Brenda Adienne Gjerde went to be with her heavenly father Friday evening, January 26, 2024 at Edgewood Vista in Billings, MT. surrounded by her family.
Brenda was born August 5, 1949 in Rhame, ND to Arnold Gjerde and Borghild (Boots) Gjerde. She was the 5th of 8 children. Her early life was spent in Rhame, ND. They then moved a couple times, before moving to Jordan. She started school in Jordan, MT. The family moved to Miles City in 1959 where she continued her education and graduated from Custer County High School in 1967.
After graduating from high school, she moved to California with her brother Wayne. There, she went to college at Life Bible College in Los Angeles for two years and then moved back to Montana. Through her sister Evelyn, she met David Edward Rickett (Ed). They married on April 5, 1970. They had 3 children, David, Denise (The “Twins”) and Julie.
The “Twins” were born in Tulsa, OK in 1972, while Ed was there for college. They then moved back to Miles City in the spring of 1973. Brenda started her career at First Citizen’s Bank, which later became First Interstate Bank in Miles City. Julie was born in Miles City in 1975. Brenda and Ed raised their family in Miles City. Her hobbies at that time included playing the piano, reading, crossword puzzles, crocheting and bowling.
She continued her career in banking and transferred to Billings in 1991 with First Interstate Bank. Her first grandchild, Kassy, was born in October, 1991. She spent the next several years working and spending her free time with her children, and grandchildren, Kassy, Colton, David (Trey), Kylana and Trenton.
In 2001, she suffered a massive stroke which ended her career as a data processing supervisor with First Interstate Bank. After her stroke, she became active in her church, helping out with Vacation bible school in the summers among other volunteer work throughout the year. She loved listening to music and playing Bejeweled on her computer. Thankfully she was able to live on her own for many years.
In 2018, she was no longer able to live independently. Her sticky notes would no longer hold her life together and she moved into an assisted living. As her dementia progressed, she was moved into Edgewood Vista, a memory care facility in Billings, who took great care of her until her death.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Arnold Gjerde and Boots LeNoue. Her brothers, Monte Briggs and Wayne Gjerde. She is survived by her children David (Shelley) Rickett, Denise (Kevin) Maurer and Julie Rickett. Her grandchildren Kassy (Lucas) DeBats, Kylee Maurer, Kallem Maurer, Kortny Maurer, Trey (Annie) Rickett, Kylana (Forrest) Hester, Colton Rickett and Trenton (Flor) Greub. Her great grandchildren Tinzy DeBats, Kason Maurer, Hadley Hester, Tucker Hester, DeLuca Greub and Lorenzo Greub. Her siblings Louise Yocum, Darrell Gjerde, Evelyn Barnaby, Charlene Nash and Gena LeNoue.
Family to receive friends will be held on February 4, 2024, from 4pm-6pm at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A funeral service will be held at Stevenson and Son’s on February 5, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held at the Custer County Cemetery with a reception following at The Parlor. Should friends desire memorials can be made to Edgewood Vista 1225 Wicks LN, Billings, MT, 59105. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday February 4, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Family Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday February 5, 2024
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 February 4, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Family Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday February 5, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Kay Collins says
So sorry to hear of Brenda passing away. I really enjoyed the times I was able to visit with her. That has been so many years ago already.
You are all in out thoughts and prayers.
Jr and Myrna Perkins says
Rest in peace, Brenda. Sympathy and prayers for her family 🙏
Becky Watts says
Evelyn and Charlene,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your sister.
Wanda Reisig says
So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. My condolences to the family. Brenda and I were best friends in high school. We shared so many memories with our fellow Kingsmen Bible Club and all the sleepovers. Will treasure all the wonderful memories and see her some day soon in Heaven❤️
MARTHA J CRANDALL says
My sympathy
Deborah Meyer says
David, Dennis, Julie, Evelyn, Charlene, Gina this is so sad, breaks my heart. I remember being at her house a lot growing up, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeanette Miller says
Sending hugs and prayers!
Walter & Carol says
David, Denise & Julie
Sorry for loss.
Walter & Carol
Kaye (Till) Sexton says
I worked with Brenda at First Interstate for several years. She soon had me on a bowling league. She was a remarkable person and full of fun and wisdom. May your memories help to ease the pain of her loss.
Nora Gamber says
Sorry to hear of Brenda passing! Condolences to the whole family. Our prayers are with you.
Kim Peterson says
My deepest sympathy to Brenda’s family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Rabe says
So sorry for your loss. May wonderful memories give you comfort. God bless.
Kathi Rooney Pfeifle says
I am so sorry to hear this news. I worked with Brenda for several years at 1st Interstate Bank in Miles City. I liked her very much. She was so smart, it was truly amazing! It felt like she knew everything! She was also very kind to me always. I am sorry for your loss. She will be missed.
Janet B Klein says
Brenda was a great lady and worked hard in her banking career. May she rest in peace…my sympathy to the family.
Michelle says
Charlene, I am so very sorry for your loss. May you find peace in the many wonderful memories that you shared
Brenda Potts says
David and Shelly and family
Sorry for your loss all my condolences 💐
Blessings
Tammy Ring-Gjerde says
So-so sorry to hear!! Brenda was a very thoughtful and giving person with a heart of gold. Wish we could have spent more time together. She will be deeply missed!
Mary Vetch says
I’m so sorry to hear that Brenda passing. Away
Angel Glass says
So sorry to hear about Miss Brenda. I was her cook at Butterfly homes and we became very close. My daughter loved her so much. She would exchange gifts with her ( mainly butterflies) and write each other sweet notes My daughter still has so many things from Miss Brenda that she treasures. She was a kind,, sweet lady. I am glad that we got the honor of knowing her and she will never be forgotten.
Shannon Miller Gjerde Locknane says
I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a wonderful extra mom to me during high school and I enjoyed my visit with her 20 years later. Her sticky notes were everywhere but I thought it was brilliant.
My love and prayers go to her family.