Fern Hodous, 93, of Circle passed away while visiting relatives in Washington, May 12, 2017.
Fern was born January 15, 1924, in Glendive, Montana to Albert and Nannie Matchette. September 10, 1946, she married Gottlieb Maier of Circle, Montana. To this union were two daughters, Anita (Lokken) and Carol (Parker). Gottlieb preceded her in death on June 6, 1968. Fern then moved to Glendive to be near her sister. She married Howard Hodous in 1984, he passed away in 1988. Fern then moved to Billings where she lived until her death.
Fern was a true blessing to all she met. She was noted for her wit and humor. She resided at Aspen View Retirement Complex for several years where she became an avid pinochle player and a Wii bowler. Fern spent many hours crocheting beanies for needy children and lap robes for nursing homes. Her love for sewing led her to make many quilts and wall hangings. She was also eager to try a new brain teaser pattern. While at Aspen View she became very active in the knitters club and dedicated many hours creating crafts and helping organize the annual craft show.
Fern touched and inspired the lives of so many people. She was the matriarch of the family and recently referred to herself as “The Queen” in good humor. She will be dearly missed by her family and all the friendships she had made over the years at Aspen View. She may not be with us in body but her spirit will live on. The memories with those she touched are endless and she will never be forgotten.
Fern is survived by two daughters; Anita of Circle and Carol of Colstrip, three grandchildren; Darin Lokken of Bismarck, ND, Jason Heitz of Billings and Shay Grinsell of Colstrip. There are also six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11:00 am at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Circle. Burial will follow in the Veterans Circle of the Riverview Cemetery. Smith Chapels in Billings and Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Circle helping with arrangements.
LaToya Johnson says
I would like to express my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family of Fern Hodous. I am truly sorry for the lost that your family is feeling. Experiencing the lost of a beloved family is one of the hardest thing that any of us can go thru. And because of that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Take comfort in knowing that God never intent for us to deal with sickness or death. But have assure in this wonderful promise that God holds out to us. He promise each of that very soon he is going to reunite us back with all those loved ones that we have lost. (John 5:28,29) Until that time, cherish all the wonderful memories that you have of Mr. Fern. These precious memories will console the family in the day’s ahead.
Laura Wittenberg says
Dear Carol and Anita, and family.
My sincere sympathy to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayer.
God bless and wrap His arms around in this difficult time in the loss of your Mother.
Diana & Floyd Yarger says
Anita & Carol…Your Mom was one of a kind! Yes Fern was Kind, Generous, Ambitious& hard worker & So much Fun…Will remember your Mom with a smile…God Blessings to all of you at this time & for many days ahead, knowing how difficult it is to lose your Mom. Diana & Floyd
Tami Schutt says
Carol and family, so sorry about your moms passing. Shay has shared so many wonderful stories about her. May God bless you during this time and know that I’m thinks not about all of you.
Dea Hostetler says
We sorrow when a loved one boards a ship and departs from our shores. As we stand on the dock and watch as the ship disappears over the horizon, we grieve because “she’s gone” . . . but imagine the joy of those on that distant shore as they welcome her arrival! All Heaven is rejoicing over Fern’s arrival! My prayers are with the Family. In Christ, Dea (Nefzger) and Craig Hostetler
Sheila Atkinson Schwartz says
Anita and Carol and families, so many great memories of your Mom. She was always so kind and caring, never without the smile. May you be comforted in her love for you, and the memories.