Gail Ivester, age 72, of Broadus, MT passed away on April 28, 2024, in Gillette, WY.
Gail was born on April 22, 1952, to Kenneth and Delores (Bone) Carter in Miles City, MT. Gail spent the first several years of her life growing up in the Broadus area before moving to Dever, WY where she graduated from Dever High School. After high school Gail began dating Butch Ivester and after a brief courtship they were married on September 18, 1971. Shortly after the family moved to Oklahoma where Gail and Butch worked for Skin Collins on his combine crew. Eventually they moved back to Broadus where Gail began working for the Broadus High School as a cook a job she had for over 20 years. Gail and Buch welcomed their first child Katherine in April 1973 and then had their second child Bobby in April 1976. They remained in Broadus where they worked and raised their family together. After Gail retired from the high school they moved to Ashland and she began working for Fred’s Hardware a job where she stayed for another 20 years until retirement.
Gail enjoyed gardening, darts, bowling, camping, water skiing, fishing and just being outdoors and Traveling all over when she could. She always tried to find joy in everything.
She is survived by her son, Bobby Ivester; one brother, Kenneth and sister in law Thelma Carter one sister, Camilla Crockatte, three grandchildren, Cory Traub, Kahla Dempewolf (Traub) and Kaylob Ivester, two great grandchildren, Kashli and Tillie Dempewolf and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by, her parents, Kenneth and Delores Carter; husband, Butch Ivester and her daughter, Kathy Ivester and brother in law Dave Crockatte
A memorial service will be held on June 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Powder River Congregational Church in Broadus, MT. Interment will be at the Valley View Cemetery in Broadus. Following the services a luncheon will be held at the VFW Hall. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday June 1, 2024
Powder River Congregational Church
309 W. Wilson Street
Broadus, MT 59317
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday June 1, 2024
Powder River Congregational Church
309 W. Wilson Street
Broadus, MT 59317
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Diana Elwood says
What a great lady, I have memories of Gail that go back a long way. She was a beautiful soul. My condolences to all her family. God’s blessings.
Ginger says
Rest well, Mama Gail. You will be missed and loved always.
Hugs to Bobby and family.
Mike Bender says
Shazam!
Georgia wilson says
She was one nice lady I’m happy I got to be friends with her sure miss her messages and good mornings
Andrita Harris says
Gail will miss you. Deepest sympathy and condolences to Bobby & Family. PRAYERS RIP 🙏
Jackie & Joe Schneidt says
Gail has been my sister’s friend since forever.
She was funny and always smiling. Very nice person
Our condolences 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Dora Huckins says
My sincere condolences to Gail’s family and friends! She will be greatly missed! ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Mimi Nickel says
Gail was a neat lady. Prayers for fami!y & friends❤
Sharyn Wallace says
Oh Gail, I loved your grit and laughter along with the extra care you extended to me. Keep the love flowing and hug your Kathy tight.
Dwayne Carter says
Gail you will be missed. Prayers to all my cousins and family.
Libby Lanning Matthews says
RIP Momma Gail. Sending my condolences to all the family. Fond memories in High School during Lunch, and all the sleep overs and hang outs at the house in Broadus. Reconnecting on FB and sending messages throughout the last few years was good to reminisce.
Dorothy J Taylor says
Sorry for your loss Bobby and family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️RIP GAIL.
Cathy, JJ and Kimberly McDowell says
Sending our sympathies and love to Bobby and all Gail’s family.
Cindy Stanton says
I’m so sorry to read of Gail’s passing. She and Butch were great neighbors when I lived kitty corner across the road from them in Ashland. I really enjoyed Gail’s sense of humor and personality.