Luana (Lou) King Wellems passed on from this world and joined the Good Lord on Feb. 19, 2017. Her family now celebrates the life of a truly beautiful woman. Lou was born on August 10, 1930, the daughter of Otto and Rosalie (Gribneau) Myran. She was born in Taylor, North Dakota and then moved to Kinsey Montana with her family in 1941. She started school in Wibaux MT and then went on to the Kinsey School. She worked on the family’s farm and drove milk truck for the dairy for 8 years. She had a great love for animals.
She was united in marriage to Robert King in 1953 with whom she spent 22 years. They were the proud parents of Penny and Vicki. After the death of Robert she married John Wellems in 1977 and they were married for 39 years. She operated the Kings’ Janitorial Service “Fastest Broom in the West” for 35 years in Miles City, MT. She was a very hard worker and a prominent businesswoman. She had contracts to clean with Federal, State, County, and City buildings. She worked for Sears for 21 years.
She is survived by her daughters, Penny (Les) James, Vicki (Ugo) Carrafa, 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and 3 step great grandsons. She has many nieces and nephews who called her Aunt Louie. She was a very generous and giving person. Always smiling and happy to visit with anyone. Her greatest joy was the babies. She loved her hair to look pretty, her nails to be manicured and she always wore a bright lip stick color.
She had 7 brothers and sisters. Wayne (deceased), Frances Ziebarth (deceased), Shirley Watts, Evelyn Carey, Glen Myran (deceased), Alice Ramsey, and Orville, very loved sister in law Isabel Myran.
She was a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church. She did attend the Catholic Church after she married John Wellems. She was a member of the Eagles for 40 years. She lived in Miles City for over 61 years then moved to Cody, WY to be closer to her children for care.
Her Celebration for Life will be held at the First Lutheran Church at 1 pm Saturday February 25, 2017. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Joyce Stroh says
So sorry we lost a great person ,she will be missed by so many.
Hugs to you all.
Denise Harvey says
We always loved being around Lu. Her and her husband are precious people who are now together again.
Denise and Jay Harvey
Martha Crandall says
So sorry.
Ruben aand June Opp says
Family of Luana, what a shock to see of her passing so soon after her beloved husband . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time and the days ahead. Lu was a very special likable person and will be missed by many. May God comfort you all.
Love June and Ruben Opp
Cindy Johnson says
Bless your family!! Penny, your mother sounded like an amazing lady! Your family will have plenty of fond memories of their time shared with her!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers! I love you all, Cindy
Sharon & Stan Clelland says
Lou will be missed for sure. I remember her driving the milk truck with her sisters. They were all hard workers and special people in the community. She was one hard worker for sure. Rest in peace Lou.
Ron and Connie Watts says
What a wonderful Aunt Louie she was!!
Ron and Marilyn Frize says
Penny, Vicki and families: Our prayers are with you and your families following the loss of your Mom. I remember her always so happy. Her laughter could be heard by everyone.
Steven Allen says
Family It’s been a tough couple of weeks. With the loss of John first and now Lu. At least they will be together again. Your in my prayers. God gained the best neighbors anyone could ask for.
Mary Jo Engebretson says
Vicki, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in precious memories.
Maureen Larson says
My thoughts and prayers go out to all during this difficult time. May you all feel the Lord’s living arms wrapped around you.
Sandi and Jim Updyke says
God bless you all, Lou was a very sweet lady. May great memories help you all through this difficult time.
Greg Wellems says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Lou’s family. Aunt Lou was a wonderful person, and we have so many wonderful memories of of her and Uncle John. A life well lived!
Mrs. Williams says
The loss of Mrs. Luana Wellems a cherished loved one is the most devastating experiences family can face. At times, the loss may seem unbearable. Please know that there are people who care and more importantly Psalm 34:18 tells us that “God is near to those that are broken at heart. He is the God of all comfort. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time of grief.
Betty Carter O'Brien says
I remember Lou well especially picking up the milk cans – she was a hard worker so rest in peace Lou Ann.