Betty Louise Milmine went to the Lord on August 31, 2017. Betty was born in Glendive, MT to Donald and Beatrice (Haines) McLeod. Her father was a mechanic in Glendive. At the age 29 he contracted pneumonia and died leaving Beatrice to raise Betty and her two sisters. They lived in Glendive for a time with the McLeod family where Betty attended early grade school. Her mom then moved to the Lawrence Haines ranch to live with her brother Lawrence. There she met and married Henry Freestad and they with the three girls lived in the Sanders area near the Sanders Hill. Betty attended Sanders school and graduated from the 8th grade there. Betty also attended Hysham High School.
Betty met and married the Love of her life Jack Milmine. They were married in 1945. World War Two was raging, their first son Waine, was born while Jack was serving overseas. Jack and Betty farmed and ranched with their family for the rest of their lives at Sanders, MT. Betty worked alongside her husband and family all her life and it was not uncommon to see her on a tractor, driving truck, or feeding cows. Mom loved going to the ranch south of Hathaway. Mom liked to embroider and earned many blue ribbons at the fair. She also enjoyed gardening and raising flowers, roses and lilies were her favorite.
Betty was preceeded in death by her parents; husband, Jack; daughter, Janet; sister, Norma Jean Bennett; half-brothers, David and Roger Freestad; and daughters in law, Mary and Jan Milmine. Betty is survived by her sons: Waine (Sharon) Milmine, Lee (Angie) Milmine, and Don (Debbie) Milmine of Billings; daughter, Marian (Jack) Larson of Miles City; sister, Donalene McLeod of Miles City; grandsons: Garett (Raylene) and Jordan Larson, Mike Milmine, Capt. Danial Milmine and Darick, and Ken (Christy) and Clint (Lisa) Milmine; granddaughters: Cindy (Tim) Oblender, Jennie (Jason) Chase, and Inga Larson; great grandchildren: Kelsey and Dustin Oblender, Caden, Cody, Kollen Connor and Bowen Milmine, and Alex Chase; step grandchildren: Josh, Jamie, and Jordan Zent, Jessica Warner, Nancy White, and Julie Ferrell.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday September 8, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
10:30 AM
Saturday September 9, 2017
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Hysham, Montana 59038
Interment
Following the Service
Saturday September 9, 2017
Memorial Vale Cemetery
Hysham, Montana 59038
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday September 8, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
10:30 AM
Saturday September 9, 2017
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Hysham, Montana 59038
Interment
Following the Service
Saturday September 9, 2017
Memorial Vale Cemetery
Hysham, Montana 59038
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Ina Haines says
George and Ina Haines send their love and condolences to the family of our dear cousin Betty at this time when our Lord has taken her home to be with Him. Know and understand that this is a hard but beautiful time in your lives.
Vickie Krause says
Sorry to hear about Betty. I enjoyed giving her perms and trying to get her to talk about the family “secrets”. She never reviewed any, but we sure had fun . Now she is reunited with her husband & other loved ones. Just hang on the memories & she’ll always be close to your heart.
Lynn Tompkins says
So sorry to hear of Bettys passing. She was such a trooper. I always looked for her in the community room when I would go to work. Always a smile.
Tom and Janis Ferrell says
Waine and Sharon – We are so very sorry to hear about Betty’s passing. She was always such a pleasant lady. She will be welcomed with loving arms in heaven.
Pam Ash says
I remember Mom and Dad taking me to Betty’s home by Sanders when I was a kid. I am sorry to hear of her passing.
Cathy Byron says
Waine and Sharon and all Betty’s family –
Saying goodbye to Mother is a hard thing to do. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Cherish the memories as that is where the Good Lord pours out His healing.
Jane Viall says
Marian and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
William J Connolly says
Bill Connolly
Donald Mcloed an my mother, Mary Connolly were brother an Sister. Betty an I were first Cousins. Sorry to here that Betty past away. I know what it is like to loose a close loved one . I lost my wife of 55 years December 21, 2016. Please accept the Connolly Family’s condolences. Betty’s family will be in our praters.
Deb & Bob Hagemeister says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Deb & Bob
George and Diana Schmidt says
Sorry to learn about Betty. We enjoyed visiting with her over the years. We are thinking of you at this sad time.
Jack and Kris Crocker says
Sorry to here about the passing of Betty. She was a wonderful lady.
Jack and Kris Crocker says
Sorry to hear about the passing of Betty. She was a wonderful lady.
Emily bennett says
I remember taking her sister Donalene up to see her. It was always nice to see them together. I’ll miss you great aunt Betty