Carole Loraine Barbero, age 87, of Broadus passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2015 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus.
Carole Loraine was born in Miles City on Christmas Day 1927 to Gladys and Joe Irion. Her early years were spent at the L.O. Ranch on the Mizpah owned by her grandparents Ed and Jenny Irion. Carole spent many years living in teacherages with her mother. She also spent time in Powderville and Epsie. She attended high school in Broadus where she graduated in 1945. She was a cheerleader and spent her extra time working as a waitress. After graduation she went to work for Mountain Bell Telephone in Miles City. Carole returned to Broadus in the fall of 1946 when Charlie Barbero returned from the service. In 1947 she was asked to teach school at Boyes. She married Charlie in November of that year. Their first son, Charles Joe, Jr. was born in 1950, John David was born in 1952, and Patti Jean followed in 1954. About this time the family moved to Coalwood to help Carole’s grandparents with a store and post office. They stayed until the place was sold. In the meantime, Charlie had purchased his parent’s ranch and in 1956, they moved to the ranch at Boyes.
Carole spent enough time around Charlie’s mother, Mary, to become an excellent Italian cook. She helped Charlie around the ranch. She loved the lambing shed and milking the cows. She milked what the family needed and let her pet calves and bumb lambs have the rest.
In 1966 the family rented a house in Broadus. The kids were in school and Carole went to work at the bank. She continued to work there for seven years, even after returning to the ranch. Charlie got a mail contract and asked Carole to leave the bank to haul mail for him.
Both Carole and Charlie were very involved in the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary. Carole served 31 years as president, including District President and then State President in 1992. During these years, they were able to travel together to many places.
Carole was known for her beautiful crocheting. Her mother taught her this craft at an early age. Carole gave many pieces away as gifts but also sold some at craft fairs. She loved to spend time with her family and her cats.
Carole is survived by her husband Charlie of 67 years; sons Joe (Susie) of Billings and John (Diana) of Boyes; daughter Patti (Art) of Randle, Washington; seven grandchildren: Carlo (Shilo) Barbero of Billings, Vincent (Danielle) Barbero of Austin, Texas, Dori (Casey) Phillips of Billings, Jona (Wade) Armstrong of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, David Barbero of Broadus, Carole Brix of Randall, Washington, and Craig (Molly)Brix of Portland, Oregon; ten great-grandchildren: Marianna and Adria Barbero, Cori and Codi Phillips, Knox and Charli Armstrong, Jesse Heidi, Lainee and Graci Barbero, and Jerry Bowen.
Services will be held on July 3, 2015 at 11:00 at the Faith Bible Church in Broadus with a luncheon following at the VFW Hall. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Broadus is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Memorials can be made to the VFW Post 1595 in Broadus or to the Boyes Community Club.
Carol Schneidt says
Barbero family, Know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Carole was a wonderful woman!
Pat Sturdevant says
Barbero Family,,, Carole was such a nice women always a smile and a good word for everyone,, She will be missed, Thoughts and prayers to all
Tim & Leslie Stradinger says
So sorry to hear about Carole!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family!!
Garryn Tvedt says
Barbero Family – I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace to you all during this difficult time.
Vanna Lancaster Byrd says
Charlie, Patti, John and families,
I am so very sorry to hear about Carole. I have always admired her and remember lots of great times when my Grandparents lived in Boyes and Hammond. She was a great lady and will be missed tremendously! May God comfort and bless you all.
Pam & Dave Nisley says
Our prayers go with all of Carole’s dear loved ones! I have so many sweet memories of time with her 🙂 I always marveled at her doing her milking prior to coming to work at the bank each morning! Love to each one of you, may you feel the warm embrace of our Heavenly Father at this time, and in the weeks and months to come~ we care.
Dottie Johnstone says
Prayers for the family and friends.
Randy and Cynde Trucano says
To all of Carole’s family you are in my prayers and thoughts. Carole and I spent a lot of time together as she was the one that helped me when I went to work at the bank. We had lots of memories from the bank, riding together to work, club meetings and all the other times. I will always cherish those times. Rest in peace my friend.
Wayne & Anita Wetherelt says
We are so sorry to hear this bad news. Please know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers. Had shared so many good times & lots of memories to reflect back on, ovet the many years of knowing her & the rest of the families.
Joanne Chiesa Smyle says
Our Prayers, hope to see you at the service on July 3rd
Bonnie Bogner Sprague says
Our prayers and love are with you all now. We shall all miss Carole!
Jane Loucks says
Dear Charlie and Family — So sorry to hear about our special Carole. Know that the Past Presidents of the Department of Montana VFW Ladies Auxiliary are sending you warmest thoughts and many hugs. We all loved Carole so very much. You take care of yourself now, and remember how many of us love you, too.
Dee Dee Stabio Heinert says
Charlie, Joe, John, Patti and all,
So so sorry for the loss of Carole. What a great woman she was. I have so many fond memories of staying at the ranch. She was a mom to all. She was so kind & gentle but sure could hold her own. Her work ethic was strong. It is so hard to loose a loved one. I wish I could be there with you to give all of you a big hug. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie & Curt Armstrong says
Dearest Papa Charlie, John, Joe, Pattie, and families,
Our hearts are heavy with the sadness of Grandma Carole’s suffering and death. Our prayers are that the time you all had together, and the love you shared will sustain and comfort you in the coming days. Papa Charlie, we are holding you especially close… Grandma Carole was an amazing woman ~ she will be remembered always.
Our heartfelt condolences~
Debbie & Curt
Shawn Mitchell says
John and Diane,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Earls & Shawn
Justin, Charlee & Fam says
Carole was the lady who always kept busy! Carole made the best Alfredo Pasta, and Patti filled in well the past 2 years at the Italian Dinner making her scrumptuious Dish!! She could crochet such beautiful materpieces, and keep that Charlie in line…Congrats on 67 years…that is quite a legacy…Go Dance with the Angels Carole…you will be missed but not forgotten!
Jill Lewis says
When I think of Carole, I see her smiling . Such a happy beautiful lady.
My thoughts and prayers to all of you. Carole will be greatly missed, but the memories will be grand.
Colleen Brunner says
Grandma Carole will be missed so much but we will remember her through all the memories. I am so thankful for her and Charlie, who mothered and fathered us when our life was in turmoil when we lived at Boyes when mom was so sick and when we lost Linda. I will never forget how much time and effort and love they put into the lives of myself and my siblings. Although I will not be able to attend the service your family will be in my heart all that day. Love you all. Colleen
Vivian and Ben DeLeo says
I loved Carol very much and will miss her when I go to Boyes. She was part of my life for many years. I remember her pickles, salata, and much of her cooking. She was darn good. I know she did so much in the community–I remember her and the Boyes Ladies club—-serving at dances, working at funerals and weddings at the club hall. She was a very giving person.
Denise Henthorne says
John and family, I know how much you will miss her! Just a few steps away from your front door. The times I visited the ranch they always made me feel so welcome. The last time I saw her she was still climbing fences. (7yrs) ago! Blessings to you all! Love, Denise
Donna Bone says
Family, friends and the whole Broadus community has lost a dear person. Carole’s generous contribution to our lives will always be remembered. My husband, Robert Schutz, and I send our sympathies, and even though we aren’t with you in person, we are with you in spirit. With love, Donna Bone (niece)
Doris Gookin(Irion) says
So sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all,With Love Doris
Brad and Carmen Knutson says
So very sorry for your loss. Carole was a grand lady ! Our thoughts , prayers, hugs and deepest sympathy are with all of you.
John and Linda Hall says
Thoughts and prayers with all of you. I think of Carole as one who supported her family and community. She and Charley have done a lot for Broadus in all the volunteer work at the VFW. She has been a family friend for so many years.
Wayne & Anita Wetherelt says
Our thoughts & prayers to all of you.That family has been a part of my family for many years & so many memories that go with that. She taught me much more than books when she taught the Boyes School. We always had a good time with the learning. Will miss her!
Roberta Morgan Rickman says
So sorry for your loss. She will be missed by those of us that knew her in our years growing up at Boyes. I always enjoyed getting to visit with her during my trips back to Boyes and Broadus.
Thought and prayers to all of you.
Kevin & Carol Malley says
Charlie, Joe, John, Patti. thoughts and prayers to you all on your loss. Many thoughts run through my mind of days gone by. Carole was a very special lady to me and I think of her often. I will miss her dearly. God be with you all.
Judy Denson-Keller says
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to the Barbero family at this time. When I think of Carole, I always remember her as having a smile on her face. I will always remember her as being a cheerful, upbeat, and kind person. May God Bless and comfort all of you at this time.
Linda Terhune says
So Sorry to hear about Carole, she will definitely be missed by all, in the short time since I met Carole, I don’t think that she ever met a stranger. Our heart felt thoughts go out to the Barbero family. She may be gone, but never forgotten. Our memories are what keep us going.
Jennifer Larson says
Patti, sorry for your loss, I know how much your family meant to you. I am in Billings and would love to see you. 406-780-1526.