Leonora Elizabeth “Beth” Schneidt passed away peacefully on August 22, 2018 in Billings Montana after a battle with cancer. She is once again in the loving arms of her husband George and they are dancing in heaven together forever.
Beth was born on February 28, 1936 in Broadus Montana to William “Bill” Tipton and Ruth Yarger Tipton. She was the youngest of eight children that were all raised in the Broadus area.
She married the love of her life, George Schneidt, on October 16, 1954 at the Schneidt family ranch in Olive Montana. They shared 51 wonderful years together before his passing in 2005. To this union two daughters were born; Leona Ruth in 1955 and Leora Ann in 1958. Beth worked for many years at the Powder River County School District and at the Powder River Manor as a cook until retiring in 1996. Many people can attest to how amazing her food was, and holiday dinners at Grandma Beth’s house were a treasured experience. After retiring from the Manor, George and Beth carried the mail from Broadus to Arvada Wyoming and back. She loved the mail route, and it gave her many hours of enjoyment traveling the county roads with George.
Beth embraced life as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her children and grandchildren were her entire world. She never missed sending a birthday or holiday card to all of her kids or calling just to say “I love you”. Her happiest times were when the entire family would get together. These moments were special to her and she spoke about them often.
Beth was preceded in death by her loving husband George, her parents, Bill and Ruth, and all of her siblings; Ralph, Marcella, Francis, Alfred “Buck”, Willis, Clarence and Naomi.
Beth is survived by her daughters; Leona (Albert) Neate and Ann (Kirk Sr.) Will all from Newcastle Wyoming. Six Granchildren; Theresa (Roger) Hoppe of Billings Montana, Kirk Jr. (Toni) Will of Frederick Colorado, Kris (Sarah) Will of Oskaloosa Kansas, Elizabeth (Shawn) Martin of Billings Montana, Robert Neate of Newcastle Wyoming, and Dusty Neate of Spearfish South Dakota. Eight Great-Grandchildren, the treasures of her life; Mia and Macey Hoppe, Gavin and Hayden Will, and Hailey, JD, Carley and Lily Will.
Visitation will be held on August 30, 2018 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at the Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on August 31, 2018 at the Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus with burial services to follow at Valley View Cemetery in Broadus. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Visitation
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday August 30, 2018
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday August 31, 2018
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday August 30, 2018
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday August 31, 2018
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59301
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Vanna Byrd says
Leona, Ann and families,
I am so sorry to hear about Beth. I have always liked her and really enjoyed working with her at the school lunch room when I was in high school. She was a great lady and will be missed tremendously,
Hugs to you all.
carol schneidt says
Leona, Ann and families, Know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lots of great memories with our families! Love, Aunt Carol
Andrea and Vern Rice says
I enjoyed working with Beth at the manor. She was a grand lady. Our thought and prayer are with Beth’s all of Beth’s family.
Gene & Vickie Schneidt says
Leona, Ann and family, my heart goes out to each of you. Beth being the same age as my mom kind of took me under her wing when I joined the family. Forty-six years went by too quickly. We wish we could ease your pain….know you all are in our hearts.
Joe and Jackie Schneidt says
Leona,Ann and families, you all are in thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort. R.I.P. Beth
Carol Woroniecki says
Ann and families. Very sorry for your loss. Hugs to all. Carol W. -Newcastle, WY
Ginger says
Peace, love, and hugs to you all.
Nancy and Bert Stoddard says
Sympathy and prayers for all of you. I enjoyed working with Beth for many years at the nursing home. She had the biggest heart and was so good to the residents. She and George hold a special place in our hearts.
Connie (Earley) Watts says
Leona, So sorry for the loss of your mother. May God wrap his arms around you and your family.
Betty Holmes Vail says
Ann and Leona and families, so sorry to read of your mothers death. It is difficult to lose your last parent and become the older generation. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mitch Burley says
Sorry for your loss Ann, Leona and family. I will always remember the visits I had with both of your folks when visiting Kirk and Ann when they lived in Broadus.
Pam and Dave Nisley says
We care~ Our prayers go with you all for the Peace of Christ to hold each one of you! She touched many lives in a positive way!