Alice L. Pehl, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2018 in Terry, MT with family by her side.
Alice was born to Lawrence and Adele (Huseby) Youngquist on February 25, 1931 in Circle, MT. She was valedictorian of Circle High School, class of 1949. She graduated from Montana State College in 1954 with degrees in Home Economics and English Education and came to Terry to teach at Terry High School.
Alice married Charles Pehl on October 13, 1956. They built their home on Broadview Bench half a mile east of the Pehl home farm and raised their children there. In 1977, Alice renewed her teaching certificate and was appointed to fill the vacancy of County Superintendent of Schools in Prairie County. She was elected to that office for the next three terms and retired in 1990.
Alice was a long-time member of the Terry Wesleyan Church, serving as treasurer for many years. She loved playing her accordion and harmonica in church, and would even include a tambourine on her tapping toes occasionally. She had an inch long harmonica that she kept in her purse and she would amaze friends and family by playing the “Entertainer” on it. She was self-taught on many instruments including piano, organ, guitar, melodica, and banjo.
Alice served Terry and Prairie County in 4-H activities, homemakers clubs, and the Prairie Manor board. She was a member of the Legion Auxiliary for over 50 years. She especially enjoyed her many years as a member of the Prairie County Museum board and helped to transcribe the Evelyn Cameron diaries.
Alice was known for her sense of humor. Charlie also had great humor, and together they filled their home with laughter and love. Family gatherings resonate with stories of the shenanigans that Alice and Charlie instigated.
Alice loved the outdoors. She was the hunter of the family and would bring home a deer most seasons. She also loved fishing and Stan, Lorna, and Glenn have many memories of placing set lines for catfish and sturgeon on the banks of Yellowstone. Alice also caught a few paddlefish at Intake, using spark plugs from the shop. Glenn had to grab her by the belt once to prevent her from getting dragged into the river by a 60 pound paddlefish.
After retiring as County Superintendent of Schools, Alice enjoyed many hours of summer fallowing. She didn’t garden, but driving the big tractor put a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. She entertained the grandkids with homemade kites, riding lawn mower races, and throwing confetti for birthday parties. Except once, it wasn’t confetti, it was potpourri.
Alice is survived by her oldest son Stan (Carol) Pehl of Portland, OR, daughter Lorna Pehl of Laramie and Torrington, WY, and youngest son Glenn (Molly) Pehl of Terry; Lorna’s children, grandson Quinn Hunter of Torrington, WY, and granddaughter Kylie Hunter of Cheyenne, WY; Glenn’s child, grandson Tate (Sara) Pehl of Terry, parents of great-grandson Tucker, and Stan and Carol’s children, Maryam (Aidan) Samuel-John and parents of great-granddaughter Lennon, and Ben Razavi.
Alice is also survived by her three siblings, Kenny Youngquist of Circle, Rodney (Ann) Youngquist of Canby, OR, and Marilyn Mittelstaedt of Stanwood, WA.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday March 18, 2018
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
300 Spring St
Terry, MT 59349
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday March 19, 2018
Community Presbyterian Church
317 Logan Ave
Terry, MT
Interment
Immediately following the funeral
Monday March 19, 2018
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, MT
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday March 18, 2018
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
300 Spring St
Terry, MT 59349
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday March 19, 2018
Community Presbyterian Church
317 Logan Ave
Terry, MT
Interment
Immediately following the funeral
Monday March 19, 2018
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, MT
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Barry and Del LInda says
Dear Stan, Lorna, Glen and families truly sorry to hear of your Mom passing away, she was a very wonderful lady and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Del Linda and Barry
Jim & Marj Anderson says
Alice was one of the sweetest ladies in Prarie County. So sorry for your loss Louver and Tate.
Lissa Power says
Stan, Lorna, and Glen,
Our condolences in the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Wishing you peace.
Sincerely,
Willis & Ardi Bartholomay
and Lissa Power
Deb Breen Junek says
Stan, Lorna and Glenn-I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was such a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you all.
Sidney and Deb Junek (Breen)
Aletta & Randy Shannon says
Pehl Families~ Sorry for your loss. May special memories help ease your sorrow. Thinking of you all~ With Sincere Sympathy
Susan Cranford says
Stan, Lorna and Glenn ~
I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Alice was a very kind lady. My family loved being neighbors and friends. My thoughts and prayers and comfort are being sent your way.
Thinking of you – Sue Kirpatrick Cranford and Family
Vera Sackman says
Stan,Lorna and Glen
May you find comfort in all the precious memories you have of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Delphine Coon says
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was the nicest person to work with when we were doing school budgets. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Larry and Judy Jens says
Stan, Lorna, and Glen and families, We send our sympathies in the loss of your mom. Alice was a good person. I remember what a hard worker she was when she and Charlie still farmed on Broadview. It was fun listening to her Charlie stories, always told with a chuckle. We were sorry that she suffered such poor health in the last few years. She’s free from pain now and flying with the angels. Take comfort in your memories and be strong in your faith.
DOUGLAS NELSON says
Glenn(Luvr lol),Molly,Tate and family…..Sooooooo sorry for the loss but shes now in PEACE and will hold forever!!!Love love love all of you!!!DOOGIE
DeLynn and Angie Meidinger says
All of Alice’s family. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Alice will be truly missed!
Janice Kaul says
To all of Alice’s family, So sorry to hear to hear of your loss. Alice was a great lady & teacher, we will miss her. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Jean Trask Brown says
To Alice’s family. Alice was a good friend. She contributed so much to so many things in Prairie County over the years. She will be missed. Prayers to you all.
Delores Cameron says
Alice was my home ec teacher and I learned to sew under her guidance. That was a great class.
Iva kirkpatrivk says
So sorry to hear about Alice… She is with Charlie and is healed and out of all pain…. To the family…she left some great kids with lots of beautiful memories to remember her .. Gary and I are thinking of you all… in our Prayers..
Christine Keltner says
Sorry to read of Alic’s passing, I will miss visiting with her when I stop to see my mother.
She was a joy and so fun to work with!! My prayers to all——Christine
Barb Hinnaland says
Stan, Lorna, Glenn and families, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful lady who contributed so much to the community we all grew up in. I will always remember her warm smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tim and Diane says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Julie Sumrall says
So sorry for your loss. Alice always had a smile when we would talk and a encouraging word. Praying for the family now and in the days ahead
Barbie Kountz-Jonas says
I absolutely loved Alice Pehl. I was her hairdresser for years and always enjoyed my time with her. She could tell the best stories!!! Alice loved life and always had a great attitude about it even when she was hurting. She had a great mind, an amazing memory, a beautiful heart, and and a sense of humor like no other. I often felt like she would have been my best friend if we had grown up together. I visited her at the hospital many times and she was always in good spirits as she rubbed her stubbed knee, it said it didn’t hurt anymore. She sure seem to miss it though. ?
My heart is with the family now; she will be greatly missed.
Kelly & Dulcy Hubbert & Family says
Alice’s Family – Thinking of you during your time of loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.