Alice Rose Hunter, age 84, of Jordan passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City. Known to all by Rosie.
Rosie was born on July 23, 1938 in Jordan, Montana, the daughter of Hugh and Doris (Flippin) Wiemer. Marie would join the family soon after and was called Mimi by Rosie. Her father passed away and her mother later married Fred Gall and they had a son Stanley. Rosie attended grade school at Cohagen and attended high school in Jordan, graduating from Garfield County High School in 1956. She married her high school sweetheart Wayne Hunter on November 11, 1956. They had two children, Kim born October 19, 1957 and a son Kent born January 2, 1962. Rosie stayed home and took care of her children and was the bookkeeper for years for the family company, Wayne Hunter, Inc.
Rosie loved working in her beautiful yard and had the most beautiful flowers. She was a wonderful seamstress, make all of Wayne, Kim and Kents shirts. She loved to embroidery their pillowcases and dishtowels. She also enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles. She also played the piano and took in all stray cats.
Rosie is survived by her children: Kim Smotherman and Kent Hunter; her sister Mimi Gallinger; granddaughter Shannel Robinson, grandson Dwayne Robinson; great granddaughters: Courtney Robinson and Esme Robinson; great great granddaughter Frances Rose Olson. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Stanley and her husband Wayne.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Pioneer Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire memorials may be made to the ambulance fund.
Cindy Stanton says
My sincerest sympathy to all Rose’s family and friends. She was always so nice and will be missed.
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Condolences and Prayers for all of Rose’s Family she was a sweet lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
Donald & Betty Lou Weeding says
Deepest sympathy to Rosie’s family. She was a great person and will be missed by her friends and family.
Karen Barnes says
To all of Rosies family – my deepest sympathy for your loss. Rosie was in high school while I was still there so I have known her for many, many years – she was a great person and will be remembered always. May all your good memories over the years be a comfort to you at this time.
Daniel & Audrey Guesanburu says
So sorry Rosie has passed away, may she rest in peace.
Todd Larson says
My condolences and prayers to the Hunter family. May all memories of her be sweet.
Dawn Gallinger Dohrmann says
Aunt Rosie will be missed dearly and remembered always! We all have our favorite memories of Aunt Rosie, mine is the Easter bunny cake – funny how we remember the smallest things that mean the most to us from our childhood! I’ve kept the tradition going for years and years, but I’ve never gotten mine as beautiful as I remember Her’s was – I always loved seeing that cake at Easter! Peace to you all, Dawn
Sandra Barclay says
So sorry for your loss of Rose. She was a very nice lady. My sympathies to all of you.
Dorthy (Cozzens) Ley says
So sorry for your loss Mimi &Rose’s children & Grand children. She was always so quiet, but a very nice lady.
Lloyd & Janeen Schmidt says
So sorry for your loss to the Hunter and Gallinger families. Rose was a special cousin and will be missed. We will not be able to come for Rose services because of Lloyd’s medical problems but we will always remember her.
Sally Lehner says
Out deepest sympathy to all of Rose’s family. She was such a wonderful person.
D. J. and Gloria Rath Milroy says
Our deepest sympathies to all of Rosie’s family. Thinking of all of you. Rosie was dear lady and will be very missed by many.
Connie Blonigen says
I’m saddened to hear of Rosie’s passing. My sincere condolences to her family.
Bill/Madonna Ryan says
It’s hard to lose a loved one so near and dear to you, but you are in our thoughts and prayers
Jenny Frady says
so sorry for your lost may rosie soul rest in peace
Susan and George Hageman says
Rosie was always a concerned and devoted mother. She wanted the best for Kim and Kent. Her smile could light up your day. Sincere condolences.
Hazel (Clauson) Stabler says
Mimi and family, I am so sorry for your loss. She is still Alice Rose to me, having gone to grade school with her at Cohagen A lovely person!