Lillian May Stieg passed away at the Rosebud Health Care Nursing Home December 2, 2012. She was born on June 20, 1928 in Broadus Mt. to Fines and Annette Bearrow. She grew up on her parent’s ranch at the Chalk Buttes near Ekalaka. She attended school in Ekalaka. She married Edwin W. Stieg July 1, 1946 and resided in Ekalaka until 1953 when they moved to Miles City. She worked as a dental assistant and secretary for Dr. Arlo Nansel for 38 years.
Lillian and Eddie moved to Riverview Villa in Forsyth Mt. and she has resided there since.
Lillian was very active in Eastern Star (Initiated in Ekalaka November 8, 1950); she served at Grand Page, Grand Committee member and Grand Representation of Delaware of Montana and worthy matron of the Miles City Chapter in 1967. She also served as secretary of Rocky Mountain Barbwire Association, President of the Range Riders Rep, enjoyed the Old Time Fiddlers jams, Senior Citizens. She loved doing ceramics, crafts, knitting, crocheting, playing cards, dancing, visiting and traveling with her friends and family.
She was a member of the United Christian Church of Miles City. She loved traveling with Eddie on their motorcycle.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband Eddie, parents Annette and Fines Bearrow, Sister Katherine Gardner, Brother Mark Bearrow and great grandson Grady Jones.
She is survived by her daughters Vicky (Alan) Fjell and Linda Jones, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and special friend Bob Watts.
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday December 5, 2012
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Thursday December 6, 2012
Chapel of Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home of Miles City
1717 Main
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
Following Services
Thursday December 6, 2012
Cuser County Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday December 5, 2012
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Thursday December 6, 2012
Chapel of Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home of Miles City
1717 Main
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
Following Services
Thursday December 6, 2012
Cuser County Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
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Dotty Cauthron Watts says
Dear Bob, Just this minute saw this..so sorry! Lillian was such a joy to be around..am happy I got to know her. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this tough time. Love, Dotty
Nancy Branum says
Bob,
I was so surprised to hear about Lillian. So very sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed seeing you two together when I worked at the bank, you always looked so happy. My thoughts are with you during this sad time in your life. Gods blessing to you all.
Cathy Byron says
I’m stunned to read of Lillian’s passing. She was always such a happy soul, with some thought to share that would bring smiles. She will be missed.
Peggy Redman says
Linda, Chad, and Family,
Earl joins me in sending heartfelt condolences to you in the sudden passing of your beloved Mother and Grandmother. May it help knowing others care, and are thinking of, and praying for you at this difficult time. May the many beautiful memories you have of her give you peace, and may the love and support of family and friends bring you comfort now and in the days ahead.
Gail Pliley says
Bob and Linda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Connie Brown says
Bob, Linda and Chad;
My condolences to your family in the passing of Lillian. May all your memories bring you joy of the good days, and may all the prayers bring you peace in the days ahead!
Rayetta Fjell says
Vickie & Alan / Ryan Kate & Nick
So sorry to hear about Lillian. Prayers and thoughts are with you. May all your great memories bring you peace in the days ahead.
GALE MILLER says
LINDA
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME. MAY YOUR MEMORIES OF YOUR MOM GIVE YOU PLEASANT REMEMBRANCES FOR MANY YEARS TO COME . SEE YOU SOON
Tom and Kathy Stieg says
Lillian’s family: Our prayers and sympathy for you. Always loved seeing Lillian! What a ray of sunshine! We will miss her.
Donna Smith says
Linda: our thoughts and prayers are with you. please call us if you need anything. we love you.
donna and eric
Waneeta Farris says
Linda: So sorry to hear about your mom. She always had a smile on her face, a spring in her step and a kind word to say. She will be missed.
Deb Bartholomew says
Linda, Chad and Family
I am so sorry to hear about Liilian passing, your Mom and Chad and Family, your Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Always remember “When a loss becomes a memory that memory becomes a treasure”. Lillian will always be a treasure in your hearts and never forgotten. See you soon. Love you all.
Wanda Holmlund says
Linda & Family: Please know we have you all in our hearts at this difficult time. We shared some of the issues our mothers had and I know exactly where you are at right now, but it doesn’t make losing your mom any easier. She will always be in your heart and on your mind, eventually the good memories outweighing the sorrow you feel now.
George & Patcee Bundy says
Linda & Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Renee Peterson says
Linda and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. It has been a difficult time for you but it will get better. Trust in the Lord.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Renee
Penny Teeters says
Linda and Family:
Lillian was a very special lady, always sharp dressed, hair done up and a kind word for everyone she saw. My thoughts and Prayers to all of you.
Penny
John & Sharon Pachl says
Linda & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Hold tight to your special memories and know that she is in a better place. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Sharon & John
Dennis Kenney says
Linda, I know how hard it is to loose a loved one.
We never really know what to say.
My prayers are with you during this time.
Dennis
Sandra (Nies) Homolka says
Vicki and Linda- I am Carole Ann’s daughter. Mom told me last night of Lillian’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sandra
Teresa Geib Klein Bacon says
Dear Vicky, I am so sad to hear this news, my prayers are with you all. Blessings, Teresa
Sharon Wetsch says
Bob- I was so sorry to hear that your special lady had passed away. It should be a great comfort that you had her in your company for the past 12 years. You made those years special the two of you were always happy. I know her passing leaves a big empty spot in your heart- our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of Lil’s family.
Duane and Sharon Wetsch
Sharon Knapp says
Vickie, Linda and all. So sorry to hear about your mom. What a great lady and was so much fun when her and Eddie used to come down to see the girls. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Love Sharon Knapp
Melva Curnan says
Vickie and Linda, we are so sorry to hear about your mother. Ourthoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Melva and Ed Curnan
Cheyenne (Knapp) Wheeler says
Aunt Linda, Aunt Vicky and family, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Great Grandma Stieg. I can remember when her and Grandpa would come down to Ekalaka to visit us. We always looked forward to them. Grandma was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Thoughts and prayers to all. Love, Cheyenne, Jonathan and girls
Mary Ann Liles says
Dear Vicki, Linda and families,
I’m so sorry to hear that your mom has passed away. She was always so much fun and a joyful lady. My husband and I have lost all four of our parents, so do know something of the loss you must be feeling right now. Our prayers are with you.
Mary Ann & Jim Liles
Chuck and Luann Pluhar says
Linda,
We are so sorry to hear that your mother passed away. I know it is very hard to lose you mom, as I did mine. We are praying for you and your family. Luann
Marilyn and Jim May says
Linda and Vicky,
Sorry to hear about your mom. It is hard to lose our parents. Sending you love and prayers in your sadness.
Marilyn and Jim May
JoAn Carey Marshall says
Vicky and Linda and families,
Sorry to read of Lillian’s death. I got to see her at the Carter Co. Event Center on the occasion of Owen and Darlene’s 50th. I had a good visit with her and met both of you there, I believe.
I live in Chalk Buttes (ranch where I was born) and remember Fines and Annette very well. I used to babysit Vicky in Ekalaka when I was in high school. Take care. Joan
Marie Farnum Kluver says
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mom always had a smile on her face and met you with a friendly greeting. My folks thought so much of her. Sorry I was unable to make the service.
Carol Shook Clepper says
Vicky and Linda. So sorry to read about your mom. I have many nice memories of her when we all lived on S Cottage–she even made our dental visits bearable! Love,Carol
Cyndi DuBois says
Dear Linda and Chad, I just heard of your tragic loss. May God hold you in the palm of his hands and bless you with peace. I hope the many years of happy memories sustain you for always. Please know that many care for you and our doors (and ears) are always open for you. My deepest sympathy to both of you.
Ruben and June Opp says
to Linda and all your family so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. she was always such a proper lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult days May God bless and comfort you all. Linda I was so pleased you made yourself known to me last summer while shopping. I will always cherish that.
June and Ruben Opp
Faye Ellen says
Vicki, Alan and Family………Saddened to learn of your mother’s passing, Vicki. I knew your mom years before knowing you! at Dr. Nansel’s office. Your parents and mine shared many good memories for years. Sending my comfort and prayers your way; have longed to reconnect. Fondly, Faye Ellen
Jacque Gregg says
It is with great sadness that i read in the paper of your mothers passing. I have known Lillian since a was very young. She used to console me and treated me so kindly when i went to the dentist in the 50’s at about the brave age of 6. Always a smile and a pickmeupper conversation. I went there well into the 80′ perhaps 90’s. We started the second generation with her. She was always there. I often ran into her and visited. She always recognized me and stopped and took a minute to visit. She had told me she moved to Forsyth and asked about my family. What a lady. Sending my condolences to the family and friends of Lillian.
With fond memories,
Jacque Gregg