Edna Jo Thomas Scanlan Bang, age 83, passed away October 14, 2015 at Friendship Villa after a short illness.
She was born November 23, 1931 in Salt Lake City, UT to Jack and Ellen (Henderson) Thomas. She grew up in Great Falls, MT, moving to Miles City, MT during her high school years. She attended the University of Montana in Missoula for one semester before marrying John L. Scanlan on November 25, 1950. To this union four children were born, Penny (Frank) Mitchell, Sheri (Ward) Wiedeman, Scott Scanlan and Shawna McBride.
Edna Jo went back to college after raising her family and achieved a B.S. degree in education and a masters degree in mathematics. She taught school in Miles City for several years. She later married James Bang of Killdeer, ND on August 7, 1981 who preceded her in death.
Edna Jo was a talented seamstress and crocheted many fabulous afghans. She loved to fill her yard and home with beautiful flowers. She was a loving and giving mother and grandmother.
In addition to her children, Edna Jo is survived by ten grandchildren, Frank (Angela) Mitchell; Wendy (Kyle Lundquist) Mitchell; Michael, Kelly and Case Wiedeman; Josh and TJ Scanlan; Chelsea (Mike Rogers) Scanlan; Tyson (Tana) McBride and Kyle McBride. She also has eleven wonderful great-grandchildren.
At the request of Edna, cremation has taken place and a memorial service for family will be held at a later date. In memory, those wishing to donate may do so to a children’s charity of their choice.
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Denise Oberlander Harvey says
Sherri and family,
May you be blessed with peace, comfort, and cherished memories in the days ahead.
Denise and Jay Harvey
Sandy Anderson says
I’m so sorry about Edna Jo’s passing. Our family has many great memories of time we spent together going back to your Grandma Ellen. We’ll keep you all in our prayers
Cal and Cori Schock says
Our thoughts and prayers to your family. So very sorry for your loss
Beth Ann Wiedeman says
Prayers be with all of you.
Ashley Family says
So sorry for you loss. Cherish all your memories , think, and speak of her often and she will be in your heart to comfort you always.
Isabel says
I have no doubt that God will remember her and keep her memory safe. He will surely be glad to bring her back to life in a perfect world when suffering will be no more and we will all welcome back our loved ones that are asleep in death. (Revelation 21:4 & John 5:28, 29) May our loving Father bring your family the peace and comfort only He can provide.
Shannon Halsey-Holmen says
So sad to here of your sweet mom. I can still hear her saying ‘No roller skates in the house kids”. I have such fond memories of her from Knight street. My prayers to all of you.
Renée Peterson says
I enjoyed working with Edna. She shared many teaching ideas with me. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Pam ( Moths) Nisley & Dave Nisley says
Prayers for all of you with this loss~ Sheri, I never knew your mom like all of you, but know we care for each one of her loved ones, and may you feel the peace of Christ surrounding her sweet family during this time~ God bless each one!!
Deb Bartholomew says
To All of Edna’s Family:
So sorry to hear of the loss of Edna Jo. She was a great lady and teacher. Treasure all the memories as She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Deb Bartholomew and Family; & Rosemary & Bob Scheibel
Cori Munsell says
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Cori Munsell
Kim R. Smarsh says
Sheri, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Audrey Stoican says
Sheri & family;
Condolences on your loss. She joins quite a crowd in heaven–all those teachers united again! May God grant you peace in the days ahead. Audrey (Voise) Stoican
Terry Hulford says
My deepest sympathies to Penny, Sheri, Scott, & Shawna and all their children, in the great loss of your Mom & Grandma. I will miss Aunt Edna Jo a lot. She was very dear to me always.
You will all be in my prayers for strength and comfort in the coming days. Much Love to all of you, Dear family.
Ruth Bang Farmer says
I remember driving from Killdeer to Miles City, Montana to attend Uncle Jim’s wedding. It was the first time I had ever been to Montana. I remember having Aunt E.J. as a sub for a few of my classes in Killdeer. She was a good teacher and was very nice to her niece. When Jim had his stroke they moved to Miles City. We went one time as a family to visit Uncle Jim in the nursing home. I remember Aunt E.J. brought him a banana because it was easy for him to eat. She very lovingly helped him eat it. I remember she always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed but we all have wonderful memories of her to hold onto.