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Vuelta L. “Bella” Clairmont, age 86 of Polson, passed away from
natural causes on Sunday August 26, 2007 with her family at her
side. Bella was born on February 25, 1921 in May, Idaho to Verne and
Lydia Hammond.
Bella graduated from St. Ignatius High School and then went on and
completed schooling at the Missoula Beauty School. She owned and
operated her own beauty salon in St. Ignatius for two years. On
October 17, 1940, Bella married Alexander “Sam” Clairmont in
Wallace, Idaho. She sold her beauty salon to be with her husband and
raise their family. Her family was her whole life. The family went
everywhere together. The Clairmont family built their log home
together on Sunset Bay on Flathead Lake. Bella also loved to dance.
Her parents, her beloved husband Sam, brother Bill Hammond, sister
Eileen DesJarlais, granddaughter Christen Clairmont and grandson
Elias Clairmont preceded her in death. Her children Jane Clairmont
of Polson, Steve (Terry) Clairmont of Polson, Carol (Ron) Phillips
of St. Ignatius, Jim (Judy) Clairmont of Ronan, Wendy Clairmont of
Polson, 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 1
great-great-grandchild survive Bella. Visitation will be held on
Tuesday August 28, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Grogan
Funeral Home. Vigil service will start at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday
August 28th at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mass of
the Resurrection will be on Wednesday August 29, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.
at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Jim Connor
officiating. Interment will follow the services at Lakeview
Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Immaculate Conception
Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.groganfuneralhome.com.
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