Gladys (Lloyd) Schipman, age 85, of Miles City passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the Holy Rosary Health Center in Miles City.
Gladys was born in Circle, Montana on November 21, 1929, the daughter of James (Andy) and Hazel Lloyd. She was one of nine girls and one boy: Dorothy, Myrtle, Leona, Patsy, Shirley, Beverly, Evelyn, Myrna and Harold. She also had five half brothers and sisters: Glen, Freda, Beatrice, John and Cleo. Her parents homesteaded near Circle and Gladys attended school in Circle. She worked as a waitress and nurse’s aid until 1946 when she met Lyle Schipman at a dance. They were married at Wolf Point, Montana on June 14, 1947. They ranched in Eastern Montana and near Lewistown, Montana. They lived in Billings, Montana until 1977 when they moved to Rosebud, Montana where Lyle worked as a caterpillar operator until he retired in 1984. Gladys and Lyle were blessed with five children: Hazel, Stewart, Gordon, Donna and Pam.
Gladys loved spending time with her husband and family. She enjoyed raising a garden and flowers. She also loved to fish and did so whenever they could. When Lyle retired he joined the Old Time Fiddlers in Miles City and they met so many wonderful people. They continued dancing as they had for the 53 years they were married. Lyle passed away in November 18, 2000. Maybe they will dance to the “Golden Fiddlers” in the sky when they meet again.
Gladys is survived by her children: Stewart (Marie) Schipman of Miles City, MT; Gordon (Jan) Schipman of Phoenix, AZ; Hazel (Terry) Hodges of Mountain Home, ID; Donna Schipman of Billings, MT; and Pam Beardsley of Rosebud, MT; one brother, Harold Lloyd of Billings, MT; two sisters: Patsy Arthur of Glendive, MT and Shirley Hoverson of Glasgow, MT; nine grandchildren: Melissa (Jay) Murray, Kimberly (Phil) McCluskey, T.J. (Karen) Hodges, David Schipman, Tracey (Tyler) Simard, Jennifer Adams, Casey Schipman, Jessica (Merle) Blankenship and Danielle Beardsley; eighteen great grandchildren: Morgan, Hunter, Cooper, Addison, Matthew, Aven, Grayson, Dante, Sebastian, Austin, Shanna, Skyler, Rachel, Nicholas, Spencer, Jessica, Cadence and Ryatt; and one great great grandchild, Kendyl. She was preceded in death by two step brothers: Johnny and Glen Lloyd; six sisters: Dorothy Strong, Myrtle Lloyd, Leona Strand, Beverly Lloyd, Evelyn Carpenter, and Myrna Lloyd; three step-sisters: Freda Kaul, Beatrice Blewitt, and Cleo Nasby.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 16, 2015 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Bible Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery in Miles City. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Grace Bible Church Student Miniseries or the charity of ones choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday February 16, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday February 16, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Miles City, MT
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Cathy Fleming says
I am so sorry to hear about Gladys. I really enjoyed visiting with her when I did see her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
S Ford says
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to you. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34:18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Elaine Buck says
So very sorry to hear about Gladys. She was a great lady and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Diana Robinette says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, I have so many memories of Gladys, she was a friend of my mom, now they are together again making more memories together. May the Lord be with you all.
bud and geneva biery says
sorry to hear about your mother she will be greatly missed our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Audrey and Greg says
May our Gladys RIP and hope she’s happy up in heaven love her and going to miss that cute smile she was one of a kind love Audrey
Sonja Crocker says
I know it is hard to lose your mom…but keep the wonderful memories close to your heart.
May our Lord give you comfort.
Laura Lee (Blankenship) Kalloch Beeler says
Gladys was such a fun spirited lady. Family gatherings were always such a hoot as she was wicked funny. She was a fabulous story teller and a delight. She always made you feel welcome and included you in all conversations. She will be sorely missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. My most sincere, deepest condolences to the entire family. Having lost my own father over 17 years ago, I can well understand the depth of your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you during this most difficult time.
Jane Sprinkle says
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Shirley Rolf says
Sorry to hear of your loss, We enjoyed her a lot, when they were around Leonard and Hortense.
peggy says
did she live at eagles manor and in awheel chair theres no picture of her
Jack and Kris Crocker says
So sorry to hear about the loss of Gladys. Our prayers go out to the family.
Jack and Julia Ferguson says
Sorry for the loss of your mother our thoughts and prayers go out too you.Gladys was a great person.
Steve + Lucy Jessen says
Stew: We are sorry to hear about the death of your mother. However we know that she is proud of her son and how his life has been redeemed. We’re praying for a peace that passes all understanding to come upon all who loved her.
Reba Merry Sept says
So sorry for your loss. I went to school with her sister, Evelyn. I would occasionally run into Gladys in Walmart and she would say ” I should know you”. Always had a nice little conversation with her. She was a very neat lady.
Kay and Rocky Berdahl says
Stewart, Marie and Pam,
Sorry to read about Gladys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marie Kluver says
Schipman Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mom was a wonderful person. She greeted you with a wonderful smile. My parents, Katie and Abner Farnum, enjoyed many nice times with your parents.