Noreen E. Frette, age 94, of Miles City passed away November 13, 2016 at Holy Rosary Extended Care.
Noreen was born February 7, 1922 in Glendive, MT to Walter Van Dusen and Amie (Brown) Van Dusen, the oldest of 5 children. She attended Terry High School graduating in 1941 as the Salutatorian of her class.
On September 6, 1942, she and Raymond Frette eloped to Fallon, MT to be wed in a double ceremony with another couple in order to share the expense of a wedding. Shortly after the wedding, Ray was drafted into the United States Army Air Corp. where he served from 1943 to 1946. While Ray was away, Noreen worked at the Roylee in Terry. After her children were in school, Noreen went to work as a secretary at Fort Keogh Livestock and Research Laboratory retiring after 19 years. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1968 and was a 48 year survivor at the time of her passing.
Mom was devoted to working crossword puzzles. She loved the challenge of tackling a new puzzle every morning while drinking her coffee. She also loved to crochet and made many beautiful afghans, doilies and decorations. She lovingly gave them to her children, grandchildren and friends. Together, Ray and Noreen loved to travel. They visited Hawaii, Greece, Canada and much of the U.S., but they relished their daily travel around town.
Noreen was active in the Order of Eastern Star with her mother. She was involved for many years and served as Worthy Matron.
In addition to her parents, Noreen was preceded in death by siblings Eugene Van Dusen, Doris Jones and Louise Young.
She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Raymond Frette; children Janice (Randy) Bergren of Havre, MT, Dr. Kent (Robin) Frette of Owatonna, MN and Rhonda (Mike) Schmitz of Miles City, MT; grandchildren Craig Brady, Daniel Brady, Jared Schmitz and Megan Schmitz; great grandchild Blake Brady; sister Eunice (Bernie) Flagler of Billings, MT as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
Memorial services will be held Friday, November 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandandsons.com
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday November 18, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday November 18, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
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Penney Bergren says
We are so sorry for your loss. You will all have wonderful memories of a lifetime with this wonderful woman. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerry and Penney
Debbie Jurad says
Mike, Rhonda and family, we are so Saddened to hear of the loss of your sweet mom. My heart goes out to you all. i pray that the coming days will give you some peace knowing how much her love lives on and will serve to give you strength. Love, Debbie (koehler) and Jim jurad
Karen Crow says
I WILL MISS MY aunt Noreen, SHE WAS ALWAYS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL WOMEN. as A CHILD I WOULD ALWAYS SPEND SOME TIME IN mILES city with my Uncle Ray and Aunt Noreen. She was loved and will be missed
Eileen and Vern Entzel says
Rhonda, Mike and Family So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Keep all your good memories in your site on those days that you will miss her so much. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Tom and Janis Ferrell says
Ray, Janice, Kent , Rhonda and families, Please accept our sincerest sympathy for your loss. Tom and I will always be grateful for the joy of knowing Noreen. She was such a classy lady.
Beth Ann Wiedeman says
Prayers for your family
Pam & Karl Rogge says
You are in my prayers during this time, cherish the many good memories.
Karen Krausz says
I’m so sorry to hear of Noreen’s passing. She and my mother worked together for many, many years at Ft. Keogh and she is part of my earliest memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the many memories you have give you comfort during this difficult time.
Ray and Terri schmidt says
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you’re in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Susan Moreno says
So sorry for your loss, it is never easy. Thinking of you and your family.
Linda & RIchard Meidinger says
I remember about 28 years ago Ray, Noreen and her sister Doris came to Lemmon SD when we had a Stevens family gathering
Not sure how those girls were related to my dad but we had such a big crown didn’t get to talk to them much.
They all had a fun time there and were such sweet ladies never forgot them being there.
May your memories help you all through this difficult time. May she rest in peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Bob and Charlotte Grover says
So sorry to learn of Noreen passing. She was such a nice lady.
Sandy McFarland-Hays says
Janice, Rhonda, Mike and Families, Thinking of you and sending condolences during this difficult time.
R. Bellows says
Dear Ray and Family
Our thoughts and prayers for comfort go your way. Noreen was the secretary for the Physiology Unit for many years at Fort Keogh and then continued as my secretary and “right hand” during my tenure as Superintendent. What great memories! Always did her best and patient with the many and changing regulations and requirements. In addition to all that, a wonderful friend. Thanks for sharing her all those years.
Bob and Laura Bellows
Mary Ellen Rinella says
Janice,
My sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your mother. I hope all the good times and memories help all of you get through this sad and stressful time.
Mary Ellen
Larry Peters says
A very nice lady well remembered through the years.
Mary Ann Stockhill Liles & Jim Liles says
Rhonda, Janice and families, Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mom. She was always so cheerful to us whenever we saw her, had a big smile on her face, Always hard to lose a mom, the one who knew all your secrets and was there for you through the joys and sorrows of your lives. We will remember her in prayer as well as all of you.
Mary Ann & Jim