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Corinne “Keenie” Cone Christopher, Polson, Montana was gifted
from heaven January 23, 1936 in Plains, Montana to George and
Frances Cone along with big brother, Wyatt. Followed by baby
brother, Clancy.
She
married the love of her life, Richard J. Christopher, from Great
Falls on June 15, 1957. Serendipity moved them to Polson in June
1963 where they began a legacy at Hubbard’s Pharmacy, later
renamed Harbour Pharmacy. After forty-five years of service to
the community Keenie and Dick retired to their garden and church
in 1999. She is survived by her life work, four children. Kim
presides over the Twentieth Judicial District; Jeff practices
Physical Therapy at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Courtney teaches Art
at Hellgate High School in Missoula. Tiara shared her mother’s
love of family and nurtures the extended family Dick and Keenie
created. Kim has three boys, Nick in San Diego, Remington and
Isaac. Jeff married Julie Smith and has two girls, Bryn and
Jacey. Courtney enjoys his daughter Kaleigh. Tiara married Dr.
Justin L Knowles and lives in Missoula with their sons, Roman,
Ramsey and Christian. Most of Keenie’s activities have been
God-centered and children-oriented. A fountain of unconditional
love she benefited every life she touched. Keenie brought joy to
her interests in Community Concert, the Bell and Choral Choirs
with Presbyterian Church, PEO and bridge. She will be dearly
missed; few lives have benefited so many others. She is also
survived by her brothers, Clancy Cone, MD and his wife Bev and
Wyatt Cone, PhD and his wife Vera and numerous nieces and
nephews. Keenie passed away on July 18, 2008 at 5:50 a.m. in
Polson. The celebration of her life will be at the First
Presbyterian Church, 301 – 4th Ave. E. Polson at 10:30 a.m. on
Friday July 25, 2008. Arrangements are being made through Grogan
Funeral Home, 883-2808. Donations may be made to the First
Presbyterian Copeland Memorial Ringers.
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