Iris Irene Schenk Haines
January 3, 1929 to April 7, 2014
Iris was born January 3, 1929 to Max and Zella (Kohlmeyer) Schenk of Armells Creek west of Forsyth Montana. Early on the family moved to the head of Smith Creek where they ranched and farmed. The second eldest of five, Iris possessed a strong work ethic that would last her a lifetime.
She attended school on Smith Creek and graduated from Forsyth High School in 1947. Iris met, fell in love and subsequently married Larry B Haines on September 21, of 1950. The couple began farming outside Hysham and spent the next 47 years together raising crops and livestock. Each fall Iris drove grain, silage and beet truck while cooking for the crew and raising her children. Neither lived further than 30 miles from their place of birth.
In addition to being a wife, homemaker and Mother, Iris enjoyed dancing with Dad, gardening, playing cards, creating artwork and visiting with family, friends and neighbors. She was a self taught piano player who would liven up her day with a few tunes wafting on a summer breeze. She was a wonderful Mother who loved each and every one of her Grandchildren and Great grandchildren teaching them crafts and following their lives through visits, pictures and phone calls.
Multi-year community commitments include being a 4-H leader, Howard Homemakers Club, Rosebud County Cowbells and as an election official at the Howard School House.
Iris is survived by her four siblings, Charlie (Verla) Schenk of Lincoln NE, Gale (Barb) Schenk of Joliet MT, Mike (Ann) Schenk of Roundup MT and Mary (David) Holbrook of Sumerton AZ.
Children: Diana (George) Schmidt of Forsyth, MT and Rick Haines of Twin Falls, ID. Grandchildren: Janelle (Jake) Archer, Brad Schmidt, Reid (Leann) Haines and Erin Haines, eight Great Grandchildren and two Great-Great Grandchildren.
We all love Mom and you are already missed! Thank you for the guidance, charity, love and courage.
Iris Haines passed away Monday April 7th at the Rosebud County Hospital. The family thanks Dr. Anderson, the nursing staff and ambulance crew for their kindness and professionalism during her brief stay. Services are scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2014, 3:30 pm at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home, Forsyth, MT.
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday April 11, 2014
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
3:30 PM
Saturday April 12, 2014
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Interment
Following Services
Saturday April 12, 2014
Forsyth Cemetery
2804 Old Hwy 10
Forsyth, MT 59327
Luncheon
Following Graveside Services
Saturday April 12, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday April 11, 2014
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
3:30 PM
Saturday April 12, 2014
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Interment
Following Services
Saturday April 12, 2014
Forsyth Cemetery
2804 Old Hwy 10
Forsyth, MT 59327
Luncheon
Following Graveside Services
Saturday April 12, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
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Virgil & Waneeta Faris says
Diana & Rick, were saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. I have memories of her and your Dad dancing at the Howard school……..how they loved to dance. Always a smile of her face and would do anything for anyone. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Kay Davis Berdahl says
Diana and Rick and all of Iris’s family,
Sorry to hear of Iris’s passing. Our thought and prayers are with you.
Rocky and Kay Berdahl
Tam Schutt says
Rick, Diana and family,
Iris was such a dear friend to us and we know that she has gone home to be with Larry. We will miss that laugh and the wonderful stories.
Lander and Tami
Connie Brown says
Diana, Rick and family,
Your mom was such a neat lady, I always knew when she was in a building by her laugh. She loved to visit! My prayers are with your family during this time of loss.
Ron Watts says
Iris was such an awesome woman. I always looked forward to an opportunity to visit with her!!
Peggy Redman and Earl Mortensen says
To Iris’s family,
Earl joins me in sending heartfelt condolences to you in the loss of your beloved Mother. May you find comfort and strength in knowing others care and are thinking of, and praying for you at this difficult time. We pray that the many beautiful memories you have of her will give you a sense of peace now and in the days ahead. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and our community.
TJ Cape says
Diana & Rick, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I was out of town and was shocked to find out when I returned that she had passed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. She was a very special lady.