Gladys Louise Linville, 90, of Broadus, and most recently of Lewistown, passed away October 16, 2020. Gladys was born January 6, 1930, the second daughter and fourth child of William and Jessie (Wilbur) Wiechman. At three months of age she moved with her parents and two brothers from the Crow Rock area to the Home Creek area near Ashland, Montana, this being her grandfather’s homestead. Gladys attended the Home Creek school a few miles from home for all the elementary grades but the third and fourth, which were spent in Miles City when her brothers were in the last two years of high school. She boarded out her four years of high school, which were spent in Broadus and graduated from there in 1947.
She was married to Royce Francis Linville on May 3, 1947, in Terry, Monana, and they spent all their married years in or near Broadus. Of this union, two daughters were born–Linda on August 26, 1948, and Lana on August 25, 1950. Gladys worked for Paul Mann at Smith’s Jewelry in Miles City in 1947 and 1948 while Royce was on the road in the trucking business. She worked for Step and Ruby Holt at their drugstore from 1954 until the end of 1967, then worked in the county treasurer’s office from February 1968 until the end of December 1990 when she retired because of Royce’s ill health. He died November 10, 1993. She held the position of Powder River County Treasurer for four consecutive terms. Gladys did quite a bit of traveling, including making two trips to Alaska to visit granddaughter Michele. She did volunteer work at the museum and enjoyed line dancing with her friends. Gladys later shared happy times with Clarence Swope, her close friend. In 2018 Gladys moved to Lewistown to be closer to her daughter Linda and grandchildren. Gladys had a big heart. She will be remembered as a loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She always had treats ready for the grandkids and was their biggest fan, often traveling to watch them in their activities. She’s remembered by them as generous, warmhearted, and easy to talk She had a supportive, easy going, and accepting personality, which made her a favorite of many. She will be greatly missed.
Gladys is survived by her daughter Linda and son-in-law Dennis Robinson, who were able to share many good times with Gladys in Lewistown; grandchildren Michele (Rob) and son Cord McCue; Chad (Lisa) and children Jalen, Royce, and Ava Robinson; and Nicole (Scott) and children Carter, Sydney, and Natalie Wichman. She was preceded in death by her husband Royce, daughter Lana, grandson David, and special friend Clarence.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Valley View Cemetery in Broadus. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Powder River Manor Memorial Fund or Powder River Manor Nursing Scholarship Fund.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday October 19, 2020
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday October 19, 2020
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
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Carol Schneidt says
Thoughts and prayers to all of Gladys’ family. She was a wonderful boss and my mentor. She encouraged me to become a nontraditional student at MCC junior college. A great lady and a wonderful friend !
Tom and Judy Collins. says
We are very sorry to hear about Gladys. She was a wonderful lady.
Bernice Rolfson says
Gladys was a wonderful person so sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
ArLynn & Walter Archer says
Many happy memories of this wonderful lady.
Prayers for Linda and family.
Don bidwell says
Gladys was a great colleague at the courthouse. I will never forget the the day she came to my co supt office and said opi lost two million dollars. Easy Peasy fix with trip to Helena. Don bidwell
SALLY A. BORLA says
HOW SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF GLADYS–I STILL REMEMBER HER FROM MY H.S. DAYS WHEN SHE WORKED AT THE DRUG STORE. SHE WAS SUCH A PRETTY LADY AND ALWAYS SO PLEASANT. WE ARE LOSING SO MANY OF OUR WONDERFUL LOCALS AND DEAR FRIENDS–MAY SHE REST IN PEACE AND NO HOW LOVED SHE WAS=GOD BLESS.
Laura Lee Ullrich says
I am saddened to hear of Gladys’ passing. She was a wonderful woman with a kind heart and a mischievous twinkle in her eye! I got to know her better during the years I had the Copper Moon. She was devoted to her family, to Clarence and to her wide circle of friends. I am so sorry, Linda and Dennis, that you both lost your sweet mothers the same day. I am praying for Gods love as you grieve and celebrate the lives of these two beautiful women.
Nancy Klapmeier says
Gladys was a great friend and one of my favorite bosses. She was always kind and caring and considerate to all And at the same time strong and intelligent and she will be missed by all of Broadus and beyond. So sorry for you Dennis and Linda
Jim and Kathy Bowers says
So sorry, she was one of the sweetest ladies I know. God bless her family in this time of sorrow.
teresa geib bacon says
My Prayers and Condolences Dennis and Linda.
Alveda Hurst says
Sorry to hear this, she was a kind, sweet lady. R.I.P. , Alveda Cathey Hurst
Charlotte Miller says
I enjoyed working with Gladys in the Treasurer’s office and learned so much from her on school finance. She was a friend to all of us during her terms in office.
Tom and Ann Emmons says
Gladys was a joy in our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Roberta Morgan Rickman says
Linda, So very sorry to hear this. Hugs, thoughts and prayers to you.
Jane Thompson says
Linda and Family,
So very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I always enjoyed time spent with her.
Rayetta Schonenbach Fjell says
Linda & family; so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. My thoughts & Prayers are with you all at this time. Rayetta (Schonenbach) Fjell
Bob Cook says
Linda, So sorry to read of your mothers passing. Gladys always had the best smile and laugh. Memories of Gladys go way back to dinners at Aunt illahs. Truly a wonderful lady.
Sharon & Larry Collins says
So sorry for your loss. We had lots of good times with your folks. Gladys was a good friend.
Ginger says
I sure will miss Gladys and her sweet, quiet, wonderful, ladylike ways. Cherish your many memories and hold them dear.
Patricia Franklin says
Thinking of you at this time,so sorry for your loss. May she Rest In Peace.
Karen and Dallas Gaskill says
My heartfelt condolences to all of Gladys’s family. I just thought the world of this wonderful lady.
Bill and Dina Gay says
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Bonnie Sprague says
My condolences to Linda and Dennis for the loss of Gladys. May you be comforted by your memories of both of your mothers to help you through this most difficult time! Many blessings to you all!