Montana Mae Bunich

Montana Bunich Obituary

Montana Mae BUNICH Montana was born March 4, 1923 in Glenwood, Wa. She passed away peacefully January 19, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Bunich, beloved son Jesse Bunich and granddaughter Jeanine Marshall. An avid lover of nature, Montana loved to camp, garden, fish and hike. She was a self taught accomplished writer, quilter, folk artist and painter. She also wrote a song and lyrics that was recorded for the 1962 Seattle Worlds Fair. Montana is survived by her daughters Alitya Florence, Judy Owens and son Joseph Bunich and daughter-in-law Shari Bunich. 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held on March 6, 2011 by her son Joseph and daughter-in-law Shari.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Feb. 13, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Montana Bunich

10 Entries

Marilyn schulze

December 1, 2024

I have no idea if this is active or not. I think of Tana every Christmas when I put out the Santa´s. They are still one of my prized possessions. I will never forget visiting with her in her magical "Christmas" home so many years ago. She is still in my memories.

Larry Brown

February 23, 2011

Thank you for sharing your wit and wisdom with us. You made our world a little brighter, and your memory will keep it that way.

Jeralee Chapman

February 21, 2011

Dear Gamma,
I hope you find humor in my third entry! I guess I failed to read the fine print that said it took 24 hours for a message to post and therefore wrote 2 entries having thought the first entry was lost in cyber-space. I suspect the 24 hours is needed because the message must travel so far...that being from here to the heavens! :) Love you!

Jeralee Chapman

February 20, 2011

Dear Gamma~
It is a cold but bright morning...one that holds the promise and certainty of Spring. So beautiful. Hummingbirds are racing and dancing amongst the winter bare branches of trees. I have lit a candle and am wrapped in one of your old shawls, which is serving well to keep the morning chill at bay. The house is quiet and affords me the time to write and be with my memories of you. You left this world a little over a month ago, the moon was full and bright---providing the most perfect and glorious light by which to travel to Heaven's Gate. I don't think I will ever stand beneath a night sky and not think of you and feel your spirit. The moonrise of 2 nights ago took my breath away...its beauty rich and thick. Over my life you have given me many treasured moments and gifts though this experience may be the greatest gift you ever gave to me...I will forever feel your presence in the night sky...the moon and stars. I love, treasure and miss you deeply. Jeralee

Jeralee Chapman

February 20, 2011

Gamma Bunny,
Although you are no longer here with us, I feel your spirit strongly within. It is a cold but bright and lovely morning leaving little in doubt of the promise and certainty of Spring. I am cozied in by the fire with one of your wraps to keep the chill at bay...somehow, it feels as though you're sharing this lovely moment with me. I can still see your smile. You left this world on one of the most brilliant moon-lit, winter nights... It a full and glorious moon...the most beautiful night sky I think I've seen. I know you saw it too and it gave you the perfect light by which to travel to Heaven's Gate. It has been little over a month now and I cannot watch a mooonrise without feeling you in my heart..this, possibly the most treasured gift you have given me...though what many other treasured gifts you have given me in life. The memories...your laughter...your creative spark...your strength and sense of adventure. I love, treasure and miss you deeply. I have a little cross-stitch in my kitchen that reads "Life. A star above, a moon aglow, an April rain, December snow, a Bursting bud, a rose in bloom, a breaking dawn, a harvest moon..." For always and evermore, whenever I see the beauty of a full and glorious moon, I will be reminded of you. With love and "woo woo woo." Jeralee

alitya florence

February 19, 2011

To Mommy. Oh how bountiful and magical my basketfull of memories are of you! I can pick them out at will one by one like mystical flowers, each glowing with the beauty of you. As I smile and remember, I arrange them into a bouquet that is so real and alive. With me here and now. I know you are in Heaven and that piece of Heaven lives in my heart. You are with me and I am with you. I love you and miss you. Your daughter, Alitya

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Joseph Bunich

February 16, 2011

Mom...this brings back special memories of you at our family Thanksgiving. You are as beautiful on the inside as you were on the outside. We all miss you so much.

Rebecca Clark

February 15, 2011

Thank you for sharing your mother with us; she was an extraordinary woman and will be missed. Yours, Rebecca

Joseph Bunich

February 14, 2011

February 14, 2011
Sending you this message on Valentines Day expresses the love and sacrifices you so freely gave me through all the years of your life. You were a wonderful mom and I miss you so much. It is comforting to know that you accepted God into your life and that we will spend all of eternity together when it is my time to go.

Shari Bunich

February 13, 2011

You kept your promise to my Mom and took such wonderful care of me:) I know she was the first one to meet you at Heavens gate! I will treasure every memory,every snowman, painting and everything you've ever given me... but I will treasure YOU the most,as I always have and always will, now & forever! I love you too much! Shari

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