Leah Marie (Kelly) Galloway, 82
Leah was born on Sept. 10, 1930, the daughter of Nora Francis Adams and George Arthur Kelly. She grew up in Polson in the Valley View area with her four brothers and four sisters. She attended school there and loved playing the drums in the high school band. They all helped with the family farm. on March 27, 1949, she was married to Calvin Rex Galloway at her parent’s home in Polson, Mont. They were sealed in the Alberta Temple on March 16, 1963. She was involved in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a primary president, relief society counselor and Sunday school teacher. She was an avid genealogist and completed all temple ordinances for her parents, brothers, and sisters who preceded her in death. She strengthened her community by serving as a Cub Scout leader, and was in Boy Scout leadership positions for over 50 years, earning her Silver Beaver award. Her great love was her family. She was a dedicated homemaker who would bake 12 loaves of bread and make scones every week with much tender, loving care. She loved to crochet, quilt, and craft. She was a daycare provider for many years. Leah was known to many outside of her family as “Grandma” and “Auntie Leah.”
She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Adam Stout; her parents, George and Nora; all four brothers; and three sisters. She was survived by her husband, Calvin; sister, Georgia (Ron); two daughters, five sons; 33 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and one foster child. Marie passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Leah was born on Sept. 10, 1930, the daughter of Nora Francis Adams and George Arthur Kelly. She grew up in Polson in the Valley View area with her four brothers and four sisters. She attended school there and loved playing the drums in the high school band. They all helped with the family farm. on March 27, 1949, she was married to Calvin Rex Galloway at her parent’s home in Polson, Mont. They were sealed in the Alberta Temple on March 16, 1963. She was involved in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a primary president, relief society counselor and Sunday school teacher. She was an avid genealogist and completed all temple ordinances for her parents, brothers, and sisters who preceded her in death. She strengthened her community by serving as a Cub Scout leader, and was in Boy Scout leadership positions for over 50 years, earning her Silver Beaver award. Her great love was her family. She was a dedicated homemaker who would bake 12 loaves of bread and make scones every week with much tender, loving care. She loved to crochet, quilt, and craft. She was a daycare provider for many years. Leah was known to many outside of her family as “Grandma” and “Auntie Leah.”
She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Adam Stout; her parents, George and Nora; all four brothers; and three sisters. She was survived by her husband, Calvin; sister, Georgia (Ron); two daughters, five sons; 33 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and one foster child. Marie passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Leah Marie (Kelly) Galloway, 82
Leah was born on Sept. 10, 1930, the daughter of Nora Francis Adams and George Arthur Kelly. She grew up in Polson in the Valley View area with her four brothers and four sisters. She attended school there and loved playing the drums in the high school band. They all helped with the family farm. on March 27, 1949, she was married to Calvin Rex Galloway at her parent’s home in Polson, Mont. They were sealed in the Alberta Temple on March 16, 1963. She was involved in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a primary president, relief society counselor and Sunday school teacher. She was an avid genealogist and completed all temple ordinances for her parents, brothers, and sisters who preceded her in death. She strengthened her community by serving as a Cub Scout leader, and was in Boy Scout leadership positions for over 50 years, earning her Silver Beaver award. Her great love was her family. She was a dedicated homemaker who would bake 12 loaves of bread and make scones every week with much tender, loving care. She loved to crochet, quilt, and craft. She was a daycare provider for many years. Leah was known to many outside of her family as “Grandma” and “Auntie Leah.”
She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Adam Stout; her parents, George and Nora; all four brothers; and three sisters. She was survived by her husband, Calvin; sister, Georgia (Ron); two daughters, five sons; 33 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and one foster child. Marie passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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~fgw~
Leah was born on Sept. 10, 1930, the daughter of Nora Francis Adams and George Arthur Kelly. She grew up in Polson in the Valley View area with her four brothers and four sisters. She attended school there and loved playing the drums in the high school band. They all helped with the family farm. on March 27, 1949, she was married to Calvin Rex Galloway at her parent’s home in Polson, Mont. They were sealed in the Alberta Temple on March 16, 1963. She was involved in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a primary president, relief society counselor and Sunday school teacher. She was an avid genealogist and completed all temple ordinances for her parents, brothers, and sisters who preceded her in death. She strengthened her community by serving as a Cub Scout leader, and was in Boy Scout leadership positions for over 50 years, earning her Silver Beaver award. Her great love was her family. She was a dedicated homemaker who would bake 12 loaves of bread and make scones every week with much tender, loving care. She loved to crochet, quilt, and craft. She was a daycare provider for many years. Leah was known to many outside of her family as “Grandma” and “Auntie Leah.”
She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Adam Stout; her parents, George and Nora; all four brothers; and three sisters. She was survived by her husband, Calvin; sister, Georgia (Ron); two daughters, five sons; 33 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and one foster child. Marie passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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