Hilda Fern (Tipton) Fredrickson, age 95, of Broadus passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016 at the Powder River Manor.
Fern was born on the family homestead at Baking Powder near Graham, Montana on March 21, 1921, the daughter of Charles and Hilda (Frankforter) Tipton. The family lived there for two years before moving to Moskee, Wyoming where they lived for three years before returning to Baking Powder. She attended various country schools before attending high school in Broadus. After her schooling, she worked for various ranchers. On February 14, 1941 she married the love of her life, Ernest Fredrickson in Miles City, Montana. Together they worked on the ranch where they raised Herefords. To this union, two children were born Jim and Monty. They remained on the farm for over fifty years. Fern worked several years as the clerk of the Baking Powder School Board.
After Ernest passed away, Fern enjoyed spending time with Fidelia Gilger. They traveled to many locations including Hawaii. She also enjoyed embroidery, bowling, golfing, playing cards, square dancing and spending time with family and friends. She also loved taking care of her beautiful yard and large garden. She spent her last 5 years at the Manor where she really excelled at Bingo and all their activities. Fern was a member of the Broadus VFW Auxiliary for many years.
Fern is survived by two sons: Jim Fredrickson of Elgin, NE; Monty (Roann) Fredrickson of Broadus, MT; her grandchildren: Melora (Dr. Byron) Hirschman of Norfork, NE; Leilela (Robert) Kiffen of Canton, SD; Steven Fredrickson of Newell, SD; Kelcey (Scott) Roberts of Rapid City, SD; Echo (fiancé Matt Standley) Fredrickson of Atlanta, GA; Amy (Martin) Codenys of Bismarck, ND; and Eric Fredrickson of Broadus, MT; great grandchildren: Zaidya, Caylan, Kitra and Janea Hirschman; Kyler and Noah Kniffen; Adeline Fredrickson, Guin Roberts, Rider and Evan Codenys, Jordan Neese, Jayden and Jace Fredrickson; a brother, Harry Tipton of Bakersfield, CA; a sister-in-law LaVanda Tipton of Casper, WY and an uncle Robert Frankforter of Kinsey, MT. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, her parents, brothers: Merlin, George Dewey and Chester; a sister Etta and a daughter-in-law Gayla.
Cremation has taken place and per her wishes, no services are planned and her ashes will be placed with her husbands on the family ranch at a later date. 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 Garden Fund.
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Lisa Gaskill says
So very sorry to hear about your mom. She was a special lady.
Mike McGregor says
Sorry to hear of Gramma Fern’s passing. I loved that lady! She always treated me like I was her own grandson. She made the best cheesy potato casseroles too! She was loved and will be missed!
Cindy Carter Burris says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this loss. She was a special lady.
Pam & Dave Nisley says
Dave and I send our sincere sympathies~ She was a very special woman, and has an amazing family! Our prayers go with all of you during this very hard time…..we care!
Wayne & Anita Wetherelt says
So sorry to hear of her passing. Always enjoyed visiting with her at the Manor.
Our thoughts & prayers to all of you.
Wayne & Anita Wetherelt
Pat Smith says
Monty and family, so sorry for your loss, may your fond memories of Fern sustain you in this time of sorrow. She was a loving and fun person.
Carmen Jablinske Knutson says
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I loved Fern’s wicked, funny humor and her love for baseball. Another treasure gone ,sure glad I had the pleasure of knowing her. Hugs!
Carol Schneidt says
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Andrea Rice says
It was a pleasure to get to know Fern. She was one of the kindest, sweetest people I’ve meet in a long time. Keep her memories close to your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
billy J says
To the entire Fredrickson Family. What a nice lady. Can always remember her bowling. My thoughts are with you.
SALLY A. BORLA says
I WILL MISS FERN A LOT–I HAVE KNOWN HER FOR A LONG TIME AND WILL MISS HER SMILE IN THE MORNING ON WEEKENDS. SHE WAS A NICE CONSIDERATE AND FUN LADY–MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF HER FAMILY AND ESP. MONTY. GOD BLESS.
Pat Franklin says
Monty and family so sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace.
Ella Mae and Allen Drane. says
So sorry to hear of your Loss,spent a lot of years bowling with Fern and attending State Bowling tournaments .We all had alot of fun times.She will be missed.
Linda C. Nybakken says
Monty, Jim & Families: My condolences to all of you as you will miss that special lady. I appreciated her so much as throughout my life…especially the time she spent with me teaching me 4-H sewing…she was a great helper and a great neighbor to the Cook family…
Don & Linda Nybakken
Tina Thompson says
Thinking of all of you. So enjoyed your Mom.
Roberta Rickman says
Monty, So sorry for your loss. Hugs.
Tim, Holly, Zachary and Maria says
Fredrickson and Codenys families,
Sending you our love and prayers as you remember Fern. It was a pleasure to know her. I often think of our adventure in Fargo with Fern and Amy one summer she had come to visit. Hugs to all of you,
Gruba’s
Cliff Cebula says
Monty and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am glad that I had the opportunity to meet your Mother last summer she was a special lady!
Dixie says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family! Carey, Dixie & Colby
Brenda Hopkins says
Fern was a grand lady!!!!! I can only hope that I will remain as independent and feisty as she was!!!!! If she had an opinion about something you were sure to hear it!!!!!! That is what I loved about her!!!! We will miss her!
Linda Quiroz says
Monty and family, sorry to hear of your loss. May Fern rest in peace and may you guys have may faund memories.
Linda Quiroz
Dora Meidinger-Huckins says
My condolences to the Fredrickson families. We have lost a special lady here, and Powder River County friends and neighbors will miss her dearly. Her family was lucky to have her in their lives for all these years and have the wonderful memories to share together…
God Bless our lovely friend in your final resting place, Fern!
Will miss our phone conversations,
Dora
Susan Sanderson says
Monty & Family, I will miss Fern tremendously. She was such a great person. I loved her gardening advice & her sense of humor. I always looked forward to her visit. May your memories be many.
Scott and Brigit Hemmer says
Monty and family: Our deepest sympathies to all of you. I loved getting to know Fern and being able to visit her out on Baking Powder Road. She was a pleasant person to visit with and she loved seeing the girls.