Alice LaVon “Vonnie” Adair
Alice LaVon “Vonnie” Adair, age 88, passed away on March 12, at Sweetwater Retirement Community in Billings, MT.
LaVon was born on July 23, 1936 to Phillip and Lydia (Berreth) Badure at Isabel, SD—the tenth of 13 children. She attended grade school and high school in Isabel and college at Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, SD. She worked at First National Bank in Mobridge, SD, taught in rural SD schools, and was program assistant/office manager at the ASC office in Timber Lake, SD before marrying Ramsey McKee Adair on September 14, 1958 in Timber Lake.
The couple moved to Hysham, MT in 1958 where Ramsey was employed with Mid-Yellowstone Electric. LaVon again worked with USDA-ASCS from 1959-1973. In 1974 she became Treasure County’s Clerk & Recorder/Clerk of District Court, serving in that position until retiring in 1994.
A member of Hysham Presbyterian Church, LaVon served as an elder and a deacon. She also served as a Treasure County election judge for many years. She was active in American Legion Auxiliary, Hysham Womens Club, the Wine & Roses Bridge Club, Montana Women’s Run, and the Treasure County Study Commission. She was a member of the church choir and also performed with the Hy-Cs Sweet Adelines.
Before and after retirement, the couple enjoyed traveling with family and friends. They celebrated 56 years of marriage before Ramsey’s passing in 2014.
In March of 2024, LaVon moved to Sweetwater Retirement Community in Billings and became involved in many of the activities there. She was able to attend church regularly at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Surviving LaVon are sister Violet Hagstrom of Chandler, AZ; brother Allen Badure of Belvedere, SD; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of LaVon Adair’s Life will be held in Hysham on July 23, 2025.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:00 am
Wednesday July 23, 2025
Hysham Memorial Vale Cemetery
Hysham, Montana 59038
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:00 am
Wednesday July 23, 2025
Hysham Memorial Vale Cemetery
Hysham, Montana 59038
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Ina Haines says
Dear “Vonnie”s family.
How surprised I am to learn of Vonnie’s passing. May God wrap you in His loving arms and bring you comfort during this time.
In loving memory, Ina Haines
Gail Kolb says
Dear family of Vonnie, such a great lady, wonderful neighbor, super friend and faithful daughter of Christ was Vonnie. So many of us miss her and yet we are pleased that she is now with her Lord. Rest in peace dear friend.
Karen Engle Mouat says
Sorry to hear of LaVon’s passing. She and Ramsey were wonderful friends of my mother. I always enjoyed visiting with her when I would be in Hysham. She is in a beautiful place!!
Liezel says
She’s always kind and always with a sweet smile.
Bill and Rita FitzGerald says
What a special lady!! LaVon and Ramsey were two of our favorites who came in the restaurant! When we went to Mid-Yellowstone parties, I could sit and watch Ramsey dance with LaVon all night—poetry in motion!
We send prayers to their family to get through your loss, but God has United a loving couple!🙏🌈🙏
Bill and Rita FitzGerald
Janiece Adams says
Vonnie’s family, was so saddened to hear of Vonnie’s passing
She was such a dear friend. We used to talk on the phone for at least sixty minutes each time we spoke. She and Ram were two of my favorite people. They made you feel good just being around them. Vonnie will be greatly missed especially her beautiful smile and little laugh.
Ruth Sullivan says
LaVon and I worked for the same agency ( ASCS in the old days). She was a friend and a very special lady. Sorry for your loss sending prayers.
Dave Kimball says
Although Vonnie and Ramsey moved to Hysham after I had gone to college, I knew the two of them through family and friends and Presbyterian church activities. I was blessed to get to know her better after she moved to Sweetwater Retirement Community in billings, and I was able to provide transpiration for her to attend services and activities at St. Andrew church. I will remember long her strength and faith as she travelled her final months.
Corey says
Vonnie was a wonderful sister-in-law. As close to me as my own sister. I will miss her and our long conversations a lot.