LaVonne (Slagel) Ulrich,88 years, passed away on December 22, 2019, with family by her side in Garrison, North Dakota.
LaVonne was born March 10, 1931 in Breckenridge, MN to Arthur Gerald and Edna Leininger Slagel. She lived in Wyndmere, ND until the age of 2 when the family moved to Glendive, MT, followed by a move to Fairview, ND, when she was 4. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1949. She attended business school in Mankato, MN for a year before marrying Kermit K Ulrich on Aug 20, 1950 in Fairview MT.
LaVonne and Kermit lived in Minneapolis, MN for a year before the move to Wolf Point, MT in 1951. The couple was blessed with four children while in Wolf Point. The family moved to Miles City, MT in 1962.
LaVonne was a stay at home mom until her youngest started school. She was not one to stay idle and worked at various jobs in Miles City during her life. She owned and operated Montgomery Ward Catalog Store from 1971-1977 and worked in the kitchen at the VA Hospital from 1978 to 1993 when she retired. LaVonne loved her yard work and gardening and even took pleasure in shoveling snow. By choice, her primary means of transportation was her bicycle for many years. She enjoyed coffee time with her long-time friends. Crocheting the tops of towels was a favorite past time, every friend and acquaintance has at least one of her towels. She was an animal lover, enjoying her dogs and grand-dogs Through the years, LaVonne and Kermit opened their home to a number of boarders and students attending Miles Community College, many of which stayed in contact through the years. She was a member and active in Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City. She was also active in Guild & Bible Studies, Red Hats, Community Concert Board, Business and Professional Women, and Christian Women at various times of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Edna Slagel and grandson, Seth Ulrich. LaVonne is survived by her husband (69 years) Kermit (Garrison, ND), brother Don Slagel (Michigan), sons Dave (Aisel) Ulrich (Philippines), Bob (Chris) Ulrich (Billings, MT); daughters Kathy (Jerry) Jackson (Chelan, WA) and Loree (Shannon) Jeffers (Garrison, ND), and grandchildren Alex, Kylee, TattiAnna, Breana, James, Kara, and Thomas; great grandchild Zaylie Ulrich.
She will be remembered as a caring wife, loving mother and grandma, and friend who was great at remembering birthdays and important dates of others.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran Cemetery.
Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church, Miles City, MT or St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garrison, ND.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 .m.
Sunday December 29, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday December 30, 2019
Trinity Lutheran Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Monday December 30, 2019
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 .m.
Sunday December 29, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday December 30, 2019
Trinity Lutheran Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Monday December 30, 2019
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Jane (Brown) Pallister says
Lavonne was one of my all time favorite people….she was always so loving, kind and welcoming. I have many fond memories of times spent with her and the whole Ulrich family. We were all blessed to have known her. Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences.
Jane
Maureen Larson says
Dear Ulrich family,
I didn’t know your mother well, but the few times I was around her, her kindness and love was so apparent to all she met. What a gentle soul. My heart and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. May your wonderful memories comfort you as well as God’s loving arms that are wrapped around you.
Pamela A Pettigrew says
Dear Loree and all the Ulrich family. I will always remember LaVonne in her kitchen with a ready smile and a loving greeting. I loved spending time at your house as a kid. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I know that LaVonne loved the Lord and we can look forward to seeing her in Heaven someday. All my love.
Doug and Lucy Benge says
Kermit and all family:
Our sympathy to you for the loss of LaVonne. Always considered you to be a great friend throughout our many years in Lions Club, in accounting circles, and as a community supporter. Best wishes to all.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Jim says
Kermit and family, Our sincere sympathy on the loss of LaVonne. We always enjoyed visiting with both of you. She was a truly lovely lady. Keeping you in our prayers.
Sincerely, Jim and Mary Ann Liles
Phyllis Anderson Stevens says
Loree, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I worked with her at the VA and had such wonderful talks with her! She was a special lady!
sharon gaughan says
Loree and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort to you all.
Donna Sweeney says
My deepest sympathies to all of you. LaVonne, Kermit and family lived two doors away from me in Miles City for many years, like decades? The obituary is very nice and I could see LaVonne in all of it. One could never ask for a better neighbor. I hope you find peace and comfort knowing you had the best mom in the world.
Denise Harvey says
My thoughts are with you. The coffee gals are probably having a wonderful heavenly chat and I am sure Lois Pyle’s chicken is there too!
She was always so thoughtful and caring!
Denise Oberlander Harvey
Michael Mangen says
So very sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful neighbor to folks across the street. I have many fond memories of her and Kermit and kids playing on the block.
Mike and Dorrie Mangen
B Dean Holmes says
so long to a wonerful Lady. I am so sorry kids and Kermit. This is one time we are gone from Montana andwill be
at the services in spirit at Trinity Lutheran. Good bye Lavonne.
Kathy Schlepp says
I’m so sorry to hear of LaVonne’s passing. I so enjoyed working with her at the VA. She was always so very kind and caring, and such a hard worker. What a treasure. Hugs and prayers to all of LaVonne’s family.
Kathy Schlepp
Pam Moths Nisley & Dave Nisley says
I remember this sweet woman well…always full of love and ambition! Prayers for all of her loved ones…..for comfort and peace that only Christ can bring, we care!
Vicki (Crone) Tapia says
Ahh, LaVonne, one of the sweetest ladies I’ve ever had the pleasure to know. She, Kermit and their four children moved next door to my family when I was ten years old. Even if we kids got into trouble, she was nice! I thank her for “sharing” her firstborn, Kathy, with me for so many sleepovers growing up, it was hard to tell if Kath actually lived at my house or her own. She even let us paint Kathy’s room purple! I remember when LaVonne spoke to people, she often called them “kid,” as an endearment, rather than using their name. I remember ham and chocolate brownies, but mostly I remember her genuine caring, her interest in people and her kindness, something we could use more of in today’s world.
David Schott says
Kermit and family, I am very sorry to hear of LaVonne’s passing. She will be greatly missed.
Cori Munsell says
To the Ulrich family, I am sorry to hear about your mother. Your family was always a big part of our family.
If Mom could be there, I’m sure she would.
Kathy Ugrin says
To the Ulrich Family, Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to your family and praying God gives you the comfort needed in dealing with your loss.
Kathy and Greg Ugrin
Pastor Annie Langseth says
Kermit, Loree, and family: I am so very grateful to have known LaVonne. I will miss–as I already have–my conversations on Sundays with her and her good sense of humor. I wish you all the peace of Christ, the peace that surpasses all understanding, as you both celebrate her life and grieve her death. May the hope we have in God’s Word of life, which stands forever bring you comfort. You are in my prayers.
Mary Kron says
Our condolences to all the family. Lavonne was always so kind and welcoming to me in my college days and after we were married. What a sweet lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Herb and Mary Kron
Fern Griggs says
Dr Ulrich and Chris. So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Thinking of you and family at this time. Fern
Shana Thomason says
My dearest Kermit, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how deeply you loved LaVonne and hope nothing but peace for you both. LaVonne will truly be missed.
LaVonne and Kermit always had time for a hug and kind word. We had many delicious shared meals and they always wonderful stories to share. I will miss the nice talks and the Christmas cards. And yes I have several dish towels with crocheted tops that I still use 🙂 I’ve known LaVonne for many years and will cherish the times we spent together. All my love to Kermit and all of LaVonne’s family.
Shannon Holmen says
Kermit and family,
So sad to hear of LaVonne. She was always so sweet to me. I still use her dish towel and I thank her often in my mind. Here’s to happy memories.
Barb Harbaugh Morgan says
Kermit and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. LaVonne was always the perfect hostess and had a treat along with time to visit. I am so fortunate to have shared her with the Dranes. She was a treasure to all and will be deeply missed.
Sheila Hannon says
Granny Lavonne was the best at remembering special days for everyone (birthdays, anniversaries). She was the best cook too. I remember her pot roast, brownies, and really anything else she made. We spent many special days with her, she was a very special lady and will be missed.
SUSAN MATHERS VALACH says
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS RISE UP FOR ALL THE ULRICH FAMILY. LAVONNE WAS A LOVELY WOMAN, ALWAYS INTERESTED IN OTHERS AND SO KIND. I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WISH YOU MUCH PEACE.