Community Obituaries (2)
Darlene Ruth (Wilson) Pearce passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on July 1, 2026, at the age of 62 in Coffee Creek, MT. She was born on December 9, 1963, in Missoula, Montana. Darlene spent her early childhood in Lincoln, Montana, where she developed a lifelong love of the outdoors. She grew up riding horses, spending time in the mountains, and making cherished memories at hunting camps with family and friends. She later moved to Denton, Montana, before her freshman year of high school and graduated from Denton High School in 1982. Known as the "protector of the family," there was more than one person who got a black eye for messing with her family or siblings. A gifted athlete, Darlene played basketball throughout high school and continued her basketball career in college at Kalispell Community College. In 1987, Darlene married Vaughn Thurston, and together they welcomed two children (Tyrel and Echo). Though their marriage later ended in divorce, family always remained at the center of Darlene's life. In 2000, she married the love of her life, Clint Pearce, and together they welcomed another child (Logan). Clint and Darlene shared many wonderful years filled with adventure, laughter, and unwavering companionship.
Darlene lived life with enthusiasm and embraced every opportunity to be outdoors. During her earlier years Darlene loved team penning, softball, horses, and spending time at Rodeo Bible Camp (teenage years). Driving grain truck for Grandpa Dickson and helping around the farm and ranch were things that brought her great joy. She was passionate about all kinds of hunting and loved carrying on the houndsman tradition her father and grandfather started before her. The last several years her favorite thing was being the “elk watcher” spending hours glassing them from her favorite spot and reporting her observations of their movements to anyone who would listen. Whether she was in the saddle, in the mountains, or surrounded by family and friends, Darlene's strong spirit, generous heart, and infectious smile left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
Over the last couple years Darlene spent a lot of time helping her cousin Mikey with the cows, something she really enjoyed doing that brought her happiness. Darlene was very involved in the Denton community, driving bus, including the bus for the kids sports trips, helping with the booster club, and coaching little league, where they won a championship in 2011. Above all else, Darlene treasured her family. She was a devoted wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose love and encouragement touched countless lives. In the last year, two of her greatest moments were welcoming her first grandchild and attending her son's wedding.
She is survived by her parents, Richard and Shirley Wilson; her husband, Clint Pearce; her brother, Luke Wilson; her sister Sherry Wilson; her sister, Melody Wilson; her surrogate siblings, Carrie Johnson, David McGuire, and Eric Tolliver; her beloved cousin Mike Wilson, her children, Tyrel (Diana) Thurston, Echo (Kyle) Davis, and Logan Pearce; her cherished granddaughter, Kali Davis; and many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dean and Ruth Stroup and George and Clara Wilson; her brother, Nick Wilson; and her nephew, Austin Wilson.
Darlene will be remembered for her strong spirit, deep love of family, steadfast faith, and the kindness she extended to everyone she met. Her legacy lives on in the many lives she touched and in the memories her family and friends will carry with them forever.
A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Denton Town Hall, 515 Broadway Avenue, Denton, MT, 59430. Family and friends are warmly invited to join in celebrating Darlene's remarkable life and sharing memories of the woman who meant so much to so many.The family will hold a private burial on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in the afternoon.
The Cloyd Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences may be shared online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com.
Mike O. Moline
On the morning of August 16, 2026, Michael Oscar Moline, 57, passed away with his wife,Nancy by his side, in their home following a three-year battle with cancer. Mike was born December 5, 1968 to Christian and Bonnie Moline of Geraldine, Montana. Hegrewup on the Moline Ranch with his brother Chris. After his dad passed away, when Mike was only12, he found his interest in automotive mechanics. He later left the ranch and moved toLewistown.
He met his first wife, Pam Reed and they welcomed a son in 1989. They laterdivorced. Mikethen met the love of his life in 1991, Nancy Fry, who had a daughter. They weremarried onMay 1, 1993, and then welcomed their daughter together that same year. Mikeworked for GS Oil for a few years while he built a garage in his backyard. He was well known asthe mechanic in town to bring any old Ford to. Once he completed it, he openedMoline’s Repairand was self-employed until he was forced to retire in 2023 due his decline in health.
Michael loved working on vehicles for his customers, building racecars for hisfriends, and collecting old Ford vehicles for himself. He loved fishing with his friends and family, hosting fish-frys, playing pranks on people-he LOVED to laugh, and most importantly he loved helpingpeople. He helped Nancy start Tails as Old as Time, a MT senior dog rescue where he had afondness for mean little Chihuahuas; but he loved all dogs. His fondest memories included ridinghis dirt bike and snowmobiling on the ranch, going toRockin’ in the Rivers with his friends,family vacations on Flathead, and driving his toys all over.
Mike is survived by his wife of 33 years, Nancy; his son, Alan (Jessica) Moline and theirdaughters, Ava and Nina of Victor, MT; his daughter, Gabrielle Fry (Jeremy Rapkoch) ofBillings, MT; anddaughter, Shelby (Greg) Perri and their daughter,Solie of Lewistown, MT; hisbrother, ChrisMoline and his six children of Geraldine, MT; his sister, Linda (Tom) Wimerof Geraldine, MT; andhis sister, Carole Santiago of Fort Benton, MT. He is preceded in death by his parents, Christian and Bonnie Moline; his parents-in-law,Timothy and Betty Fry; andnephew, Thomas Victor Petranek.
A Celebration of Life for Mike will be held Saturday, August 22nd, 4:00 p.m. at the Eagles Club in Lewistown with a reception to follow. Memorials are requested to Tails as Old as Time (TOT).
Arrangements are under the care ofCreel Funeral Home. Mike’s family and friends can share memories and condolences at www.creelfuneralhome.com