Kathleen H. (Fry) “Kathy” Hove, age 85, of Circle passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the McCone County Health Center.
Kathleen was born January 18, 1935 at her grandma Reed’s house in Van Wert, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Clara “Ellen” (Reed) Fry. She was the 5th of 11 children. There were no hospitals within 30+ miles. A Dr. would come to say “all is okay”. She started school in Grand River where her dad worked on a farm and graduated from 8th grade. They moved to Orient, Iowa and in 1953, she graduated from Orient High School. She participated in basketball and was homecoming queen. Soon after graduating, Kathy took a job at a factory in Creston where she did well. She saved money and decided to take a bus trip to visit her brother and his wife in Montana. This is where she met Archie who was working on an oil well in the same area. They met at a dance in Wolf Point, Montana and he was the love of her life for 60 years. They were married on November 14, 1953 in Wolf Point and raised five children. They lived on the Hove family farm until the kids started school and they moved into Circle, Montana for school in the early 1960’s. Kathleen received her LPN in 1968 and spent many years in the medical field in many different areas (Surgery, ER, office nurse and worked in the lab and x-rays). Archie passed in 2013. Kathy retired from nursing in her 70’s.
Kathy was a hard worker, compassionate nurse and loving wife and mother. She prayed her children were not neglected as they have all done very well and she can rest in peace being a very proud mother. She was proud of her family’s achievements in sports, music, academics and career choices. She was thankful for her granddaughter Kimberly and her husband Dan Haynie as they were responsible for her having a place and help her with her weakening body.
Kathy is survived by her children: daughter Daleen (Tom) Heitz of Billings, MT; sons Sydney (Mary) Hove of Minot, ND; Mark (Gina) Hove of Circle, MT and Philip Hove of York, PA; her sister Lena (Tom) Rauh; brothers: Doyle (Darlene) Fry, Roger (Beth) Fry and Randy (Samantha) Fry all of Iowa; 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson Silas. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, five brothers, a grandson Christopher Hove in 2009 and a son Arnie Hove who passed August 22, 2020.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Circle. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Circle. Interment will follow in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Vida. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
This obituary was prepared by Kathleen prior to her passing.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday December 11, 2020
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Circle, Montana 59215
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday December 12, 2020
First Lutheran Church
Circle, Montana 59215
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday December 11, 2020
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Circle, Montana 59215
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday December 12, 2020
First Lutheran Church
Circle, Montana 59215
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Cheri (Fritz) weidner says
To all of Kathy’s family,
My heart is sad that she is gone, but so truly happy that she is “”Free” from her worldly pains and strife. She was very special to me as all “God Mothers” should be to their Godchildren. Rest in peace.
Cheri
Roberta Fry McNaught says
To all the Hove Family, So very sorry to hear of Kathys passing. Living in California, we didn’t get to see her and Archie much, but we really did enjoy them when they came out to visit. Our love and Prayers go out to all the family. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and Prayers.
Nina Waller says
Sorry for your loss. I worked with her some….She knew her stuff in all areas of nursing! Prayers.
JULIE French says
My deepest sympathies to the Hove family. I worked with Kathy at the hospital when we lived in Circle some 30+ years ago. Always enjoyed her. Julie French
Harley & Jackie says
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in His living arms during these difficult days.
Bill and Claire McLouth. says
Bill and I enjoyed the Hove family. Please accept our condolences on Kathy’s passing. She was a compassionate nurse.
Donita Clarin says
Condolences to the Hove family. I so appreciated Kathy as she helped train me and helped direct me in my career path as a nurse. I worked at McCone County Hospital with her when I was in high school . She was always good at teaching and explaining. I remember she had a good sense of humor too.
David Monroe says
Condolences to the Hove family, you will always have a spot in my heart Aunt Kathy you were and are my second MOM.
Brian Monroe says
My heartfelt condolences to the hove family. I have great memories of family trips back to the farm and the family home in circle where aunt Kathy was always taking care of us kids. Thank you Kathy for great memories.
Mary Kasten says
Such a special lady. God bless you all.
Scott Dion says
Daleen and family, my thoughts and prayers for you and family. Your mother was an awesome lady. I use to visit her when she nurse in Wolf Point
Jenny Lee Hernandez Arvin says
My sincerest condolences to the entire Hove Family. I had the pleasure of meeting Kathy and Archie when I became friends with their son Philip. I spent a few weekends at the Hove home in Circle and felt so welcomed. Kathy showed a deep and true love for her family and that love and friendship was extended to me. For many years we exchanged Christmas cards after I left Montana to join the Air Force. She kept me abreast of all the happenings in the lives of her children and grand children and was so very proud of them all. I find comfort in my memories of her and the fact that I know her and Archie are reunited!