Viola Evelyn Harlow Annala

Viola Evelyn Harlow Annala, aged 88, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026.

Viola was born on July 26, 1938, in Great Falls, Montana, to Donald (Don) Harlow and Signe Marie Hill Harlow.

She married William Franklin Annala on January 22, 1955, in Fort Benton, Montana. Together, they shared 71 years of marriage.

Viola is survived by her husband, William; sons, Dan (Deidrea), Ken (Linda), and Clayton (Misty); grandchildren, Matthew, April (Tim), Alex, Brandan (Katie), Tyler (Sheena), Trevor (Jayme), Trace, Jake, and Jessy; 11 great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Keith Harlow and Gale (Andrea) Harlow. She is also survived by Patty Annala, former wife of her late son, William Keith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Signe Harlow; brother, Dennis Harlow; infant son, Arnold; and son, William Keith Annala.

A graveside service will be held at Geyser Cemetery on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow at the Geyser Community Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Geyser Emergency Services (GES).

Family and friends are invited to join together to honor and remember Viola.