Phyllis “Peggy” Blass
Phyllis “Peggy” Blass, 87, died on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Community Medical Center in Missoula surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 16, 1921 in Kalispell, a daughter of the late Finley and Wila MacDonald Null. She and her twin sister, Patty & older sister Dorothy attended Flathead High School. When World War II started Peggy enlisted in the WAVES and contributed her patriotism as a Yeoman until the war ended. She met her husband, Bill Blass during that time; they were married for 43 years until Bill’s passing in 1987. Peggy and Bill made homes in Illinois, Washington State, Guam and finally settled back in Montana at Flathead Lake in 1974. Peggy was a 5th generation Montanan. She shared a strong love of Flathead Lake with her long time companion and friend, Jim Doerfler. She is survived by her son Buz, daughter-in-law, Elaina, daughter Pam, son-in-law Fred, granddaughters Lindsey and Madison, grandson Brandon, sister Dorothy Fraker and nieces and nephews. She was a loving mother, grandma, friend and neighbor and will be missed by all that knew her. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in memory of Peggy to Hilda’s Room at Community Medical Center, Missoula, Montana. A memorial service for Peggy will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2009, 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church in Polson. Burial with military honors will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, is assisting the family.
We are terribly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
love,
Pat & Al
Dearest friend Pam – We think of you and know that you will carry on with the love and support of Fred, Buzz, Brandon, Elaina,, and the girls. May your family draw ever closer. We love you – Linda and Richard
We salute Mrs. Blass and send love and prayers to all of her family and friends. May she rest in peace in the arms of our good God. Jinny (Hannasch Daley) and John Wallerstedt, Kensington, Md.
Dearest Blass Family,
We all share in the loss of Peggy but know that she is now at peace and watching over you from a better place. She was one of the hero’s of her generation and our nation will always be greatful to her for her service in its time of need. She was a wonderful lady and we’ll always remember the fun times we spent at the lake, especially the Fourth of July celebrations. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Greg, Lori, Katy, Jesse, and Audrey
Dearest Pam,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. We are glad that you were with her. We know that Fred and your family will be a great support to you. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
M.A. and Don
Dear Pam and Fred,
Our condolences and prayers are with you and all your family.
Your friends from Christ Church,
Jenifer & George Johnson
Dear Friends, We’ve been missing Peggy every day of this season and are so sorry to have not had a few more days with her as such a good neighbor. Things are never going to be the same without her. Please know we hold all of you in prayer.
Lovingly, Pat, Shirley and family
My sincere condolences go out to Pam and her entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Nikki
Peggy will be missed by many dear friends and family. She raised a beautiful giving family as she was.
May she find peace and comfort in her new home.
Dear Buz,Pam, Jim and Families,
I was very sad to learn about Peggy. What a great lady she was, and always so good and kind to everyone (My Mother, Dolores just loved her to “bits”!)
Please know that I am thinking of you . My sister, Kris Young, also sends her love to you all.
Love from Jim and Bobbie