Blanche Madsen, age 94, passed away on March 18, 2017 at Holy Rosary Extended Care.
Blanche was born on February 23, 1923 in Roberts, MT, to Charley and Gladys Waugh Aubrey. They had eight children, Ernest, Lloyd, Beulah, Blanche, Alvin, George, Harold and Vivian.
In 1941 she married Arthur John Madsen in Red Lodge, MT. In 1942 their son Arthur John Madsen Jr was born. In 1944 their daughter Georgia Lee Madsen was born. They moved to Cooke City in 1946. In 1946 another daughter was born, Gladys Lind Madsen. In 1950 a son was born Charley Robert Madsen. They moved to Nye, MT in 1953, where in 1957 their last daughter Kathy Lou Madsen was born. In 1961 the family moved to Nevada and stayed there until 1965, when they moved to Miles City, MT.
Mom loved to sew, knit and cook. Her greatest pleasure came from her family. Family gatherings always involved much laughter and stories and home cooked food. She would always tell everyone that she had the best life being married to our dad. They were married for 67 years until his departure in 2008. She was a member of United Christian Church since 1965. Her home church was a place where she made lots of friends. Her faith in god was expressed in everything she did and touched many lives.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Charley and Gladys Aubrey, husband; Arthur John Madsen; children; Arthur John Madsen Jr and Georgia Lee Madsen Dinsdale, brothers; Ernest, Lloyd, Alvin, George and Harold, sisters; Beulah and Vivian. Blanche was also preceded in death by a Son in law, Leon Burris, great grandson Jeston Pray and great great grandson Jaxton Pray. She is survived by her children Gladys Madsen Burris, Charley Madsen (Alice), Kathy Barnes (Tracy); 11 grandchildren; 18 Great Grandchildren and 13 Great Great Grandchildren. And numerous nieces and nephews. Mom was also a grandmother to many children over the years. All those children have had a special place in her heart.
A private family burial will be held on March 25th at 11:00 a.m. at Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. A memorial service will be held on April 9th at 2pm at United Christian Church. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
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Martha Crandall says
So sorry. Blanche was such a beautiful lady. My sympathy
Jim and Ann Willson says
Kathy and Family Ann and I are so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such a wonderful Lady, My Little Grandaughters really enjoyed seeing her at the Main Grind. I was very concerned when I had not seen you two at coffee this week. Then Ray Jerrel said she was wasn’t doing very well. our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. Please take care Jim and Annalise Willson
Katherine Flint says
My heart is sad. She was such a wonderful person. It was always the high light of my week to see her on Sundays. Blessings to all her family, she will be missed.
Lee Brittenham says
Our sweet, quiet, but strong and beautiful Blanche was special in every way.
She is the last of the homestead generation of
family members that fathered and mothered my generation. They lived through the depression and fought the Second World War. She and her contempories were exceptional people who lived lives we can all admire.
She will be missed but never forgotten!
Ray and Sheri Clauson says
A wonderful lady – we are so fortunate to have known her. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kathy and all Blanche’s family.
Doug and Teri Zook says
Dearest Kathy and Tracy: Just heard this morning that Blanche had passed away. I (Teri) feel I have known her all my life, as we were family related! She was a gem of a lady, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to sit and visit with her a bit the past few years. Sending you sympathy and love, as I know you, Kathy, were a very close daughter and took such good care of your mom in her aging years.
Love,
Teri and Doug Zook
Irene Pluhar says
Kathy and family, Blanche was such a beautiful lady inside and out. I loved visiting with her and her smile would melt your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is so nice you was able to spend so much time with her and have such wonderful memories.
Love,
Buster and Irene
Dale & Cindy Berg says
Kathy and family,
Your mom meant a lot to me. She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. I will miss her smile, her hugs and visiting with her. I feel so fortunate to have known her. Our prayers are with all of you. What wonderful memories she has left you. Hugs to all. Rest In Peace dear Blanche.
Pam ( Moths) Nisley says
Dear Kathy ( and all of Blanche’s loved ones) I am so sorry to read of your mom’s passing! My heart goes out to you, as do my prayers for comfort~ that you will all know and feel the peace of Christ, and his loving arms holding each of you during this time of huge loss! I care!!
Ken n Karen Strobel says
Kathy and family
So sorry to hear about Blanche, she was a wonderful lady. Thinking of you all.
Gerald and Janet Himelspach says
Gladys and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Thinking of you, may all your memories bring you comfort.
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Dixie Rieger says
The pew at UCC will never be the same without Blanche. Kathy and Tracy and all family please know how sorry I am and how much I loved this wonderful woman.
Carol Schneidt says
My thoughts and prayers to Blanches’ family! Church will not seem the same without her in the pew ahead of Linda and I! She was of the nicest women I know. Her laughter, sense of humor and love of life will be greatly missed!
Hassell & Bobbi Painter says
To all of Blanche’s family, our thoughts are with you at this time. Blanche was an awesome lady and a wonderful and caring neighbor. She was Grandma Blanche to my daughter all through the time she lived across the alley. Grandma Blanche and Papa Art were a big part of Joli’s childhood. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Bryn Hamano Hughes says
To all of Blanche’s family, so much love and peace to you now, as exemplified in her amazing spirit. Grandma Blanche and Papa Art helped raise my sister and I from the time I from the time we were babies and though we are not blood relatives, they treated me and my family as their own. Grandma Blanche was the Mother Teresa of Miles City, adopting all in her gentle and loving spirit. She is one of the most beautiful, kind and gracious spirits I have ever met and I will carry memories and her lessons with me always. Thank you to the family for sharing our beautiful Blanche. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
Sandra Barclay says
Kathy and family….my thoughts and prayers are with you. Blanche was the sweetest lady and so kind. She always had an encouraging word…
Fern Griggs says
I met Blanche and Art when Helen Aubrey rode to Miles City with me, she visited with them while I did so with my family. What a nice couple! My heart goes out to you at this time. Fern Carey Griggs
Dee Bickle says
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Heaven got a beautiful angel!