Christina "Tina" Ellen Marks

Christina "Tina" Ellen Marks died January 18, 2018, at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont., surrounded by family. She had been diagnosed with Leukemia two days earlier. Mom had been feeling tough for a while, but she resisted seeking medical help, as was her nature.

Tina was born November 16, 1929, to Mary Meharry Mix and Henry Earl Mix of Hinsdale, Mont. Tina attended and completed high school in Hinsdale.

On December 29, 1948, Tina married the love of her life William Ernest "Bill" Marks. Together they raised eight children, most of whom were born in Roundup, Mont. Mom...