Dannetta “Dannie” Lockie Muri, age 86 of Miles City, was called home on January 9, 2015 at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City.
On September 15, 1928, a daughter, Dannetta Olive, was born to Dan and Blanche (Hawley) Lockie. They named their daughter after her father and called her Dannie. She was the youngest of five children who all grew up on the Lockie Family Ranch in Sheffield, Montana. Dannie spent her elementary school days in a one-room school house. She attended Rosebud High School where she graduated as Valedictorian in 1946. Upon graduation, she continued her education at the University of Montana for two years where she joined the sorority Sigma Kappa as a lifetime member. After her sophomore year, Dannie returned home to marry the love of her life, her soul mate, Al “Buck” Muri. Their marriage in Forsyth, on June 11th, 1950, became the third union between a Lockie sister and a Muri brother. Dannie’s sisters, Lorraine and Jean, married Buck’s brothers, Andy and Bob, fostering a very unique family dynamic. Dannie and Buck spent their early years together in Cartersville, Montana where they owned and managed the Cartersville Store and Bar. During this time, the couple was blessed with the first three of their five children; Kathy, Alfred Ben Jr., and Ron. In 1957, the two moved to Miles City where they welcomed their last two children, Jeff and Tami. Throughout these years, and the ones to come, the house Dannie and Buck built together was home to many, and they were parents to more than only their children. In time, the couple started their own business, known as Eastern Brokerage Service, selling farm and ranch real estate. They worked side-by-side until retirement in 2000. Dannie was involved in numerous activities including, but not limited to, sewing club, bowling league, the election board, and booster club. She was very instrumental in opening the concession stands at Denton Field and was an active member in the Methodist Church. Although Dannie was engaged in many organizations, her number one priority was ALWAYS her family. Until, of course, her grandchildren arrived. This is when the rest of her family took a back seat. She considered her grandchildren to be a gift from God. Dannie and Buck were very involved in their children and grandchildren’s lives. Splitting their time between Miles City and Billings, they rarely missed a concert, music festival, play, dance recital, swim meet, basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, tennis, baseball, or track and field event. Dannie was so full of life and was always ready for adventure. She was game for anything at any time. When not following their grandchildren, Dannie and Buck enjoyed traveling the United States, visiting friends and family, exploring new sights, and more importantly spending time together. Even though she will be greatly missed, Dannie’s strength, selflessness, and the warmth of her love will never be forgotten.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years Al ‘Buck’ Muri; four children- Kathy (Laurie) Boutelle of Miles City, Ron Muri of Billings, Jeff (Tammy) Muri of Billings, Tami (Doug) Askin of Miles City; eight grandchildren – Shannon (Mac) Fogelsong, Sheila (Kelly) Strobel, Nathan Muri, Callie, Jase and Danielle Muri, Amanda and Brian Askin; two great-grandchildren – Mitchell Fogelsong and Brek Strobel; sister – Jean Lockie Muri, three sisters-in-law- Marie Ansoms, Helen (Jack) Lockie Martin, and Anita Muri; two brothers-in-law Karl (Joyce) Muri and Bill Leischner; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dannie is also survived by her special family friends Cynthia ‘Cyn Fooie’ Vergine Mulvaney, the Patch Family, and Sharon and Orvil Hope. She was preceded in death by her parents – Dan and Blanche Lockie; infant son – Alfred Ben Jr.; two brothers – Donnie and Wallace Lockie; sister and brother-in-law – Lorraine and Andy Muri; brother-in-law Bob Muri; mother and father-in-law Nellie and R.P. Muri; four brothers-in-law – Bill (Virginia) Muri, Jim (Alice) Muri, Pete Muri, Chuck Ansoms; and sister-in-law Anna Mae Leischner.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 16, 2015 with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Miles City. Family burial services will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Memorials may be made to Miles City Empty Stockings Program, P.O. Box 1594, Miles City, MT 59301; Dress a Child, 24 North 11th Street, Miles City, MT 59301; or to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday January 16, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday January 17, 2015
First United Methodist Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday January 16, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday January 17, 2015
First United Methodist Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Corey Swenson says
Buck & Family…what encouragement I’ve gained in seeing your dedication and commitment over the years…to your precious wife and mother in her hours of need. I know it was not easy but rest assured that it meant the world to her. She knew she was loved and cherished. I pray that you can all have some extra special times as you gather to reflect on Dannie’s life and the contributions she made to and in all of yours. God Bless You All!
Dale & Cindy Berg says
Our hearts are heavy this morning for all of you. The last few years have been hard on all of you. She loved you all very much and is now at peace. Celebrate her memories with each other. Hugs and prayers to you all. God Bless.
Cindy, Dale, Chase & Cord Berg
Troy and Dolly says
Dear Buck and family
As you morn the loss of a great lady and a big part of all your happy memories, please know that we have you in our prayers. We will miss her too.
Deb (Moths) Schmeling says
So sorry to hear about your loved one. She was a very special lady. May God wrap His loving arms around each one of you.
Denise and Jay Harvey says
Always a true and loyal fan of all those she loved! She will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Denise and Jay Harvey
Karen Hardy says
Dear Buck and The Muri Family:
I was so honored to get to know and work with her Dani, she was such a great woman. What a wonderful family you have, such compassion and love you have for each other and for Dani, you all where so great to come and spend some time with you r loving mother and wife. I will truly miss her. I really adored her. My prayers go out to you and your family. Dani is finally free of the pain.
Karen Hardy
Pam (Moths) Nisley & Dave Nisley says
I will long remember your sweet wife and mother, being there – always – to encourage and root on her favorite athletes or any thing her kids were a part of ! I did not know her like all of you, but am praying for comfort for all of her loved ones, in this time of great loss, and in the months ahead. She lives on in you her family, and may cherished memories lessen the heartache~ we care.
Laurel Noland says
Kathy & family – So,so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Always so hard to lose a parent. She was always such a lady. Blessing to all of your family now and in the days to come as you adjust to her loss. Laurel and family
Ron and Ann Roberts says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The memories you are blessed with will help you through the difficult times. Take care.
Garth Sleight says
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You have my condolences and best wishes as you press forward through the grieving process. It’s tough sledding at times, but I’m confident your faith will sustain you in the upcoming days, months, and beyond.
Pam & Karl Rogge says
Our prayers and condolences to the entire Muri family. The memories you cherish will bring you great comfort in the days ahead.
God Bless,
Pam & Karl Rogge
Cal and Cori Schock says
We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for all of you.
Cal and Cori
Mary Ann Liles says
Kathy and family,
I loved your mom, she was always so forthright and honest in sharing her experiences. She will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with you all. Mary Ann and Jim Liles
Don Pehlke says
Buck, we extend our sympathy for your loss of Dannie. we cannot forget the times that Beryl and Dannie visited at the many sporting events that the kids participated in. She was a great lady.
Our best to you and your family,
Don, Shelley, Shannon and Paula
PERRY and JUDY SWEENEY WOLFE says
Buck, Kathy, Ron, Jeff, Tami and Families, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Dannie was a great lady. Judy
Chris and Diana Elwood says
Dear Muri Family,
Chris and I are so sorry for the loss of this special lady, we extend our deepest sympathy and know you will be in our prayers. God’s peace be with you.
Sincerely,
Chris and Diana Elwood
Tim, Carmen, Beau, and Danielle Burdett says
Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you during this time.
See had a special life and family.
God Bless
Tim, Carmen, Beau and Danielle Burdett
Tracy Bertrand says
Our deepest condolences. A very special lady and family. Your are in our thoughts and prayers. Tracy Bertrand and family.
Kathi Rooney Pfeifle says
Kathy, Laurie, Sheila, Shannon and families. I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ginger & Joe Kiel says
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Carol LaRose Schuetzle says
So sorry for your loss of such a wonderful lady.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Big ((HUGS))).
Carol LaRose (Barta) Schuetzle
Doug and Diane Ellingson says
Buck and Family, Our condolences on your loss of Dannie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
B Dean Holmes says
Buck and Family….. looking back over my life, I don’t remember a time that as a family,
from Fred and Alma on down that we were not surrounded by Lockie and Muri families, always friends. Please note we will say a prayer for Dannie and all of you. I know Janet will fell the same way. Sorry I will not be in Montana for the service. Dean “Billy” and Rose Holmes.
Ron O'Donnell & the SAM staff says
Our most heartfelt condolences to the entire Muri family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Cherish and share the warmest of memories to help guide you through this difficult time. Your entire family is in our thoughts.
Patti (Green) Ireland says
Dear Kathy and family, my condolences to you all on the loss of your mother. I didn’t know Dannie before she moved to Extended Care, but it sounds like she was an amazing, accomplished woman. I’ve gotten to know her, and you Kathy, as our mothers shared the same table in the dining room. Dannie communicated so much with her eyes; her eyes would laugh at something funny, but she could also communicate “back off” with just one look. I will miss her when I visit Miles City, and I’ll miss you, Kathy. Once again, my condolences to you and your family.
Tom Hagadone says
Buck and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. May your beautiful wife rest in peace.
Terri Schmitz Newby says
May God wrap his loving arms around all of you, as he has dear Dannie, and bring peace and love to all who loved her.
Kim Stanton says
Dear Families,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loving mother and grandmother. She was such a special, important person to so many people and will be forever missed. May the Lord bring you all peace and consolation during this time of celebrating her life and grieving her loss.
With sympathy,
Kim, Dan, Kasey, and Kyle Stanton
Sonja Crocker says
Only our Lord can give you comfort and knowing how many are praying for you. Our families have had a connection for generations. Loved to visit with Dannie and so admired her when I was in high school and you were running the store…a neat lady.
Lana and Bill Sweeney says
Buck, Kathy, Ron, Jeff and Tami,
We were so, so sorry to receive the news of Dannie’s passing. Along with your wonderful dad she played such an important role in raising and loving such an awesome family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Muri clan as you go through this difficult time. Hugs all the way around. God bless, Lana and Bill Sweeney
Eileen & Vern Entzel says
Mrs. Muri was a beautiful lady and has such a loving family. I will miss seeing her at extended care. The family are in our thoughts and prayers. Treasure all the fun times and when the day gets long, think of something funny she would say to get that smile back on your face. May the Lord give you comfort
Darci Komac says
Muri families,
I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful lady. I have such great memories of being over to her home playing games during the Holidays and seeing her at all the sporting events cheering on her grandkids. My condolences to you all. Thoughts and prayers.
Darci (Ketterling) Komac
John & Bobbin Kimball says
Buck & families,
Sorry to hear of Dannie’s passing.
Wishing you all peace & comfort.
Donna Sweeney says
The obituary was a beautiful life story of a beautiful lady. My sincere sympathy to you all.
Candy Laney says
Buck and family,
Dannie was such a wonderful person and will be missed by so many. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary & Fred Wambolt says
Buck, Kathy, Ron, Jeff, Tami and Families, we were so sorry to hear about your losing your wife/mom! She was a sweet heart and a person only had to spend a few minutes with her to know how much she loved every one of you! We’re praying that you will find comfort in your wonderful memories and in your strong faith!
Love & Prayers
Fred & Mary
GARY AND PAT HELM says
TO THE WHOLE FAMILY
:WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DANNIE. SHE WAS A GFREAT LADY. HAD SO MUCH FUN WITH HER AND THE TONGUE RIVER GALS FLOATING THE TONGUE RIVER AND JEAN DUNKING HER. WHAT MEMORIES. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND KNOW THAT SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND IS IN NO PAIN. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. GARY AND PAT
Gary & Bernadette Cridland says
Our prayers are with you all. Great memories she gave to you all. A very loving lady. God Bless and heal your hearts.