Rochelle E. VanderHorst, 62, died Thursday, March 8, 2007, at her home in Kalispell after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 21, 1944, in Glendale, Calif., to Ronald E. and Kathryn H. Langley.

She moved to Pomona, Calif., at 3 years old, where she grew up and attended Westmont Elementary School, John Marshall Junior High, and Ganesha High School, where she graduated in 1962.

It was also in 1962 that she married Donald VanderHorst. Together, they shared 35 years of marriage. In 1963, they started their family. Chelle's most important role in her lifetime, one she so cherished until the end.

Busy throughout the years, in the dairy business with her husband and raising three children. Always keeping the doors open for friends and family to enjoy her wonderful food and conversation. This she will always be remembered for.

Chelle was preceded in death by her husband, Donald VanderHorst, in 1996.

Rochelle is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Randall and Lorna Langley of California; sister and brother-in-law, Renee and Charles Harvey of Colorado; her two sons, Kenneth VanderHorst of Columbia Falls and Daniel VanderHorst of Whitefish; daughter and son-in-law, Trina and Vaughn Penrod of Somers; five grandchildren, Kristy and Chaz VanderHorst of Hanford, Calif., Chelaine, Marti, and Camry Penrod of Somers; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia Falls.

The family has suggested memorials be made to Wings, P.O. Box 7852, Kalispell, MT 59901.

Arrangements are with the Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls.