Krystal and Franklin H. Noble Endowed Scholarship

Krystal Lashea Noble graduated in the Senior Class of 2007 at age 18 from Flathead High School in Kalispell, Montana, and was planning to attend MSU Billings fall semester 2007. She was a member of the Flathead Varsity Women’s Choir, Business Professionals of America, and was a Junior Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce. Krystal made many friends wherever she went. She was known for her compassion, unselfishness, and great love of others, both young and old. Her greatest desire was to go to MSU Billings and receive a double major degree in history and reading. With this degree she hoped to become a high school history teacher and make a difference in the lives of children and make learning come alive. Franklin Harvey Noble, age 13, was a member of the last class to attend seventh grade at Linderman Middle School in Kalispell. He played the baritone in the elementary and middle school bands. He also loved playing football and was a member of the Kalispell Boy Scout Troop No. 1901. Franklin was an avid snow skier, hunter, and fisherman. He was well known for his compassionate and often mischievous nature. His greatest joys came from spending time with his friends, family, and his two dogs, Harvey and Gillette. Franklin’s desire was to be a veterinarian due to his great love of all animals. Sadly, on their way to begin Krystal’s new life at college at MSU Billings, Krystal and Franklin “were called to heaven” in a tragic automobile accident. In memory of Krystal and Franklin, Chancellor Ron Sexton initiated and established the Krystal and Franklin H. Noble Scholarship Endowment in April 2008. The first scholarship was awarded for academic year 2008-2009.