Annie Mae Purdon passed away peacefully November 15, 2016 at Friendship Villa in Miles City, Montana after a short battle with cancer.
Annie was born February 2, 1937 in Shields, North Dakota. She was the fourth child born to Elizabeth Jane Williamson and Robert Gilland. Her siblings are Robert Jr., Elizabeth, Benjamin, Gladys, Abraham, Edward, Sadie, and James.
Annie grew up on a ranch and loved to ride horses with her dad and brothers.
Annie married Duane Purdon January 15, 1953 in Bison, South Dakota. Annie and Duane where blessed with three sons, Arnold (Cyndi), Donald (Barbara), and Bradley (Judy). They have seven grandchildren, Brianne, Gwynn, Bettinna, Lynnette, Donald Jr., Joss, and Kacey and thirteen great grandchildren.
Annie and Duane travel extensively with Duane’s construction job. They retired from construction settling down in Rosebud, Montana then moved to Forsyth, Montana and finally settled in Colstrip. In 1994 Annie completed her GED at the age of 57. She held several jobs throughout her life, but was most proud to have been a CNA.
Annie loved to play cards (pinochle- whist-poker), crochet, hand embroidery and fish.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday November 22, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT
Reception
Following Services
Tuesday November 22, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT
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Dave Gunderson says
To all of Annie’s family, we are so very sorry to hear of her passing. She and Dwayne were Wonderful neighbors to us for several years in Colstrip, and we always enjoyed visiting with them. Am sure they’ve had a wonderful reunion after being reunited..god blEss all.
Dave and vickie
Mary Burton says
Condolences to the Family
Mary (Muff) Engdahl says
To all of the Annie’s family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. What a wonderful woman. So many wonderful memories growing up with the Purdon family in Jordan. Hold your memories close in your hearts while you grieve your loss.
Muff Engdahl
Ms Allison says
Sorry for your loss, the Bible shows a real hope of being reunited with your dead loved one. John 5:28, 29 assures us that Jesus will restore life to those who has died. Hope this thought brings comfort.
Littlebrave Beaston says
To Annie’s Brothers & Sisters, nephews & nieces, sons, grandchildren, and great grand children;
I am very sorry for your loss. Annie has been one of my all time favorite people. She was welcoming and kind to everyone, always trying to feed us and make us all comfortable. I loved going to the Shields Post Office when she ran it. We looked forward to the visit there. I loved being welcomed into her home no matter where we found it. We looked forward to stopping overnight there on our trips on the freeway and somewhere up north in MT. I can’t recall which town it was but my son and Iran into a lot of deer or antelope on the road. Loved Annie’s story telling! that must be a family trait.
I will pray for an easy adjustment for her and for all of us left behind. Most sincerely, Littlebrave Beaston
Paula Peplow says
Enjoyed Annie’s visits when she would come into city hall. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories.
Cathy Byron says
To Annie’s Family –
She was such a gracious lady. I’ll always remember her pleasant countenance at the Pit Stop
when they managed it. My heart and prayers are with each as these last goodbyes are given.
Treasure the memories. She left a wonderful legacy.
Slade Bumgardner says
Slade and Lynnette Bumgardner
Don and family, may memories of your mothers love bless you forever! And we pray that you will find comfort in the Lord knowing he has brought an Angel home.