Gaynell Mendive

Gaynell Giblin Mendive Keller passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, at the home of her son, Dr. Steven Robert Mendive in Libby. Gaynell was 98 years old. She was born, Jan. 24, 1917, the daughter of Chester E. and Lottie Giblin, in Snohomish, Wash.  She grew up in Fallon, Nev. Gaynell graduated from the University of Nevada in 1938.  Gaynell and Pete Mendive married in 1940. They lived in Battle Mountain, Nev., Santa Barbara, Calif. and Henderson, Nev. Pete died in 1968. Gaynell was an elementary school teacher throughout her life in Nevada, retiring in 1976. Gaynell moved to Fallon, Nev. when she and Joe Keller married in 1977. After Joe died in 2000, Gaynell moved to Montana to live near her son, Steve.

Gaynell is survived by her brother, Robert Giblin of Haughton, La.; her two children, Steve Mendive of Libby and daughter Marilyn Mendive Smith of North Potomac, Md.; along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family members. Interment will be in Fallon, Nev.  Local arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory of Libby.  Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.