Cloey Scheer, age 93 passed away on September 22, 2016 at the McCone County Health Center in Circle, MT.
Cloey Scheer was born on February 7, 1923 in the family home northeast of Bloomfield, MT. Cloey was the second daughter of Bernard and Fannie (Miller) Soft. When two weeks old, her mother died, leaving a sister, Viola, then three and a half years old. Cloey was lovingly raised by aunt and uncle, Helena and Jonathan Graber, a Christian Mennonite family and reared as one of their own.
She was baptized and confirmed on November 15, 1938 from the American Lutheran Church in Richey by Rev. John Mehling. She became organist there when 16 years old and continued for sixteen years and also played in Deer Creek Lutheran Church and in 1953 in Zion Lutheran Church in Glendive and later in Circle.
In 1928 the Graber family moved to Richey where she attended elementary and high school, graduating from Richey High School in 1941. She worked as an apprentice in her sister’s beauty shop, chalking up 4,000 hours in experience, then went to Missoula Beauty School for textbook learning for six weeks. She received her beautician/cosmetologist licenses after passing the Montana State Board Examination, and worked many years in that capacity.
She married her high school sweetheart, Vernon Scheer, on October 27, 1944. They lived on a farm north of Richey for a short time then moved to Richey. She worked as a beautician while Vernon served in the army. After his discharge in 1946 they lived in Richey until 1953 when they moved to Glendive, and then in 1955 settled in Circle where Vernon worked for Mid-Rivers.
Five children were born to them, to complete a loving, but boisterous family. All became members of First Lutheran Church and she was an organist as well as participating in choir, taught Sunday School, taught Bethel Bible Series and was a member of the ladies organization.
Cloey enjoyed volunteer work managing the nursing home beauty shop for nine years. She loved music, knitting, Hardanger embroidery, calligraphy, the computer, genealogies, writing and baking.
Vernon and Cloey built Scheer’s Trailer Court and Laundromat in 1964, a business they enjoyed together. She was the editor of the Circle Banner for eight years. Above all she loved her family, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and was the happiest when they could all get together.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon in 2003 and an infant son, Marlin Gene in 1959; son Ordean and his wife, Kim in 2011; and son Daryl in 2012. Surviving are her other children’s families, DeWayne and June Scheer; Leanne and Art McCurdy, Alan and Nancy Scheer, and Nora Scheer, 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, and brothers Loren and Jim Soft.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at First Lutheran Church in Circle with family receiving friends from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. followed by a funeral at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church of Circle, World Hunger, Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch or the charity of their choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday September 27, 2016
First Lutheran Church
1200 Avenue C
Circle, Montana 59215
Funeral Service
1:30 p.m.
Tuesday September 27, 2016
First Lutheran Church
1200 Avenue C
Circle,, Montana 59215
Interment
Following the funeral service.
Tuesday September 27, 2016
Riverview Cemetery
Circle, Montana 59215
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday September 27, 2016
First Lutheran Church
1200 Avenue C
Circle, Montana 59215
Funeral Service
1:30 p.m.
Tuesday September 27, 2016
First Lutheran Church
1200 Avenue C
Circle,, Montana 59215
Interment
Following the funeral service.
Tuesday September 27, 2016
Riverview Cemetery
Circle, Montana 59215
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Denise (Strand) Stambaugh says
Condolences to the Scheer family. Chloe was such an uplifted spirited person. May your memories stay strong. Prayers.
Harvey and Trudy Kirkegard says
To the Scheer Family,
So sorry to hear of Chloe’s passing. She was such a great lady and I will always remember her when I worked at the Circle Banner as a typist while she was the editor. Our condolences and prayers go out to the family. God bless you all.
Garry Johnson says
What a special lady! It was always fun to visit with Cloey and I’ll miss seeing her around town. My condolences.
Nancy and Frank Hornsby says
Prayers for the family. We heard great things about her from her granddaughter. I only had the pleasure of meeting her once. What a sweet lady. Condolences to the family
Allan Dancer says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We enjoyed getting to know her when we lived in Circle. She was always very supportive of the music program. Allan and Jeany
Janet Hansen Beery says
What a sweet & beautiful lady inside & out!!! She always had a smile on her face & a twinkle in her eyes. Heaven sure received the BEST!!! Thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Kris Anderson says
Cloey was a wonderful person. I am blessed to have known her.
Her spunk and cheer will live on in the hearts of those she touched.
My sincere condolences to her family.
Tameka says
Five sparrows sell for two coins of small value, do they not? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Have no fear; you are worth more than many sparrows.
-Luke 12:6,7
Bonnie Schriver Quinnell says
What I will remember most about Cloey is how young at heart and spirit she was. Her soft voice and kind eyes. I always got the feeling she was truly interested in you and what you had to say. I will miss seeing her, she was defiantly a part of our family.
Donna Holman says
Prayers to Cloey’s family. I will miss her so much not seeing her every few weeks, she was so sweet and caring..
Donna Holman
Dr King’s office.
Vi Schiffer says
DeWayne, Leanne, Alan and all of the families, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear
mom. Cloey was a dear friend of mine, and my kids enjoyed playing with all of your families when we were neighbors for so many years. Rest in peace, my friend. Vi Keeler Schiffer
Nancy Hilstad says
My prayers are with you all. Cloey was such a special lady, always with a quick smile and uplifting thoughts. I was so glad I saw her at the Anniversary weekend. She is one of those “Special People” and will always be remembered
Mark Van Fleet says
DeWayne and family, I am sorry for your loss. Thinking of your mother brings back fand memories.