Gladys Stanton, age 78, of Jordan passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Billings Clinic.
Gladys Mae Hogue was born to Bill & Gladys Hogue, November 16th, 1935 in Nebraska. Her family moved to Montana and Mom attended high school in Terry, MT. One summer, while in Jordan, she and her friend Dora saw a tall young man with a guitar walking to a dance the girls were also attending. Gladys asked Dora who that guy was. Dora said “That’s my cousin Dale”. Gladys said, “I’m going to marry him” and three months later in September 1953 she did just that. They were married over 50 years when Dale passed away in 2004. Gladys had several jobs over the years. She worked for Ryan’s Grocery many years ago and then again when she came out of retirement, Fellman’s Hardware Store & Garfield County Bank. She and Dale bought the Hell Creek Bar and ran it for several years and Gladys went to school to learn to do boot, shoe & saddle repair and bought and operated the Jordan Shoe Shop where she repaired boots, shoes, saddles and did other leather work. Later she was the director for the Garfield County Senior Citizens and Garfield County Transportation and was Garfield County Justice of the Peace when she retired the first time. Years later she was requested to come out of retirement again to fill the need for an additional Justice of the Peace. She said she would but that she would only do weddings which were her favorites, but no arraignments in the middle of the night. You could count on Gladys working hard whether she was digging post holes or preparing for a court case. Gladys loved little kids and all the kids in our generation called her mom and anyone younger called her Grandma, Granny or Granny Gladys. She was always a Tom boy and you would find her on the ground playing trucks or the middle of the floor playing dolls. She was a Cub Scout leader in the 50’s and 60’s and loved it. Kids were always welcome in Mom’s home. She taught Sunday school and Bible School and was known to stop and pick up a car load of kids to take them to Sunday school. Being proud of the fact that she was a Christian and had been saved many years ago she wanted everyone to be and she made sure many kids had the opportunity to go to church and learn about Jesus Christ her Savior & King. When her kids were younger, along with Gladys’s nieces, nephews and any other kid available, they were treated to trips to the trees for weenie roasts and the lake for boating, swimming and skiing. She was an accomplished water skier and helped teach many to ski. We were also part of trips to rodeos to watch Johnnie ride and car-loads of giggling girls were taken graduation dress shopping. Gladys just knew how to make things fun for kids. When it would storm and the electricity went out she would get out the battery operated radio and the candles and we would play board games and cards and tell ghost stories and listen to “Only the Shadow Knows” and she would load us in the car to drive to town and watch the lightening. Assuring us that as long as we stayed in the car on the rubber tires we were safe. She taught us not to be afraid of the thunder and told us that the noise was just God dumping his tater bin. Mom always had coloring books and the biggest box of Crayons nearby. She would color for hours to relax. That led to her love of painting. She took art lessons in the 70’s and again a few years back. She was an accomplished painter and loved it. After Gladys retired for real you could find her on Saturdays painting and having lunch & cocktails with her “sister-friends” Charlee Nordhus and Betty Johnson. Mom also loved to travel and gamble and made many trips with family and friends to Las Vegas & Deadwood. She especially enjoyed those trips with her very special friends Bobi Raye Ross & Shelley Ryan who also took Gladys to many doctor and chemo appointments. Mom knew no age boundaries and had friends that hadn’t started school yet and friends that were older than she. They were all important in her eyes. Mom’s pride and joy truly was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She absolutely adored them all.
Back in the ’60’s Mom started making donuts from a recipe she adapted from a cook book. It was the start of something special. When she made donuts the phone would start ringing and the house would start filling up. If you did something for her that she knew you wouldn’t let her pay for, you got a batch of donuts. Grandkids report cards, graduations and many other special occasions were filled with Granny Gladys’ Raised Donuts. Everyone enjoyed them so much that she started handing them out for Halloween treats. She was always proud of the fact that Howard Shawver used to bring his kids out all the way from Miles City for one of her donuts. In later years she had to tell the older parents & grandparents that the Halloween donuts were just for the little kids because she couldn’t makes as many batches as she used to be able to. The only years she didn’t make donuts were when she was just too weak. Three years that I know of. She always felt bad that the kids didn’t get them on those years. Many people have requested the recipe. Please enjoy and whenever you make the recipe included today please think of Gladys.
Gladys is survived by her son Johnnie & Laura, granddaughter Kristi & Saurel Favard & their children Jasmyn & Tristan and granddaughter Kim & Lance Rodman and their daughter Rachel, three step-granddaughters & their spouses and children, her daughter Cindy, grandson Brian & Barbara
Mothershead & their children Dalaney & Justin and grandson Brady Mothershead and her ex-son-in-law Steve Mothershead & Debbie Long. Mom is also survived by her brothers Dale Hogue, Don & Mary Lou Hogue & Jim & Lou Hogue and a sister Wanda Evans, brother-in-law Harold & Fran Stanton, many
nieces, nephews & cousins.
Gladys battled cancer for many years and it just didn’t seem fair that she had to be taken by COPD. We want to thank all of you who have helped her out so much. From plowing her driveway to taking her to doctor appointments or stopping by the house to visit she and we appreciated it more than you know. Gladys was not afraid to die. She knew where she was going and that she would see her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and get to dance with Dale again.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Jordan. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan. Interment will follow in the Steve Fork’s Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Jordan is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials can be made to the Garfield County Ambulance Service & The Community Bible Church of Jordan, MT
Dwane and Barb says
Johnny and Cindy, we were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. Just know that she is no longer in pain and is in a better place. We know there are some wonderful people just waiting for her with open arms. Keep your loving memories close to your heart and GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!
Dwane & Barb Mury
Tim and Cheri Hafla says
Johnny, Cindy and Families, Our deepest sympathy , Gladys was such a wonderful lady always a smile and a hug for everyone. She will be missed by many. May God wrap his arms around you all and help you thru this grieving process. Love and Hugs to you all..
Diane (Rath) Hewett says
Johnnie, Cindy and families,
I am really sorry to hear of your mom passing away. I was very surprised to see this tonight. I have a lot of fond memories of “Ladder Legs”, she always got such a chuckle out of me calling her that, and telling the story of her falling backwards off the ladder when we were staining your house with the red stain, she landed flat on her bottom but never spilled a drop of stain. Many fun and good memories. She was always very special to me, I share in your grief. God Bless each of you as you mourn her loss.
Love and prayers,
Diane
John & Jenny Frady says
Johnie & Cindy And Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, may the peace& love of God bless to heal the you and the family. my prayers with you and your family
John & Jenny
Jeri Toavs says
To all the family of Gladys,
We are so sorry for your loss, I have so many wonderful memories of Gladys as a child especially the tickle tortures! She was not my grandmother by blood but she always made me feel like part of the family!! Hugs to my sweet cousins Kristi and Kim, your grandma was on great lady!! I am sorry I won’t be able to make the service to pay my respects to one of the most sweet and onery ladies I know. Love and hugs to you all!
Sheri Cain says
Cindy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Praying for you all!
Lana Hovland says
To all the family of Gladys,
I am so sorry for your loss as Gladys was a great mother-in-law and later, friend. Gladys was one of the best grandmothers my daughters, Kristi & Kim, could ever have been blessed with. Gladys will always have a special place in my heart. Everyone that knew her, loved her. What an amazing special lady!! She is pain free now and reunited with many friends & family. God Bless Gladys & the entire family.
Lana Berry Hovland
Pat Corbin says
Johnnie and Cindy and family, I am so sorry to hear that you mom has passed. Hold you memories close and they will help through this sad time. Hugs and prayers to all.
Muff Engdahl says
Johnnie, Cindy and families,
I am so sorry to hear that your mom passed. She was one of my favoite people, we had a lot of fun at the courthouse back a long time ago. She will be missed by all that knew her. She was a wonderful person. Hold your memories close in your hearts, may they help you heal during this sad time.
God received another beautiful angel. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Muff and family
Karen and Lee Paulson says
Johnny, Cindy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time!! All of us kids have so many great memories growing up together! Gladys was a very special lady and will be missed by all of us! Love and prayers to all of you! Karen and Lee Paulson
Laura Pemberton says
Thoughts and prayer are with you and your family Cindy…
Laura and Gracie
Becky Stanton says
Johnnie, Cindy and families,
We are so sad to hear that your Mom passed away. I have wonderful memories of her and your Dad from High School and keeping my horses at their place. She had such quick wit. Ron, of course, has many memories them. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Jane Engdahl says
Johnnie, Cindy, and families,
So sorry to hear of your moms passing, she is in a better place, and free of pain. One wonderful lady, always with a big smile, and quick wit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you folks during this time of sorrow.God Bless you all.
Bryan & Chelsea Phipps says
Dear Family,
Gladys was quite a lady who was always involved in the community. Her presence will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Barb Harbaugh Morgan & Family says
I am so sorry for you and your families. Gladys was a beautiful soul, funny and always a supporter of Garfield County. She always made time for everyone. May you always have great memories of her. Prayers and loving thoughts to you all!
Dave Weeding says
Your Mom had such a positive impact on the Jordan community and all who knew her. Her faith was strong and I have no doubt she is enjoying her Heavenly reward. Great memories of Gladys.
Dale and Ruth Bond says
Johnny and family–Remember good times we had with Gladys.Our prayers are with you at this time.Dale and Ruth Bond
Tracey Walker says
So sorry for all of Glad’s family. I knew her from her service of Justice of the Peace in Garfield County as I was the J.P. in Carter County. Anytime spent with Gladys was fun, she had a lot of spunk and cared a great deal about her community.
Meriam Hogue McMurry says
Johnny, Cindy and families also Dale, Don, Jim, Wanda and families. Loraine just called me and told me Gladys Mae went home to be with The Lord!! Loved reading the obituary and how true it all is. Loved her dearly and have so many wonderful memories!!My deepest sympathy to all of you and she will be so missed but what rejoicing there is in heaven!!
Todd Larson says
Gladys was instrumental, with the assistance of Nadine Watson, of my early tutorial in the fine art of dancing. I was literally drug out on to the floor where these two tagged team to the tunes playing on the jukebox in the Hell Creek Bar. Traumatic as it was they taught me how to dance and for that I am eternally grateful. However, after my initial training, as a kid, I avoided those ladies like the plague! I got over it and have many opportunities to dance with them after the shock wore off, LOL! I will miss Gladys’ spunky nature and the matter of the fact attitude and I guess that’s what I liked about her. With Gladys you always knew where you stood. Johnny and Cindy, my heart goes out to you, I’ve been there myself!
Kara (Clark) Lambert says
Johnnie, Cindy and families.
I would like to send my condolences and let you know I am thinking of you. I have so many fond memories of “Glasses”. I don’t know who started it but that is what my brothers, Dean and Cody and I called your mom. We loved to go to the shoe shop and see her there and at the court house when she was there. She always had a smile and a great laugh and often a treat. She did do a lot for her community and was always helping someone out. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you. Kara
PS. Johnnie my brothers still call me “Gert”, don’t know if you remember that but you started it and it stuck.
Ken and Kathy South says
Johnny Cindy and family so sorry to hear of the lose of your mom, Gladys was such an awesome lady she will be so missed, God less her and you all
Peggy Jones says
I’m so sorry for the loss of the fantastic person who was your mother. I knew her when she was Justice of the Peace in Garfield County and I was the judge in Powder River County. She was a fun person to be around, always seemed to be happy and have a smile on her face. I was always very happy to see her. Thank you, Cindy, for bringing her to Broadus when she was visiting you in Ashland. I was so very happy for the visit. May the Lord give you peace at this time.
Darryl and Sonja Turner says
Johnny, Cindy and families, Your mom was a very dear lady and will be greatly missed in the Community and by all who knew her. She was always so cheery and fun to be around. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
Randall Mothershead says
Gladys will be missed. I have many enjoyable memories of her and Dale spending time with our family. She always made a person feel welcome, and was always glad to see you.
Shelley Fogle says
Cindy, Johnny, Steve, Deb, Brian and family, Brady and all of Gladys’s family~ I will miss Granny Gladys, she was such a neat lady, she loved me and my kids like her own. I will cherish many of memories of Gladys. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. So Sorry for the loss of Gladys. Hugs and Lots of Loves to you ALL.
Agnes Beard Drane says
so sorry to hear of Gladys passing she was such a neat lady we will have you in our thoughts and prayers
Todd and Star Hogue says
Dear Johnny, Cindy, and families:
Our hearts go out to you at this time of great loss. I have a plethora of precious childhood memories of coming to Jordan to visit. Aunt Gladys Mae was always so kind, fun-loving, and full of love. Her talents and abilities were so diverse. Her energy and vigor were enviable. Though it is a painful and sorrowful day, her memory will continue to bring us joy and happiness. I just performed an act of finality: deleting her name and number from my phone. I thank the Lord that I do not and cannot delete her precious memory. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Gloria and DJ Milroy says
My Dear Johnny, Cindy and families, our most heartfelt sympathies to each of you. So sorry we can’t be with you today to remember and honor your Mother along with the rest of you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and the many memories I have will always be with me. Your Mother was a very special person and will be greatly missed by many. I do believe…. those we love and hold close in our hearts and memories, are never truly gone from us. May your memories be a comfort to each of you during the difficult times and may the Lord walk with each of you. Holding you close in my heart and my prayers. Gloria