Freida Myra “Brookman” MacDonald, 93, died April 17, 2020. She was the youngest of five children born to Clyde and Wavie Brookman. She attended country school and helped the family on the farm until she started high school at which she moved to town and worked at the Gambles store. Due to the Depression and being needed on the farm, she quit school and returned to the farm. On a sunny summer day, George “Bud” MacDonald came riding up the ranch and their friendship flourished. After serving four years in the army during World War II, he returned and their life together started. They farmed and ranched north of Wolf Point for over 50 years. She sold Stanley Home Products and cooked for the Roosevelt County Senior Citizens as well as at numerous restaurants. Many raved about her fried chicken and pies. They raised five children: Grace Olson, Ruby Nygaard, Jim MacDonald, Alan Mac-Donald and Kay Buckles. She was laid to rest beside her husband, Bud, at Greenwood Cemetary in Wolf Point on April 22. On their headstone, it reads, “They left this world knowing they were loved,” which is so true in many ways. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud; and siblings, Marvin Brookman, Clarada Mann, Bruce Brookman and an infant sister, Peora Ardella. She is survived by her children, 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Evelyn V. Kemp, 89, of Glasgow, died March 20, 2020, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. She was born in Ashley, N.D., on April 2, 1930, to Reuben and Elsie (Strobel) Wagner, the second of five children and the first girl. Her family moved to Montana in 1935. She attended grade school at a little country school. When she started school, she spoke German and had to learn to speak English. She grew up on her family’s farm outside of Circle. During the winter, she and her siblings stayed at a house in town so they could make it to school. She played basketball for the Circle Wildcats back at a time when girls only played half court. She graduated from Circle High School in 1948. Upon graduation, she was offered a “little scholarship” to attend a secretarial college in Miles City, but she decided to remain in Circle where she worked at the county courthouse. While working at the courthouse, she met her future husband, Bill Kemp, who was working for Elmer Johnson near Circle. They married Oct. 9, 1948. They made their home in Glasgow where they raised their three children, Jennifer, Robert and Ronald. She had several part-time jobs while her children were growing up, including Buttrey’s Ready Wear, Farmers Union Elevator, the Valley County welfare office and Servisoft. She took a job with the Glasgow Job Service as a clerk/typist in June 1965. She worked her way up the ladder to an employment service specialist. She worked at Job Service for 25 years before retiring Dec. 31, 1990. After she retired, she helped Bill with his custodial jobs, traveling and doing upkeep for the Latter Day Saints churches in eastern Montana. She loved to be busy and loved helping people. She and Bill helped with the first community Thanksgiving dinner, and it was something that she continued to help with after Bill’s death. She loved children and her volunteer activities included volunteering at the Scotty Day Care. She also volunteered at the hospital information booth. She also made quilts that she donated to the hospital to be given to babies who were born there. She often went to Valley View to visit. She was always on the go and could be seen whistling around town in her blue and white blazer. She also loved working in her yard with her flowers and was always outside checking to make sure that her solar lights were lit up at night. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Her favorite callings were those where she was able to work with little children, including the nursery and primary. She was also a member of Degree of Honor, where she had served as president. She was a past Grand Noble of the Laura Rebekah’s Lodge and belonged to a local Homemaker’s Club. She was honored in 1984 as Secretary of the Year, Volunteer of the Year for the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in 2006 and as the Soroptimists’ Woman of Distinction in 2018. Her greatest accomplishment was her family. She spent many hours watching her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s events, whether it was a sporting event, school program or dance recital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; daughter, Jenny Reinhardt; brothers, Lawrence and LaVerne Wagner; and sister, Esther Enkerud. She is survived by sons, Robert Kemp of Glasgow and Ronald Kemp of Box Elder, S.D.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Pawlowski of Circle. A celebration of life will take place later this summer.

Alexander “Porky” Joseph Trottier Jr., 68, of Grand Junction, Colo., died Sunday, April 5, 2020, in a motorcycle accident. He was born Jan. 24, 1952, in Belcourt, N.D., to Alexander “Buddy” and Elizabeth “Betty” Trottier. Part of a big family, he was the fourth of 10 children. At the age of 12, he moved to Poplar. He was an enrolled member of the Sioux and Assiniboine Tribes. His Native American heritage was an important part of his life. If you sat down with him, he would tell stories of his younger days that would exceed the limits of most men. His stories would have you on the edge of your seat and laughing uncontrollably. He was a man of the land and loved the outdoors. Boxing, hunting, trapping, fishing, baseball, softball and motorcycles were a few of his many passions. Whatever he was doing he did at 100 percent. Leading with his heart, Alex had his own set of laws and lived his life accordingly. He was known to live his live full throttle and push the limits. He gave nicknames to everyone he knew. The nicknames would come on the fly when the opportunity presented itself. If you know the Trottiers, most are known by their nicknames and there’s a story behind each one of them. Growing up, he learned to stand on his own two feet and take care of others. He would utilize the land to provide for himself and those he loved. His experiences developed a level of street smarts that would allow him to thrive in any situation. Graduating from the School of Hard Knocks, he learned valuable lessons and made sure his loved ones would never go without. Later in life, he earned his GED. As a young man, he joined the United States Navy, where he would serve his country honorably. As a boxer, he was undefeated while fighting for the Navy. After he was honorably discharged, he would return to Poplar, where he continued his boxing career. Considered a Robin Hood of the people, he was a hardworking man that would help anyone in need. He wanted to make sure that everyone in his tribe was taken care of and he would do anything for them. He had many jobs that included farming, construction, oil and gas, maintenance mechanic and self-employment. His tireless work ethic was second to none and he always took pride in getting the job done regardless the task. In Poplar, he had his first son, Barry, with his former wife, Robin Mason. Later, he would meet Lisa Trottier and they would spend 42 years together. They had three children together, Alexander III “Bunky,” Texas and Reanna. In 1982, he became the head coach of the Fort Peck Boxing Club, which became the beginning of a coaching career that would influence hearts and touch the lives of countless people down the road. With an open-heart he would give anyone who walked through the door a chance. In 1993, the family made their home in Grand Junction, Colo. For the last 23 years, he worked at Colorado Egg as a maintenance mechanic. With the love of boxing and the interest of their sons, he began Impact Boxing in 2000 with the help of Brett and Brook Blaney. Impact Boxing grew into a family of fighters. Coaching his son Bunky, he would build a legacy as a coach and mentor that would influence all walks of life that came into his gym. His countless hours and dedication to his fighters would build tough, strong and successful young men. His contributions to the community of boxers, love for the kids and his countless hours of dedication led him to be honored as the Grand Junction Kiwanis Club Citizen of the Year in 2006. As a man of faith and family he was an active member of Monument Baptist Church. His relationship with the Lord would frame the rest of his life. He is survived by mother, Elizabeth “Betty” Marsh; father and mother-in-law, Lyle and Beverly Van Dover; wife, Lisa Trottier; children, Barry Trottier, Belle Atkinson, Alexander III “Bunky” Trottier, Texas Trottier and Reanna Amidei; numerous grandchildren; brothers, Chuck, Joe and Bobby; and sisters, Royleen, Bernie and Kim. He was preceded in death by a brother, Timmy Trottier; and sisters, Laura Love, Georgie Marsh. There will be a celebration of life announced at a later date.

Allison Joy Nichols, 62, of Glasgow died April 8, 2020. She was born to Arden R. and Carol Ann (Holtberg) Nichols March 24, 1957, in Wolf Point, the third of nine children. She attended school in Frazer, graduating in 1975. She received her bachelor of arts degree in communications with a minor in religion and psychology from MSU – Bozeman. After many jobs — waitress, bank teller, nanny, sales — she found her calling, nail tech. She specialized in pedicures. Her gift of gab and sense of humor made her the gal to interview, listen, inform, console, scold and entertain you while she clipped, rubbed and massaged your feet. She had a special place in her heart for her Milk River Activity clients, keeping their feet in tip-top condition. She loved to travel, often planning and researching for months. Her travels included art tours to New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, Ill.; a musical tour to England and Scotland; and two vacations to Maui. The annual sister trips were always a highlight. For many years, she hosted Monday night gatherings with dinner, dancing and dessert. One hour of dining with two hours of “Dancing with the Stars.” She believed in volunteering and was a member or board member of many organizations. She always donated her cooking talents to a worthy cause. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy Nichols and Dana Hansen. She is survived by siblings, Brice Nichols of Frazer, Beth Flynn of Glasgow, Henry Flynn of Oswego, Harlan Nichols of Billings, Jeanine Beckley of Renton, Wash., Andi Johnson of Glasgow and Jan Gresseth of Friday Harbor, Wash. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow.

Joseph Pete “Doddie” Culbertson, 73, of Poplar died Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the Poplar Community Hospital. He was born June 14, 1946, in Poplar, the sixth child born to Albert “Howard” Culbertson Sr. and Flora Culbertson (Gladue). He attended Poplar Schools throughout grade school. He was a baseball player from the beginning. When he was very young, his coach wanted to send him to pro baseball camp, but his parents wouldn’t agree to him going. He often wondered how his life would have been if he had been able to have that experience. He went to high school at Immaculate Conception in Stephan, S.D., where he was active in basketball and football and baseball in the off season. He also became a golf enthusiast and enjoyed the game of golf. He graduated from high school in 1965. He went on to drafting school in Denver, Colo. He joined the Army in 1966, and served as a MP, stationed in Turkey and Japan. After being discharged from the Army, he returned to Poplar. He started working for C& M Construction. During that time, Alpheus Bighorn took him under his wing and taught him how to do plumbing. With a lot of hard work, he went on to open Culbertson Plumbing and Heating and get his master plumbing license. He was also in partnership with Doc Swanson, his father-in-law. He married Charlene Swanson in 1980 in Las Vegas, Nev. He traveled to many places for sport fun, Costa Rica and Canada to fish. He was an avid hunter. The family also took fun trips to many places, including Disneyland, Las Vegas and Hawaii. His home was always open for family get togethers during holidays or other special occasions. He is survived by his wife, Charlene; sons, Alexander J. ‘AJ’ and James J.; and two granddaughters. He was patiently awaiting the birth of his grandson. He is also survived by siblings, Albert “Greek” Culbertson Jr. of Littleton, Colo., Jackie Sandoval of Poplar, Sandra Albertson of Rapid City, S.D., and Carol Azure of Poplar. Hee was preceded in death by granddaughter, Scarlett; and sisters, Louanne, Zelma and Gloreen. A private graveside service was held Friday, April 10, at the Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.