Isabella “Sis” Wealtha (Watts) Myran, age 91, of Miles City passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City.
Isabella was born at Myers, Montana on September 20, 1927, the daughter of Henry Jason and Darlene (Meyer) Watts. Isabella is the eighth child of ten children which include: Henry, AnnaBelle, Harold, Herman, Homer, Howard, Harry, Harvey and Herbert. She went through grade school at Sanders Howard Schools and Anderson School. She moved to Kinsey in the winter of 1942 after her father died. Isabella married Wayne Myran on January 31, 1945, to this union six children were born, four girls: Jane, Diana, Shelly, Sheila, and two boys: Curtis and James. They bought a small farm at Kinsey and farmed there until April 1966 when they lost their farm due to a bad hailstorm. They sold the farm but kept the machinery and farmed land for other farmers. They moved to Miles City in 1970 where they remained. Wayne passed away on February 8, 1993.
Isabella loved country music and played in a country band with some of her brothers and in her son Curtis’s band. She played a steel guitar, rhythm guitar and piano all by ear in the bands and sang and yodeled for different occasions. Isabella worked at Coast to Coast from 1989 to 2001. She belonged to the Faith Lutheran Church of Kinsey and then the First Lutheran Church of Miles City where she sang in the choir. She loved to garden, raise flowers and work in her yard. She raised 4 o’clocks and roses and always said working in them was her physical therapy. She also very much enjoyed walking her poodles Ebony and Lucy.
Isabella is survived by her children: Jane (Bob) DeLange, Curtis Myran, Diane (Jim) Schweigert, James Myran, Shelly Miller, Sheila (Don) Nelson, and John Thompson; seventeen grand children: Mike, Mark, Michelle, Jennifer, Dane, Torger, Kari, Jeramy, Kayla, Tanner, Lindsay, Brian, Casey, Laci, Derek, Tori, and Tara. She also had twenty-nine great grandchildren and lots of nieces and nephews. Also survived by her are her brothers: Harvey and Herbert (Dottie) Watts, and sisters in law: Audrey Watts, Shirley Watts, Evie Carey, and brother in law: Orville Myran.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Reception will follow at the First Lutheran Church in Miles City where friends can gather and share stories. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Miles City Garden Club.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday June 13, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday June 14, 2019
First Lutheran Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday June 13, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday June 14, 2019
First Lutheran Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Jim and Cathy Bastian says
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE OF YOUR MOM!! I was so honored to get to receive some very special hugs from Isabelle when she was feeling well enough to get out and come to the store. You all were blessed with such a wonderful lady to call Mom and Grandma. She a had such a caring heart and would do anything that she could to help anyone who needed it. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to know such a wonderful lady. She leaves you with a tremendous legacy, and you all know how much she loved each of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through these next days.
David J. Hess says
So sorry to read on Stevenson’s web site that Isabelle (sis) had passed on. such a nice person!
Dave and Diedree Hess
Pauline Flotkoetter says
To Isabella’s Family; I am so sorry for your loss! She was an outstanding neighbor, and such a lovely person. She taught me a lot about gardening and raising flowers. She was a very hard working woman! I know she is free of pain and has earn her angel wings. She has join Wayne and her deceased family members in heaven. Rejoice! That is what she has been looking forward to over the last several years. Sending lots of hugs at this difficult time.
June Opp says
To all the Myron family,we are so very sorry to hear about your loved one going to join the rest of her family at the place where we are promised no more sorrow no more pain. She will be missed so very much by everyone,she was such a beautiful lady inside as well as outside. May God bless and comfort you all during these difficult days and the days ahead.
Ruben and June Opp
Chris Gierke says
So sorry to hear about Isabelle’s passing, what a sweet lady, she will be missed. Keeping your family in our thoughts & prayers.
Jace Walsh says
I always loved seeing aunt Sis at family events. She will be greatly missed.
M J CRANDALL says
So sorry. My sympathy.
Tom and Lillian Ostendorf says
We loved her, she was a great lady. You have our deep sympathy.
Erin Lantis Leininger says
Such a sweet lady. RIP Isabelle You will be missed by so many.
Dotty Watts says
I certainly agree with the above comments. Sis was a beautiful person..inside and out. So gentle and kind. She worked so hard her entire life, she has more than earned her angel wings. She will be missed by so many people.
Ron and Marilyn Frize says
We were so sorry to hear about Isabelle. We have so many fond memories of younger days in Kinsey and all the fun times with our families. She lived a wonderful, full life and is truly celebrating her reunion with Wayne. Keep all those special memories close. Hugs to you all.
Annalise and Jim Willson says
I first met Isabella when we worked together at Coast to Coast. She became a dear friend from then on. What a beautiful person inside and out. She always had a wonderful smile for everyone. RIP Isabella
cheryl ruppel says
So sorry for your loss. Isabella was such a beautiful person. will miss her smile.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Kathi Pfeifle says
I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Myran’s passing. She was always so nice to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nora Drew says
Dear family, I am so sorry you lost your mom/loved one. My thoughts are with you. May God surround you with His comfort and blessings.
Marcia Heydt and Family says
To the Myron Family, my sincere condolence for the loss of your dear mother. Your mom will always hold a special place in my heart. Her open door for many neighborhood children proved refuge, fun, and will forever be appreciated. Be blessed Mrs. Myron.
Maureen Larson says
Dear Myron Family,
So very sorry that you lost your mother/grandmother/loved one. I didn’t know her well, but remember her sweet smile and welcoming personality. May you feel God’s comforting arms during this difficult time and may your memories bring you smiles and laughter.
Kay Carlson says
I remember Isabella from my time at Kinsey. I loved playing the piano for church services there. What a loving bunch of people. Isabella was always so kind to me and treated me like family. My condolences to her family.
Deb & Bob Hagemeister says
To all the Myran and Watts families — so sorry for your loss — she was a “great” lady and always enjoyed visiting with her and Wayne before he passed — our thoughts and prayers are with all of you —
Tamie Watts Walsh says
I will so miss her smile. I was lucky enough to get one more when I visited her just a few weeks ago with Mom and sister Rena. It is always to soon. God be with you.
Pam Rogge says
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will always remember her waving at me from across the street as she was working in her yard (and a beautiful yard it was!). Cherish the wonderful memories you have.
Steve and Vonnie Pattison says
So, so sorry for your loss. Prayers sent your way and thinking of you all.
Robyn Loumer says
Shelly and the rest of Isabella’s family;
What an amazing woman. I’m so blessed to have known her. First from being at your house Shelly, and then getting to work with her at Coast to Coast. She was a kind and caring woman, and a sheer delight to know. My prayers are with you all.
Wanda Bankey says
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Isabell at Coast to Coast . She was always kind and had a smile.
Nancy Hafla says
Dear family of Isabella,
We first met Isabella and Wayne in Salt Lake City when Wayne was undergoing his heart transplant. They became family to us and we cared very much for them both. It was a joy having them in our home and getting to know your family. May your wonderful memories of your sweet mom/grandma comfort you.
With love and sympathy,
Nancy and Rick Hafla
Berta Cauthron says
My condolences to all of the family. She was a bright spot in everyone’s life.
Sandi Updyke says
Isabella was an angel on earth, and I have no doubt she is now one in heaven. May God bless you all at this difficult time.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
I am so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She was a very talented and beautiful lady in every sense of the word. May your precious memories bring you comfort in the days and years ahead. My sympathy goes out to all the Myran & Watts family.
Vicki carrafa says
I am sorry I am responding so late. Aunt Isabelle had a very special place in my heart. she was my Godmother. I remember her beautiful smile and infectious laugh. She was so tiny and so loving. She was a great lady and she will be greatly missed. I love you Aunt Isabelle. Rest in peace. Please give mom a huge hug when you reach heaven.