Barbara Ann Meleton Kirchner, age 82, from Circle, MT, went to be united with her loved ones in heaven on the morning of August 27, 2016 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Montana with all her family at her side.
Barbara was born on December 26, 1933 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Frank and Gertrude (Jacobs) Meleton. She was the youngest of seven children.
She met the love of her life, Gene Kirchner, at Brockway Dairy Day. Gene and Barbara were married February 26, 1957 at Saint John’s Catholic Church in Shreveport, LA. From Shreveport she moved to Circle where she and Gene built a life together on the family cattle and wheat operation. They had five children: Jeanne, Clint, Kenny, Kathy and Rita.
Barbara will be remembered by her thoughtfulness and kindness to others. She would send notes and flowers to brighten the days of others. She took the time to be a friend to so many people. She always tried to make life easier for others. She practiced her belief – ‘all that’s really important is how we care for others in our life’. She made her children and grandchildren each feel special. Family and friends were very important to her.
She was preceded in death by Gene, her husband of 47 years, son Kenny, her parents, one sister and her four brothers.
Barbara is survived by her children Jeanne of Dickinson, ND; Clint (Shawn) of Circle, MT; daughter-in-law Regan of Circle, MT; Kathy (Phil) of Denver, CO and Rita (Jonathan) of Cheyenne, WY. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; Mike Heilig (Lori), Barbara Mothershead (Brian), Natasha Hogan (Rick), Savannah Kirchner (Drew), Shannell Weeding (Kyle), Joel and Cameron Kirchner, Ryan Lemley and nine great grandchildren; sister Marie Sartori of Shreveport, LA, sisters-in-law Anne Meleton of Lafayette, LA and Tillie Meleton of Shreveport, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, Barbara requests that you take a loved one out to dinner, read to a child, play a game, go for a walk and enjoy nature or perhaps go somewhere for an ice cream treat.
Enjoy life because it is short.
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 31, 2016
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
1100 C Avenue
Circle, MT, Circle 59215
Rosary Service
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 31, 2016
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
1100 C Avenue
Circle, Montana 59215
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Thursday September 1, 2016
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
1100 C Avenue
Circle , Montana 59215
Rite of Committal
Following the Funeral Mass
Thursday September 1, 2016
Riverview Cemetery
Circle , Montana 59215
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 31, 2016
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
1100 C Avenue
Circle, MT, Circle 59215
Rosary Service
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 31, 2016
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
1100 C Avenue
Circle, Montana 59215
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Thursday September 1, 2016
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
1100 C Avenue
Circle , Montana 59215
Rite of Committal
Following the Funeral Mass
Thursday September 1, 2016
Riverview Cemetery
Circle , Montana 59215
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Patsy & Harvey Kuntz says
So sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful person, always admired her as a boss and a friend!
Candy Huseby says
Clint and family,
so sorry for your loss. your mom was a wonderful lady. she was one of a kind and so sweet.
thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Adam and Candy Huseby
Denise (Strand) Stambaugh says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Barb was a special lady and always made you feel blessed.
Nancy & Don Moos says
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Barb was a kind and thoughtful lady with a strength and kindness we admired. We were blessed to have known her.
Sally Lehner says
So sorry. Barbara was such a wonderful person. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Patty and Ray Dietz and family says
Barbara was a great lady and wonderful mother. We always enjoyed our visits with her.
She will be missed. Prayers for all the family.
Maridel Kassner says
Prayers are with all of you!!
Claude & Claudia Carlson says
Sorry for your loss. May the memories you have permanent in your heart wrap you in comfort and bring you to a special peace. Prayers for the family!
Tammy & Jeremy Bock says
Thinking of you all! Barbara was a wonderful, kind, caring lady. I so appreciated working with her on the Council on Aging. She will be greatly missed!
Tameka says
There will be a resurrection
-Acts 24:15
Deena Vandeberghe & Family says
Kathy and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. I hope you are able to find strength knowing that so many are thinking of you. You’re Mom will always be with you in spirit, her love is boundless.
Morgan Chadwick says
The world is a better place because of Grandma Barb. Her love was limitless, especially for grandchildren, whether they were hers or not,as my son knows. May her love live on.
Mike and Linda Wyse says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time
Jeff, Bettinna. Aubrey, Tracen Moos says
Sending your family our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember her smile, love and kindness toward everyone!