Delores Ione Drennen, age 87, of Miles City passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Holy Rosary Health Center in Miles City.
Delores was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on March 27, 1927, the daughter of Willard and Edith (Lambdin) Truax. During grade school, Delores rode her pony, Dick, to and from the little country school house. Delores graduated from high school at Steele, following high school she went to Business School in Bismarck, after receiving her business degree, Delores worked at the North Dakota State Capital and while living in Bismarck, she met Clyde Calvin Drennen and they married on July 24, 1949 in Bismarck, ND. They remained in Bismarck several years before moving to Lisbon, ND and later moved to Gwinner, ND where the family lived on a small acreage and enjoyed the country life. Delores was employed at Melroe Bobcat. Moving to Miles City in 1966, Delores began working for the Miles City Public Library where she worked for over 34 years and was director for the last 20 years, retiring in 200o.
Delores loved to read, play the piano and gardening. Her chief joy was her daily devotion and lifelong faith in God.
Delores is survived by four sons: David L. Drennen (wife Heide) of Royal Oak, MI; Dana R. Drennen of Miles City, MT; Timothy W. Drennen (wife Laurie) of Moreno Valley, CA; Gilbert C. Drennen (wife Cindy) of Suisun City, CA; a daughter Leah Thompson (husband Jerry) of Round Rock, TX; eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Drennen, a son Dale, and a brother W. Donald Truax.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. An additional service will be held on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Golden Manor, 214 4th St NW in Steele, North Dakota. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Steele, North Dakota. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday November 20, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday December 5, 2014
Golden Manor
214 4th Street NW
Steele, North Dakota
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday November 20, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday December 5, 2014
Golden Manor
214 4th Street NW
Steele, North Dakota
Michael says
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Ray & Myra Klepzig says
Leah & Jerry and family —
We have precious memories of your dear mother and her sweet smile.
We are thinking of you and all of the family.
With sympathy and love, Ray & Myra
Pat jones says
Alice Petersohn says she was the best neighbor and enjoyed the long visits, sorry for your loss,she was a wonderful person.
Lynette Miller-Christensen says
Dana and family,
I am so sorry to read of your mother’s passing. She always had such a beautiful, gentle spirit, but when she hushed me at the library, I knew she meant business. There is comfort in knowing she is alive in the presence of Jesus and Father God right now, with loved ones who’ve gone before her. Know that we will keep you in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Lynette, Rod, and family
Kay Carlson says
My deepest sympathies. She was a lovely lady who always had a smile.
Cheryl Emborg says
We love the memories or your family and think of each of you at this time.
Kolleen Waldo Forsyth says
Thinking of all of you today as you gather to say Good-bye. I have such fond memories of your mom in our growing up years and always valued her quiet, reverent spirit. She will be missed. Sincere sympathies to all of you.
Gary and Diane Myers says
Our hearts are with you all in Miles City today, and wishing we were with you! We cherish the time with you as we all said our goodbyes to her.
I have precious childhood memories of her and Mom with their little broods (Delores with five boys and one girl and Mom with her four girls) enjoying their friendship, as we played together (and yes, got into trouble, sometimes). Wonderful days, and it’s hard to think of her gone, but wonderful to know she’s gone on to the eternal reward she’s devoted her life to. She was a wonderful, wonderful lady… Mom loved her and was glad for the last minutes she could have with her Saturday and Sunday. Love and care to all of you!
Gary and Diane Myers
caroline niebrugge says
such sweet lady ..showed she was strong on the inside as well as outside….im glad to have know and taken care of her when she was at ECU yrs ago..missing her but knowing shes at peace in heaven….caroline
clara jo (Arneson) Sikveland says
Sorry to hear if your moms passing..What a lovely Lady. Your all in my thoughts and prayers
Pearl Stockwell says
Our thoughts have been with your family these last days. Delores was a very dear little lady. I too love my memories of her from my childhood and I know how much her friendship meant to my mom all these years. May you feel comfort knowing she has gone on to her eternal reward. Steve and Pearl Stockwell
Jane Buell says
Thoughts are with you at this time with fond memories of your dear mother. Remembering a visit with her just a few years ago when I was back in MT and so glad for memories of youth when your family lived in Billings…joy and sorrow interwoven and yet your mother has gone on to enjoy in its fulness what she loved and lived for which is a great comfort at this time.
Lillian Ostendorf says
Dear Family of Delores,
I respected and enjoyed your Mom so much all her years at the library. She always said hello to me even after she retired and visited whenever she could. She was always willing to help out. So sad to hear she passed. She was indeed a great lady and heaven will be a better place because of her. Our sincere condolences.
Lillian (Orestad) and Tom Ostendorf
Kathryn & Rodney Naef says
Thinking of the Drennen and Thompson families these days. Such a wonderful heritage!
Much love to you,
Rodney & Kathryn Naef
Karleen (Behrend) Cotter says
Dear Leah, Jerry and children,
Thinking of you as you say goodbye to your Mom. It was just seven years ago that I did the same. Our Moms are so much of ‘who we are’–their teaching, nurturing, patience and love is woven into our hearts. I’m so thankful for the peace and comfort that you will feel a result of your Mom’s faithfulness and God’s faithfulness to you in this experience. Hugs.
Jackie Adamson Brown says
So many memories. I know Delores from the time I was a child. Later in life I had the privilege to work with and for her at the Miles City Public Library. We had many road trips during my time there. Lots of laughs and great memories. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.