of her retirement tending to her landscaping and garden, traveling the country with Dean, and supporting her children and grandchildren in everything they did. In March 1980, Ravalli Republic Reporter Martha Burke featured Peg in a spotlight article titled “Peggy Whitesitt Lights Many Candles.” The piece highlighted her philanthropic and volunteer work, her life in the Bitterroot, and her role as a civic leader. Near the end of the article, Peg was quoted as saying, “My one ambition is that my husband and I may successfully raise our two children to be happy, useful members of society.” Without a doubt, she and Dean succeeded in this endeavor. The article began with the words, “This woman has made her corner of the world brighter by lighting not one, but many ‘little candles.’” Over the years, Peg brightened the lives of all she touched and will be deeply missed — not only by her family but by the entire community. Peg is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Dean; her daughter, Vicki (Jeff) Motley; her son, Dan; her grandson, Trevor (Heidi) Motley; and her granddaughter, Abbie Motley. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Peggy (Bill) Haley, all of Stevensville; and her nephews, Jeff (Mary) Moore of El Cajon, California, and Ryan Roycroft. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Margaret Moore; her brother, Jim Moore; and sister-in-law, June Moore. Visitation was held at Whitesitt Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life was held Friday, Feb. 7, at 2:00 p.m. at Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville, with Pastor John Capen officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery, with a reception afterward at St. Mary’s Family Center. In lieu of flowers, Peg’s family requests that donations be made to Pantry Partners (PO Box 806, Stevensville, Montana, 59870) or the Stevensville FFA Alumni and Supporters (375 Spooner Creek Ln., Stevensville, Montana, 59870). Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com. Burt Douthit Jr. July 5, 1951-Dec. 31, 2024 Burt Douthit Jr. died of a heart attack on Dec. 31 at Billings Clinic Hospital. Burt was born on July 5, 1951, in Miles City, the son of Burt and Bertie Douthit. He was raised and educated in Miles City, graduating from Custer County High School in 1969. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1970 and was honorably discharged in 1974. Burt worked as a weather observer and forecaster while in the Marines and was stationed primarily at Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona. He was one of the few Marines at that time to attain the rank of Staff Sergeant, E-6, in under four years. After military service, Burt returned to Miles City, where he graduated from Miles Community College in 1975 and then from San Francisco College of Mortuary Science in 1976. He moved to Red Lodge in 1976 to manage the Olcott Funeral Chapel for Smith Funeral Chapels Inc. After 38 years as a licensed funeral director, Burt retired in 2014. During retirement, he volunteered at the BareTooth Cupboards Food Bank and was a member of the Red Lodge Lions Club since 1985, as well as the American Legion. He enjoyed riding his Harley Sportster and driving and working on his ‘71 Dodge pickup. Burt married Donna Lange on May 10, 1978, in her hometown of Forsyth. He was preceded in death by two sons, Jesse and Devon, and a sister, Velma Douthit. Burt is survived by his wife, Donna; son, Dan (Renee) of Bozeman; grandchildren Jozef, Emelia and Crosby; and sister, LaVonne Douthit of Reno, Nevada. Interment with military honors was in the Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, South Dakota. Memorial services were held later. Burt was loved by his family and friends and will be missed greatly by all. Directors Digest | 17
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