Hysham Montana native, Lucille K Van Hemelryck, 83, died October 27 at River Stone Hospice Home in Billings, Montana. She was born July 26, 1930 to Carroll (CV) and Frances Kimball in Miles City, Montana. She attended grade school at Rancher School in Pease Bottom, graduated from Hysham High School and received her teaching certificate from Eastern Montana College in Billings in 1950. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert (Bob) Van Hemelryck in 1950, and settled into her life as a wife and mother. Bob and Lucille raised 4 children, Myles, Martin, Dennis, & Julie at the family’s farm and ranch near Hysham. In 1978, Bob and Lucille moved to town, eventually living in and fixing up the home built by JC Lyndes in the late 1800s. Lucille was very involved with St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, serving many years as the bookkeeper. She loved working outside in her garden and flower beds, maintaining a very large yard for many years by herself. She took great pride in everything she grew, passing on her wisdom and love of gardening to her children.
Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Bob, brothers Keith & Edward Kimball, sister Marion Martin, and her parents. She is survived by her sons Myles (Judi) of Helena, Martin (Sally), and Dennis (and the late Debra) Van Hemelryck of Hysham and daughter Julie (Chris) Susemihl of Grand Junction, Colorado. Lucille has 7 grandchildren and 7 (almost 8) great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Parish Council of Catholic Women c/o Shari Warren, PO Box 106, Hysham, MT 59038
A Rosary will be held at 5:30 PM Friday, November 1, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Hysham. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 2, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Hysham. Interment will follow at the Hysham Memorial Vale Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 AM
Saturday November 2, 2013
St. Joseph Catholic Parish
Hysham, MT 59038
Rite of Committal
Following Services
Saturday November 2, 2013
Hysham Memorial Vale Cemetery
Hysham, MT 59038
Reception
Following Graveside Services
Saturday November 2, 2013
St. Joseph Catholic Parish
Hysham, MT 59038
Service Schedule
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 AM
Saturday November 2, 2013
St. Joseph Catholic Parish
Hysham, MT 59038
Rite of Committal
Following Services
Saturday November 2, 2013
Hysham Memorial Vale Cemetery
Hysham, MT 59038
Reception
Following Graveside Services
Saturday November 2, 2013
St. Joseph Catholic Parish
Hysham, MT 59038
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Joan & Steve Kipp says
So sorry to hear of Lucille’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Steve & Joan Kipp
Ellen Bauer Miller says
From the Frank and Genevieve Bauer Family: You are all in our prayers and thoughts at the sad time. Lucille was a wonderful women, wife, mother and grandmother. It was a pleasure knowing her, my Dad and Mom were such great friends with Bob and Lucille and we can remember the memories of growing up in Hysham with your family. God Bless you all. Genevieve Bauer; Theresa Bauer, Ellen Bauer Miller, Kevin Bauer, Barbara Bauer Kiernan, Marilyn Bauer Caldwell, Keith Bauer and families.
Jennifer Grefe says
Sending my deepest condolences during this sad time. Thinking of you all!
Scott Kimball says
Myles gave me a stack of letters from Lucille’s attic. My Dad (Eddie) wrote home to their “Folks” when he in WWII. In one letter he said: “I heard Lucille is making a new dress for her formal. Tell her to save me a dance for when I get home”. Dad was about 24 yrs and Lucille was 15 yrs. It gave me a glimpse into time when they were simply a brother and a sister who loved each other. I’m sure they are dancing now in heaven. Thinking of you all this weekend.
Sharon Engle says
MYLES, JUDI & FAMILY,
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL, YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS. SHARON
Gail and Ron Kolb says
Myles, Martin, Dennis, and Julie and families, Our prayers and thoughts have been and will be with you as we all say good bye to your Mother. She always had a bright smile and a warm hug whenever I ran into her around town. It warmed my heart every time! She will be greatly missed. God bless and keep you, Love, Gail and Ron
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lucille K Van Hemelryck – I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in many beautiful memories of Mrs. Van Hemelryck at this difficult time. The promise of Paradise, the perfect conditions God originally intended for mankind in the Garden of Eden will be fulfilled including God’s “will being done as in Heaven also upon Earth” (Matt 6:9, 10). Also we have the hope of being with our loved ones when they are resurrected (John 5:28-29). I hope that you are comforted by the many wonderful Bible promises (John 17:3).
Dick (Richard) Kimball says
Hi Brandi & I were fortunate to talk and laugh with Lucille , Miles and Julie last Wednesday. My heart felt understanding of what you are going through and best of wishes. Rich & Family
Kenny and Naomi Rolandson says
We were blessed to have enjoyed Lucille as a friend. She was devoted to her Lord, her family, and her beautiful yard. Her greatest dream was to join Bob in her heavenly home and I know for certain that she is there. May The Lord ease the pain of Lucille’s passing by wrapping you in his loving arms and giving you comfort.
David & Colette & family says
Please know how much we are all thinking of you. We hope you find great comfort in having everyone around you. When we lost Mom & Dad last month it was family, friends and sharing every great memory and funny story we had that got us through this tough time. We have so many great memories (& funny stories!) that include both your Mom & Dad. Laughter is a very healing thing and helps in genuinely celebrating their lives.
Love,
David & Colette (Kimball) & family
Louise Fenner says
Dear Myles, Martin, Dennis and Julie,
Oh, it has been a sad few weeks. So sorry about the loss of your mother Lucille (and earlier, your Uncle Eddie and Aunt Mary Lou). They were all such lovely, generous, warm people, and now they are together telling jokes and stories. What good memories you must have!
All our love,
Louise Fenner, Kathy, Charlie and Dave
Joby and Bill Parker says
Deepest sympathy to you family during this time. Lucille was such a good person and I enjoyed her so much in Parish Council of Catholic Women. If their was anything to do she always volunteered to help. She will be missed.
What a loving and thoughtful tribute to her to have donations go to an organization she loved so much.
God’s peace and blessings to all of you.
Joleen Darlington Williams says
Thinking of you all and wish I was there with you tomorrow and Saturday to say goodbye to Lucille. Your family is so very special to me and I feel like I am part of it.
Sending you love, sympathy, and hugs,
Joleen
Pam (Sparks) Castleberry says
I was sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I was blessed to meet her several times during my visits with a sister who lived in Hysham. Come to find out that I had worked with Sally and went to college with Julie. Its a small world and we are blessed to have had an opportunity to have known Lucille.