Ellie was born in Plaza, North Dakota on October 27, 1924 to John and Ellen Stokke. When she was three months old, her mother passed away. She came to Outlook, Montana and was raised by an uncle and aunt, John and Rachel Emilson. Ellie had one brother, Merlyn, who was two years older and preceded her in death. She grew up with two foster brothers, Orrin and Arthur Kleppen and attended school in Outlook.
On March 14, 1943 Ellie and Orris Galland were married in Muskogee, Oklahoma. When Orris came out of the service in 1945 they farmed the Bill Reid place for 6 years. In 1952, they bought an irrigated farm at Fallon. Four children were raised on this place: Janette, Margaret, Dale, and Connie.
After Orris passed away in 1986, Ellie continued living on the farm as son Dale took over and helped. She drove the beet truck, silage truck, and whatever needed done; Ellie always had the coffee pot on, homemade cake, or cookies for anyone that stopped by. Ellie would fly to Florida every 2 or 3 years to spend time with her brother and his family.
In 1997 the farm was sold and Ellie moved to Terry. Her days were busy. She enjoyed working at the Prairie Unique gift shop with “Montana Made” things and hobby items. She enjoyed going to coffee every morning with the ladies at the Senior Citizen’s Center. There were birthday parties to attend and card playing every Saturday night at the center. Every Friday night a group of ladies known as the “Prairie Chicks” ate out. Ellie served on the Prairie County Election Board and Council on Aging. She was a longtime member of the LWML and Prairie County Hospital Guild. She enjoyed the Senior Center dinners twice a week, attending church in Fallon each Sunday, and spending one day a week during the winter quilting at the church.
Ellie is survived by one son Dale (Kathy) Galland of Fallon, three daughters: Margie (Bill) Feickert of Terry, Connie (Tom) Young of Plentywood, and Jan (Glenn) Bryant of Avondale, AZ. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Jackie (Bob) Galland of Plentywood and Milly (Merlyn) Stokke of Albia, Iowa. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Fallon. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left at: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Prairie County Hospital Foundation or to the Prairie County Ambulance.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 17, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday September 18, 2013
Grace Lutheran Church
Fallon, Montana 59326
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 17, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday September 18, 2013
Grace Lutheran Church
Fallon, Montana 59326
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Kathy (Hinnaland) West says
To Ellie’s family,
I’m very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. She was a very sweet lady.
Sincerely,
Kathy
Gary and Cathy Kalmback says
To all of Ellie’s family,
Prairie County has lost a wonderful person. Ellie has been a part of my church family for the past 37 years, and we made quilts for LWML together. In all of the years I’ve known her, she was always so upbeat and I never heard her speak ill of anyone. Cherish your memories. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. With deep sympathy,
Gary & Cathy
Laura Lee Ullrich says
Dale and Kathy. I am so very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our sincere sympathy and prayers for you and yours. God Bless.
Manard and Myra Criswell says
May the Lord Bless and keep you in your hour of pain and sorrow. Ellie will be missed by all who knew her. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. May you find peace in our Lord.
Barb Hinnaland says
To Ellie’s family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Ellie was such a lovely person. She was so friendly and positive. I was always enjoyed seeing her at Prairie Unique when stopping in Terry for a visit. She will be remembered and missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Solle Family says
Ellie’s family we are so sorry to here of her passing. I t was a shock, we had not heard she was sick. We will miss her face at the shop. When I lived across the street from her she would always brighten my day when I talked to her. She will be missed.
Alroy, Tasha, Devin and Ed Solle
Dale and Ruth Bond says
We are very sorry for your loss.Lean on family and friends at this time.We are thinking of you .Love–Dale and Ruth Bond
Cindy and Dale Berg says
We were so sorry to hear about your mom and grandma. What a dear sweet lady. Hold your memories close- she will be with you always.
Cindy, Dale and boys
Linda Nybakken says
Margie & family,
Want to offer my condolences to you and your family. The loss of Mom and Grandma is so tough. You have my thoughts and prayers. Linda
Aletta & Randy Shannon says
To All of Ellie’s Family,
She always had a smile and so easy to visit with. I remember many activities at Grace Lutheran Church……with Ellie helping and always so happy to see everyone. May your special memories help ease the sorrow. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all.
Tricia and Rick Harding says
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Ellie was always so plessant. She has left a wonderful
legacy in her family. She will be
missed.
Tricia and Rick.
Carla Murnion says
We are saddened by your loss and are thinking of you as you go through this difficult time. She always had such a warm smile and I always enjoyed visiting with her. Our sincere sympathy to all.
Donna Ortman says
Margie and Family,
Your mother was a very nice lady and I am sorry for your loss.
Denny and Randi Pehrson says
We are very sad and sorry to hear of your loss. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She always had a smile for everyone. We will miss her warm greetings at Prairie Unique. We had no idea she was sick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our sincere sympathy to all
ole lunder and family says
Dear Dale and Kathy,
I was sad to read that Gramma had passed away. She was a great lady, as is evident by the fine family she raised. So sorry she is not not with us, but, all the kids will carry on well with the legacy she left. I will always keep my good memories of Orris, Ellie and your family.
Alan&Sandy&Dustin&Kyle Mathiason says
We are very saddened to hear of Ellie’s passing. She always had a smile on her face and was full of laughter and kindness, she was a great lady,so upbeat!! Our deepest sympathy go out to you all. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
J Johnson says
Dear family and friends of Elvina J. Galland – I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you peace and comfort through his sure promises to end pain, mourning and death (Revelation 21:4). At that time no one will say “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). Almighty God also promises to fulfill our desires, not just our needs (Psalms 145:16). Cherish all the happy memories of Mrs. Galland and be further comforted by the Bible (John 17:3).