Lucille Revell died on her 103rd birthday Nov. 12, 2021, in Terry, Montana, of complications from a stroke.
She was born in 1918 at the family homestead near Brockway, Montana, the daughter of Will and Daisy Hubing. Because her birth came one day after the Allied victory in World War One, she was named Lucille Victoria Hubing. News of her birth was conveyed through one of the first primitive telephones, along the fence lines to the Bert Hubing family homestead nearby.
When she was six years old, the family moved to Terry, which seemed a big city to Lucille. From an early age her favorite activity was reading, mostly fiction and poetry. She had three brothers, one of whom broke her arm when she was 10 while practicing boxing. She attended Terry schools, graduating with the class of 1936. Her best friend at school was Beverly Schott, with whom she shared a romantic vision of life and literature, along with a sense of humor. The two of them would go to the cemetery and invent tragic stories about the poor souls who had met untimely deaths, bringing tears to their own eyes. After graduation she went to work as a telephone operator in Terry. In 1940 she moved to Sidney, and subsequently she and two friends moved to Oceanside, California, to join the war effort as telephone operators, living in a government-sponsored converted hotel, tracking American planes down the coast before radar.
In 1946, after the war, she married Floyd Revell in Los Angeles. Ironically, they had grown up about 30 miles apart, but did not meet until adulthood. They soon moved back to Terry and started a family. Their three children, Suzanne, Connie, and Paul, were born there and attended school. Floyd built and ran the R and H Locker Plant, where Lucille also worked, until their retirement in 1977.
Lucille loved card games, playing bridge and pinochle for many years. An avid reader, she served on the library board and belonged to a book club. She was also on the board of both the hospital and the local council on aging and was active in the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sacred Heart Altar Society. An intrepid traveler, she enjoyed visiting cities from San Francisco to New York and Washington, D.C.
An extraordinarily good listener, she acted as a second mother to a number of people, some of whom had lost their own mothers. More than one plane traveler, seated next to her, poured out his life story to her. She could recite lengthy poems she had memorized decades earlier, and continued to love poetry throughout her life. She also baked wonderful sweet rolls, fondly remembered by her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and brothers Lee and Gregory Hubing. She is survived by her brother Chuck Hubing; her three children; grandsons Justin and Cyrus Revand; great-grandchildren Giovanna, Sabrina, Cole, and Thomas Revand, numerous nieces and nephews as well as step-grandchildren and their children, and her special friend Eileen Benjamin.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Terry. Rite of committal will follow at the Prairie County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. In lieu of flowers, please choose to donate to the Prairie Community Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 66, Terry, MT 59349, or to the Montana Talking Book Library, P.O. Box 201800, Helena, MT 59620-1800.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday November 18, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday November 18, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Friday November 19, 2021
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Terry, Montana 59349
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday November 18, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday November 18, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Friday November 19, 2021
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Terry, Montana 59349
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Judy Nerud says
The family matriarch, the family historian, the family wit…she will be missed wholeheartedly by all of us. Rest in peace itty bitty queen of our universe.
Arlen and Alice Miller says
So sorry to hear of your loss. What a great lady she was, always a smile she had ,She seen a lot of changes in her life ,Thoughts and prayers for you all
Laurie Nagel VanDewerker says
From the time I started school in Terry Montana, I fell in love with this loving and kind lady.
My connection with here
was that she was a Hubing. That family was friends with the Hubing
Family and they were neighbors to the Charles Nagel family at Circle, Montana.
What a beautiful soul!
My condolences to her family!
Rolane Christifferson says
Connie, Suzanne, Paul and families – so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know her well until she started coming to book club at the library. What an amazing addition she was. Her life experiences always brought a new perspective to our conversations. I will miss her so much. Sending thoughts and prayers during this difficult time
Lon and Vicki Reukauf says
Suzanne, Connie and Paul, our hearts are so very sad to hear of Lucille’s passing. Lon is so appreciative he got to room with Floyd and Lucille during high school. We appreciated her historical perspective of her life that she shared. It’s one thing to hear about our community’s history, but another to get to visit with someone who lived it. Lon will also miss the book recommendations Lucille gave him and getting to visit with her about them. We will fondly remember her good sense of humor and chuckles.
Carolyn n Vern May says
So very sorry for your loss. Lucille was one special lady. Loved her spunk. Got to know her through the Senior Meals. I will miss her smiley face.
Becky and Justin Revand says
Grandma Lucille will be missed and remembered always. We are so grateful that our kids got to know her. She was on the floor playing with them as babies, and gave them rides on her walker. Her sense of humor and wit will be on passed down generously.
Sharon Schoening says
My Aunt Lucille was simply amazing with such fun and a welcome voice to all of us. The door was always open and laughter was abundant. Suzanne, Connie and Paul her beautiful children were her pride and joy! My cousins became a huge part of my life …. So many stories…
We all will miss her and celebrate her we shall.
Your life is and will remembered fondly!
Love, Sharon Schoening
Jim and Kathy Swanson says
We were privileged to meet Grandma Lucille, and are so happy that our grandsons were lucky enough to enjoy their great grandmother. They will always remember how fortunate they’ve been.
God bless you and keep you , Grandma Lucille.
BONNIE CURRAN says
So sorry for your loss. Lucille was always so friendly, I enjoyed seeing her. You all were so lucky to have had your Mother for such a long time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Rice says
I feel as though I’ve known your mother for many years, although I never met her. The stories you’ve shared and who you are as a person, Connie, reflect the incredible woman she was. Her intelligence, curiosity, and deep thinking will continue on through you, your children, your grandchildren and their’s. Grant and my deepest sympathies go out to your family.
Barbara Kaplan says
Lucille was sui generis. I’m honored to have known her and privileged to have enjoyed her company over many years. She had a disarming kindness, sprinkled with dry wit and strong opinions. Discussions about life ran the gamut from her broad perspective, her deep curiosity and her inherent charm. My loving thoughts are with Suzanne, Connie and Paul.
Patricia(Roos) Dobrowski says
Suzanne, Connie and Paul,
What a wonderful lady your mom was. I was one of those that she acted as second mother to.I stayed with my Grandma Roos to go to school in Terry. Revells house was just next door to Grandma’s and Lucille really was my “Terry mom”. I have many pleasant memories of spending time at the Revells. God Rest her soul.
Nora Jangard says
Suzanne, Conmie, and Paul,
Your mother was a very special part of my mom’s life. I am so happy that they are back together again. Your mom was so sweet to me after my mom died. I am so appreciative of their friendship.
Sending the three of you my love, hugs and prayers. I think she was waiting for all three of you to be with her.
Diane Hubing Dresbck says
Auntie Lucille was our family historian and cornerstone. Her sharp mind and laughter will be sorely missed. Our life is better having had her in it. We raise a glass of good wine and promise to meet again over the great divide. Diane & Jim
Larry and Judy Jens says
Lucille was one grand lady! She was a gentle soul and always had a smile and friendly conversation for everyone. Heavens gain is certainly the Terry dommunity’s loss. God bless you, Lucile, and your family, as well.
Jean Trask Brown says
SPANISH WATERS, SPANISH WATERS, I TRIED TO LEARN IT AND STILL HAVE NOT ACCOMPLISHED THE WHOLE THING. BUT AMAZING LUCILLE REMEMBERED IT FOR 90 OR SO YEARS. HOW I LOVE MY SHORT LITTLE FRIEND AND TO HEAR HER LAUGH WHEN I CALLED HER THAT. HEAVEN HAS TRULY GAINED AN ANGEL, AND WE ARE BLESSED FOR SHARING HER LIFE. FLY HIGH MY SHORT LITTLE FRIEND.
Joan & Dale Hubber says
Suzanne, Connie, Paul, and all of Lucille’s grands and greats, we were so sorry to hear about sweet Lucille. I loved her so much and have so many good memories of our visits together. I’m sending you all hugs and wish we could be there in person to celebrate your Mom. Lucille loved life and especially loved all of you.
Tim and Diane Ehman says
Such a good friend and neighbor to the Schwarz family over the years! We really appreciated her kindness when our own Mom passed so many years ago. Now she can get back to “reading” all those great books again!
Barb Smalis says
Lucille was one of the coolest ladies I have ever known. God broke the mold after her! RIP!
Peter Callaghan says
My sister Nora Jangard already talked about how much our mom loved Lucille and talked of her often. She didn’t say that mom was known as Beverly Schott when she grew up in Terry. Was later Beverly Callaghan in Seattle and Tacoma
Eileen Benjamin says
Dear Revell and Hubing families
It is so hard to let Lucille go but we know she is happy in heaven.Lucille was a dear and wonderful friend and we will all miss her, our whole family loved her.
God bless you.
Ben Eileen Strad and Kent
Charlene Murphy says
I met Lucille through Chuck. Such a fun & delightful lady. She will certainly be missed in the community. My condolences to you all.
Suzanne Harris says
I never had the pleasure of meeting Lucille in person, but did get to “know” her through her daughter, Suzanne. In the 50+ years we’ve been friends, I heard quite a few stories of Lucille’s
life and doings in Terry Montana. As a native New Yorker, it was fascinating for me to hear about Lucille’s small town and the enormous part she played in it. I know she loved all of her big family, and cherished their frequent get-togethers. She lived a long, fulfilled life and touched many people. Condolences to all of Lucille’s friends and family, may God bless and keep you.
Pam Schlotter says
Oh how I will miss her❤️ If we weren’t at her house, she was at ours, at least once a day. Pinochle, divinity, baby food jar Christmas trees, trying new baked good recipes or the tried and true, visiting. And always lots of love and laughter. She was a cross between an aunt and a grandma to Amy and I. So many memories❤️
Paul, Suzanne, Connie, Justin and Cyrus, you know how blessed you were to have her so long. It’s never long enough for those left behind. She is no longer suffering and that is a blessing. Much love to you all.
Dave and Diedree Hess (Ban) says
I can remember when I was a little girl stopping by the locker with my parents(Ivan and Hattie Ban) to pick up frozen meat for the week as back then we had no freezer or electricity. So I’ve known your Mom for many years.
I can remember working with her at bake sales for the Altar Society and enjoyed her company and stories when she subbed for our pinochle club. your Mom was a very special lady and will be missed by many in the Terry community.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Marty & Jeanette O'Dea says
Dear Connie,Suzanne, Paul and family. We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful person and through my rough times she was there for me. She will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy at your loss
Dianne and Wade Freiboth says
Connie, Suzanne, and Paul you are in our thoughts and prayers. I had the chance of visiting with your Mom at a Terry Picnic a couple of years ago. She was such a fun lady to visit with and we reminisced about Connie and Suzanne and our high school days. You will miss her but keep all your memories tucked away in your heart.
Diana Maragos says
Dear Suzanne, Connie and Paul
So Sorry for your loss…hard to believe sweet Lucille has passed. A mom when you needed her, a best girlfriend when you wanted to talk and laugh — she was anything you needed her to be. All that and a brilliant and learned mind which allowed us to cover many topics and open our minds to new possibilities. She will be so missed !! What a love she was !! Our love and prayers are with you always.
Love, Diana and Fernando