Beverly M (Mills) Keller Obituary (1937

Beverly M. LaBelle Keller, 77, of Libby, MT passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at Brendan House in Kalispell, MT. She was born February 20, 1937 in Libby, MT to William and Opal (Sears) Mills. Beverly grew up in Libby attending Libby Public Schools and graduating from Libby High School. In September 1956, she married Gene LaBelle. They had five children, Jeannie, Joe, Brad, Bonnie, and Brandon. They later divorced and Beverly married Clarence Keller. She was described as an "all-around good mother". Beverly enjoyed reading; watching golf; fishing; crocheting; and she had a special love for babies. Bev had a huge zest for life and will be remembered for how funny and goofy she could be. She always had everyone laughing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence. Survivors include her children Jeannie Mustard (Gene); Joe LaBelle; Brad LaBelle (Rhonda); Bonnie LaBelle all of Libby, MT; and Brandon LaBelle of Spokane, WA; sister Marty Silva (Stan) of Libby; brothers Gerald Mills and Wally Mills both of Libby; grandchildren Nicole; Jacob; Daniel; Logan; Luke; Breanna; and Kayden; and two great grandchildren Nicorie and Kaylin. A celebration of her life will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 21 at the American Legion. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory of Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.