On April 4, 2020, we lost one of kindest, most beautiful souls of this earth. Kathleen Joyce Hurr, age 75, passed away with her husband of 55 years at her side at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, MT. Kathy was born in 1944, to Alvin and Kathryn Wick, in Frazee, MN. She had 3 brothers, Danny, Don, and Chuck, and one sister, Susie. They moved to Terry, MT when Kathy was seven years old and she attended grade school there. Later they moved to Ashland. She graduated from Colstrip High School in 1963. She met Richard Hurr in 1962 and they got married on July 17, 1964. In 1968 they had their first son, Ron. They moved to AZ and Richard was in the service there. They moved to Hysham in 1971. Over the next 10 years they added three more boys to their family, Tim, Tommy and Darren.
Kathy managed and cooked at the cafe in Hysham for years and loved it! She was also a dedicated and honorable postal service worker for over 30 years. In fact, she had just received a service award certificate in the mail that she never got to see.
Being a Mom to four busy boys kept Kathy busy and she got to do a lot of what she dearly loved and that was cooking! One of her specialties was her caramel rolls. She probably read every Stephen King book and was always up for watching a good scary movie.
Her favorite season was Summer when she was able to take in all of her grandkid’s sports. Baseball was her favorite and she spent many hours on the bleachers cheering. She also enjoyed camping and fishing in the Summer. And if kids and grandkids got to join them, that made it extra special. Getting in the boat and going for a ride always put a smile on her face and ending the day sitting around a campfire with family, stories and marshmallows was a little slice of heaven. She fished once in a while too and once she hooked a walleye that nearly pulled her out of the boat.
She was able to travel quite often after she retired, going on an Alaskan Cruise with her husband, going to Hawaii four times with Rick’s brother, Bill and his wife, Dolores, who was a dear “sister” to Kathy.
Kathy enjoyed crocheting many afghans over the years for friends and family and she always loved the days she could go to the Senior Center and play cards with many close friends in Hysham.
She had no enemies and everyone that met Kathy knew what a kind and gentle soul she was. Her kids and grandkids were her most prized possessions.
She would put her kids and grandkids first before anything in this world, never wanting anything for herself. If everyone else was happy, so was she. She loved holidays when everyone could get together, and she could cook for them and make her wonderful pies and Christmas goodies.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Richard of Hysham; her sons, Ron and his wife, Pam, Tim and his wife, Mary, all of Miles City, Darren and his wife Mandy, of Billings; grandchildren Jacob, Alex, Sam, Garrett and his wife Brittany, Gavin (Hailey), Miranda (Cody), Quinn and Thomas; and great grandchildren Trylan, Rowan, Khloe, Kyler, and Brayden; brother Chuck Wick of Hamilton, MT; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bill and Dolores Hurr of Cody, WY; sister-in-law Laurel Wilmoth of Hardin; two special nieces of Billings, MT; Donella and Devonna Wick; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Kathryn Wick; Father and Mother-in-law Raymond and Freida Hurr; brothers Danny and Don; sister Susie; son Tommy; brothers-in-law Timmy and Bob; sisters-in-law Linda and Laverne; and granddaughter, Erin Katherine Hurr.
Kathy we all loved you very much and miss you so much already, but we know you are smiling down on us. Until we see you again, we know the rainbows will be a little more colorful and the stars will shine brighter when we are sitting around the campfire.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Erin’s Hope Project, 2215 Edgewood St. Miles City, MT 59301
There will be a visitation on Thursday April 9, 2020 from 1 to 5 p.m. in Forsyth, MT at Stevenson and Son’s, with a private family graveside service on Friday April 10, 2020. There will be a memorial to celebrate Kathy’s life later this Summer. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Graveside Service
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday April 9, 2020
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Janiece Adams says
Rick and family ,
Trying to find the right words at these times are hard to do. Kathy was a quiet person once you got to know her she loved to visit. We spent many hours visiting out in Moms yard every time we hard nice weather
We will all miss her sweet warm smile.
Jack & Kirsten Crocker says
Rick and family,
There are no words to say how sorry we are for the loss of Kathy. She was a wonderful lady and we are glad we got to know her. We have so many memories of her. Sorry again.
Jack & Kirsten Crocker and family, Jeanie Belgarde and family.
Kim Peterson says
Rick & family
I am going to miss my friend and co-grandma Kathy very much. She was so sweet and funny. My deepest sympathy.
Nancy White says
Rick and family
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Many prayers to you.
Nancy Syljuberget White
Tommy and Donna Harrell says
Rick and family so deeply saddemed at the loss of Kathy. She was like my second mom and I cherish the memories of her. May she Rest In Peace.
Donna Wick says
Gosh aunty your parents brothers and sister are welcoming you home. Say hello to my dad.
Condolences to your children and husband
Prayers hugs
Kileen Hagadone says
So sorry for your loss! Such a wonderful lady. Met her in bowling years ago! Always a wonderful smile!
Kendra DeCock Whitmus says
I loved working with Kathy at the Hysham Hills Supper Club. We had so much fun. She was a great person to talk to and hang out with. I have so many fond memories. Prayers for your family.
Shawn & Wendy Richards says
So very sorry. Love, hugs and prayers for you all.
Travis and LeeAnn (Hedges) Vettleson says
So sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing! She was so fun to be around and she always had a smile on her face. May God give Rick and the family grace to get through this difficult time.
Lori (scheuermann)catalano says
R.I.P KATHY FLY WITH THE ANGELS💕💕
Monti J Wetsch Shaules says
My thoughts and prayers are with you Hurr Family. Kathy was always incredibly nice …. always. Thinking of you all. God Bless!
LaVon Adair says
My condolences to Rick and family. I have great memories of Kathy from the time you guys moved to Hysham and we (Kathy, Jane Church, myself and others) played Yahzee for hours, and the MYEC Christmas Parties..Oh, what fun we had. What a great friend to many. Sorry to say goodbye to a loving wife, grandmother and great grandmother and a friend to so many. My prayers are with you all.
Bill and Gina Asay says
Rick and family, we are so sorry for your loss.
Richard Welch says
So many cherished members of her growing up as a kid, you guys were my second family. How I remember the Town & country Cafe, walking in and asking who was cooking. Just knowing what to order if she was behind the grill. My deepest condolences and sympathy to all of you in this time of loss and heartbreak.
Denice and Bill Hedges says
Rick and family, I am so sorry to hear Kathy has passed 0n. She is no longer suffering, but we will all miss her.
I met Kathy when her family moved to Ashland when we were just kids! Her little sister and I were best friends so we spent lots of fun times together. Kathys mom was one of our Girl Scout leaders. Was that ever fun! My best memory of Kathy and Susie was the summer we scouts got to camp out, cook our own meals wrapped in tin foil, popped popcorn and stayed awake half the night telling ghost stories and talking. On 1 campout we played hide and seek just at dark. Scared the little ones ! Listening to music at their house was a daily ritual! Kathy, you are no longer suffering, you are with your parents and siblings now and you will be missed by everyone who knew you! I pray that the angels wrap their wings around you all to help you through these next difficult days. God bless.
Merry and Armando says
Love, hugs and prayers for you all. So very sorry. God Bless you all.
Mike Rea says
Rick, Ron, Tim, Darren and families,
Please accept my condolences as you grieve the loss of your wife, mom, grandma and grear-grandma. She was a sweet person. When I was in Hysham and saw her a few years ago in the yard, i stopped to visit. She just beamed as she talked about how proud she was of all of you, and I agreed with her. Know that all of us share in your loss.
Becky & Don Criswell says
Rick and family please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was very special to dad and mom as well. God Bless you all!
Larry & Vicky Fink says
Rick and family…we are terribly sorry for your loss. Kathy always had a smile on her face and a few minutes to visit with everyone. She enjoyed keeping us up to date on all the kids. Take care.
Jack & Sandi Van Pelt says
Rick and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Many great baseball memories.
Mitch and Sue Gallo says
Not only was Kathy a great cook, she was a great mentor for clueless young waitresses. She took good care of me and Stacy (Harper) Cole the summer we worked with her at the Town and Country Café in Hysham. I had a nice visit with Kathy and Rick last summer at one of those baseball games about what a great place Hysham was to grow up and (for them) to raise a family. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to all of you.
Karen (Hamm) Bauer says
I graduated from Colstrip High School with Kathy and remember her as being a kind, sweet person. I am sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
JUDY MCPHAIL says
DEAR RICK AND FAMILY, I KNOW YOU WILL MISS THE CORNERSTONE OF YOUR FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU. COLIN AND JUDY
Kim Stanton says
Dear Ron, Pam and Families,
I am so very sorry to read that your beloved mother has passed away. Her obituary was such a loving tribute to a woman who will be missed and missed and missed. Her loving spirit and kind soul could be seen shining through those gentle eyes of hers! Your mother and you are all in the Lord’s tender and compassionate care. May the Holy Spirit, the divine comforter, bring you peace and consolation today and in the difficult days ahead. I am keeping you close to my heart and in my thoughts and my prayers. Hugs and sympathy to all of you!
With deepest condolences,
Kim Stanton
Timmi (McPhail) Baldwin says
To the entire Hurr family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Kathy was just such a sweet individual…truly one of the nicest people I ever met! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Timmi (McPhail) Baldwin
Shirleen Wetsch says
Rick and family,
I was so very sorry to hear about the loss of Kathy. She was the nicest woman I’ve ever met. What a beautiful person inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Edna Morey says
Rick and family. I am so sorry. Words can hardly describe what you are going through now. Kathy and I were very good friends for many years. Our lives went different directions, but I thought of her often through the years. I knew by face book that her family was the most important thing in her life and that will hopefully help all of you get through this. She will be looking down from Heaven keeping an eye on all of you. God bless.
Kitty Pugh says
Rick and family. I am sorry. Whomever wrote Kathy’s Obit loved her and knew her well. While I read it, it made me happy. I am so glad you two were happy and did so many fun things together. We talked off and on thru the yrs and I thoroughly enjoyed it each time. She will be missed. Take Care Kitty Pugh