Elizabeth Ann Parker Riojas “Beth Ann”
Beth Ann was born the youngest of six children to Guy and Gertrude Parker in Crow Agency, MT on March 1st 1939. Brothers, Bill and Maurice and sisters, Alice “Becky”, Joanne and Charlotte received their baby sister on Thursday, November 7th, 2013 when she passed away in Billings, MT. She was also preceded in death by daughters Barbara Lee and Nina Jo, as well, son and grandson John Albert Gauthier, Jr. and John Albert Gauthier, III. She is survived by son, Joe Gauthier, daughter, Suzanne Lohr, granddaughters, Desiree Kroll, Samantha and Barbara Lohr, and August Gauthier. Also, surviving her are great-grandsons, Issiah and Jayce Kroll, and various family and friends, too numerous to mention.
Beth Ann could find sunshine on a rainy day, and a candy in every pocket. Traveling was a true passion of hers, and she went many places throughout the years. However, home was anywhere she was at, and she instilled that sense of well-being in her nomadic children. She had become a survivor by learning to laugh and enjoy life through the Alcoholics Anonymous Program and was very proud of her 25 year sobriety. She always had time to share a good joke or story with others and her humorous anecdotes will be missed forever.
Traditional Wake will be held at the St. Labre Mission on Monday, November 11, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held at the St. Labre Mission on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in the St. Labre Cemetery in Ashland. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent by visiting our website. www.stevensonandsons.com
Waiting in heaven for her is the love of her life and wonderful husband, Ramon Riojas.
Service Schedule
Interment
Following Services
Tuesday November 12, 2013
St. Labre Cemetery
Ashland, MT 59003
Reception
Following Graveside Services
Tuesday November 12, 2013
St. Labre Mission
Ashland, MT 59003
Service Schedule
Interment
Following Services
Tuesday November 12, 2013
St. Labre Cemetery
Ashland, MT 59003
Reception
Following Graveside Services
Tuesday November 12, 2013
St. Labre Mission
Ashland, MT 59003
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Lori Melotz says
RIP Beth! My thoughts are prayers are with Beth’s family during this time. Take Care!
Lori Melotz
Julie J Eagle says
My condolences to the Family of Beth. I always remember when Desiree and I and a couple of other friends went to Beth’s house and she fed us dried up bread cause she always made her own croutons . She was a wonderful woman and she surely will be missed.
Laveta Old Bear says
My prayers and thoughts for Beth’s family – and i cherish the memories i have of her i use to work with her at the complex – she was truly a beautiful woman –
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Elizabeth Ann Parker Riojas – I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in many beautiful memories of Mrs. Riojas at this difficult time. The Bible gives us hope that soon the Creator will end all suffering, pain, and death (Revelation 21:4). Also we have the hope of being with our loved ones when they are resurrected (John 5:28-29). The promise of Paradise, the perfect conditions God intended for mankind will be fulfilled (Ps. 37:11) including God’s “will being done as in Heaven also upon Earth ” (Matt 6:9, 10). I hope you are comforted by Bible promises . (John 17:3).