Name: LaVern Joan Perkins
Date of Death: October 26, 2023
Cause of death: Lung Cancer
Place of death: Northern Montana Hospital, Havre, Montana
Date of Birth: May 05, 1946
Place of birth: Miles City, Montana
Parents: Elmer Watters and Lydia (Hulford) Watters
Education: Attended and graduated from Broadus High School then later in life went to Miles Community College and MSU Northern to continue her education.
Marriage and career info: She married Glenn Perkins of Gillette Wyoming on February 12, 1966. They made their home in Broadus, MT and raised three children. She attended Miles City Community College and later in life attended MSU-Northern to further her education when they moved to Havre, MT in 1990. She went to work at Walmart in Havre where she was the customer service representative. LaVern enjoyed crocheting blankets and doll clothes, gardening, sewing and rock collecting.
Hobbies: Crocheting, Gardening, Rock Collecting, and Sewing
Preceded in Death by: Her brother, Frank Watters; her parents: Elmer and Lydia Watters; her grandchildren: Marc DeLaurier, Kable Williams, and Tel Perkins
Survivors: Spouse: Glenn Perkins – Havre, MT
Sisters and Brothers: Virgina Pierce – Broadus, MT, Cora Bynum (Gary)- Eager, AZ, AZ, Clinton Watters – Broadus, MT, Darlene Hance (Jim)– Gillette, Wy, and Mable Lane – Miles City, MT.
Children; Starlaen Perkins – Havre, MT, Loren Perkins (Dee) – Belgrade, MT, and Nichcol Harrell (Kevin) – Shepherd, MT.
Grandchildren: Hayden Williams (Mandy) – Buckey, AZ, Stormi Williams – Great Falls, MT, Christian DeLaurier, Kyle DeLaurier, and Skylar DeLaurier – Havre, MT; Jasmine Harrell – Billings, MT, Racquel Harrell – Missoula, MT, William Harrell – Shepherd, MT, and Cydney Dolson – Stevensville, MT.
Great Grandchildren: Saint Williams and Shia Williams – Buckey, AZ; Aila Perkins – Great Falls, MT, and Leon DeLaurier – El Cajon, CA.
Family suggests memorials be made to Hi-Line Sletten Cancer Institute in Havre, MT, as a source of ongoing support during her cancer journey.
Celebration of Life Services:
Day/Date/Time: Friday, November 17 @ 2:00 P.M.
Place: Stevenson & Sons Funeral Homes (101 Wilson St, Broadus, MT 59317)
Burial: Valley View Cemetery
Reception after burial at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home.
2nd Celebration of Life Services:
Day/Date/Time: Monday, November 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
Place: Holland and Bonine Funeral Home (210 3RD ST HAVRE, MT 59501.)
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
2:00 PM
Friday November 17, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
101 Wilson Street
Broadus, Montana 59317
Celebration of Life
10:00 AM
Monday November 20, 2023
Holland and Bonine Funeral Home
210 3rd Street
Havre , Montana 59501
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Carol Schneidt says
Thoughts and prayers to Lavern’s family. Great memories of a high school classmate!
Sandi Kohones and Jon Wilkerson says
To Lavern’s family, our condolences go to all of you during this sad time.
Vanna Byrd says
My most sincere condolences to LaVern’s family.
Pam Nisley says
Praying for all of her loved ones! May Jesus bring all of you comfort!
Elna Miller says
Oh, Cora, so sorry to see this. Hugs and prayers to you and the rest of the family.
Ginger says
To all LaVern’s family–
Deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your sister, wife, mama, etc. Cherish the memories!
Vic and Laura Lee Ullrich says
To all the Watters family and Perkins. Vic and I are saddened to hear this. She was a neighbor and friend with a big heart and such a hard worker. Our deepest sympathy. We are here for you if there is anything you need.
Mable L says
We all miss you, but know you are doing better now. Tell everyone Hello and gave them hugs! Love you Always and I enjoy the special time we had together 💗💗💗
Cindy Lou says
Starla and Loren so sorry to hear this. Losing a loved one is so hard. My thoughts are with you.
Kelli (Mellor) Davis says
Starla, Loren, and Nic, I am so so so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you all in my prayers and thinking of you!
Maryland Nagorski says
Prayers for all of LaVern’s family. Mary Malone Nagorski