Leah Sisson Pace, 88, lifelong resident of Miles City, passed away at July 27, 2019 in her home after battling cancer for several months.
Leah was born September 6, 1930 in Dr. Lindeberg’s birthing house near the First Presbyterian Church in Miles City to Loren and Martha Sisson, pioneers in the Miles City area.
She married Jim Pace April 9, 1955 in Billings, Montana. Together they had three children (Donnie, Connie, and Sondra aka Charlie.) They built and remodeled several homes together and enjoyed camping and traveling.
After Jim’s passing, she met John Harasymczuk in late 1996 and they shared 20 wonderful years together traveling, camping, and gardening.
Leah was employed by the Gamble Robinson, Micro TV, First Security Bank, the Miles City school district, as well as the Miles City Library before retiring in the early 90’s. She enjoyed painting, gardening, sewing, camping, lunching with her many friends, and going to Billings to find treasures at second-hand stores. She was a member of the Red Hats Society and First Presbyterian Church in Miles City.
Leah is survived by her daughters Connie (Loren) Delaware of Cleveland, MO and Sondra (Mike) Harasymczuk of Miles City, MT, six grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and cousins who she loved dearly.
Leah was predeceased in death by her husband, Jim Pace, and son, Don Pace, as well as her significant other John Harasymczuk.
Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Miles City. Graveside services will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Healthcare Hospice, 2600 Wilson Street, Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday August 6, 2019
First Presbyterian Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
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MARTHA CRANDALL says
What a nice lady. My sympathy.
Tanna Peterson Aye says
Dear Pace family, I am heartbroken with the news of Leahs passing. What a wonderful lady. From sharing the same neighborhood many years ago and reconnecting many years later at church and her new neighborhood. May she rest in eternal peace with her loved ones. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Darbie Karch says
Sondra and family: so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jane Brown Viall says
Connie and Sondra, I’m praying for you in the wake of your mother’s passing from this life. I’m so sorry. It is so hard to let them go. It leaves a hole that can’t be filled by anyone else. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Young Breidenbach says
Sondra, I am so sad to hear of your mom’s passing. Sending loving thoughts and hugs…
Holly Hall says
Sondra, thinking of you in this time of loss. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Margaret Joyce says
Dear Sondra and Family – I’m so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a wonderful person.
Stacy Regan says
Sondra and Family,
I am sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. She was always such a pleasant person. I will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers as you face the days ahead.
peggy j steadman says
Thinking of you and your family, your Mom and Dad had many fun times together.
Tara Davis Bilharz says
What a wonderful woman. She will be missed by so many. Charlie, I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers and condolences to you and your family.