Lester (Two Feathers) Jean Couture age 26 of Pablo passed away from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident near Pablo on Monday April 3, 2006.  He was born on July 29, 1979 in Polson, Montana to Wesley Jean Couture and Debbie Lee Bell.  Lester grew up in Pablo and attended schools in Pablo, Ronan and Two Eagle River.  He won the Montana Golden Gloves Boxing at age 16, and was proud of winning the roll over contest at Mission Valley Speedway.

   He married Alice Moran at Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho on November 21, 1998. He liked to hunt and fish and spend  time with his children and family and friends.  Lester also likes to take long drives in the mountains and back roads, and loved Karaoke.

   He was preceded in death by grandmother Nadine Couture, niece Deanna Whitworth, and cousin Roman Bell.  He is survived by his wife Alice Couture of Pablo, 5 children Daylan, Kelan, Julian, and twins Shaylin and Donovan all of Pablo, brothers Chaney Bell of Turtle Lake, Mt. Michael Tenas of Ronan, Jeremey Couture of Billings, Casey Couture of Billings, and Jalen Bell of Pablo.  Sisters- Amy Collicott Turtle Lake, Mt, Kyndra Collicott of Phoenix, Az. Chrystal Couture of Billings, Amber Couture of Billings.  Grandparents Roy & Janice Couture of Ronan (Roy passed away April4, 2006) Gene Bell of Ronan, Virginia Ness of Pablo, Peggy Collicott-Morigeau of Turtle Lake and numerous other relatives.

   Wake services will start at 11:00 am Tuesday at the Elmo Hall and will continue until service time on Thursday.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday April 6, 2006 at 10:00 am in the Elmo Hall.  Burial will follow at the Dayton Cemetery.  Arrangements under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com