Etta Elaine Jonas, age 86, of Terry passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Prairie Community Nursing Home in Terry, Montana.
Elaine was born in Circle, Montana on October 20, 1932, the daughter of Elvin and Mable (Emery) Huseby. She grew up and attended school in Circle where she graduated from high school. She married Raymond Jonas on September 17, 1952 in Miles City, Montana. Following their marriage, they moved to their farm north of Terry where Elaine worked alongside her husband. To this union, five children were born. Elaine worked various jobs while raising her family including working as a cook at Bud and Bette’s, a dispatcher and deputy assessor for Prairie County until retiring in 1998.
Elaine loved cooking, gardening, canning, sewing, needlework, card playing and taking care of her family. She had a natural talent for music, singing and playing the piano. Many of these talents were passed on to her children. Elaine instilled the value of hard work, responsibility and respect. Life was not easy at times for her, but she always had a positive attitude believing that tomorrow would be better. Elaine loved her children unconditionally and was always there to support them through the good and bad times. Her grandchildren were very special to her and she always enjoyed taking care of them whenever possible.
Elaine is survived by her five children: Rolane (Larry Christofferson of Terry, MT; Rance (Pam) Jonas of Terry, MT; Shayne (Barbie) Jonas of Terry, MT; Yolanda (Paul) Ferguson of Miles City, MT and Duke (Barb) Jonas of Miles City, MT; seventeen grandchildren, twenty eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers: Cedric Huseby of St. John, WA and Kendell (Kathy) Huseby of Yakima, WA; and two sisters: Betty (Frank) Kirschten of Ellensburg, WA and Karen (Gordon) Larson of Helena, MT. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond, six brothers: Gene, Norman, Raymond, Ivan, Jimmy and Orvin and a sister Marcia.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Prairie County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Prairie County Hospital Foundation or to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday April 18, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday April 19, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday April 18, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday April 19, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
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Del Linda Frost says
Dear Rolaine, Rance, Shayne and Twinkie, Truly sorry for the loss of your Mom, she was a very special lady. Thoughts and prayers are sent to all of you and your families. Love Del LInda
Darlene L Strobel says
Jonas kids,
I’m sending my deepest sympathies to each of you. May God give you strength, courage and understanding in these most difficult times. Treasure the memories you share and be there for each other.
Lynette and Dwight Tague says
So sorry for the loss of your mother. She raised a wonderful family.
Kelly and Dulcy says
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lon and Vicki Reukauf says
Jonas Family,
We were so very sad to hear that Elaine passed away. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace beyond all understanding.
Jean Trask Brown says
SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM, SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL LADY, AND SHE RAISED A GOOD BUNCH OF KIDS.
LOVE TO YOU ALL ……J
Jane Huber says
Dear Jonas family, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cherish your memories!
Janet Klein says
My thoughts and prayers to the Jonas family. May your wonderful memories sustain you through your grieving and know that your mom is with each of you always. Hugs to each of you…
Darbie Karch says
Sending my condolences to all of her family. Heaven gained another special angel. So sorry for your loss.
Brenda says
May your family find comfort for their great loss in the promise held out to us in God’s word at John 5:28, 29. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Delphine Coon says
Sending my thoughts and prayers in the loss of your momma. Sorry for your loss.
Becky (Chouinard) Tipton says
Shane I’m so sorry for your loss. Treasure your Memories and Hold them close.
Janice Kaul says
So sorry for the loss of Elaine. My thoughts & prayers are with the family.
Christie Liles says
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your families.
Debbie Weyer says
My deepest condolences to the Jonas & Huseby families.
DEATH leaves a heartache no one can heal
LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal. (author unknown)
Karol Willardson says
May you find comfort in your memories of your mother at this difficult time. She was such a fun lady. I’m sure that she and Ray are playing pinocle and “shooting the moon” as only they could as partners in the game. Prayers and hugs to your family.
Diana Eissinger Yarger says
Loosing your Mom is one of the hardest of loses…Elaine was a special Lady..So sorry, Blessing to you all.
Melva & Ed Curnan says
Duke, Barb&Yolanda, so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our prayers and sympathy for you and all your family.
Jean Pierson says
Twink, so sorry about the loss of your mom. Sending prayers to you and all of the family.
HARMS FAMILY says
Duke and Barb and the rest of the family. We are so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you all
Cora Burtchett says
She was one special lady. Glad I got to know her. My parents June and John Scholl stood up with her and Rat when they married. She will be greatly missed. May all of you find peace in knowing that others care. She’s at Home and at Peace now. And is an Angel watching over all of us. 🙏❤️
Stan Pehl says
To my cousins and friends Rolane, Rance, Shayne, Yolanda and Duke, I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, Elaine. I have clear memories of her hospitality and kindness when we would stop at the farm to visit. (I also recall a certain fuel tank we would roll down in, on one of the hills at your place.) Mother was very fond of her cousin Elaine and always enjoyed spending time with her. She also had some vivid recollections of spending time with her cousin, it brought her a lot of joy. Carol and I are thinking of you and trust that you will rest in God’s peace with the passing of you mother. Our very best.
Shannon Macioroski says
Dear cousins — So sorry that I’ll miss seeing Aunt Elaine and our visit to Uncle Ray on my next trip to Montana. My deepest sympathy — God bless you all and the empty spaces in your hearts.
Shannon