Lavern R. Bailey
Lavern R. Bailey, 88, of Polson passed away on June 10 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.
Lavern was born on May 13, 1923 in Milk River, Alberta, Canada to Clarence and Minnie Moerke. She grew up in Sweet Grass, Mont., until moving to Valley View near Polson in 1933. Lavern graduated from Polson High School.
She married Dale Bailey on May 10, 1942. They farmed and ranched in Valley View for many years before moving into town. She and Dale built and started the Mountain Meadows Resort at Lake Mary Ronan.
Lavern was preceded in death by her husband Dale, two infant sons and her parents.
She is survived by her daughter Anita (Roger) Targerson of Polson, two grandchildren Wes (Randi) Targerson of Polson and Melissa (Clinton) Chowning of Polson and five great grandchildren, Emily, Owen and Lucas Targerson and Chelsia and Cadis Chowning. She also is survived by her sister, Virginia Jacobson, Prineville, Ore., and sister-in-law Lovie Bailey of Polson.
A memorial service was held on June 16 at the Polson Community Church in Polson.
Condolences may be left to the family on-line at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
