Jean Melle passed away on May, 2016 12:30AM at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, MT after a short illness. She was surrounded by friends and family.
Jean was born December 16, 1929. She married Clarence Melle on February 10, 1952. They had 5 children; Thomas, Julie, Richard, Ruth, & Joyce.
Jean and Clarence resided on a farm in the Cartersville area where he worked the land and she worked as a nurse for many years at the Rosebud Community Hospital in Forsyth, MT. Jean continued to work until she retired August 1999. She remained on the farm until the time of her passing.
She is preceded in death by her husband Clarence and son Thomas.
She is survived by Julie and her husband Robert Bradford and their children Steven and Nathanial.
Richard and Debbie Melle and their children Matt and his wife Renee, William, and Daniel,
Ruth and her husband Arly Russert and their child Martin.
Joyce and her husband Marty Drane, and their children Alazada, Clair Elizabeth, and Thomas.
Funeral Services will be held at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth, MT on Saturday, May 21st at 11AM. Burial will take place in the Rosebud Cemetery. Celebration of life will follow in Rosebud, MT.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Salvation Army; Trails End Ranch, PO Box 460, Ekalaka, MT 59324; or the Rosebud Community Chapel, PO Box 83, Rosebud, MT 59347.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth has been entrusted with these arrangements and condolences may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Visitation
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday May 20, 2016
Stev enson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday May 21, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Visitation
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday May 20, 2016
Stev enson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday May 21, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
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Karlys Kipf Irion says
Dear Julie, Dickie & Ruthie,
My sincerest sympathy for the loss of your mother! Jean was one of my favorite ladies when I was a kid growing up – I loved the time I got to come and stay at your house with you Julie when we were kids. Think of all the great times you had with her and hopefully this will ease your heartache – I loved your mothers smile!
Sincerely,
Karlys Kipf Irion
SALLY A. BORLA says
SO SHOCKED AND SAD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM–I DIDN’T SEE HER SUNDAY BUT THOUGHT SHE WAS PROBABLY SPENDINg THE DAY WITH YOU JOYCE AND FAMILY. SHE WAS A NICE LADY WITH A LOVELY SMILE AND SHE WILL BE MISSED–GOD BLESS.
Emma Wegner says
Sorry for your loss. I was just at the graduation, as my grandson, Hunter Morrison, graduated. I asked about your Mom and was told that she had been sick. I will miss visiting with her when I go to Rosebud.
Sincerely,
Emma Jean Howard Wegner
Vanna Byrd says
Joyce and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We aren’t ever prepared, but know that she is visiting with God and all the family that have gone on before. God Bless you all!
Joan Leinwand says
Sending my condolences.
Kathy Kipf Bumgardner says
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mother was so kind and gracious to all of us. She made a huge impact on my life choices. I will miss seeing her around town.
The Pfenninger Family says
So sorry for your loss. I had met her only once. Knowing Julie and her family and how much they loved Jean, she must have been a really wonderful person.
Barry and Erica Bidwell says
Joyce and families,
When I think of Jean I think of fresh bread on Sundays, cinnamon rolls, Bible school , and what was the name of her sour dough starter…Herman? She was a good referee for a friendly game of LIFE. She was a wonderful person and will be remembered fondly by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roy & Arlene Pabolo and family says
Our sympathy and prayers to Jean’s family. Have lots of happy memories of her & Clarence in the “old” days!! Blessings to you all!
Bill and Dina Gay says
Joyce and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam (Moths) Nisley and Dave Nisley says
I am praying with the others for Our Lord’s comfort for all of you! She was a real inspiration, and her legacy is remarkable!!! Blessings to each of you!
Cathy Byron says
Oh, my. Jean was one of those special people that we remember for the many impressions they made on our lives. During his stays in larger hospitals, Sam often told many a nurse struggling to get an IV started that they needed to “go to Forsyth and have Jean Melle teach you how that is done!” Regardless how sick the patient, she always had a smile and often shared her sweet little chuckle. She walked a deep walk with Her Maker, and delivered her God-given gifts as a healer to everyone she touched. She blessed our family many times. I am so sorry that I cannot be there for her service. Know that I am with you in thoughts and thanksgiving for having known this wonderful woman.
Grace Larson says
Jean was a blessing to the many patients , myself & my husband , Lyle, included . With deepest sympathy for Jean’s family .
Diana Robinette says
Sending my prayers and condolences too, Julie, Dick, Ruthie, n Joyce, your mom was a great Lady, and Godly one, keep all the good memories and now it’s time for to be with your Dad and brother.
Sharron Lee says
Jean and the Fetter family have a special place in my heart and memories. She boarded at our house when I was little while she was going to nursing school. She got me interested in music and piano lessons. My folks, George and Polly Lee, were friends w her folks. We visited them outside of Miles City and on the ranch in the Crazies. My father and friends went on several hunting trips with Jean’s mother, Hilda, keeping everybody in line! I visited Jean and Clarence in Rosebud for special summer weeks and had great fun w them and some of their neighbors who had six? girls. Jean was a loving, upbeat woman of many talents. You are all fortunate to have had her in your lives.
Donna Bends says
My thought and prayers are with all of you. What a wonderful Christian lady, an excellent nurse, and gracious woman whenever the kids and I stopped to visit. Many great memories of when Ruthie babysat Ryan and Toni for me. She is with the Lord now singing praises. Sorry, I won’t be able to attend services. But will be thinking of you.
Dean (Bill) Holmes says
So many of our long time neighbors are gone…our prayers and thoughts are with family of Jean. She was a wonderful person, always with a positive remark. Please know, that we the Holmes family, are thinking of you today.
Lin Cory Koerper says
Jean was so genuine . Her walk with Christ was how she lived her whole life. I remember the visits we had and no matter what the subject it always included The Lord. She will be missed but I know her family and friends have wonderful memories to cherish.. I know she was a stand-in grandma for my boys and sure there were many others. And though we will miss her she is where she prepared her life for. We can cry for ourselves but rejoice for her.!!
Pam Beardsley says
Joyce and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was an amazing lady with a tremendous love for her family, friends and the Lord. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You will have such wonderful memories to cherish.
Mike Ferguson says
So sorry for your loss i always liked Jean she was great great person
Cynde Jo Trucano says
I am so sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathy to you and your family
Diane Forberg says
Sorry to hear about Jean passing but she is in the Lords care now. I have only known her a few years but enough to to know she loved her Lord and Savior very much and she lived her life telling all about Him. She always had a smile and kind words to say that would cheer a sad heart up. What a blessed woman to have known. Be sure that you will see her again as long as you serve the Lord she served. Sorry couldn’t make service but be sure my prayers are with the family and all those who were close to her.
Chris and Dorothy Helland says
So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing…she was such an awesome lady and so enjoyed the times we had as a kid staying with Julie…and being with your family. it’s hard to believe that she is gone…Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Chris, Pam, & Dorothy Helland says
Pam adds her condolences as well. I forgot to include Pam as most of the time that I spent with you … Pam was not here yet or a baby.
Laura Lee (Blankenship) Kalloch Beeler says
Melle family:
I was shocked and saddened to her of Jean’s passing. She always treated everyone in the community with genuine kindness and always had a nice word to say. Having lost my amazing husband Blake this last year and my own father almost 20 years ago, I can well understand the depth of your loss. I know that words of sympathy, no matter how deeply felt, can help much right now, but had to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. My most sincere deepest condolences.