Doris Wells, age 90, of Miles City passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 in Miles City at the Holy Rosary Extended Care.
Doris Pauline Wells was born November 8, 1924 to Emil and Mabel (Jacobson) Gall, in Miles City, MT. She spent her childhood on the family farm near Rock Springs. Doris attended grade school at the Hillside Country School near Rock Springs, where she rode her horse to school daily. The family later moved to Miles City where she attended high school and graduated in 1943.
Doris met Hugh (Les) Wells while she was waiting tables in Miles City. They were married on April 2, 1946. After they married they worked at area ranches and started their family. Together they had eight children, Richard, Gary, Peggy, Ron, Zona, Leslie, Jim, and Linda.
Following the death of her husband, Les, in 1980, Doris moved to Miles City and lived with her parents where she took care of them. She also worked outside the home at Tempo and later at the Eagles Manor.
Doris enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, crocheting, and playing games, but the highlight of her life was raising and providing for her family. She loved family gatherings, but her favorites were Christmas and the 4th of July. She made sure that all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were gathered together for those holidays. Doris was also known to cook until the table was bowing under the weight of all the food, desserts, and candy she had prepared for the family get-togethers.
Doris is survived by her children, Richard (Kay) Wells, Gary Wells, Peggy (Harlan) Nelson, Ron (Susi) Wells, Zona (Tom) Reinhardt, Leslie Guesanburu (Jack Ross), Jim (Ann) Wells, and Linda Harwood, 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 nieces (Lonna and Julie). She is preceded in death by her husband (Les), her parents (Emil and Mabel), her sister (Bev), son-in-law (George), daughter-in-law (Faye), and great-granddaughter (Abby).
Doris’ family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to the staff of Holy Rosary Extended Care, as well as her dear friend, Jeannie Hart.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Bible Church. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday October 28, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday October 29, 2015
Grace Bible Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday October 28, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday October 29, 2015
Grace Bible Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Kelly Tarr says
To the Wells family,
I am sorry for your loss. She was such a pleasant woman. She always had such patience!
Sincerely The Dodge family
pat & george riedel says
Jim and family,
so sorry for your loss. as good as you are she must have been GREAT.
Muff Engdahl says
To Leslie and the Wells families,
So sorry for the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Hold on to all the wonderful memories, they will pick you up on the sorrowful days ahead.
Muff and family
Lonetta Lesh says
Doris was a pleasure to work with at Eagles Manor. And in these later years I have admired her sweet gentle spirit as we visited at Holy Rosary Extended Care. My thoughts and prayers to the family knowing she will be missed.
Lonetta Lesh
Donna Gall says
So sotty to read of Doris passing. She was a great lady . I’ll be thinking of all of you ! Donna
Mary Ann Wells says
To all of the Wells children of Les and Doris, my sincerest sympathy for the loss of your sweet mother. She was always an example to look up to and to live by. God bless and comfort you all at this time. Love Mary Ann Wells
Andeen Raymond says
Leslie and family, I was so sorry to learn of your loss of your mom. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, and in the days to follow. And may your memories help keep her close to your hearts always, bringing you peace, comfort, and smiles. God Bless
teeny (wells) mcmunn says
Doris was such a great aunt, always smiling. I’m sure she got mad, but us kids never saw it. I have good memories of visiting Aunt Doris, Uncle Less, and all the cousins at the ranch. Thanksgiving was a fun get together will all the food, talk, and laughter. To all of my cousins, second cousins, and the Wells family, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great example to live by.
Yvonne and Steve Wohlhueter says
Dear Ron and Susi: Although i did not know Ron’s mother, I only heard wonderful things about her from your family. My most deepest sentiment to all of you , I can see she was much loved by so many. Miss you all so much.
Donna and Lawrence McCulloch says
To the Wells families,
We were saddened to hear of Doris’s passing. Lawtence had many good memories of the times spent at the Wells home in Colstrip. May your good memories sustain you through this time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Don and Ginger Johnstone says
So sorry about Doris. She was a very special lady. I really thought a lot of her. She was a very sweet, lovely lady. Praying that God will wrap His loving arms around each and every one of you and help you all through this very difficult time.
Buggs and Loni Hartman says
We are so very sorry for your loss. May your memories bring much comfort to you all. God bless your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Larson says
Dear Wells Family,
So sorry for your loss and may your memories of the wonderful lady that Doris was bring you comfort during this difficult time. I pray God’s blessings on all your family.
Mel Bertsch says
Ron, Suzi & family,
I’m very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom and Shirley Skinner says
To the family of Doris Wells,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We did not know Doris, but we knew her children and many of her grandchildren and they are a testament that she was a wonderful woman. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim & Robert Guesanburu says
Leslie & Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. Love to all.
Darcy Fortune Boggs says
To the Doris Wells family,
So sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady!!! You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Harris says
Sorry for your loss. Sending you our prayers.
Lee, Dorothy Billy, Dylan, Tegan
Andrita
Harris
Rose Zella Wells Proctor says
To My Wells Relatives
So glad I got to know her at the family reunions.Time has gone quickly and I have lost
touch with several. Have good memories of my cousin Leslie,
To all her family Take care and God Bless.
Wells Cousin Rose Zella Proctor
Mary Alice & John Mangen says
Wells Family
I,m so sorry to here about the passing of your loved one. It is hard to loss them but just try and remember all the good times and keep them close to your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John & Mary Alice