Elizabeth Ann Vimont Ronning, age 89 of Miles City, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2018 at the Friendship Villa in Miles City, MT.
Elizabeth “Liz” Ronning was born on July 5, 1928 in Bellingham, WA. She was the daughter of Charles Vimont and Betty Vimont Carter who raised their family on a homestead on the Rosebud Creek. Liz attended, Rosebud Schools and later moved to Miles City with her parents and attended Custer County High School. She met the love of her life, Warren Ronning, at a Rosebud Dance. She fell in love and they were married on June 29, 1947, after he returned from World War II. They lived in Missoula while Warren attended the University of Montana. They moved back to the farm at Rock Springs and were members of Rock Springs Trinity Lutheran Church. As years went by, through good and bad, Warren & Liz farmed and ranched at Rock Springs, MT and enjoyed all their neighbors there so much. To this marriage two daughters were born: Carin and Virginia. Carin married Jim Larsen and they have three children: Wendy, Lori & Tyler. Virginia stayed on the farm with Liz and Warren, helping with the farm. Virginia was married for a short time and has two sons: Ryan and Warren Venable. Warren Venable is still farming at the Rock Springs farm.
She enjoyed all of the events of her family with many holiday gatherings and especially the Old Settlers Picnic at Rock Springs. Liz and Warren loved to dance together. She loved music and played the piano and keyboard very well until her hands got arthritis too bad. Liz loved makeup and clothes and sold Beauty Counselor Makeup. She enjoyed family get together’s with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Warren and Liz enjoyed traveling in their RV together. Liz and Warren moved to the Friendship Villa in 2013 where she remained until the time of her death.
Liz is survived by her two daughters: Carin (Jim) Larsen of Forsyth and Virginia Ronning of Miles City; Liz’s grandchildren: Wendy (Lafe) Larsen Warren and their children Brac and Cade; Lori Larsen Vance and her children Laney and Haley; Tyler (Tisha) Larsen and their children Shellbie and Kenan; Ryan (Jill) Venable and their children Carter, Sofie and Elise; Warren (Sarina) Venable and their children Ashley, Jayden, Kyler and Warren III; two sisters in law: Dorothy Ronning Tilton Bakken and Kathleen Olander Ronning. Liz had a lot of nieces and nephews on both sides of the family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Warren E. Ronning, her parents Charles and Betty, a sister Charlotte Vimont Vergine, several sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, and lots of aunts, uncles and cousins on both sides of the family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at the Custer County Cemetery following the luncheon. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monday March 12, 2018
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S. Center St
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Monday March 12, 2018
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S Center St
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Monday March 12, 2018
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monday March 12, 2018
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S. Center St
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Monday March 12, 2018
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S Center St
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Monday March 12, 2018
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Jim and Ann Willson says
Jim and I are so sorry to hear this news. Liz was a great friend and neighbor for years. Our love and hugs to Virginia, Carin and all you grandchildren and great grandchildren
Martha Crandall says
My sympathy
Gerome and Rita says
My dear friend Liz, you will be missed by so many. You were LOVED by all that new you. You are now with the soldier that stole your heart. And with the love you and Warren had,blessed with 2 wonderful daughters, which in turn blessed you with grandchildren & great grandchildren.
To the family, our deepest condolences to you and yours. May God bless you and wrap you in happy memories. Prayers to all.
Wayne holmlund says
I will never forget my experiences while working for Warren and Liz, they always treated me like I was one of the family. Liz will be missed but will always be in our heart and mind.
Wayne and Wanda holmlund
Beth Ann says
Sending prayers to Liz’s family.
Sandy and Pat Anderson says
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
My heartfelt sympathy to Carin, Virginia and all the family in this great loss. Liz was a beautiful lady, inside and out.
Maureen Larson says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May the good Lord hold you all close during this difficult time and may your memories of this wonderful lady bring you comfort. Her smile and joyful personality will always be remembered.
Debi Rapstad says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have such wonderful memories of Liz, and all of our fun times out at Rock Springs. Please know that I’m with you in thought. Take care. Sending you my love.
Debi
Lee Akers says
So sorry. We lost a great lady.
Rick Dent says
Our thoughts and payers are there for your entire family. God’s blessings.
Rick & Fidele Dent & family
Wanda Gresens says
Virginia
So sorry to hear of your moms passing . Thinking of you at this sad time.
Shannon Holmen says
Virginia, so sorry. I know how close you were to her and your boys too. She always had a smile. my prayers.
Doug Benge says
Carin, Virginia and families:
Sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. She, and your dad too, were always very cordial and kind, and always cheerful. We knew the two if you more and that is a great legacy. Best wishes to all.
Doug and Lucy Benge
Diana Ruis says
What wonderful memories I have of Liz and Warren and all they meant to my parents, Art & Inez, and our family. We had such good times at our country church and the Rock Springs Hall. Liz always looked so sharp, and had a smile. I’ll never forget when she put a swimming pool in her back yard so all us neighbor kids could take swim lessons! It saddens me to think we lost Shirley Taylor, Mom, and Liz in a year’s time but guess God needed some help planning a big picnic in Heaven. Hugs to Carin, Virginia, and family. May fond memories make you smile.
Lloyd and Diana Pluhar Ruis
Barbara Mathers-Schmidt says
Virginia and family,
Your beautiful, smiling mother brought joy to many people’s lives. As you grieve her loss may you find comfort and happiness in celebrating her full life.
With love,
Barbara
Flint Fleming says
I send all my thoughts and prayers to the Ronning family
Maureen O'Reilly says
I am so sorry for your loss – your parents were 2 wonderful people.
Joe and Bev Murnion says
Our deepest sympathy to all I will always remember seeing her at the Cohagen dances She was one of the prettiest women ever She and Warren always looked like the stepped from a fashion magazine
Kathy-Jim Bowman says
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing Carin…thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Enjoyed visiting with your mom when we came down for Oleta’s 100th birthday.
Helen J Deines says
Carin and Virginia; I am so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. As we get older, each moment becomes a treasure. God Bless you all Love to you, Helen Johnsen Deines