Diane Schmidt left our world on October 21, 2023 at the Holy Rosary Residential Living Unit in Miles City, MT.
Diane was born Apri 15, 1931 in Jordan, MT to Leslie and Aileen Storey. She graduated from Garfield County High School in 1949.Diane married Ted Schmidt on January 30, 1952 in Spokane, WA and lived there until 1964. They moved back to Garfield County and made their home in Jordan and on the Schmidt homestead near Cohagen where they operated the Schmidt Farm Shop. They raised three children and enjoyed the country way of life. She would take long walks around the property and assisted with raising cows, horses and chickens.
Family and friends were her greatest joy. They often traveled to Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington and Arizona to visit family and friends.
Survivors include sisters Sharon (John) Hopper and Carol (Bill) Nichols of Spokane, WA; sister Janice (Clifford) Hallstead of Twin Falls, ID; son Bryan (Judy) Schmidt of Belgrade and daughter Dawn Colton (Eric) of Billings; in-laws Donna Schmidt (Tom Kruschke); Rosemary (Greek) Storey, Ruby (Gus) Schmidt; Pat (Rosemarie) & Donna Murdy; and Marilyn (Glen) Enderson; and adopted family Kay & Jerry Collins. Grandchildren include Kami Rangeloff, Rob and Kirk (Angie) Hines, Cassie (Miquel) Gutierrez and numerous great and great-great grandchildren, also many nieces and nephews.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, infant sister Joann, husband Ted Schmidt, daughter Margo, brother Greek Storey, brothers-in-law Bill Nichols, Gus Schmidt, Clifford Hallstead, Glen Enderson; and sisters-in-law Rosemarie Murdy and Irene Enderson.
Cremation has taken place at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held November 11, 2023, at the Cohagen Community Hall in Cohagen, MT at 1:00 PM. ILO flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association, the Cohagen Hall or your favorite animal charity.
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Ron Watts says
Our sincere sympathy Dawn and family. Love you, Connie and Ron
Karen Barnes says
My sympathy to all of Diane’s family – another from the old neighborhood is gone – I can remember her from the time I was a little girl running in and out of the story house. God Bless you all and may all the good memories help to comfort you in the days ahead.
Sandi Kohones says
So sorry for your loss! Hugs and lots of love !
Sandi Kohones and Jon Wilkerson
MARY ALICE MURNION says
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF DIANE’S FAMILY. WE SPENT A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER WHEN OUR HUSBAND’S WERE WRKING AT RESTORING OID CARS. THOSE WERE THE GOOD DAYS DIANE AND HEAVEN GAINED A GOOD ANGEL.
Jane Nelson says
We send our condolences to Diane’s family.
Frank and Jane Nelson
Kaitlyn Perkins says
Diane was an amazing lady, always enjoyed her company when I worked at HRH. May she rest in peace.
Lynn Stanton says
So sorry for your loss. She was a very nice lady.
Michelle Simpson says
Dawn I am so very sorry for your loss when you find comfort in all the beautiful memories that you have
Michelle says
May you
Karen Witt says
My Deepest Sympathy I always enjoyed visiting with your mother. Margo and I were friends and class mates.
Eugene-Connie Bankey says
Alot of memories of “Diane “when she and mom shared the same room in the extended care ♥️ probably telling everyone how you make (dig) a well along with all the memories of growing up in the country and they became instant friends for years -our deepest sympathy to all the family
Connie and Gene Bankey-
Debbie Weyer says
Bryan & Dawn, so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She always treated me so well when I’d be out at the ranch with Grandpa Bob to see them. Fond memories of Cohagen……..
Al and Sandy Cameron says
Dawn and Schmidt family,
So sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. She will be fondly remembered in the Cohagen and Jordan communities.
Al and Dandy Cameron
Chuck and Luann Pluhar says
Our sympathy to Diane’s family. Lots of memories here when Ted and Diane were on the ranch. We enjoyed seeing them in the neighborhood. God Bess all of you.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
My sincerest sympathy to Dawn and all Diane’s family. She was a remarkable lady that I’m glad I got to know while my Dad & Mom were at the HREC unit.