Alice grew up on the family ranch on Third Creek south of Broadus and for the first two years attended a country school, living with the teacher during the week. In 1940, the family moved to Broadus where Alice attended the Broadus School. She graduated from Broadus High School in 1950. The Korean War left a shortage of teachers, so, after only 3 months of teacher's training, Alice started her 40-year teaching career in a one-room school in North Dakota. In 1954 Alice took a teaching position in Ashland, Montana. This is where she met and married Albert Snodgrass. Albert and Alice raised their daughter Audrey and son Byron on their ranch at Ashland. Albert died in 1984.
In 1957 Alice went to work at St. Labre Indian School. In the many years she worked at St. Labre she held a variety of positions, including clerk, teacher, and Principle. It has been said that she could teach a fence post to read. Alice retired in 1988 but continued to work as a substitute teacher for a few years after that.
In 1987 Alice married family friend, Jay Frank Huller. Since their five kids had gone to school together and were already good friends, it was an easy merger into one family. Alice and Frank made their home on a ranch near Bridger.
Alice was very active and traveled all over the country, including driving the Alcan Highway to Alaska. Alice and Frank traveled to Europe and Australia with their sisters. Alice lost some of her independence in 1997 when she developed macular degeneration. But, thanks to Frank, her sisters, and brothers-in-law, she was still able to do some traveling. Even after she couldn't see well, Alice crocheted afghans for friends and family and made many lap robes that she donated to nursing homes.
Alice is survived by: husband, Frank; daughter, Audrey Snodgrass and her son, Shane Wheeler; son, Byron Snodgrass; step-daughter, Cheryl (Mark) Bither and their kids, Patrick, Corey and Mathew; step-son, Greg (Laura) Huller and their kids, Jay, Michael, Mary, Brian and Justin; and step-son, Mark (Teresa) Huller and their daughters, Kim & Tina. Alice also leaves her great-grandkids, Kaylyn, Madison, Logan, Carisma, and John; sister, Gladys (Barney) Considine, their sons, Shawn and Wayne; and sister, Irene (Jim) Ludwigson, and her daughters, Catherine and Sandra. She is also survived by her Snodgrass, Wetherelt, and Huller families, and her many friends that she has made throughout her lifetime.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Neal Sorenson and the staff on the 3rd floor at St. Vincent´s Hospital for their kindness and compassion.
Audrey, Byron, and Shane wish to make a special thanks to Mark, Teresa and Kim. They were with Mom and Frank when the rest of us couldn´t be and handled more than their share. Thank God for people like them.
The funeral will take place in Ashland at the St. Labre Church at 11 AM on Saturday, October 29, interment at the Ashland cemetery, followed by lunch at the St. Labre Cafeeteria. A Memorial will be held in Bridger on Saturday, November 5th at 1 PM at the Civic Center on Main Street.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bridger Public Library or Montana Talking Book Library.
Service Schedule
Visitation
09:00 to 17:00
Friday October 28, 2011
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Memorial Service
13:00
Saturday November 5, 2011
Civic Center on Main Street
Bridger, MT 59014
Service Schedule
Visitation
09:00 to 17:00
Friday October 28, 2011
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Memorial Service
13:00
Saturday November 5, 2011
Civic Center on Main Street
Bridger, MT 59014
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Melanie Collins says
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Gary Byrd says
Sorry for your loss, hang in there buddy.
Wayne Wetherelt Jr. says
Frank, Audrey, Byron, Gladys & Irene and families of Alice
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Alice was a wonderful and courageous woman. I will always cherish my memories spent with her. Take care and I am sorry for your loss but know that I am thinking about all of you even though I can not be there for you.
Wayne Wetherelt Jr & Serena Brady
Kimberly Graham says
I was never her granddaughter by blood but this amazing woman never treated me anyother way then a grandchild. I am thankful to have been there with her those last 5 days of her life. I was blessed to be able to hold her hand, read to her and visit with her. Mom and I ensured she never spent a minute alone those last 5 days and the two of us combined kept her through the night. This made it possible for Grandpa to sleep what he could and be a peace knowing he was a phone call away. I miss her and wish she was still here so I could hug her and tell her to please don’t go. Teaching was her thing and so much I had yet to learn… I miss you Grandma…. XOXOXO
Michael Speelman says
Audry, Byron, I’m sorry for the loss of such a Wonderful woman, as your Mother was she was a very great and kind person we’l miss her.
Hang in there Frank.
you’l be in our Prayers
Teresa Huller says
Alice is like a MOM to me……………and I miss her terribly………..love u MOM
H.O.T. Express says
Byron and family your in our prayers.
John and Linda Viselli says
Sending our deepest sympathy for the loss of such a special lady… John remembers her for her love and warmth toward all the backpacking guys… And tells me she was so very sweet. ay the LORD be your Strength, Comfort , and Peace through these difficult days.
With love and prayers,
John and Linda Viselli
Anke Lorentzen says
Dear Grandpa, Dad and Mum,
I’m thinking of you and feel with your loss. Coming back to see you without Alice being there… I can’t imagine it.
I love you. I will miss her.
Susan Bither Johnston says
So very sorry to hear this news. I enjoyed the times we had together when visiting with Mark & Cheryl when they were stateside. She always had a pleasant and upbeat personality. I am glad I had the chance to know her!
Teresa Huller says
Well its been a week today since I lost our dear Alice………and I so miss her,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,terribly…it aches in my heart
Linda Ruble Littlewolf says
I am so sorry to hear about Alice’s passing. She was my first principal and I always valued her wisdom and advice. My sympathy to Frank and her family.
Ronda Gress says
So sorry to hear of your loss – your family is in our thoughts and prayers.