Barb Melchior, age 75, of Miles City passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the Holy Rosary Hospital surrounded by her family.
Barb was born to Walter and Edith Halvorson on August 29, 1946, in a car in Berthold, ND on the way to Minot. Barb did not tell the family what model of car she was born in, but we suspect it was a Yellow Chevrolet Camaro Convertible. Barb would join her only sibling, Gary, who was eight years older than her.
Barb grew up on the family farm in Palermo, ND and attended Palermo High School where she graduated in 1964. She attended the Mercy Nursing School in Dickinson where she graduated as an LPN in 1966. Barb would tell the story of her walking home from nursing school and meeting an older gentleman by the name of John Melchior who was always sitting on his steps. Through that meeting, Barb was introduced to John’s son Roger and a whirl wind romance began. Roger and Barb were married on July 2, 1967. While living in Dickinson, they welcomed, a son, Gary in 1968 and a daughter, Melissa in 1969. They transferred the family to Miles City in 1970. While in Miles City they added two more children, a son, Brandon in 1979 and a daughter, Lindsey in 1981.While in Miles City, Barb worked at the Custer County Rest Home for several years before going to TLC Personal Care Home. Barb and Roger would eventually buy and run TLC until 2011. Barb truly loved the residents and treated them like family.
Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Roger of 52 years, parents, Walter and Edith Halvorson, brother Gary and a granddaughter Jastina (daughter of Brandon and Sarah), numerous aunts and uncles and cousins.
Barb is survived by her children Gary (Carol) Melchior of Helena; Melissa (Marvin) Reddick; Brandon (Sarah) Melchior; and Lindsey (Jacob) Nunn all of Miles City, and grandchildren, Ryan (Jessie) and Jace Reddick; Mazzie (Payton) Huffman, Griffin, Cobin and Grace Melchior; Jaxon Nunn; Ember (Matt) Harper and four great grandchildren Ryland and Warren Huffman, Liam and Nora Harper; special cousins Helen (Bob) Grant, Carlyle Halvorson, Richard (Linda) Halvorson, Mary Esther Troxel, Bonnie Ingebritson, Sandy Enget and David Halvorson.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 2, 2022 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Parlor, 1806 Main Street. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, donations can be made to Erin’s Hope Project
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday January 2, 2022
Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday January 3, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday January 2, 2022
Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday January 3, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Denise Harvey says
What a kind person! She cared for so many of our community with love and compassion. Prayers for all who love her.
Roxie Davis says
So sorry to hear this. Hugs and prayers to you all.
Dale and Linda Marcil says
We are so Sorry for your loss your mom was very caring and put up with Roger so that made her an angel also. Take care our thoughts are with you.
Eileen Entzel says
I am so sorry My heart goes out to the family. We played lots of cards with your parents. May all the good memories help in the days ahead
Terri Schmitz Fandrich says
I have wonderful memories of our Tempo days in the 70s. Rest in peace sweet Barb.
Kevin and Sheila Krausz says
So sorry to hear about Barb’s passing. She will be missed.
Meg Sampsel says
Gary, Melissa and family. I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. Lots of good memories back in the day when we were neighbors. My heart goes out to you all.
Dolores H. Steiner says
melissa and family so sorry to hear about your mom Prayers to all your family
Chris says
So sorry for your loss.
Cindy and Dale Berg says
We are so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing! She was such a neat lady.
Hugs and prayer to all of you at this very difficult time. I am sure your dad was there to greet her.
RIP Barb. Our hearts go out to you all.
Trish Yeager says
Barb was the kindest boss i ever had, she loved her residents like they were her own Momma and Pop. May her and Roger smile down on the family.
My deepest sympathy to the family
Melva Curnan says
I’m so sorry to see of your mother’s passing . Both your dad and mom were so friendly and very kind. Our prayers and sympathy for you all .
Josephine Meidinger says
I’m so sorry to hear about Barb passing. Prayers and sympathy for all of Barb’s family and friends.
Danette & David Olguin says
So sorry to hear about Barb’s passing and may God comfort all of you at this time.
Jan Dinardi says
I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength and God’s healing to all the family. She will be missed.
Kendra Drane-Kellogg says
We are so sorry to hear of Barbs passing. What a cool lady she was. Always had such a positive outlook and put up with all of us girls running around her house at all hours of the day. She was loved greatly and will be missed so very much.
Toni Kalfell says
So very saddened to hear of Barb’s passing. Kevin and I played many a card game with her and Roger. Such a fun couple to be around. May all the wonderful memories give you some comfort in the hard days ahead. God speed, Barb.
BONNIE CURRAN says
So sorry to hear about the passing of Barb. i always liked her and found her to be so kind and caring. She was a nice lady.
Janet Klein says
Barb was a special angel on earth and she will continue that role now in heaven. She is with her Roger, once again. You are, all, in my thoughts and prayers..
jan ronning says
I am so sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. She and Roger were amazing people and did so much for so many. My heart goes out to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are will you all. God Bless.
Tom and Nancy Jones says
Hugs to all of the family. Barb was such a nice lady. Cherish the memories you had with her. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Wayne and Cathy Gamrath says
We were saddened to hear of Barb’s passing. She was so good to Wayne’s mother in her last years. Pat was so happy there. We truly appreciated Barb going to bat for her when a doctor tried to insist that she go to a rest home. Barb was a truly good person.
Dawna Lemelin says
So sorry for for your loss. Barb was a very special lady. She will be be missed
Val (Ugrin) Mack says
So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Val (Ugrin) Mack says
So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Mark Browning says
I’m saddened to hear of this news of Barb. My best wishes are expressed to her extended Melchior family.
Laurie Claypool says
To the Melchior families, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was always so kind and had time to stop and visit no matter where she was! I got to know your mother and father, as they had me babysit the younger children! Many good memories of your parents! Deepest thoughts and prayers to you all.
Mary Ann Stoltz says
Sorry, for your loss of your mom ! I hope God will help the family to get through by leading on each other!
Bonnie & Archie LaRoque says
To the family of Barb Melchior
So sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Ken n Karen Strobel says
To Barbs family,
Thinking of you all! There are no words and our hearts just hurt to hear this, my you find peace in knowing that Barb can now rest in eternal peace. ♥️
Diane and Doug Ellingson says
To Barb’s Family, Our condolences on your loss of Barb. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Lesh says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy Ugrin says
Knowing Barb she wouldn’t want us to feel the sadness that comes with lossing someone but being that kind and caring person that she was I will miss our visits. She was a great neighbor who raised a beautiful family and I will treasure the friendship we had throughout the years.
Much Love and Prayers,
Kathy and Greg Ugrin
Vivian and Derald Reno says
Barbs family,
We send our sympathy to all of you.
I went to nurses training with Barb at St Joseph’s in Dickinson, ND.
And she took care of my parents at TLC in Miles City.
A sweet lady.
Tracy (Wheeler) Gabel says
To Barb’s Family,
My sincere condolences. Barb was very influential in helping start the TLC with Grama Jobbe, Jeannie, and Joyce. When they started the TLC, it was the first one in the state. I was so happy your folks were able to eventually become sole proprietors. They devoted much of their time taking care of the residents and home, making everyone feel like family. It has been (well …let’s not talk years, let’s just say) since the summers of 1984-1987 since I worked with Barb, but I would think of her through the years and wonder where the Melchior family was doing. Thank you for sharing her kindness and caring of others and being a friend to Grama Jobbe.
Rest in Peace Barb. You are now with many people who were missing you and looking forward to seeing you again.
Sally Ness says
Millisa and Marvin. I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. All my love.
Terri and Ray Schmidt says
We were so so sorry to learn of Barb’s passing. We have so many great memories of playing pinnacle with Barb and Roger. Please know we are thinking of you all through this difficult and sad time. Barb was such a kind and caring person who touched so many people.
Brady Stone says
Gary, Branden, Melissa and Lindsey, we are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was beautiful. She radiated goodness and caring to all those around her. She will be missed by all that new her.
Barb & Randy Ketterling says
Melissa, Marvin and boys we are so sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. May God keep his arms wrapped around you and help you in this time sadness. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bev and Ken Gallik says
A wonderful and caring person. Sorry for the loss. She will be missed but is now at peace.
Kay Wiman Todd Wilson says
Sending my deepest sympathies so sorry for your families loss. May the memories you hold dear help you through the hard days
Donna Orthman says
My grandfather was at TLC the last couple of years of his life. Your mother was an extremely caring individual and I cannot tell you how much we appreciated the care and compassion she showed to all of her residents. On another note, I have been her neighbor for over the last 30+ years and while I did not see her often, every time I did, I enjoyed her company and we had good times visiting. She also was right there if you needed help. She was a jewel. God bless you all as your grieve her loss. Donna Orthman
Sarah Edwards-Harne says
My Melchior Family,
I was saddened to hear this news, Barb was a shining light and one of the best people I have known in my life. I love you all, you are in my thoughts and on my heart.
Jan Munroe says
This makes me so sad. We had a nice visit while waiting for our Covid shots this spring. I so enjoyed visiting with her again. My condolences go out to you all.
Chuck and Sue Nissen-Ranchester, WY says
To Roger & Barb’s family…we are saddened to hear of Barb’s departure from earth but comforted in knowing she is with Roger in their eternal home with our Father God and our prayer is you are too. He is a good, good Father and they are loved by Him….so are you. Your memories will mend your hearts. We have many ‘good time’ memories of our friendship with Roger and Barb:) God bless you all.