Blanche Elizabeth Noble Bailey, 92, of Polson, MT. passed away from life and her loving family on January 30, 2006 at the St. Luke Extended care Facility in Ronan. She has gone to be with her Savior and is now with her loved ones who were waiting for her in heaven.

Blanche was born on April 24, 1913 in Listowel, Ontario, Canada to Olive Elizabeth (Moore) and Earl William Noble. She attended school in Canada & Montana and attended Polson High School. After her family was grown, she received training certification as a licensed practical nurse. Prior to her certification she had worked many years as a nurses aid; assisting with deliveries, surgery and all aspects of nursing.
Blanche was united in marriage on Sept. 6, 1931 to Arthur Lenard Bailey at Kerr Dam. They spent most of their married life in Valley View where they raised their family.

Blanche assisted Art with a milk route and was the first cook in the new lunchroom at Valley View School. Blanche was a news correspondent for the Flathead Courier for many years.
She was very artistic and became a wonderful artist. She made and decorated wedding cakes and now two of her granddaughters have taken up the craft.

Blanche was very active in the V.F.W. Auxiliary & Rebekah Lodge, where she had the honor of being State Rebekah Assembly President of Montana for 2 years. She was also a member of Grange, P.T.A. and held offices in each organization. She also received many awards for being Buddy Poppy Chairperson in the V.F.W.

There was never a parade that she didn’t march and carry a flag. One year Blanche got to ride in a convertible as Grand Marshall of the 4th of July Parade.
She volunteered at the Country Store for several years. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed ceramics and her rose garden.
Blanche was preceded in death by her husband Art, a daughter Doris Jennison, a son Arthur, Jr. (Sonny), her parents, her brothers Irwin, Richard, Marlin & Neil Noble, niece Marion Noble Dooley, nephew Dick Noble, grandsons Rodney, Larry Knutson #1 and Larry Knutson #2 and great grandson Dusty Ely, son-in-laws John cook & Chuck Jennison, 4 sisters-in-laws and 3 brothers-in-law.

She is survived by her daughters Lois (Jim) Knutson of Polson & Yuma,Ariz., JoAnne (Bert) Finch of Polson & Yuma, Ariz., Sally Cook of Ronan, daughter-in-law Sheila of Sedro Woolley, Wash., 15 grandchildren- Patti, Ely, Jeff (Kathy) Knutson all of Polson, Susie (Earl) Owens of Shoreline, WA., Lenard (Judy) Jennison, Rick Jennison, Zane (Erin) Jennison, Beth (Paul) Rathbun and Lisa Jennison all of Ronan,MT, Wayne (Brenda) Finch of Eureka,MT, Cathy Finch of Ronan, Rita (Jim) Jaques of Missoula, Jody Cook of Ronan, Bryan (Sally) Cook of Polson, Ken (Laurie) Bailey of Spokane, WA., Debbie (Rick) Minne of Sedro Woolley, WA. She is also survived by 37 great grandchildren & 33 great great grandchildren & sister-in-law Bonnie Noble of Sedro Woolley, WA. and LaVern & Lovie Bailey of Polson, numerous nieces, nephews & friends.

Blanche was a member of the Polson Community Church and loved her church family.
Mother you were always such an inspiration to all your family and we will be forever grateful for all the love and support you gave to us. Our lives were so richly blessed because of you and we are happy you are now at peace.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 5th from 1-5 p.m. at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 6th at 11:00 a.m. at the Grogan Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Widerholdt officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview cemetery. A reception will be held at the V.F.W.

Condolences can also be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com