Evelyn Jean Phalen, age 82, of Miles City went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 20, 2013 at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, MT.
Jean was born in Spirit Lake, ID the daughter of Pa Trumbull and Etta Hickman. Jean was raised in Terry, MT where she attended grade school before coming to Miles City where she graduated from Custer County High School in 1949. Shortly after high school Jean married the love of her life, Pat Phalen. Jean and Pat were married on June 26, 1949 in Miles City, MT at the Presbyterian Church.
Pat and Jean moved to Sheep Creek where they began ranching. There they raised their six children; Larry, Bobby, Danny, Jimmy, Casey and Barbara. Jean loved living on the ranch. She enjoyed providing home cooked meals for her family as well as helping Pat do chores that needed to be done.
Mom was a faithful prayer warrior and enjoyed sewing, cooking, reading, golf, playing cards, listening to music, and dancing. Most of all she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mom never cared who you were, what you were or where you were from, she always showed love to everyone she met.
Jean is survived by her husband Pat; her children, Larry (Sally) Phalen of Dickinson, ND, Bobby (Connie) Phalen of Lindsay, MT, Jimmy (Lavonne) Phalen of Sheep Creek, MT, Casey (Cindy) Phalen of Miles City, and Barbara (Keith) Hoover of Powder River, MT; two cousins, John & Jim Sullivan, sixteen grandchildren and spouses, and seventeen great grandchildren and two on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Danny Phalen, and one great grandson, Joseph Patrick Kiel III.
The family will receive friends on July 24, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Parlor on 1806 Main Street, Miles City, MT. A funeral service will be held on July 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Bible Church in Miles City. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to: the Gideons, 2118 Valley Drive East, Miles City, MT 59301 or Wake Up & Lace Up, 107 Balsam, Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 24, 2013
The Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday July 25, 2013
Grace Bible Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 24, 2013
The Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday July 25, 2013
Grace Bible Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
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John & Nikki Brown says
Our sincere sympathy to all of Jean’s family. You are all in our prayers.
Ty and Val Jones says
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I just loved Jean. She was always so nice and I loved to visit with her. Bless all of you.
Cynthia Anderson says
Grandma Jean how I loved you! Knowing these are some sad days for that amazing family…so thankful for the truth that it is just so long for now. You were an amazing woman that raised an amazing family. Your laughter was catching, and your eyes always twinkled. I loved sitting near you and Grandpa in church, and loved seeing you. Every encounter was a blessing, and always marked with a smile. Thank you for being a woman who impacted everyone she met. You were so much fun. To Phalen’s and the rest of Grandma’s family ~ thank you for sharing this amazing woman. I know how much she loved her family, and she is truly a gift and a treasure. You all are in my prayers, especially Grandpa. May God’s blessings of peace, grace, and joy overflow you in so many ways!
Jesse and Mary Lee Marty says
Phalen family, I feel so sad for you all. I and my family felt so alone when we moved to Miles City quite a few years back and you all were so nice to us. Especially Barb and Casey. We had so much fun and precious memories. All of our sympathy and love at this time. You are special people. Mary Lee (mom)
Shirley & Walter Rolf says
Pat and family,
you guys made me feel at home when I worked for Gilman Ranch, will never forget the fun and work we did. Jean and all of her cooking for us. Loads of fun and memories, she will be missed by all. If anyone or anything needs help please let us know. Sorry for your loss.
Tandra Draper says
Casey,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You have my deepest condolences. Please let me know if you need anything.
Kyle and Gail (Hirsch) Shaw says
Dear Phalen Family, So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. What a wonderful lady, many fond memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Janet Klein says
Thoughts and prayers to the Phalen family in the passing of Jean! What a wonderful lady who has become an angel to look over all of you now. Your memores will sustain you through your grieving and in the future…she is a better place!
Lisa Bastian says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Jean was truly amazing. My favorite memory was when I was just 8 yrs old and she taught me how to make Molasses Cookies & they are still my favorite today. We were truly blessed to have your family as neighbors when we were young & your family has always been so very very special to us. I know She is in Heaven & is Hugging Your Hearts with Her Grace. Our deepest condolences, Lisa & Marty Bastian
Jim & Cathy Bastian says
Phalen family we are so sorry! What an awesome lady your mom was! The world knows that because she raised all of you and left you such a wonderful legacy. Our heart is with you as you go through these next days. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Ruben and June Opp says
To the family of Jean, we were so sorry to hear of Jeans passing what a pleasant lady she was Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time and in the days ahead.
May God bless and comfort you all.
June and Ruben Opp
Wanda Gresens says
Thinking of you Casey and Barb ,not a easy thing to loss your mother.
Mike Niles says
Pat, Larry, Bobby, Jim, Casey, Barb. Jean will always be a highlight in my memories. Words fail me. My thoughts are with you at this time of loss.
Jack Mcnamee says
Sorry to hear of Jeans passing. She always made you feel like you were family and I loved her hugs and kisses when ever I saw her. What a wonderful lady and mother and she will be missed until we get to see her again.
Jack McNamee and Jean Lindley
Jeanne Drange says
I need to get on Facebook more. I found out by Karen that we lost Jean. What a sad day for all of you and the rest of us. We loved her too. But oh what joy there is heaven NOW! I can feel Mom and Dad smiling and rejoicing. Love you Guys.
Art & Jeanne
Roxanna Brush says
Thoughts and Prayers for the Phalen Family.
Cindy and Dale Berg says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Phalen family, now and in the days to come. Cherish all your wonderful memories. Mom’s our so precious, and we know you will miss her dearly.
God Bless.
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Evelyn Jean Phalen – I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in many beautiful memories of Mrs. Phalen 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 originally intended for mankind in the Garden of Eden will be fulfilled including God’s “will being done as in Heaven also up on Earth “(Matt 6:9, 10). Please continue to be comforted by the many hopeful promises in the Bible. (John 17:3).
TERRY SCANLAN HULFORD says
DEAR PHALEN FAMILY,
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DEAR WIFE, MOM, & GRANDMA. MAY GOD BLESS & COMFORT ALL OF YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. I JUST LOST MY DAD IN APRIL, SO I UNDERSTAND HOW HARD IT CAN BE TO LOSE SOMEONE SO DEAR.
LOVE, TERRY
Shannon Holmen says
So sorry to hear of sweet Jean. She always took the time to visit. Such a strong, beautiful person. Our prayers.
Julie & Tyler Cook says
Pat & family,
Jean was an amazing woman. Jean will always be with you in your hearts. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tammy Pecha/Mallett family says
So sorry for your loss.Moms are hard to part with.Your in our thoughts and prayers
The Beumer Family says
The Lord has called Jean home. We will pray for and keep the entire Phalen Family in our prayers.
Sherry Oster says
Dear Phalen Family;
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time! Jean will be missed. Hugs to you all!
Sherry
Tom and Lillian Ostendorf says
Pat and family. Jean will be missed. I’m sure she met me before I knew her. Memories , How many Phalens and neighbor kids can you get in a single cab pickup. Always a smile for you, friend forever, neighbor,Our prayers are with all of you Tom and Lillian
Vickie and Dave Gunderson says
Pat and all of the Phalen families,
We were so sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. I will always remember Jean as a warm and caring person, and always with a smile on her face. May God’s comfort carry you through this difficult time..the pain of losing Jean will ease through time, but your fond and loving memories will stay with you all forever..
Vickie and Dave
Joe & Connie Urick says
Pat, Larry, Bobby, Danny, Jimmy, Casey, Barb and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. What a lady. Jean was a lady so full of life, a bright and warm smile, and a terrific sense of humor. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know her. You all were certainly blessed to have such a grand lady in your life.
Joe & Connie
Rich and Karen Gray says
Thinking of all you at this time as we know it is a hard to lose one so dear. Just remember all the good times and share them with the young so they will come to know her like you do. God be with you now, love to you all Rich and Karen
Jo Dee Watson says
My thoughts and prayers to the family in your time of need. No life is easily let go of by those left behind. My late husband, Wes, spoke of Larry and Casey often and I know they will remember him and that he would have felt you sorrow deeply
Marjorie Rhoads says
The memories I shall always cherish of Jean, through my eyes as a child, are so wonderfully mine alone. I have always brought those memories out frequently and entertained them; her passing will not change that other than to make them dearer. Jean was my only representation of an adult woman (other than my mother) in that isolated but oh so lovely pastoral setting everyone loved so. She filled a pretty special set of shoes for me. Adult memories may not have been many, but they were no less dear. The Phalen family has been and continues to be truly blessed to have had Jean as such a special part of their family. I am incredibly sorry for your loss – she was beautiful in so many ways…
My very best,Marjorie Rhoads
Lavetta Weeding says
Dear Phalen Family, So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. She was a very special lady. Cherish your memories! Hugs to all.
Mary Gilman Sturtz says
So Sorry for you loss, Mothers are hard to loose.
Mary Ann Wells and Melinda Tangen says
Thoughts and prayers go out to all the Phalen family.
Respectfully,
Mary Ann and Melinda
Loyd and Ashlee Ketchum says
Our thoughts are with the Phalan Family may the memories of good times past comfort you.
Jan Munroe says
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife,mother, and grandmother. Jean’s best tribute is the wonderful family she raised, all good people. May she rest in peace with Our Father.
Wayne and Carola Moline says
To all of Jean’s Family, Pat and family, what a true loss, she was a true country girl, with lots of hard work behind her, lots of good cooking, and a whole eastern Montana full of friends.
we never think of these kind of people passing away, because they have a forever personality. Pat we hope your memories will sustain you in this difficult time, and may your family be close to you and may Amighty God comfort you from his word, when he promises to resurrect us, John 5:28, 29. Until then our thoughts and prayers are with all of you to help you and give you strength that only our Heavenly Father can give. The Molines.
Sandy McFarland Hays says
Sending my prayers. Jean was a special lady.
Marie Farnum Kluver says
Phalen Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jean always met you with a sweet smile.
Pete and June Minow says
Phalen family, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Jean was such a nice lady and she will be greatly missed. May the happy memories help you through this sad time. God bless and comfort you.
Susanne Galbraith says
Dear Phalen Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Jean. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Casey Phalen says
Dad thanks for picking the perfect wife and mother. Man how lucky am I. For all the comments thanks you even though it makes me cry to read them it truly blesses me. We love ya and thanks again.
Sheila Kale says
Sorry for your loss, am thinking of all of you.