Beverly Wetzel

Beverly Ann Wetzel, 91, died at Saint Patrick's Hospital in Missoula on Oct. 11, 2021.

She was born Aug. 28, 1930, in Circle to Anfin Estrem and Beatha (Odness) Estrem. They later moved to Park Grove and she loved her childhood there even though (as she put it) they were poor as church mice. It was a memorable time of her life, growing up with her siblings, full of mischief, laughter and life.

She was the youngest of seven children, Warren who died at birth, Myrtle, Florence, Harland, Richard and Howard (who died at the age of three). Her family moved to Glasgow when she was in junior high and that is where she called home for the remainder of her life. She loved everything about Glasgow. She graduated from Glasgow High School in 1948 and was the first in her family to accomplish that achievement.

On Aug. 16, 1948, she married Dale E. Farrington and together they had three children, Florann, Colleen and Dean. Her greatest joy in life was raising her children and being a homemaker. They later divorced.

In January 1975, she married Donald Gallagher and they enjoyed many years together until his death in 1999. Through this marriage, she had the privilege of being in Don's children's lives and the two families cherished the time they were able to all spend together.

She was an excellent cook and could create a feast of a turkey big enough to feed all along with many fabulous side dishes plus all of her children’s and grandchildren's favorite sweets.

After Don’s death, she was blessed by another love in life, Roy Wetzel. They married Aug. 20, 2004, bringing another family together with hers. They enjoyed spending the summers at The Pines in Fort Peck and visiting their children and their families.

She was an active member of the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow for many years. She loved playing bridge and visiting with her friends. She loved to craft with beads, sewing and crochet. She painted ceramics that still adorn many loved ones homes.

She was preceded in death by all of her siblings; husbands Don and Roy; step-son, Gary 'Butch' Gallagher; and grandson, Jace Campbell.

Survivors include daughters Florann of Glasgow and Colleen of Florence; son, Dean of Alamogordo, N.M.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by her step-children and their families.

A graveside service will be held in the spring in Glasgow.