Phyllis Hogue, 70, of Libby

Phyllis R. Hogue, 70, a long-time Libby resident, died Oct. 4, 2014, after a valiant battle with cancer, at the Libby Care Center surrounded by her loving husband, daughter-in-law and numerous friends.  

Phyllis was born Sept. 24, 1944, in Kalispell to Virgil and Mildred (Rhine) Bonney. Phyllis grew up in rural Montana logging camps with her brothers Robert, Raymond and many cousins. At an early age, Phyllis moved with her family to Hamilton and then to Happy’s Inn. Phyllis attended the Little Red School House at Happy’s Inn through the eighth grade. She graduated from Libby High School with the class of 1962.

Shortly after high school, Phyllis began work as a dispatcher for the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office. In the mid 1960s, she became a dispatcher for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Phyllis worked for county and state offices here in Libby for the next 40-plus years, retiring in 2010.

On December 18, 1965, Phyllis married Emery Hogue at the Church of God in Libby. Phyllis and Emery had three sons: Darryl, Daniel and Dean.

Phyllis enjoyed Fjord horses and enjoyed riding Copper and Dromie, her two horses. She served in many capacities as she supported the community of Libby. She was a gracious and loving mother and friend. She was a woman of true grit, who fought her cancer valiantly, and never lost her spark for life.

Her son Dean preceded her in death on May 6, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her three brothers Bob, Lee and Raymond.  

Survivors include her loving husband Emery Hogue of Libby; sons Darryl Hogue (Kathy) of Morrison Ill., Daniel Hogue (Sabin) of Yakima, Wash.; grandchildren Ryan, Anna, Noah, Allison, Cadin, Corbin, RyAnne and Matthew; and numerous extended family members.  

Services will be 11 a.m. Oct. 10, 2014, at the Assembly of God Church in Libby. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory in Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.