Bertha was born July 27,1932, the fifth daughter to Amos E. and Iva M. (Heiss) Spracklin from Brusett, MT. She joined sisters Margaret, Alice, and Betty, later followed by Dorothy and Helen.
Bertha married the love of her life James (Jim) Roufley on September 18, 1948. The first two years of their marriage they shared a sheep wagon, on the Crow Rock Ranch, while herding sheep. In 1950, they purchased their first ranch in Brusett, on Lone Tree Creek. On March 19, 1950, son Alroy was born, two years later he was joined by sister Violet in 1952, then sister Joyce in 1954, and finally sister Elaine in 1957.
In 1964, Bertha and Jim purchased Berthas father’s adjacent ranch. They moved into their “new” home and were excited to have running water and a real bathtub.
Bertha’s favorite past time was being outside with her animal’s. They raised Herford cattle, sheep, and whatever other animal came along, with emphasis on registered bulls. Bertha made sure every animal had a name.
Later in life Bertha spent her free time doing needle work, such as cross stitch, crocheting, fabric painting and reading. She also made a quilt for all her children and made many afghans for friends and family.
Bertha was preceded in death by her husband Jim of 42 years, in 1991; her parents Amos and Iva; sisters Mary Anna, Margaret, Alice, Betty, and Helen; and a step-grandson Kevin.
She is survived by her son Alroy of Miles City; daughters Violet Kjellstrom of Huron, SD, Joyce (Ken) Holmlund of Miles City, and Elaine Roufley of Miles City; sister Dorothy; she is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Custer County Cemetery immediately following the service.
Sabrina Wagoner says
You will be missed grandma. Sore high in the sky. Condolences to the family.
Irene Trogden says
Elaine, Joyce, Violet, Elroy and all of Bertha’s family – I am so sorry for your lossl
Muff Engdahl says
To all of Bertha’s family – I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Karen Barnes says
Thoughts and prayers for all of Bertha’s family – so very sorry for your loss. God Bless all
Linda Estes says
To all of Bertha’s families. Sorry for your loss. She will be missed by many.
Mike Billimg says
Goodbye a great neighbor and friend for so many years. My deepest sympathies to Alroy, Violet, Joyce and Elaine Aka Boop. Sorry Elaine I just had a nice thought about how much your Dad also loved his family. May God be with you and bless you all. Your mother was one of the last of the strong pioneer women of that area. May she Rest In Peace. Mike Billing
James Arneson says
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I missed running into her from time to time. What a wonderful Lady. May God comfort you now and always and the memories of the best of times warm your hearts
Daniel & Audrey Guesanburu says
To all of Bertha’s Family, we are do sorry for your loss.
George and Katrina Luther says
To All of Bertha’s family. So sorry for your loss. Many memories growing up listening to visits over coffee and cards. Sending thoughts of comfort
Donald & Betty Lou Weeding says
Condolences to all of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you say goodbye to your mother, grandmother, etc. Bertha was an exceptional person. God Bless all of you.
Roxie Saylor says
Condolences to all of Berthas family.We will miss you special friend.We had some great times together.Made some wonderful memories like when we went to the Grand Ole Opry.Fly High,Rest in Peace.
Jo Ryan says
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to all.
Debbie Weyer says
My deepest condolences to Bertha’s family. May God wrap his loving arms around you during this difficult time.
Dorthy M Ley says
So sorry for the loss of your Mom, she was my friend &
We shared a great many good dances together. She purchased all my western suits & they looked beautiful on her was always so glad to see her all dressed up in them. She was a fun lady & sorry for her loss.
Naomi M Graus (roufley) says
Sorry for your loss.
Myrna Haughian says
So sorry for your loss, thinking of all of you. I have many memories of your folks through the years.
Gail Shaw says
I remember Bertha at the dances. She thought me many songs, brought the words and then helped me hear the melody. She was quite a lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pam Rogge says
Joyce & family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Prayers for comfort in the days ahead.
Eileen Entzel says
Joyce and Ken and family
Sorry for you loss Hope the good memories will help in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Rita Wemmer says
I am so very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all during these hard times. My prayers are with you all.
Beth Ann Wiedeman says
Joyce and family, my prayers are with you during this time of grief. May your memories carry you through this loss.
Darlene (Rogers) Dahlin says
I remember Bertha as a genial cousin when we were very young (compared to now), and it’s sad to know that Dorothy is the only surviving cousin from Aunt Iva’s family. I appreciated being able to read Bertha’s history in her obituary, and offer my sincere sympathy to her family and friends.
Sharon Billing Hyland says
It’s always hard to hear of the loss of another good neighbor. We’ve lost so many this year. Bertha and Jim were such good neighbors. I remember many evenings of card playing and visiting. And of course Alroy Violet Joyce and Elaine were the other main family in our one-room schoolhouse. You get to know people pretty well when you go to school with them everyday. My love to all of you kids and grandkids I know you’ll sure miss your mom and grandma. Sharon Billing Hyland
Agnes and Kenneth Drane says
We are so sorry for your great loss, God bless
Cynthia Gregg-Hope says
Sad news to hear of Miss Bertha passing. I spend many days in her kitchen and have many many memories of her family. She was a true Lion heart .
Susan Hageman says
Bertha was one of my first friends when I came to teach their school. She was always so good to me. She put up with my greenhorn ways and helped in so many ways. I have always been happy to see her when we ran into each other. She was a very special lady. I have many fond memories of her. My sincere condolences 💐.
Chris Gierke says
Joyce, Elaine & Family
So sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts &
prayers are with you all.
Rest in peace Bertha! God Bless!
Cindy Stanton says
My sympathy for the loss of Bertha. She will long be remembered.
Bonnie Jean MacDonald says
It is with a sad heart that I have learned of the passing of my cousin Bertha…She was welcoming and gave me access to her genealogy of the family and it is through her I learned so much about the Spracklin history. I had the good fortune to visit her in Miles City on two occasions. She took me to the ranch near Jordan. Her son Alroy and her showed us the “lights of Jordan.” She had an amazing life. She loved to dance and took us to the, I believe, senior center, and we watched her and the other people twirl around to the music. Thank you Bertha. I know that you are with Jim now…Bonnie Jean MacDonald