On January 27, 2021, Ann Gamble passed away peacefully in her home at the Cottonwood Care Home in Miles City with her family by her side.
Ann was born on June 23, 1934 to John and Oral (Hodsdon) Lei of Sonnette, MT. Ann attended school in Broadus where she graduated from Powder River County High School. After high school Ann met William “Bill” Gamble at a dance. Soon after they were married and to this union they had four children; Oralei, John, Rosa and Roger.
Ann worked as a “stay at home mom” she was very active in all of her children’s activities from a Den Mother to a Mother Advisor of Rainbows. She had many hobbies that she enjoyed such as quilting, sewing and among her favorite’s was doing jigsaw puzzles. She loved playing card games and could even beat John in Cribbage.
She was an active member of the Order of Eastern Star and sold many Shrine Circus tickets, alongside her husband Bill. She enjoyed volunteering at the VA Hospital, RSVP, the Welfare Office and at the Holy Rosary Extended Care.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; one daughter, Rosa Neese; parents, John and Oral Lei; three siblings, Sam Lei, Jim Lei and Clara Lei Anderson. She is survived by her daughter, Oralei (Ray) Hoffman and their children, Amy (Brian) Miller, Ty (JoanAne) Hoffman and Tim Hoffman all of Great Falls, MT; two sons, John (Kathy Stein) Gamble of Miles City, MT and Roger Gamble and his son Krew Gamble of Nampa, ID; one son-in-law, Don Neese and his children, Buddy (Deb) Neese of Billings, MT and Cori (Travis) Brothers of Bismarck, ND and ten great grandchildren, Kendra & Sophia Miller, Gavin & William Hoffman, Nolan Hoffman, Ryen, Tristen & Avery Brothers and Dylan & Logan Neese.
Even though mom’s last few years were tough she was never one to complain she’s always would say “can’t complain” and we all say “comeback” with a smile. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of mom’s caregivers from ICU, Hospice and her family at the Cottonwood Care Home for taking such good care of her.
A public visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Son’s Funeral Home in Miles City, MT. A private family service will take place with burial at the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery in Miles City, MT. Condolences can be made to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire memorials can be made to Wake Up Lace Up, 107 Balsam Dr., Miles City, MT 59301 in Ann’s memory.
Service Schedule
Visitation
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday February 4, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday February 4, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Iva Kirkpatrick says
Us Meidinger girl had her as Mother Advisor in Rainbow and we loved her. A very sweet lady who always said hello to us wherever we saw her. Healing Prayers to her families. In Rainbow love!
Delores Cameron says
A lovely picture of Mom. I remember her from the Carl Smith days. Lots of good times & laughs. May she now rest in peace, what a trooper.
Kelly and Dulcy Hubbert says
Sending our thoughts and prayers to Ann’s family. She will be greatly missed. What a lady!
Betty Vail says
A great volunteer. I enjoyed getting to know her.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Sherry Oster says
To all of Ann’s family;
So sorry to hear this! Ann was such a kind, beautiful person and I always enjoyed visiting her. She was a wonderful neighbor to my dad, too! What a treasure! I bet she is having quite a reunion in heaven! Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal….
Lucille ottesen says
Prayers to her family and friends .
Ron and Marilyn Frize says
So sorry to hear about Ann. She was such a kind, generous lady. Our thoughts and prayers to all her family.
Barbara Hoover says
Ann was a great “mom” to all of us north side kids! I so enjoyed going to her house growing up. Thanks for sharing her with us! May you find comfort in the wonderful memories she created. Love you all! Keith and Barb Phalen Hoover
Shorty & Judy says
Our prayers are with you all praying for god to give you all the strength and in the days to come what a great lady
Diane Welbes says
Thoughts and prayers to you all. She always had a smile.
Beth Ann & Doug Wiedeman says
Reaching out to Ann’s family with prayers for healing through memories and through love of family.
Curtis Fillafer says
John and family. I so sorry for the loss of Jon Ann I can’t begin to tell you of the many decades of chariest pleasant memories that I have had with Jon Ann and Bill. God bless you in heaven Jon Ann and I’m so sorry to see you leave us.
Shirley A Rolf says
Oralei and families, so sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. Know her for a number of years. Great lady.
Bobbi Durst Askin says
Oralei, John, Roger and families – we all go way back and I have such great memories with your Mom and Dad. I am so sorry to hear about Ann – what a great and fun lady she was to be around. So enjoyed my visits with her and all the memories of Rainbow, Eastern Star, Masons and Shriners. Hold all those great and happy memories – she will always be with you, she will always be there to guide you. I am sure our Moms are enjoying a good cup of coffee and a much needed visit. Prayers and blessings to all of you.
Carolyn (Emerson) Hays says
Bill and Ann were special friends of my mother Jennie Warford Hasapis. I adored them both as they were very special and dear people. My sympathy to all of the family. You have lost another precious family member. Remember her often and keep her memory alive.
Teri White says
I just loved her reaction when she was with us during the birth of William Hoffman. Her great grandson! She was glowing and was in awe of how different it was. Everything was NEAT! I will definitely miss you!
Ginger Huckins says
I’m so sorry for your loss of Ann. She was a great gal. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paula Binstock says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your Mom’s generous spirit of giving to so many good causes shines through in all of you. Oralei, I have yet to meet someone or be so blessed as to have a friend in you and to have had the wonderful connection to all of your family. May God wrap his arms around the family and bless you all as you bare the loss of your beautiful Mom and Grandma.
Wanda Linnell Richlen says
I’m so sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. Growing up on the North side we all have fond memories of her. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Jean Jones says
She always had a smile. Bless you all.
Patricia Phillips says
So Sorry —-Prayers to the family
KKarina Meidinger-Lahue says
Roger and family,
May your memories bring a smile to your heart. Prayers for comfort during your time of loss!
Tom Zuelke says
Words can not cover the loss of a Mother. My thoughts are with you.
Nadine Whitehead says
So sorry to hear, my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. Hope she finds Rosa ad gives her a big hug for all of us!
Michael Mangen says
So sorry for your loss, she was a neat lady. She and Bill were good friends to my Mom and Dad. She will be missed.
Mike and Dorrie Mangen
Robyn Barthelmess says
Oralie and family, so very sorry for your loss. I have some of the best memories of her when we all were in Rainbow. She was such a lovely, kind person, and always so much fun to be around. I will cherish those memories. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jean Trask Brown says
OH, THE GOOD OLD DAYS WHEN ALL THE GIRLS WERE IN RAINBOW, AND TERRY AND MILES CITY USED TO BE TOGETHER. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE..WILL BE MISSED.
Tom Fleming says
Thoughts and prayers to the family I miss seeing her in the store Ann was a super lady every time we seen each she always said hello I will miss her
Donald Hartgrave says
Thoughts and prayers are with your family
Gay Wunische says
Our thoughts and Prayers to the family , We were neighbors in Miles City long ago and tryed to see Ann in the summer of 2018 as we passed threw Love and Prayers Gay Rollins ( Wunische) and Ione Rollins
Yolanda Ferguson says
Our thoughts and prayers to all the family. She will be missed
Geoff Durst says
Oralei, John, Roger
So sorry for your loss. I recall the many times seeing Ann and your Dad and one long long trip to Kalispell for Rainbow. Shriner ticket time was so important to her and your Dad. They would have sold a million of them if permitted. Take care.
Antonia Klein says
My prayers and thought are with Ann’s family. I enjoyed our brief visits when she was a volunteer at the Office of Public Assistance where my office was located. Ann made sure to pop in each day she was in to see if I had some work for her. I enjoyed visiting with her as she was a bright spot in my day. I will miss her smile and happy nature.
David Wheeler says
John our prayers are with you and your family
Dave & Jean
Donna Orthman says
I had the pleasure of knowing Ann for many years. She volunteered at the Office of Public Assistance and she loved every minute of it, and we all loved every minute of the time she spent here. She was always so bubbly and I looked forward to seeing her. Very pleasant memories of a special lady.
Jana Mueller says
Ann was such a sweet lady and always projected such warmth and kindness. My sympathy to all of her loved ones.
-Jana Mueller
Rick and Dee Abbott says
John, Kathy and other family members of Jon Ann’s family: We were saddened to learn of Jon Ann’s passing. Hold tight to your memories ~ we fondly remember her laugh….. WHAT A CONTAGIOUS LAUGH she had!!! May our God give each of you His comfort, peace and solace as you grieve these coming days, weeks and months.
Charlotte says
Always so enjoyed my time with Jon Ann in our Eastern Star days. Her laugh was contagious i know you will have many,many wonderful memories . Prayers for her family.
Deidre Long says
We are so sorry to hear of Ann’s death. We have so many great memories of her over the years. She has been there for our family over the years and we will miss her very much. I hope the memories of her will give you comfort at this difficult time.
Wally Stevens
Deidre, Lyle, Josie, and Victor Long
Alvin and Nancy Lei says
To the Gamble Family – We were so sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. She was a nice lady and always fun to visit with. You will have lots of good memories of the full life that she lived.
Barb Compton says
Ann was the greatest help as a neighbor to when my sister was dying from cancer. I will never forget her kindness and wisdom.
Kay Trail says
Oralei, John, Roger, Don, Buddy and Cori:
I’m so sorry! Many wonderful memories of not just Ann, but the entire family. Many prayers for comfort and peace
Kay kay (Chapweske) Trail
Marla Warford says
Your mother was a wonderful person and great to talk with. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.