Thomas George Wothe

Stevensville - Thomas George Wothe, 79 of Stevensville passed away at home on Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born May 15, 1946 in Becker, Minnesota to William and Faith Hope Wothe. Where he spent most of his childhood before moving to California.

Thomas graduated at Anderson Union High School where he played football. Right out of high school he worked at the U.S. Plywood Corp. for ten years. Leaving California, he came to Montana to work for the Stimpson Mill in Bonner for twenty- five years.

He married local artist Ella Buckallew a fifth generation Montana farm girl on September 17, 2006. He and his wife enjoyed going bowling, Griz football, water dowsing, picking huckleberries, yard sales, pets, raising chickens, landscaping and canning. He designed and helped build our home. He helped and supported his wife with her art work and it was his idea of glitter to add to the holiday ornaments. He was her biggest fan and made painting joyful.

Preceded in death was his sister Pam Hanson in Chico, California and his son in law Jerramy Stroud of Stevensville. Thomas was survived by his wife Ella of Stevensville; sister Kathy Wothe of Chico, California; son Jeff Wothe of Chico, California; daughter Nicole Van Horn of Missoula; daughter Starr Mc Iaac of New Mexico; son Travis Wothe of Missoula and six grandchildren. Step-sons Johnny Stroud of Missoula and Elliott Stroud of Stevensville.

Thomas was a very loving husband, father and a very hard worker. He and Ella were joined at the hip and a blessing to her. He will be deeply missed. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.

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