Estelle Jeanette Will, 84
Daily Inter Lake | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 19 years, 2 months AGO
Estelle Jeanette Will, 84, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, at Brendan House in Kalispell.
She was born March 21, 1921, in Sheyenne, N.D., to Martin L. and Kathryn (Burgess) Vick. Estelle's family moved to Kalispell during the Great Depression. She graduated from Flathead County High School in 1939 and had resided in Kalispell ever since.
On Sept. 25, 1941, she married Gene E. Will. Gene preceded Estelle in death on May 7, 1981.
She was active in girl's sports throughout her high school years, and has continued to support them as a booster and season ticket holder.
Estelle was a member of Ada Chapter No. 17 of the Order of Eastern Star and several other social groups. Until recently she was a volunteer with the Community Chest and the American Cancer Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers, Ilynn and Martin Vick.
She is survived by her son, John M. Will, of Bonney Lake, Wash.; a granddaughter, Michelle Martin, and husband, John, and their two children, Travis and Sara, all of Houston; and a grandson, James Will of Kirkland, Wash.; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Estelle will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in the Johnson Mortuary Chapel with burial to follow at Glacier Memorial Gardens. An Eastern Star Committal service will be conducted by Ada Chapter No. 17 of the Order of Eastern Star. Visitation will be Monday from 9 a.m. to the time of service.
The family suggests memorial gifts be given to the American Cancer Society, 3550 Mullan Road, Missoula, MT 59808.
Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Estelle's family.
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