Mary (Lori) Delores (Bauer) LaVanway age 80 , passed away on February 8, 2017 at her home in
She was born September 9, 1936 to Frank M. Bauer and Mary Lena (Jones) Bauer in
She loved fishing, hunting, was an avid spectator of her grandchildren and great grandchildren sports and events. The two things she enjoyed the most were her family and playing Contract Rummy.
“Oh how she loved to play that card game!”
She was raised in the
She went to grade school at
Mary married the love of her life Carroll Wesley LaVanway on November 6, 1956 at the Smith Valley Grange. They celebrated their 60 th anniversary last November at the Moose Lodge in Evergreen.
Lori was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Mary Bauer, maternal grandparents Moses and Beatrice (Salois) Jones, paternal grandparents Fred and Fanny (McFadden) Bauer, numerous aunts , uncles, one niece, and her favorite horse Ranger.
Mary is survived by her husband Carroll, three daughters and 2 son- in-laws Debra LaVanway, Melody and Norm Palin, and Kim and Tony Hagadone all of Kalispell. 11 grandchildren Carroll, Wesley, Carisa, Michael, Tali, Angie, Melissa, Brailey, Josie, Travis, Kaitlin, along with their spouses all live in the
She is greatly missed and We Love you Mom! To send a note of condolence to the family please visit www.buffalohillfh.com. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.