Katherine Jane Robertson Richardson, 96, of Miles City passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the Parkview Caring Home.
Born in Sumatra, Montana on June 16, 1919, she was the daughter of Norman S. and Anna S. Robertson whose ranch was five miles south of Sand Springs, Mt. She was the youngest of five children and attended grade school in the one room Mitchell School and then attended high school in Jordan, Mt. Katherine went on to Montana State University in Missoula where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education in June 1943.
After graduation, Katherine’s first job was in Ingomar teaching high school classes and then she moved to Rosebud in 1944 to teach History, English, Journalism, Typing and coached girls’ basketball. In August 1946 Katherine and Willis ‘Bill’ Richardson were married at the Robertson ranch. They resided in Rosebud for 14 more years before moving to Miles City in 1960. In the late 1960’s she commuted daily to Rosebud to teach at the high school for three years before her and her husband managed the opening of the War Bonnet Inn. Then they bought the Green Star Trailer Court where they doubled the number of trailer stalls before selling the property in the mid 70’s. She continued to work various jobs as a desk clerk for both the War Bonnet Inn and the Super 8 Motel. From 1979 to her retirement in 1982, she worked in the housekeeping department at the Friendship Villa. Katherine was a long time member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. She loved to cook and play card games with her family and friends. She enjoyed large family gatherings bringing both her family and her husband’s family together especially at Thanksgiving time.
She was preceded in death by her parents Norman and Anna Robertson, two brothers Ralph and Kenneth Robertson of Sand Springs, two sisters Ruth Scott of Sand Springs and Alta Mahoney of Miles City, and three nephews Mark Richardson of Miles City, Brand Caekaert of Billings, and Ronald Robertson of Jordan.
Her survivors include her daughter, Marcia Richardson of Miles City, her son Robert Richardson of Charlotte, NC, three grandsons, Nicholas Richardson of St. Augustine, FL, Matthew Richardson of Dallas, TX, and Zachary Richardson of Mechanicsburg, PA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 27, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City and interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting:www.stevensonandsons.com.
Bob says
“Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed, and very dear.”
Mother may you rest in peace and enjoy eternity with Bill and your siblings.
All my love, Bob
Joanne Richardson says
Have many past memories of time spent with Katherine. She was always so gracious and welcomed everyone. A very loving and compassionate lady who will be missed but forever remembered.
Lee Richardson says
I will always remember the great times we had sharing Thanksgiving at the Episcopal Hall, all the home movies shown at the Richardson home, but most of all the ever present smile and love for everyone. Rest in peace, we will miss you.
Pam & Karl Rogge says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Love, Pam and Karl
Alice Kerry says
Bob,
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Sincerely,
Alice Kerry
MJ Dawson says
Bob,
Praying for you and your family in the loss of your mom.
May her love of family and joyful spirit remain in your hearts always.
Blessings,
MJ Dawson
Renée Peterson says
Marcia,
Mother and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Muriel and Renée Peterson
linda says
Bob,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My sympathy is with your family.
Peace,
Linda Horvath
Roy & Arlene Pabolo says
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Richardson. She was a patient person as a teacher & I enjoyed her literature class. (Not so much English!) I got to help her update the library at RHS, which I enjoyed. (Got out of some classes!!) She was a role model for us all, she was always a lady! My sympathies to her family, RIP.