BUNICE SHELLIE SALCHOW JAMES

Bunice Shellie Salchow James, 103, of Billings passed away on Wednesday, Oct.18, 2023. She was born on Aug. 10, 1920, in Protem, the daughter of Frank and Alma (Reynold) Ayres.
She and her family moved to Greene County when she was five years old, arriving on a covered wagon. She attended several schools, ending with her graduating from Republic High School.
On Sept. 3, 1938, she married the love of her life, James A. Salchow, and they shared 56 amazing years until his passing in September of 1994. This union was blessed with three children, Sue, James, and Paulette. She later married Emanuel James who also preceded her in death.
She was employed with various companies throughout her life. She worked for 23 years at Vaisey Bristol Shoe Company in Marionville, later she was employed by G.E Motor Division in Springfield until her retirement. She was a member of Orchard Crest Church, and she enjoyed going to flea markets, and pie making.
She is survived by a daughter, Paulette Phillips; daughter-in-law Linda Salchow; seven grandchildren and numerous great and great great-grandchildren; as well as other extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands: James A. Salchow and Emanuel James; daughter, Sue Vandergrift; and her son James Don Salchow.
Funeral services were held on Friday, Oct. 20, at Meadors Funeral Home in Billings with burial at Smart Cemetery in Clever.