Frances JoAnn Bartholomew, of Miles City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, surrounded by her family eleven days before her 80th birthday.
Frances was born in a private home on December 17, 1936 to June Joanne (Fairbanks) and Clarence Joshua Jones. She was the second of four children, an older sister Alice and two younger brothers Bill and Ed. She attended schools in Miles City and graduated from Custer County High School in 1955. Following graduation she attended Presentation School of Nursing where she graduated in 1959. During her schooling, she practiced her Pre-Med in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The doctors she worked with had great respect for her medical knowledge. She was high esteemed in the profession of nursing and continued to keep up her nursing certification until this day. She also practiced nursing at Holy Rosary, Glen Lake, Minnesota, Fergus Falls, Minnesota and the Children’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado. On March 11, 1959, Frances married Donald Wayne Bartholomew and they began their lives together on the Bartholomew ranch 60 miles south of Miles City where they cultivated the land and raised cattle. There they raised four sons on this ranch which they purchased and continue to call home. During the time the boys were attending school, Frances put her nursing skills to use working in the Custer County Health Department. In 1985, Frances retired from nursing but continued to be the family and neighborhood nurse when needed and was known to use her nursing skills on livestock as well. Frances was an exceptional bookkeeper, anything she did was done to perfection.
Frances enjoyed working with cattle, gardening, sewing, reading and carrying out the general duties of a farm wife. Frances enjoyed genealogy and was very proud of the Genealogy book that her and her daughter-in-law Karen produced and published. She enjoyed shooting prairie dogs and had her own 17 and was a very good shot. Life in the country was quiet and close to God and she loved it. Frances thought it was interesting how long a year back in the fifties seemed compared to how short the last fifty years have been.
Frances is survived by her husband Donald Bartholomew of Miles City, MT; three sons: Max (Ruth) Bartholomew, Mark (Karen) Bartholomew and Morris (Ragna) Bartholomew all of Miles City, MT; a daughter-in-law, Deb Bartholomew of Miles City, MT; a brother, Bill (Pansy) Jones of Miles City, MT; eleven grandchildren: Nicole (Mike) Wacker, BreeAnn Bartholomew, Logan Bartholomew, Marti (Jeff) Burleson, Taylor Bartholomew, Nicholas Bartholomew, Joshua (Sarah) Bartholomew, Caitlin Bartholomew, Billie Rae Bartholomew, Matthew Bartholomew and Randii Jo-Ann Bartholomew; nine great grandchildren: Cody, Miles, Carly, Karina and Fredrick Wacker, Saddie and Emit Burleson, Jackson and Carson Bartholomew and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Clarence Jones, her mother June (Jones) Bourn, step-father Claude “Bud” Bourn, her son Miles whom she will be laid to rest by, a brother Ed Jones and a sister Alice Maier.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Monday at the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Wake Up and Lace Up or to the Range Rider’s Museum.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday December 10, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Sunday December 11, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Graveside Service
Monday December 12, 2016
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday December 10, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Sunday December 11, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Graveside Service
Monday December 12, 2016
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Mark and Katie Johnson says
Max, Ruth, Billierae, Matthew, Randii, and all the Bartholomew family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your mother and grandmother.
gary and pat helm says
so sorry to hear this, our thoughts and prayers go out the whole family
Bub and Carlene Gaskill says
Condolences to the Bartholomew family.
Bill & Sheryl Cathey says
Our prayers are with your family. Cherish your memories of your dear mother and grandmother.
Jim and Ann Willson says
We are so sorry for your loss, we are thinking of you at this difficult time. God Bless all of you. Jim and Annalise Willson
Janean says
My deepest sympathies to the family of Frances. The loss of a dear loved one is one of the most difficult things to ever go through. I wanted to share the comforting promise of a resurrection found in the Bible at John 5:28,29. Please let the God of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) give you strength, comfort and hope during this time of sorrow.
Jessie and Jim Leidholt says
To the family of Frances, I went to a one room school with Frances many years ago. The Jones’ kids had to cross the Powder River to get there. Frances was very special. So sorry for your loss.
Ruben aand June Opp says
Dear Bartholomew family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. She was such a pleasant person to wait on at the grocery store. I know she will be missed so very much by you all. May God bless and comfort you all during these difficult days and the days ahead.
June Opp
Bonnie says
Dearest Uncle Don, Mark, Max and families. Stan and I send our deepest sympathies to you all. God Bless. Stanley and Bonnie
My Dad also sends condolences to Don. (Stanley Damm)
Kathy Stieg says
Our sincere sympathy. Frances was a very special cousin. So sad to see that she’s gone. Love and prayers for all of you. Kathy and Tom Stieg.
Dodie Paxson says
My deepest sympathies to the Bartholemew Family. Love and prayers in the hard days ahead. Cling to your wonderful memories to help you through and know she will keep an eye on you all.
Dodie
LaVerne Jones Hebner says
Frances and I were classmates in high school and since we were both Joneses we were usually seated together. I enjoyed her friendship and pleasant personalty. We met at a few reunions and always visited. I’m sorry to hear she has left us and I send my sincere sympathy and prayers to her family.
Phyllis Anderson Stevens says
I am so sorry to hear about your mom! You guys are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Glo says
Prayers to the entire family.
Jay Nunn says
To all the Bartholomew family, I’m very sorry for your loss.
Maureen larson says
My deepest sympathies to all the Bartholomew family. May your memories and Ggid’s love comfort you during this difficult time.
Dotty Cauthron Watts says
So sorry to hear of Frances’ passing. Even tho I haven’t seen her or been in touch for years, I have been kept somewhat informed of how she was doing..from our mutual cousins Rosalie and Helen. As kids, we had so good fun.
Dotty Cauthron Watts says
That should have said “such good fun.”
Quirt and Jaci Phillips says
Don and Family, so very sorry for you loss. You are in our thoughts.
Slade &Lynnette says
Our condolences to all of you. Cherish the loving memories of your Wife, Mom, and Grandma. Rejoice in the trouble free life she has moved to in Heaven. God Bless.
Rhea says
Dear Don , Mark, Max and Families,
I was sadden to hear Frances passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family.
With love at this sad time,
Rhea
Ron and Sherry says
Thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Frances was such a kind and always helpful lady.
Rick & Dee Abbott says
France’s family: Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you! We pray that God grants you peace and solace for the coming days, weeks and months!
barb urness maychrzak says
My dear friend Fran, how I will miss you. We were roommates all through our years at nursing school in Miles City, and I have such good memories of it, your Mom was special for us, all those home cooked meals, she was a great help to us with her moral support and sense of humor. And then you met Don, the love of your life, who will miss you beyond measure.
You leave a beautiful family who love you very much. Rest in peace, dear Fran.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayer are with your families.
John Scofield says
So sorry to learn of this. My condolences and prayers to family and friends.
tanna Aye says
Don, Max and family,
I am saddened for your loss. I had a great respect for Francis. She mixed no words and told it as it was.
She was a wonderful nurse and can be proud of the family she raised. You will be in my thought and prayers.
Jackie and Doug Armstrong says
Children and families of Frances. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother / grandmother. In time you will remember the positive memories of a loving woman and relieved her pain is gone. Thinking of all of you
Cheryl Lesh Clark says
Peace and blessings to the entire family. Many fond memories of Mrs. Bartholomew growing up and her leadership in our 4-H Club.
Roberta Cauthron says
I, too, am a cousin that didn’t see much of Frances in later years, but always enjoyed her when we were younger, and on the few occasions later when we did meet up. My thoughts are with her family and friends.
Sandy and Pat Anderson says
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe & Ginger Kiel says
Thoughts and prayers to all of the Bartholomew family. Francis was a hoot! She will be greatly missed. May your memories help keep you all at peace.
Ken and Peggy Kolka says
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Jim & Marj Anderson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Yolanda and Paul Ferguson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time! So sorry for your loss!
Kathi Rooney Pfeifle says
Donnie, Max, Morris, Mark and families.
I am so very sorry for you loss. Frances was always such a wonderful, gracious lady. She was always very kind and help to me. She will be missed by so many.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless.
Kathi Rooney Pfeifle
Darcy Fortune Boggs and family says
So sorry to hear about your mom, wife and grandma. She was a true sweetie and will be greatly missed. Hugs to you!!
Nena Saunders says
Frances was a wickedly great nurse…may she Rest In Peace! Blessings to her family.
Jessica Sloan says
Sad to hear of Frances passing. Sending prayers and strength.
Kathleen Schear says
My condolences to the family.
Carol and Warren Schuetzle says
Our deepest sympathies to the Bartholemew Family for your lost.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Big hugs and love to all.
Carol (LaRose) and Warren Schuetzle
Sandy McFarland-Hays says
Sending prayers to the Bartholomew Family.
Lee & Kathy Baugatz says
Morris and Bartholomew families Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Dale & Cindy Berg says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bartholomew Family. RIP Frances.
Lee Lindsey says
Don, Max, Mark, Morris and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. Frances was very dear to me, as are all of you. Time goes by, but those we hold in our hearts are always with us.
dawn M beddes says
I am so sorry for your loss..my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time..
Nancy Pering Gilbertson says
My sister Donna and I lived next door to Gramma Fairbanks and saw a lot of Alice and Frances. We had sleep overs, played croquet on Gramma’s lawn, looked for 4-leaf clovers and used her kitchen to make fudge.
Frances was the cook and we all took turns supplying the sugar. Lots of good memories. We did not see each other much after school, but when we would meet again we visited just like it was yesterday. May you rest in peace dear friend.
Barb Hirsch says
Max and Family, So sorry to hear about your mother. Please know your family will be in my prayers..If there is anything I can do just let me know..
Cindy and Rod Hessler says
Don and family-Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May your memories of your wife/mom/grandma be forever in your hearts.
PAT HERZOG says
Bartholomew families heaven has gained a wonderful lady and she leaves behind a wonderful legacy our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time Monte and Pat Herzog
Audrey and Greg says
So sorry to hear about your loved one passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
BONNIE ASHLEY CURRAN says
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Lance & Chris Gierke says
Don, Mark, Max, Morris & family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time. She was a remarkable woman, May she rest in peace & God bless.
Jeanne Green says
I am sorry to hear of Francis passing. Praying for comfort for the families at this time.
Jeanette O'Dea says
Don and family. Our deepest sympathy at your loss. Frances has been such a good friend to me and she will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Wanda Linnell Richlen says
Max and family you are all in our deepest thoughts and prayers.
Barb and Jim Nelstead says
So sorry to see the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cameron Laird Burton says
Keeping you all in my prayers as you travel this difficult journey.
Rick kransky says
Mark, Max, and Morris, I was very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing.
Ken & Alane Stabler says
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I have fond memories of her and your dad driving down the Tongue River road in their big car. She was a wonderful woman who raised a great bunch of boys. So sorry for your loss..Prayers for all of you .
Todd and Rose LaRowe says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Todd and Rose LaRowe