Barbara Jean Grenz, age 89, passed away on July 26, 2018 at St. Johns Nursing Home in Billings, MT. She was born December 10, 1928 in Miles City, MT to Arthur and Irene (Evans) Gilbert. She was the 2nd of 6 children and they were raised in Faith, SD, Pasadena, CA and Miles City, MT. .
She married the love of her life, Gardner Grenz, on March 24, 1951 in Miles City. To this union they had 2 children: Cheri and Paul. Barbara embraced life being a homemaker, wife, and mother. She loved to read, play bridge, bowl, and go to her church circle. She was a good cook and everyone enjoyed being at her house (no rules) because she loved us and we loved her. Barbara also enjoyed many trips with Gardner, and all their friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gardner; son, Paul; infant sister Marlene Gilbert, and infant brother Arthur Gilbert, and daughter in law, Lura (Mosey) Lahn.
Barbara is survived by her daughter Cheri of Billings, MT, sisters: Margaret (Dick) Mitchell of Green Valley, AZ, and Marilyn (Charlie) Pratt of Billings MT, a brother Bob (Susie) Gilbert of Helena MT, brother-in-law Butch (Gloria) Grenz of Miles City, MT, Ike Grenz of Tulsa, OK and Dean Koon of Vista, CA, sister- in- law Cheryl Grenz of Lockwood, MT and Joanie Maria of Chico, CA.
Barbara was Auntie Gram to Kim, Andy, Makenna, Jaxon and Laken Meyer, Stacie, Jon, Kiana, Khloe and Kinsey Hicks, AnneMarie, Neil and Chloe Wallette, Eric Mitchell and Ashlee Mitchell. She loved them all!
The Family expresses a special thank you to the staff at St. John’s Liggett Cottage for their wonderful care for Barbara.
A luncheon will be at The Hole in the Wall following the graveside. Memorials may be made to the MCII Splash Pad or the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 31, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 1, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 31, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 1, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
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Linda Walker says
Such a sweet lady.
Ron & Maryjo Barnard says
Cheri, I so enjoyed our time getting to know one another as friends and neighbors. Barbara was one of the sweetest ladies ever. Hugs to you,
Ron & Maryjo Barnard
Martha Crandall says
Thinking of you. My sympathy.
Kautz Family says
Thinking of you all and sending our love.
Susan and Rich Proul says
Bob and family…so very sorry to hear of your sisters passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Sharon and Stan Clelland says
I worked for your grandparents at the 600 cafe and knew your parents very well. They were wonferful folks and always willing to help others.. i am sorry for your mom’s passing but happy you had her for so many years. Blessings to all of you. Sharon and Stan Clelland
Judy Voth says
Dea
r Gilbert Family,
I share your sadness of the passing of Barbara. She was such a positive, joyful, and loving person! I can close my eyes and hear her sweet giggle. She was so kind to host Jennifer and myself for two weeks for many summers. Those were cherished times together, and she never acted like two more was too much!
Summers in Miles City with cousins in Barbara’s home left me in the mindset that all was right with the world!
Love to all of you,
Judy Voth
Jackie Zawada says
Cheri, so sorry to hear about your mom! She and your dad were truly a huge part of our family outings and get togethers growing up in Miles City. I have fond memories! Thinking of you, Jackie Duncan Zawada
Jo Ryan says
Bob, So Sorry to hear your sister passed. I remember from the 600.
Jim Brady says
Such a sweet lady. The world is diminished with her passing. Our condolences to Butch, Ike, Bob and all.
Jim & Donna Brady
LuAnne Engh says
Marilyn, Bob and Cheri,
Barbara was a sweet Auntie Gram to all the little people in your family. I loved her role…sister, Mom, grandma and and auntie all is one special woman. Her warm smile will always s be remembered. Hugs!
Bobbie Gauthier says
Cheri & Marilyn:
So sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. She always included me in the summers when I stayed with my grandma.
She always made it fun to visit from our made up drinks to helping us with our Barbie’s. She was one of my
favorites. She was one of a kind.
Take care Bob & Bobbie Gauthier
Dean Holmes says
so sorry I’m not there for the service, but am thinking of the family. Lots of respect and love, Dean Holmes
Cheryl Ruppel says
So sorry for your loss. I always remember what a pleasant lady she was.
Maureen O'Reilly says
Cheri – I am so sorry to read about your Mother’s passing – it is so hard losing your Mom. She and Gardner were kind of icons in Miles City – known and loved by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.