the norm.”

He said one of the most important gifts his parents gave them was “how to give back and how to treat others with respect, dignity and care. I feel profoundly fortunate to have parents that valued this small town attribute and it’s something I draw upon in my own life daily.”

Brendan died at the age of 81 after an extended illness. He was born in Helena on July 22, 1937, but raised in Roundup. He spent many hours working with his

Gifts to Petroleum County Endowment honor the life of Brendan Murphy

Brad, Brent, Joan & Brendan Murphy at home near Winnett.

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When a long-time Judith Gap community member, Anne Benson, provided an estate gift to Judith Gap Community Methodist Church in about 1997, their leadership decided to put it into a permanent endowment fund with Central Mon-tana Foundation (CMF).

Church member Dean Peterson was on the Judith Gap Endowment Committee, which has a fund with CMF, and understood that a permanent endowment could turn the bequest into a source of perpetual funding. “I knew we could invest it with CMF and that has worked out very well for us,” Dean said.

The principal of a permanent endowment remains intact and the dividends and interest earned are spendable. The church has been able to use those earnings for building improvements through the years. “It’s our rainy day fund,” Dean said.

In 2017 they withdrew $35,000 from the fund for a major project to install handicap accessible restrooms and insulate the entryway, and they’ve also tapped into the funds for sidewalks around

the church to help prevent water leakage into the basement.

Dean and his wife, Trudi of the E.L. Peterson Ranch, said the church is important to its congre-gants and to the Judith Gap community as it has a dual purpose as a community center. They have a spacious kitchen and are glad to share it with the other church in town and the community for vari-ous functions. Funeral dinners, wedding and baby showers, card playing, Vacation Bible School, ex-tra classroom space for the school when needed, and other events are regular occurences.

The church also regularly provides sanctuary to stranded motorists when the notorious winter wind and snowstorms result in road closure of Highway 191. They’ve had up to 20 people spend the night at the church and keep a stock of pan-cake mix, syrup and coffee onhand for visitors.

Wheatland County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch keeps their phone number handy; just this win-ter Judith Gap Community Methodist Church has housed overnight guests including stranded travelers, a Montana Highway Patrolman and a crew from Malmstrom Air Force Base. There are no

Judith Gap Community Methodist Church a haven for stranded motorists

Judith Gap Methodist Church serves as a commu-nity center and opens its doors to stranded motorists during the area’s notorious winter storms.

sleeping quarters, but the church is kept heated and pad-ded pews and carpet provide comfort for weary travelers.

“The Judith Gap church is one of five churches that have permanent endowments with CMF,” said CMF Executive Di-rector Carrie Mantooth. “Judith Gap Community Methodist Church is a great example of how having a perpetual source of income is good stewardship and planning.” v

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uncles, Nick and George, on the Rath’s family ranch and his love of ranching continued throughout his life. He graduated from Roundup High School in 1955 and earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts and Physical Education from Mon-tana State College (now MSU) in Bozeman in 1959.

He met Joan at college and they were married in 1959; beginning an enduring love story and part-nership. The couple both taught school, beginning their careers in Rigby, Idaho. Brendan also began a life-long love of coaching basketball there, and went on to teach and coach in Plevna, Columbus, Stanford and Chinook. He received many awards for his coaching and led four teams to a state tour-nament with one winning the Championship. He also spent many years as a referee for high school basketball and football.

The Murphy’s first son, Brad, was born in 1964 and Brent was born in 1966. In 1974, the family started a new chapter by moving to Winnett to help operate and manage the Hill Family Ranch, where Joan was raised. The whole family pitched in to work side by side. The family said Brendan loved the variety of operating a ranch and credited his dedication, hard work and passion for its success.

Brendan made his family his priority through-out his life, and he enjoyed being a husband, fa-ther, grandparent and great-grandparent. Brendan also served his community well. He volunteered in many capacities and also served 18 years as a Pe-troleum County Commissioner.

Petroleum County has the distinction of having

the lowest population in Montana, with less than 500 people, but its residents work together to ac-complish common goals. The Petroleum County Endowment has helped fund many of the proj-ects important to area residents, and memorials for Brendan will continue that good work.

For more information about giving to Petro-leum County Endowment or the campaign for the Winnett Community Center, contact Gari King at 406.429.5821. v

Brendan Murphy, 1937-2019



Memorials, Tributes & Donations - Thank You!Donations to

Central Montana FoundationNovember 26, 2018-March 13, 2019

PERMANENT ENDOWMENTSCMF General

Kelly & Carrie Mantooth, Harvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze, Joe & Geri Stilson, Amazon-Smile (miscellaneous donors), State Em-ployees Charitable Giving Campaign do-nors, Glenn & Denice Elison, Network for Good/#GivingTuesday donorsIn Memory of Mary MilburnEvelyn TriplettIn Memory of Charles A. NobleWilliam Valach Charity FundIn Memory of Julie Marie DaerWilliam Valach Charity FundIn Memory of Mary Jean GoldenVada JimmersonIn Memory of Margaret BenesBrian & Lynette Sallee

Boys & Girls Club of LewistownHarvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze, Craig & Cathy Roberts, Cactus Veterinary Services/Damby FamilyFestival of Trees to Support EndowmentDr. Ron & Jackie Skipper, Edward Jones/Joe Eckhardt, Dick & Nancy Raths, Jim & Alice Green, Don’s Store, Lyle & Jan Allen

Central MontanaCommunity Cupboard

Harvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze, Zane & Janelle Fulbright, Raymond & Janice Stal-master, Cactus Veterinary Services/Damby Family

Central Montana Family Planning Advisory Board

Lana Papp, Judy Hokanson, Caroline Do-ver, Madelle Hoch, Ken & Lynn Franz, Rob-ert Valach, Luann Fortenbery, Gloria Miller, Candace Bowman, Karen Kuhlmann, Janet Gardner, Carole Wicks, Lynn Gies, Debbie Stein, DeeAnn Buehler, Elaine Killham, Joan McMahon, Jennifer Montgomery, Joe C. King & Sons, Sue Ivrin, Florence Kettering, Judy Kellogg, Devney Welsh, Kim Miller, An-nette Comes

Central Montana Memorial GardensGeorge Maruska

Central Montana MuseumHarvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze, Craig & Cathy Roberts

Central Montana Shrine ClubIn Memory of Pearle YaegerCJ & Mandi Bailey

Central Montana Youth MentoringJohn & Maggie Moffatt

Cheadle Community ClubIn Memory of Bill & Angela Swanson

Martha Chapel Boyce, Karin Ludeman

Council on AgingIn Memory of John McBurney

Bill & Ellen Baldwin, Holly Cox, Bob & Mar-lene Sawyer

Council on Aging-BusRaymond & Janice Stalmaster, George Maruska

Elks’s Lodge #456Lewistown Insurance

Emma Light Ag BuildingIn Memory of Muriel SennettMarie Jones

Fergus Eagle BoostersCactus Veterinary Services/Damby Family

FHS Speech & Drama (Quickenden)Red Rover Pet Boarding/John & Sarah Kolar

Forest Grove CemeteryIn Memory of Raymond J. CoxHarland & Bobbie Rouns

Fort Maginnis CemeteryIn Memory of Bill & Angela SwansonKarin Ludeman

Friends of the PoolPhyllis Hall, Harvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze, Snowy Mountain Motors, Craig & Cathy Roberts, Glenn & Denice Elison, Cactus Veterinary Services/Damby Family, Bob & Cindy Giese, Joan McMahon, Lawrence & Rosalia Rooney, Alan & Christie Aldrich, Brian & Lynette Sallee, Anonymous, Rich-ard Chamberlain, Randall & Mardelle Hoch, Christopher & Laura Byerly, Central Mon-tana Insurance Center, Larry & Kathi Carrell, Rich & Donna DengelSwimathonKelly & Kelly Simpson, Jerry & Julie Shan-non, Bradley & Marie Simpson, Karl & Debra Simpson, Devan & Sally ShannonIn Memory of Donna LarsonBill LarsonIn Memory of Esther JenniJenni FamilyIn Memory of Tom FryJoyce FryIn Memory of Karl GiesLynn Gies

Friends of the TrailsHarvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze, Craig & Cathy

Roberts, Red Rover Pet Boarding/John & Sarah Kolar, Cactus Veterinary Services/Damby Family, Teddy Birnie Estate

Garfield County Health CenterIn Memory of Mike PettitN.D. Patterson

Garfield County FireMaria Selvig/UPS, Make It Happen Montana

High Notes for KidsJohn & Maggie Moffatt, Jack & Ann Mor-genstern, Ken & Carmen Southard

Hilger Rural Fire DistrictIn Memory of John McBurneyJean E. Hassler, CJ & Mandi Bailey, John & Dolores Sramek, Mel & Nancy Bawden, Gil-patrick Ranch, Greg & Tami Wichman, Jer-mey & Rhonda Long, David & Janet Wich-man, Shirley Barrick, Guy & Carol Maberry, Erik & Amber Arntzen, Braden & Stacie Arntzen, Ron & Carole Sanford, John & Di-ane Wickens, Doris Hala, Van-Ag/Jerry Van-haur, Holly Cox, Keith & Kristine Arntzen, Scott & Veronica Sweeney, Barbara Gilskey, Roger & Robin Peters, Rod & Kathie Bailey, Linda Petersen, Larry & Betty Yaeger, Larry & Jean Clinton, Carol Mossey, Bart & Bren-da Wilson, Shelley Andrus, Debra Sanford, Daniel & Delores Moseman, Dennis & Tam-mi Crawford, Mark & Deanna Robbins, Ger-ald & Deborah Hinz, Jim & Alice Green, K-C Welding & Machine/Tim & Laura Gilskey, Sterling & Michelle Hartman, Mike & Carla Wente, Joseph Vavrovsky, Pamela Belstad, Lyle & EDee Eickhoff, Lowell & Lethia Olson, Scott & Diane LutzIn Memory of Duane PhillipsRobert & Sharon WickensIn Memory of Harold McKinleyDale & Lynda Cederberg

JCCC ForeverJCCC Forever

Judith Mountain PlayersIn Memory of Mary Jean GoldenGeorge Rowley & daughters, Kelly Rowley Richardson & Kari Rowley Magill

Lewistown Art CenterCraig & Cathy Roberts, Red Rover Pet Board-ing/John & Sarah Kolar, Cactus Veterinary Services/Damby FamilyIn Memory of Elvia A. StocktonHarland & Bobbie Rouns

Lewistown Ice Skating AssociationHarvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze, Craig & Cathy Roberts, Glenn & Denice Elison, Cactus Vet-



erinary Services/Damby FamilyIn Memory of Beryl ColverHer FamilyIn Memory of John NelsonSonny Comes, Barbara Thomas, Annette Comes

Lewistown LibraryCactus Veterinary Services/Damby Family, Teddy Birnie EstateIn Memory of Anna I. KramlichHarland & Bobbie Rouns

Lewistown Library-BookRaymond & Janice Stalmaster

Lewistown Association for the Men-tally Handicapped

Raymond & Janice Stalmaster

Lewistown Sea LionsMark & Susan Elings

Lewistown Swimming PoolCactus Veterinary Services/Damby Family

Recycle Our Waste LewistownHarvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze, Craig & Cathy Roberts

Save the Barns MaintenanceSave the Barns

Summer Youth ActivitiesRaymond & Janice Stalmaster

Supplemental Meals in Lewistown’s Elementary Schools

(SMILES)Zion Lutheran Church, Joy Martin, Michael & Rosemary Youderian, Fergus Federal Credit Union, Catherine Foreman, Gloria Sweeney, Seiden Drug Company/Kathy Parry, Bill & Karen Kuhlmann, Gary & Kath-ryn Jenni, Fitness Central/Jamie Sura, Eye Care Associates, Barta Built LLC/Robert Barta, Louise Perkins, Dennis & Linda Rob-inson, Cindy Rutherford, Annette Comes, B Bar M, Greater Montana Land Co., Loyd & Pamela Bowen, United Methodist Wom-en; Huffine, McMillan, Arntzen & Ruckman PLLP; Spika Design & Manufacturing, Su-san M. Foster, Richard & Donna Dengel, William & Cathy Holmes, Anonymous, At-torney Craig R. Buehler, All Weather Tech, The Animal Hospital, Lewistown Insurance, Central Montana Propane, Ace Plumbing, Bighorn Physical Therapy & Sports Medi-cine, American Prairie Foundation, Central Electric

Veterans Memorials ParkMark & Susan Elings, Parr Creek Custom Cakes & Bakery/Leroy & Dorothy Swanson

In Memory of Howard CooperHarland & Bobbie RounsIn Memory of Alfred E. CharbonneauHarland & Bobbie Rouns

Your Neighbor Cares of Central Montana

Eric & Sherry Silberhorn, Raymond & Jan-ice Stalmaster, Justin & Mary Elings, Horse-shoe Bend LLC/Floyd Blair, Irvin & Laverne Sweat, Ross & Laura Melton, Carol Gerovac, Ted & Kristen Cilwick, Jim Janicek, Charles & Lois Sifert, Rich & Donna DengelIn Memory of Michael J. DunningtonRussell & BJ DunningtonIn Memory of John McBurneyMike & Margee Smith

DONOR ADVISED FUNDHorse Ranch

Samuel & Kathryn Gary, Jr.

COMMUNIT Y ENDOWMENTSDenton Endowment

Edwin & Lori Shannon, Richard & Joan Bar-berIn Memory of Bryan AyersGeorge Maruska, CJ & Mandi Bailey, Ronald Tucek, Margaret Smith, Jim & Lennis Ziese-mer, Roger & Holly Campbell, Dennis & Faye Hatlelid, Marion Wambach, Richard & Joan Barber, Lester & Patricia Slivka, Wayne & Lorinda Edwards, Joel & Brandy Barber, Eugene & Barbara Wooden, Gail Tesarek, Robert & Betty Taylor, Janice Carter, John & Diane Wickens, Terry & Donna Econom, Randy & Kelly Bokma, Janet Barber, Chris & Karrie Sramek, Kristi Martin, Dan & Lau-ra Boyce, Jane Todd, Larry & Susan Rice, Dwight & Michele Ayers, Jeremy & Rhonda Long, Lois Roe, Elieen Hotchkiss, Les & Shir-ley Cabot, Matthew & Alexis Johnson, Op-portunity Bank, Gordon & Beverly Haugen, James & Teresa Diercks, Clinton & Darlene Pearce, Hank & Debby Olson, Ed & Terri Je-linek, Ora AyersIn Memory of Jean SnooksRichard & Joan Barber, Larry & Susan RiceIn Memory of Betty & John CarterSusan PoserIn Memory of John CarterRoger & Holly Campbell, Gene & Vickie Surber, Richard Chamberlain, Wayne & Lorinda Edwards, Marion Wambach, Carla Allen, Richard & Joan Barber, Lois Rose, Carl & Constance Hotvedt, Ronald Tucek, Karl & Marion Hertel, David & Pam Linker, Lois Roe, Randy & Kelly Bokma, Robert & Betty Taylor, Glenn & Jane Todd, Greg & Roxann Buckentin, C.R. Reiquam, Fred & Pat Jense

In Memory of Jim ZiesemerSusan Poser, Roger & Holly Campbell, Rich-ard & Joan Barber, Wayne & Lorinda Ed-wards, Lois RoeIn Memory of Mae GillLarry & Susan RiceIn Memory of Margaret BenesBetty Maruska & George MaruskaIn Memory of Jerry Ann AyersBetty Maruska & George MaruskaIn Memory of William “Bill” Christians IIIPaul & Marla GiesDenton AmbulanceIn Memory of Jim ZiesemerMarion WambachIn Memory of John CarterLarry & Susan Rice

Grass Range EndowmentRichard & Susan Tillman, Zelma DegnerIn Memory of Clarence “Mickey” HetfieldGeorge Maruska, Hank & Debby OlsonIn Memory of Richard DelaneyVern & Dana Petersen, Rich & Donna Den-gel, George Maruska, Ron & Nancy Ger-drum, Tom & Clara Siroky, Hank & Debby Olson, Georgia DelaneyHistory Book SalesRonald Ahlgren, Betty Ahlgren

Hobson EndowmentIn Honor of Jeff MorrisonRobert & Mikell VincePride of the JudithGerald Krug, Frank & Paulette Matlosz, Kim Baumann, Ty Bullard Wertheimer, Shawn & Staci Auck, James Wood Jr., Dirk Williams, Ken & Terry Thompson

Judith Basin EndowmentIn Memory of William I HughesMarilyn AndersonIn Memory of Maurice & Helen AndersonMarilyn AndersonIn Memory of Pat & Jeje JohnstoneJohn & Dolores SramekIn Memory of Brendan MurphyBob & Barb Galt

Judith Gap EndowmentDean & Trudi PetersonIn Memory of Chad OlsonDale & Carol Huffine, John & Sarah KolarIn Memory of Harold McKinlayBob & Kathy Lee

Moore EndowmentIn Memory of Barb JanicekJim Janicek, Dick & Dianne BrottemIn Memory of Opal RungDick & Dianne BrottemIn Memory of Larry JohnsonDick & Dianne Brottem



In Memory of Wayne HannahDick & Dianne BrottemIn Memory of Jack ConasterDick & Dianne BrottemIn Memory of Bill BradleyDick & Dianne BrottemIn Memory of John McBurneyKarl & Marion HertelIn Memory of Karen Nessan NorwoodDonald & Janis WilliamsIn Memory of Phil TurckDonald & Janis Williams

Petroleum County EndowmentIn Memory of Deb Stahl’s motherWinnett Lions ClubIn Memory of Harold MatovichWinnett Lions Club, Camilla Baycroft & Bob WilkinsonIn Memory of Kevin KeithCamilla Baycroft & Bob WilkinsonIn Memory of Richard DelaneyCamilla Baycroft & Bob WilkinsonIn Memory of Brendan MurphyBill & Doris Maxwell, Chris & Gari King, Rol-lin & Denise Nelson, Vern & Dana Petersen, Donnis Doman & Babs Lea, Lund Ranch/Donna, Tye, Raye Ann & Kody Lund, Rob-ert & Tammy McLaughlin, Pearl & Virginia Mart, Loren Mart family, Reba Mart, Kelly & Carrie Mantooth; Pat, Teri & KC Weing-art, Jack & Shirley Hughes, Gary & Mildred Smith, Lewistown Honda/Jeff & Margie Evans, Henry & Jane Wertheimer, Daniel Vandeberg, Gunda Lewis, Robert & Ardyce Kelly, Ralph & Karen Skagen, Jeff & Tammie Starkjohann, Donna Rowton, Joe & Jackie Whisonant, Gary & Linda Gershmel, Dana & Lisa Darlington, Leo & Ed O’Boyles, Fr. Joe Vandeberg, Ted & Betty Snow, Clay & Marie Dunlap, Dave & Becky Grantier, Keith & Diana Monte, Dick & Ivy Gardner, Delores Hill, Tom & Diane Iverson, the Gary & Marge Flint family, Duane & Paula John-ston, Levi & Kate Johnson, David & Ella Iverson, Sue Olson, Dan & Margie Nelsen, Larry & Loretta Obie, Brent Murphy, Hank & Debby Olson, Georgia Delaney, Darrell & Karen Losing, Leo & Darlene Solf, Delores Newton, Soct & Sandy Houston, Carl & Sha-ron Wilson, Gene & Linda Monson, Camil-la Baycroft & Bob Wilkinson, Skip & Diane Ahlgren, Doug & Mary Wadman, Bonita PhillipsIn Memory of Clara HarrisJoan Murphy, Loyd & Jean Bantz, Camil-la Baycroft & Bob Wilkinson, Skip & Diane AhlgrenIn Memory of Nancy FreburgLoyd & Jean Bantz, George Maruska, Joan Murphy, Scot & Sandy Houston, Tom & Clara Siroky, Camilla Baycroft & Bob Wilkin-

son, Skip & Diane Ahlgren, Mid-Rivers Tele-phone Cooperative, Donnis Doman & Bar-bara LeeIn Memory of Bruce DuttonSkip & Diane Ahlgren

Petroleum County EndowmentCommunity Center

In Memory of Brendan MurphyJudie Manuel, Russ & Luann Knutson, Lou Ann Sharkey & Lois Rose, Lee & Marcia Iverson, Jim & Diana Brady, Musselshell Valley Equipment, Sig Pugrud, Daniel & Dixie Iverson, Craig & Leslie Iverson, Mary Meserve, Winnett Lions ClubIn Memory of Clara HarrisChris & Gari King, Lee & Marcia IversonIn Memory of Nancy FreburgChris & Gari King, Lee & Marcia Iverson

Roy EndowmentFergus Electric Cooperative Capital CreditsIn Memory of Dodie RifeIlla Willmore, Thomas & Clara SirokyIn Memory of Randy RodencalIlla Willmore, Tom & Clara SirokyIn Memory of Alta Mae RodencalIlla Willmore, Tom & Clara Siroky

Wheatland County Community Foundation

Todd & Kay Hiner, The Fanwood Founda-tion/Tom & Pam Stevens

Winifred EndowmentFergus Electric (capital credits)In Memory of Valerie Thompson ShortTerry & Donna Econom, David & Vangie McConnell, Wilson & Nancy Stulc, Kenneth Foster, Robert & Sharon Wickens, Marjorie Damschen, Teresa McQuillen, Kevin & Kim-berly Hansen, Dave & Betty Wickens, Keith & Kris ArntzenIn Memory of Darlene ThompsonNancy Wilcox, Marjorie Damschen, Teresa McQuillen, Eric & Audrey Rydbom

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDSBrooks Area Scholarship

In Memory of Frank & Dolores SramekJohn & Dolores Sramek

CMF Community ServiceFergus High School Class of 1988In Honor of Randy & Judy KnuthJamie SniderIn Memory of Amy BertusBetty Maruska & George Maruska

Elmer EricksonIn Memory of Elmer EricksonHarland & Bobbie Rouns

Fergus Farm MutualFergus Farm Mutual

Fergus County High School Class of ‘35

Andrew J. Fergus Trust

FHS/St. Leo’s Class of 64Jim CoolidgeIn Memory of Gary WillisKathie MachlerIn Memory of Doug MerlauKathie Machler

Gail Fox MemorialIn Memory of Gail FoxScott Fox, Fred & Maureen Picco

Garfield CountyIn Memory of Floyd & Sylvia LilienthalLilienthal Charity Fund/Clarence & Donna Lilienthal

Helen Hruska-SchultzIn Memory of Helen Hruska-SchultzLove your daughters, Chris Elliott, Les Wat-son, Carey Joe Horning, Lori Watson, Kim Watson; Russ & Carey Joe Horning

Jack & Shirley Hughes-Grass RangeJack & Shirley Hughes

Jack & Shirley Hughes-WinnettJack & Shirley Hughes

Lewistown Kiwanis ScholarshipLewistown Kiwanis Club

PASS THROUGH ACCOUNTSAckley Lake Club

Mark & Susan Elings, Homestead Founda-tion, Joseph & Cynthia Denton, Martina Carlos, Wayne & Linda Andrews, Garth & Kari French, Billy & Teresa Lee, Roger & Sta-cey Derks, Sandra K. Youngbauer, Chad & Jamie WaltzIn Memory of Pat & Jeje JohnstoneJohn & Dolores SramekIn Memory of John McBurneyArlie & Lynn Christensen, Beverly Berg, Stanley & Janine Holmquist

Central Montana Shooting SportsBanquetFergus County Sheriff’s Association

Central Montana Youth ChallengeCentral Montana Foundation, Fergus County DUI Task Force, Fergus County Sheriff’s Association, Moore Public School, City of Lewistown DUI Task Force, Central Montana Medical Center Foundation

Central Montana Foundation • PO Box 334 • Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.538.6130Creekside Marketplace & Pavilion

American Prairie Reserve, Snowy Moun-tain Motors, Century Companies, McMillan Professional Services PC/Mickey McMillan, William & Cathy Holmes, Mark & Susan El-ings, Central Montana Jaycees, Lewistown Rotary, Lewistown Kiwanis, Attorney Craig Buehler, Chris Merker & Diann DeRosier, Gary & Susan Barta, John Sanford, Cactus Veterinary Services/Damby Family, Chris Cooler, Central Montana Resource Coun-cil, James & Pat Fredrickson, Jim Daniels & Connie Hyde, Alan & Christie Aldrich, Yogo Management Inc./Yogo Inn, Lewistown News-Argus, Snowy Mountain Motors, Fer-gus Federal Credit Union, Jayson & Debby Shobe, Logan Standly & Emily MuirCat/Griz FundraiserCentral Feed Grilling Co., First Bank of MontanaIn Honor of Karen SweeneyGray & Diane Pennell, AnonymousIn Memory of Doug MerlauKaren WillisIn Memory of Gary WillisScott & Diane Lutz

Fergus High School Girls Fastpitch/Boys Cross Country

BLM Employees Group, Cactus Veterinary Services/Damby Family, Fergus Boys Cross Country, Lewistown Girls Fastpitch

Friends of Saint WenceslausFrancis & Dorothy Weinheimer, Jayson & Debby Shobe, Robert Majerus

Glitz, Glam & GownsDave & Nikki Leonard

Heart of Montana Love INCKelly & Carrie Mantooth

Lewistown Soccer AssociationDr. Don & Lori Thomas, Jacque Sherman & family, Bruce & Candy Bowman, Rick & Eri-ka Carlson, Horizon Veterinary Clinic/Greg Carlson, Central Montana Hearing/Dr. Tina Berg, Anonymous, Brett Thackeray, Craig & Cathy Roberts, Glenn & Denice Elison, Red Rover Pet Boarding/John & Sarah Ko-lar, Homestead Foundation, Chase Rosa-rio, Drs. Bil & Cathy Holmes, Anonymous, Elaine Killham, Wayne & Dana Leininger, Central Lock & Security/Montana Paint & Glass, Joe & Karen Boyles, Tim & Teresa Ma-jerus, Bob & Susan Valach, Charlie & Jen-nifer Pfau, Prairie Wind Art & Architecture PLLC, Frank Valach & Gregory Clark, Dennis & Linda Robinson, Matthew & Kelly Com-er, University Heating, Cooling & Refriger-ation, Eyecare Associates, John & Maggie Moffatt, Karen Combs, Ron Walters & Lau-ra Bennett, Cactus Veterinary Services/

Damby Family, Huffine McMillan Arntzen & Ruckman PLLP, Linda Werdin, Weichel Family, Patrick & Pattie Carr, Kerby & Kar-en Durbin, Brett & Kathleen Thackeray, Helen Glazer, McDonald’s of Lewistown, KXLO-KQPZ Radio, Kevin & Mary Kepler, Matthew & Kelly Comer, Smart’s Abbey Carpet/Bill & Debbie Smart, Jim Daniels & Connie Hyde, Lee Stahl & Dr. Christina Marchion, Mel & Becky Jackson, Realty Ti-tle Company, Central Drilling, Ross & Karla Butcher, State Farm-Rudy Strnad AgencyIn Memory of Beryl ColverHer FamilyNetwork for Good #GivingTuesdayNetwork for Good, Dean & Patty Martin, Scott & Vernie Sweeney, Diann DeRosier & Chris Merker

Montana Cowboy PoetryHarvey Nyberg & Mary Koltze, Cactus Vet-erinary Services/Damby FamilyIn Memory of Ruth S. HendersonMargaret Henderson

Small Wonder Child CareIn Memory of Esther JenniHer Family

Donations to the

Medical Center FoundationNovember 21, 2018 – March 15, 2019

General FundCentral Montana Medical Center, Central Montana Medical Center Employees, Am-azonSmile Foundation, First Bank of Mon-tana, Rita Goodwin, Laurie Ray, Rosemary Youderian, Karin White, David Witt, Kathy Gaines, Patti Neeman, Debra Tarver, Rhon-da Trask, Brian Zeller, Dr. Tammy & Scott Welsh, Sarah Greenberg, Amanda Grove, Lexie Ledbetter, Kay Lynn Burnham, Deb-bie Phillips, Amanda Mauws, Janelle Paint-er, Bryan Lund, LeAnn Horacek, Jed Myers, Cactus Veterinary Services: Mr. & Mrs. Scott Damby, Richard & Donna Dengel , Ron Lund, Dan & Tracey BentIn Honor of David WoodSeiden Drug CompanyIn Memory of Richard BennettBrett & Ann Tuss, Central Montana Medical CenterIn Memory of Julie DaerTerry & Shirley Ernst, Louise Perkins, Ethel HansonIn Memory of Charles NobleJoseph & Beverly MayernikIn Memory of Barry KillpackEsplanade Homeowners Association

Acute Care NursingCreative Critters 4-H

General EndowmentPattie Carr, Ann TussIn Memory of Janet CarrPattie CarrIn Memory of Julie DaerEric & Sherry Silberhorn

RadiologyRick Poss, Megan Garoutte, Geri Rector, Rosemary Youderian

Cardiac RehabRosemary Youderian, Margaret Smith

Emergency DepartmentAndrea Martin, Rhonda Stanley, Torie Pos-er, Laurie Ray, Julie Reiman, Jane Todd, Dr. Tammy & Scott Welsh, Rosemary Youderi-an, Dr. Joan McMahon, Cactus Veterinary Services: Mr. & Mrs. Scott Damby, George MaruskaIn Memory of Beryl ColverJohn & Dolores SramekIn Memory of Paul CerovskiClark & Gail BrevigIn Memory of Carole LoweryFrancis & Dorothy WeinheimerIn Memory of Rita HartmanJoe Hartman

H.O.P.E.Central Montana Medical Center Em-ployees, Ashley White, Lisa Nash, Mary Jo Bawden, Barb Berg, Dani Bodeker, Kim Boudreaux, Sharon Brown, Neva Crane, Machelle Crawford, LeeAnn Fisk, Megan Garoutte, Debbie Hahn, Nikki Hartrich, Marita Heggem, Denise Jimmerson, Karen Kleinsasser, Andrea Martin, Vanessa Moen, Patti Morris, Jed Myers, Debbie Phillips, Torie Poser, Terri Prather, Rhonda Stanley, Ann Tuss, Rick Poss, Laurie Ray, Jeri Rector, Julie Reiman, Kathy Simpson, Barb Smith, Jane Todd, Susie Wilber, Rosemary Youde-rian, Shari Eller, Stephanie Prater, Shauna Trumble, Mary Ellen Lageschulte, Dr. Tam-my & Scott Welsh, Elizabeth Howell, Lexie Ledbetter, Dr. Michael & Jamie Sura, Mi-chele Stanton, Angela Phelps, Erika Stan-ley, Debbie Hahn, Linda White, Dr. Joan McMahon

Room RemodelRosemary Youderian, Paul Kaufman, Dr. Joan McMahon

LabLarry & Debbie Pratt, Nikki Hartrich, Abbey Wichman, Rosemary Youderian, Dr. Tam-my & Scott Welsh

AmbulanceRick & Shelley Poss, Rosemary Youderian, Linda White, Dr. Tammy & Scott Welsh, Rhonda Stanley, Paul Kaufman, Angela


Medical Center Foundation • 408 Wendell Ave. • Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.535.6309Phelps, Dr. Joan McMahonIn Memory of Kale & Kade PhelpsGlenn & Jane Todd, James & Nancy Cauff-man, Dr. Joan McMahonIn Memory of Ruthie KaufmanPenni Weinheimer

Vision 2000JoAn Estes, Debbie Hinz, Rhonda Trask, Da-vid Wood, Rosemary Youderian, Jennifer Morris, Brandi Ruff

Darci’s Gift: Save a LifeLaurie Ray, Ann Tuss, Linda White, Dr. Tam-my & Scott Welsh, Tom & Cheryl GillenIn Honor of Darci DawsonWestriver Management, LLC

Friends of First RespondersLinda White, Michele Stanton, Paul Kaufman, Amanda Mauws, Richard & Don-na Dengel

Home HealthGeorge Maruska, Dan & Maria DurbinIn Memory of Pearle YaegerDavid & Rosemarie StorfaIn Honor of Carolyn ShieldsJack Shields

HospiceRosemary Youderian, Dr. Joan McMahon, David Wichman, Richard & Donna Dengel, Dan & Maria DurbinIn Memory of Cliff ForemanCatherine ForemanIn Memory of John McBurneyRoger & Marcia Lipke, Bill & Stephanie Berg, Dirk & Jane Hassler, Fred Hassler, Hilger Ru-ral Fire District, Richard & Marlene Hassler, Pam Belstad, Mel & Nancy Bawden, Bob & Gloria Keller, Thomas & Kristine Wichman, Marita HeggemIn Memory of Lois OttoScott & Barb SanfordIn Memory of Duane PhillipsTom & Elaine Phillips, Ken & Cindy Munski, Dwight PhillipsIn Memory of John & Betty CarterRobert & Wanda Lucas, Lorinda LucasIn Memory of John CarterBruce & Charlene Williams, Charles & Pat Franzen, Bill & Vickey Cowen, Howard Kol-

stadIn Memory of Jerry JenkinsBob & Gloria KellerIn Memory of Rachel Brasier Cowen EideBob & Gloria KellerIn Memory of Jon WicksClark & Sandra Whitehead, Montana Live-stock Ag Credit, Inc., Tom C. & Ellen Moe, Tom Moe, Jr. & Susan Moe, Wade & Darcy BoettgerIn Memory of Floyd HasslerBill & Mary Helen SpojaIn Memory of Ruby BurchfieldTom & Jacqueline DeMarsIn Memory of Dick RegliCharles & Pat FranzenIn Memory of William MittalGerald & Sharon Moline, L. John SatermoIn Memory of Esther JenniTom Moe, Jr. & Susan MoeIn Memory of Gary FrounfelterMike & Debbie PhillipsIn Memory of Mary BoldTom & Jacqueline DeMarsIn Memory of Robert WeishoffLois WeishoffIn Memory of Sylvan RidgewayZurich American Insurance CompanyIn Memory of Barb JanicekChuck & Dolly LeeIn Memory of Bruce VonBergenMonte & Sabrina Grove

2018 CMMC Hospice Tree of LightsContributions: Dean and Trudi Peterson; John ChristensenIn-Kind Contributions: Eastman Sign Co., KX-LO-KLCMIn Memory of Sandee S. Whitehead, Clark White-head; In Memory of Corrine Fredrickson, Jim & Pat Fredrickson; In Memory of Larry Hodge, Jim & Pat Fredrickson; In Memory of Lyle W. Hassler, Jean Hassler; In Memory of Donald Zelenka, Jean Has-sler; In Memory of Beatrice Zelenka Bullis, Jean Hassler; In Memory of Barb Glidewell, Linda Glidewell; In Memory of Teddy Lelek, Linda Glide-well; In Memory of Vic Lelek, Linda Glidewell; In Memory of Don Perkins, Louise Perkins; In Memo-ry of Dear Friends & Loved Ones, Rich & Donna Dengel; In Memory of Mary Lee Comes, Clarence Comes; In Memory of Lucille Hughes, Arnie & Te-resa Smith; In Memory of Harley Hughes, Arnie & Teresa Smith; In Memory of Irena (Gert) Smith, Arnie & Teresa Smith; In Memory of Harvey Smith, Arnie & Teresa Smith; In Memory of Tom Wilson, Foss Wilson; In Memory of Pat Foulk, Foss Wilson; In Memory of Mike Donsbach, Bobbe Stulc; In Memory of Bob White, Bobbe Stulc; In Memory of Loire White McColly, Bobbe Stulc; In Memory of Mahlon Barber, Debbie Pratt; In Memory of Judy Barber, Debbie Pratt; In Memory of Charles Pratt, Debbie Pratt; In Memory of Tom Foster, Faith Fos-

ter; In Memory of Don Thomas, Barbara Thomas; In Memory of Mary Jeanne Paulsen, Barbara Thomas; In Memory of Mal Paulsen, Barbara Thomas; In Memory of Babe Ayers, Julie Deegan; In Memory of Lois Hajenga, Julie Deegan; In Memory of Robert Wieshoff, Julie Deegan; In Memory of LaVoy Johnson, Joanne Johnson; In Memory of Ruthie Miller, John & Marge Nessel-huf; n Memory of Edna Nesselhuf, John & Marge Nesselhuf; In Memory of Ed Nesselhuf, John & Marge Nesselhuf; In Memory of Eleanor Fields, John & Marge Nesselhuf; In Memory of C.K. & Margaret Durham, Lana & Bob Papp; In Memory of Eunice Nelson, Lana & Bob Papp; In Memory of Alex & Betty Papp, Lana & Bob Papp; In Memory of Larry A. Yaeger, Betty Yaeger; In Memory of A. Do-ris Pallett, Betty Yaeger; In Memory of William Pal-lett, Betty Yaeger; In Memory of Leona Gibson, Kerby & Karen Durbin; In Memory of Maurice Durbin, Kerby & Karen Durbin; In Memory of Ber-nice Garlick, Marvin Garlick; In Memory of Ty Leonard, Sarah Leonard; In Memory of Pete Stoltz, Sarah Leonard;In Memory of Celeste Koch, Jo-seph Orzech; In Memory of Tom Walling, Gladys Walling; In Memory of Callie (Econom) Chamber-lain, Richard Chamberlain; In Memory of Selma Hanley, Chris & Gari King; In Memory of Tana Hyde, Chris & Gari King; In Memory of Marj King, Chris & Gari King; In Memory of Jeanne & Herb Jones, Carol Fraser & Family; In Memory of Dr. Joe Fraser, Carol Fraser & Family; In Memory of Geor-gia Bingham, Janet Wertheimer; In Memory of Gus Swanson, Jerry & Pam Kaiser; In Memory of Barb Janicek, Jim Janicek & Family; In Memory of Gene Mossey, Carol Mossey; In Memory of Wm J. “Billy” Webster, Carol Mossey; In Memory of Linda Scally, Crystal Scally; In Memory of Mary Lou Sen-nett, Crystal Scally; In Memory of Betty Scally, Crystal Scally; In Memory of Jason Jensen, Crystal Scally; In Memory of Rita Hartman, Joseph Hart-man; In Memory of Clarence “Dean” Kaufman, Nealy Campbell; In Memory of George Munski, Nealy Campbell; In Memory of Ken Lucy, Renita Lucy-Moline; In Memory of Joan Lucy, Renita Lu-cy-Moline; In Memory of Elden Jones, Marie Jones; In Memory of Brian Meier, Marie Jones; In Memory of Elias Walter, Kathryn Walter; In Memo-ry of Candi Lund, Mary Louise “Mitzi” Lund; In Memory of Bill Gregory, Mary Louise “Mitzi” Lund; In Memory of Grandpa Wilbur Gregory, Mary Lou-ise “Mitzi” Lund; In Memory of Uncle Mark Grego-ry, Mary Louise “Mitzi” Lund; In Memory of Bud Ortgies, Vonnie Ortgies; In Memory of Georgi-anna McCanna, Daisy Tuss; In Memory of Salina Kier, Daisy Tuss; In Memory of Preston Hopkins, Daisy Tuss; In Memory of Jackie Tuss, Daisy Tuss; In Memory of Judy Tuss Jennings, Daisy Tuss; In Memory of La Donna Tuss Gies, Daisy Tuss; In Memory of Bruce Brown, Shirley Brown; In Memo-ry of Sheron Fortenbery, Don & Luann Forten-bery; In Memory of Shonnie Phillips, Don & Luann Fortenbery; In Memory of Jack Drew, Monica Drew; In Memory of Audrey Drew, Monica Drew; In Memory of George W. Trask, Dorothy Trask; In


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Central Montana Foundation • PO Box 334 • Lewistown, MT 59457 • 406.538.6130Memory of Larry Brewington, Ann Morgenstern; In Memory of Ginny Mitchell, Ann Morgenstern; In Memory of Bill Mitchell, Ann Morgenstern; In Memory of Florence Backus, Ann Morgenstern; In Memory of Jim Hicks, Kitti & Milt Strong; In Mem-ory of Stephen Hamilton, Amanda Larson; In Memory of Paige Marie Dyck, Amanda Larson; In Memory of Mike Millerbernd, Joyce Millerbernd; In Memory of Veronica Rabel, Joyce Millerbernd; In Memory of Vincent & Marian Rogers, Joyce Millerbernd; In Memory of Esther Millerbernd, Joyce Millerbernd; In Memory of Merelee Gjerde, Joe & Dori Johnson; In Memory of Bud Gjerde, Joe & Dori Johnson; In Memory of Katherine Johnson, Joe & Dori Johnson; In Memory of Bonnie John-son, Joe & Dori Johnson; In Memory of Doris Mar-shall, Joe & Dori Johnson; In Memory of Les Un-ruh, Cathy & Bil Holmes; In Memory of Danny Heyne, Cathy & Bil Holmes; In Memory of Albert Clements, Cathy & Bil Holmes; In Memory of Bob & Janet Holmes, Cathy & Bil Holmes; In Memory of Susan Holmes, Cathy & Bil Holmes; In Memory of Jim Hamilton, Bob & Betty Taylor; In Memory of Gertrude Hamilton, Bob & Betty Taylor; In Memo-ry of Robert Taylor, Bob & Betty Taylor; In Memory of Emily Taylor, Bob & Betty Taylor; In Memory of Joyce Taylor, Bob & Betty Taylor; In Memory of Dayne Heble, Karen Allen; In Memory of Cody Miller, Karen Allen; In Memory of Dan Dunlap, Mickey Dunlap; In Memory of Marvin Dunlap, Mickey Dunlap; In Memory of Susan Viertel Sam-uel, Chuck Samuel; In Memory of Lorraine Samu-el, Chuck Samuel; In Memory of Ruth Viertel, Chuck Samuel; In Memory of Philip Petersen, Lin-da Petersen; In Memory of Chester Johnson, Lois Gay Johnson; In Memory of Dewey Matovich, Hel-en Jones; In Memory of Elvia Stockton, Helen Jones; In Memory of Patrick Lee Kelly, Dale Kelly; In Memory of Preston Glynn Gollihugh, Arlene Gollihugh; In Memory of John Arnott, Sarah Oz-ment; In Memory of David Arnott, Sarah Ozment; In Memory of Steve Berberet, M.D., Kathy Berbe-ret; In Memory of Bill Sullins, Kathy Berberet; In Memory of Elaine Sullins, Kathy Berberet; In Mem-ory of Curt Fowler, Sherry Dahl; In Memory of Jane Knerr Carpenter, Sherry Dahl; In Memory of Tom Powell, Denise Powell; In Memory of Féliçie Paul; Denise Powell; In Memory of Fernand Paul, De-nise Powell; In Memory of Mary Alice Dickson, Don & Marilyn Derks; In Memory of John E. Dick-son, Don & Marilyn Derks; In Memory of Susie Pfau, Jon & Diane Oldenburg; In Memory of Bob & Lena Oldenburg, Jon & Diane Oldenburg; In Memory of Barbara Sather, Dave Sather; In Mem-ory of James M. & James J. Todd, Patricia R. Todd; In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. D. Dougherty, Patricia R. Todd; In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. J.J. Todd, Patricia R. Todd; In Memory of Oscar & Frances Bechtel, Steve Bechtel; In Memory of Ron Bechtel, Steve Bechtel; In Memory of Robert & Margaret Fabian, Steve Bechtel; In Memory of Kaylene McKay, Richard & Vinita McKay; In Memory of Steven Shea, Richard & Vinita McKay; In Memory of Don Arthur, Patsy Simac & Jodi DeMars; In Memory of Jim Arthur,

Patsy Simac & Jodi DeMars; In Memory of Geor-gene Kolstad, Jean & Ray Besel; In Memory of Vir-ginia Gerdrum Hamilton, Ron & Nancy Gerdrum; In Memory of Barb Janicek, Ron & Nancy Ger-drum; In Memory of David Gerdrum, Ron & Nancy Gerdrum; In Memory of Wayne Otto, Sue Menge; In Memory of Bill Cripps, Dinah Cripps; In Memory of Bill Smart, Sr., Bill & Deb Smart; In Memory of Linda Smart, Bill & Deb Smart; In Memory of Dale Shupe, Janie Shupe; In Memory of Don Carpenter, Janie Shupe; In Memory of Brad Diggs, Connie Damby & the Damby Family; In Memory of Susan Damby, Connie Damby & the Damby Family; In Memory of Alice Johnson Spranger, Nancy Barber; In Memory of Uncle Orvin Huseby, Eileen V. Stahl; In Memory of Aunt Barbara Huseby, Eileen V. Stahl; In Memory of Tim Parry, Bob & Margo Parry; In Memory of Jackie Bentley, Bob & Margo Parry; In Memory of Cliff Foreman, Catherine Foreman; In Memory of Jan Carroll, Catherine Foreman; In Memory of Vern Conolly, Daylene Conolly; In Memory of Norma Weingart, Alex Weingart, Jr.; In Memory of Clark L. Jennings, Carol Jennings; In Memory of My wife - Mildred E. Buck, Charles W. Buck; In Memory of Jim Hicks, Jane Hassler; In Memory of Margaret Biehl, Bill & Margy McLen-don; In Memory of Louise Lewis, Bill & Margy Mc-Lendon; In Memory of Henry JR. Wertheimer, Au-drey Wertheimer; In Memory of Peter F. Quiring, Pamela Quiring Roberts; In Memory of Mary Ann Quiring, Pamela Quiring Roberts; In Memory of Claire & Edna Boyce, Dee & Martha Boyce; In Memory of Bill & Angela Swanson; Dee & Martha Boyce; In Memory of Robert Martinson, Barbara Martinson; In Memory of James S. (Jim) Umber, Barbara Umber; In Memory of Dorothy (Dot) Wickens, Kay Lynn Burnham; In Memory of Larry Wickens, Kay Lynn Burnham; In Memory of Jean & Irv Burnham, Kay Lynn Burnham; In Memory of DeLoris Stoltz, Joe & Barb Stoltz; In Memory of El-eanor Stoltz, Joe & Barb Stoltz; In Memory of Clare Neidermyer, Joe & Barb Stoltz; In Memory of Ma-rie Kovacich, Shirley Wallace; In Memory of Don-ald Kovacich, Shirley Wallace; In Memory of Rhea Petersen, Bob & Gloria Keller; In Memory of John George & Leona L. Dengel, Bob & Gloria Keller; In Memory of Bill & Emma Koza, Bob & Gloria Keller; In Memory of Kaylene McKay, Jim & Carla Larson; In Memory of Rosemary Koch, Jim & Carla Larson; In Memory of Richard “Dick” Koch, Jim & Carla Lar-son; In Memory of Dewey Matovich, Todd & Eva Foran; In Memory of Reet Ernst, Todd & Eva Foran; In Memory of Rolland “Pug” Jorgensen, Kathy Jor-gensen; In Memory of Jeff Jorgensen, Kathy Jor-gensen; In Memory of Rose Mary Steel, Kathy Jor-gensen; In Memory of Mary Kathryn Wambach, Marion Wambach; In Memory of Mary McClellan Wambach, Marion Wambach; In Memory of Alice May Miller, Marion Wambach; In Memory of Shawna Marie Hruska, Marion Wambach; In Memory of George Carr, Margee Smith; In Memo-ry of Anthony Dean, Bruce & Charlene Williams; In Memory of Chelsi Dean, Bruce & Charlene Wil-liams; In Memory of Kaytlin Dean, Bruce & Char-

lene Williams; In Memory of Avri Deanc Bruce & Charlene Williams; In Memory of Lee Brandt, Jack-ie Brandt; In Memory of Brady Nelson, Brigette Owen; In Memory of John V. Potter, Laura McMil-lan; In Memory of Betty Don Ross, Laura McMillan; In Memory of Bud Gjerde, Craig & Barb Dubois; In Memory of Merelee Manuel, Craig & Barb Dubois; In Memory of Hoyt Dubois, Craig & Barb Dubois; In Memory of Naida Dubois, Craig & Barb Dubois; In Memory of Jack Stone, Craig & Barb Dubois; In Memory of Betty Carter, Dolly Lee; In Memory of Bryan Ayers, Dolly Lee; In Memory of Barb Janicek, Dolly Lee; In Memory of LeRoy F. Didier, Michele & Steve Gilpatrick; In Memory of Dolores Didier, Mi-chele & Steve Gilpatrick; In Memory of Dave Didi-er, Michele & Steve Gilpatrick; In Memory of Ger-trude Evans, Margaret Gatz; In Memory of Mildred Gatz, Margaret Gatz; In Memory of Ron Wilcox, Margaret Gatz; In Memory of Esther Jenni, Marga-ret Gatz; In Memory of John A. Sciuchetti, Shari Eller; In Memory of Lila Letz, Shari Eller; In Memory of Lori Bain, Shari Eller; In Memory of Jean Jordan, Donna Claver; In Memory of Vern Pallett, Doris W. Pallett; In Memory of Jeff Marshall, Bruce & Denice Marshall; In Memory of Ron Bechtel, Vern & Tracey Bechtel; In Memory of Ida Ackaret, Steve Ackaret; In Memory of W. George Carrell, Doris Carrell; In Memory of Virginia Carrell, Doris Car-rell; In Memory of George R. Carrell, Doris Carrell; In Memory of Becky Carrell, Doris Carrell; In Mem-ory of Darwin Maxwell, Doris Carrell; In Memory of Gina Brower, George Reczek; In Memory of Jon Wicks, Jan Waltenbaugh; In Memory of Sandy Wicks, Jan Waltenbaugh; In Memory of Barbara Phillips, Chris Sanford; In Memory of Glenn A. Rob-erts, Wanda Roberts. v


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EZ GIFTCharitable giving...YOUR Way!

What is EZ-GIFT? It’s a way you can transfer funds automatically from your bank or credit card, directly to the Central Montana Foundation & Medical Center Foundation.How does this help me? When you sign up for EZ-GIFT, you no longer have to write a check every month or worry about forgetting to send in your gift. It’s all done automatically for you.Does this help the Foundation? You bet it does! When you sign up for EZ-GIFT, your gift is put to workimmediately. And, because EZ-GIFT reduces our handling and processing costs, more of your money goes to helping Central Montana!Is it hard to sign up? It’s simple to become an EZ-GIFT donor! Just go to:

www.centralmontanafoundation.com under the EZ-GIFT tab to make your secure donation online!

A Gift to Improve Life in Central MontanaA gift to Central Montana Foundation (CMF) helps improve life in Central Montana. CMF holds a long list of permanent endowments for local non-profit organizations, scholarships, pass through accounts, the Cen-tral Montana Medical Center Foundation (MCF) and community endowments. (See the list of funds on the following page.) You can give online (see EZ-GIFT information above), or return this form with your dona-tion.• To give to a CMF Permanent Endowment or Pass Through Account, return this form to:

Central Montana Foundation, PO Box 334, Lewistown, MT 59457• TogivetoaMedicalCenterFoundationFund,return this form to: Medical Center Foundation, 408 Wendell Ave., Lewistown, MT 59457• TogivetoaCommunityEndowmentFund, return this form to the contact person for that fund listed on Page 6.

Given by ___________________________________________________________ Date___________

Amount $________*FUND(S)_________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________________ State _____________ Zip _______________

Email_____________________________________________ Telephone______________________

Name of person □ Honored or □ Memorialized ____________________________________________

Send acknowledgement card to: Name_________________________________________________

Address___________________________________ City __________________ State _____ Zip _______

□ I wish to remain anonymous

* Please write checks to “CENTRAL MONTANA FOUNDATION,” and designate to which fund your gift should be deposited in the memo line. You may write one check for multiple funds!

Questions? Call CMF at 406.538.6130!



Funds held with Central Montana FoundationUnrestricted Endowments

(Funds grants awarded by CMF)□ Central Montana Foundation General□ Mildred Bryte Memorial □ Bertha Martin Estate □ John & Alice Janicek□ Rosie Pense Estate□ Chester Rickner Estate□ Gertrude Saxtorph□ Jr. Housel Family Fund□ Selma “Sally” Wells Estate□ Margie Wilkins

Permanent Endowments□ A.W. Johnson Family Fund□ American Legion Redbirds□ Big Spring Creek Watershed Council□ Boys & Girls Club of Lewistown □ Casino Creek Dam Site Maintenance□ Central Montana Community Concert□ Central Montana Community Cupboard □ Central Montana Fair□ Central Montana Head Start□ Central Montana Jaycees□ Central Montana Family Planning □ Central MT Medical Center Auxiliary □ Central Montana Memorial Gardens □ Central Montana Museum□ Central Montana Shrine Club□ Central Montana Youth Mentoring□ Cheadle Community Hall □ Council on Aging □ COA Bus□ Crooked Creek Chapter, Walleyes□ Elks Lodge #456□ Emma Light Ag Building□ Fergus County Farm Bureau □ Fergus Eagle Boosters□ Fergus High School (FHS) Activity Fund□ FHS Speech & Drama (Quickenden) □ FHS Track & Tennis Court Maintenance□ First Presbyterian Church□ Forest Grove Cemetery□ Fort Maginnis Cemetery□ Friends of the Hobson Library□ Friends of the Pool □ Friends of the Trails □ Garfield County Fire Foundation□ Garfield County Health Center□ Heath Rural Fire District □ High Notes for Kids□ Hilger Community Hall□ Hilger Fire Department□ Hobson Ambulance □ Hobson Rural Fire District □ Hobson Public School Montana Bale Trail□ Jawbone Creek Country Club Forever□ Judith Gap Methodist Church□ Judith Mountain Players□ Kiwanis Toys for Kids□ Lewistown Art Center □ Lewistown Assoc. for Mentally Handicapped □ Lewistown Boy Scouts

□ Lewistown Ice Skating Association□ Lewistown Library □ Book Fund□ Lewistown School District #1 Education □ Lewistown Sea Lions□ Lewistown Swimming Pool□ Devin Moe Memorial□ Partnering for Resilience□ Petroleum County/Bratten□ Petroleum County Road Maintenance□ Recycle Our Waste Lewistown □ Saint Paul Lutheran Church□ Save the Barns Maintenance□ Ski for Light□ Softball Hall of Fame□ Summer Youth Programs□ Supplemental Meals In Lewistown Elem. Schools□ TCT Activities□ Together Our Recovery Center Heals □ United Methodist Church: General, Boy Scouts, Help, Youth□ Veteran’s Memorial Park Maintenance□ Winifred American Lutheran Church□ Winifred Community Ambulance□ Winifred Rural Fire District□ Young People in Recovery □ Your Neighbor Cares of Central MT

Community Endowments

Scholarship Endowments□ Central MT Foundation Scholarship□ Evelyn Beatty□ Jerry Bergum Memorial □ Hannah M. Bragg □ Leonard & Edith Brooks□ Brooks School □ Marion Burke□ Central Montana Manufacturing □ Harold & Bette Coolidge Nursing □ Pat Descheemaeker Memorial□ Dorothy Ileene Eklund □ Elmer Erickson Memorial□ Fergus Farm Mutual □ FCHS Class of 1935□ FHS & St. Leo’s Class of 1964□ FHS Class of 1970 □ Gail Fox Memorial□ Augra Hegna□ Helen F. Hruska Schultz□ Jack & Shirley Hughes - Grass Range□ Jack & Shirley Hughes - Winnett□ Kiwanis□ Little Belt Snowmobile Club□ Ray & Nikoline Marr

□ Tom & Ellen Moe□ David Moodie Family□ Russell & Beatrice Murray□ Maude Del Pimlott Estate□ Chester Rickner□ Don Romo□ Rachel Schaffer□ Slater-Arganbright□ Clarence & Mildred Smith□ Dr. Frank & Patty Thompson□ Glenn Vogl Memorial Ag□ Dale Godfrey□ Niels & Helen Kirkeminde□ Lewistown Bowling Assoc. (Triumph)□ Maiden FFA□ Dave & Maxine Matovich□ Irene C. Miller□ Medical Center Auxiliary□ James Schultz Memorial□ Stewart & Catherine Thomas□ Ervin Weinheimer□ Roy & Jean Wunderlin

Pass Through Accounts □ Ackley Lake Club□ Central Montana Shooting Complex□ Central Montana Youth Challenge□ Chokecherry Jam□ Creekside Marketplace & Pavilion□ Denton Swimming Pool□ Fergus County Courthouse Restoration □ Friends of Brewery Flats□ Friends of Head Start□ Friends of St. Wenceslaus□ Girls Fast Pitch/Boys Cross Country□ Glitz, Glam & Gowns□ Heart of Montana Love INC□ Judith Basin Back Country Horsemen □ Lewistown Historic Accord□ Lewistown Soccer Association□ Montana Cowboy Poetry□ Roy School New Gym/Community Center □ Stanford School □ Small Wonder Child Care□ Tri-County Crisis Intervention Stress Management (CISM) Team

Medical Center Foundation□ NEW Mammography □ Radiology□ NEW Ambulance □ Ambulance □ NEW EMS Training/Ambulance Bay□ Cardiac Rehab□ Darci’s Gift: Save A Life □ Emergency Room□ Endowment, General □ General Fund□ Endowment, Vision 2000□ Friends of First Responders□ Home Health□ Hospice□ Lab□ Patient Room Remodels □ Other ____________


□ Denton□ Garfield Co. □ Jordan Pool □ Library□ Grass Range□ Hobson □ Hobson School □ Pride of Judith□ Judith Basin

□ Stanford Pool□ Judith Gap□ Moore□ Petroleum Co. □ Comm. Center□ Roy□ Wheatland Co. □ Fairgrounds □ Winifred

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Central Montana FoundationBoard of Directors

Dean Comes - President

Sandra Westhoff - 1st Vice President

Josh Webber - 2nd Vice President

Robyn Bakkedahl - Secretary/Treasurer

Alan Aldrich Bret Carpenter Brandon Bantz Sonny Comes Brian Henderson Diane Oldenburg Thom Peck Carl Seilstad Jennifer Weeden

Carrie Mantooth - Executive Director

Huffine, McMillan, Arntzen & Ruckman - CPA’s

Allied Investment Advisors - Investment Managers

Central Montana FoundationP.O. Box 334, 224 W. Main St., Suite 202

Lewistown, MT 59457Phone: 406.538.6130

Email: [email protected]

Medical Center Foundation Advisory Board

Karen Kuhlmann - Chairman

Nancy Weaver - Vice Chairman

Ann Tuss - MCF Manager

Dr. Laura Bennett Bob Bjelland

Debbie Bricker Jerry Carpenter

Valerie Carr Jeana Morrison-Noel

Laurie Ray Carol Swanby

Jim Wier

Medical Center Foundation408 Wendell Avenue

Lewistown, MT 59457Phone: 406.535.6309

Email: [email protected] www.cmmchealth

Carrie Mantooth Ann Tuss



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