Lynn Pluhar, age 94, of Miles City formerly of Cohagen, MT passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Friendship Villa Care Center in Miles City.
Lynn is the daughter of Hugh Roy McCain and Rose Allvina Marks. Raised alongside of her, were her three sisters, Madge, Minnie and Belle. She was born twelve miles out of Forsyth in a log cabin that her Dad had built many years ago. Lynn grew up, in a small town called Vananda next to Mission Valley, which is now a ghost town along the Yellowstone River.
Lynn was married to her first husband, Jack Porter, for ten years, after he left; she spent a great amount of time alone. Then Lynn met her second husband, John Pluhar, who had two adopted children, Lori and Alan, that she raised alongside her son and daughter, Mack and Jackie.
During World War II, Lynn worked on B29’s at an airplane factory. She says that she was truly a Rosie the Riveter. Although Lynn used to be embarrassed of this, her son Mack told her that what she did is history. Ever since then she has spoken of her work during World War II. Later in life, Lynn worked at Montgomery Ward, in the clothing and shoe department where she met John at this job.
As a kid, Lynn worked out in the field with her father a lot, stacking hay bales and taking care of things around their country home. Lynn worked and worked really hard all her childhood, but when she looks back at her life she will tell you that, “All that hard work never hurt me, look where I’m at now.”
Following her marriage to John, they farmed and ranched until their retirement in 1985. They remained living there in her dream house, a log cabin, until health issues led them to move to Miles City.
Hobbies she enjoyed included gardening, cooking, being around and caring for the livestock, playing cards with neighbors, Sunday afternoon drives, church and most of all her family.
She was proceeded in death by her husband John, son Mack, three sisters and her parents. She is survived by her children, Jackie Dietrich (Paul) of Gresham, OR, Lori Wentzell (John) of Minneapolis, MN, and Alan Pluhar (Marla) of Cohagen, eleven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and a special friend Bernice Gross.
“My heart was always out in the country.” – Lynn Pluhar
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cohagen Cemetery at Cohagen. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Veda says
Rest in peace sweet lady, I am so glad that I meet you. Veda
Beth Ann Wiedeman says
Lynn’s family, sorry for our loss. I enjoy my time with her.
Sacramenta Landrum says
To the family and friends of Lynn please accept my deepest condolences. Find Hope and comfort in God’s wonderful promise for the loved ones we have lost in death to be fulfilled very soon John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:3,4.
Muff Engdahl says
To all of Lynn’s family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lynn was a very special, kind, caring, loving person. So many wonderful memories through the years. She will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing this wonderful lady.
Muff and family
Mike Corbett says
We loved Lynn and always thought of her as family. She was such a loving and kind person. She will be missed and stay in our memories. The Mikkelsen clan, Diane, Karen, Mike and Ilene
Karen Haynie says
My memories of Lynn are all happy ones. Lynn always worked hard but never seemed to busy to be kind. I extend my sympathy to Lori, Alan, Jackie and all who loved her.
Dodie Paxson says
Jackie, Alan, Lori & families,
Please accept my sincere condolences with the huge loss of your mom. She was a dear, sweet, kind, loving lady and always a lady! She will be missed by all.
Dodie
Karen Barnes says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Lynn’s family – she was truly a great lady. May all your good memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Vonnie Shannon says
Marla & family. Sending my sympathy
Vonnie
Jim and Carol Williams says
We were so sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing. She was truly a nice lady with a beautiful smile. Remember the good times.
Cindy Stanton says
My sincerest condolences for the loss of such a wonderful lady. Lynn will be missed by so many. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Gracie Ann Waples Hill says
This the song that Hugh McCain would sing as he worked the work horses on the McGraw ranch in Hammond Valley near Forsyth, Montana. My Mom Peggy McGraw Waples and her sister Merle Jo McGraw Murray both spoke of the girls, Madge, Minne, and Belle. So to you Lynn Pluhar…you have many stars in your crown.–from Gracie Ann Waples Hill (daughter of Pep and Peggy McGraw Waples) This song was written in 1897 and I got my Mom the sheet music so she could play it on the piano.
I am thinking today of that beautiful land
I shall reach when the sun goeth down;
When through wonderful grace by my Savior I stand,
Will there be any stars in my crown?
Refrain:
Will there be any stars, any stars in my crown,
When at evening the sun goeth down?
When I wake with the blest in the mansions of rest,
Will there be any stars in my crown?
In the strength of the Lord let me labor and pray,
Let me watch as a winner of souls;
That bright stars may be mine in the glorious day,
When His praise like the sea-billow rolls.
Oh, what joy it will be when His face I behold,
Living gems at His feet to lay down;
It would sweeten my bliss in the city of gold,
Should there be any stars in my crown.
Debbie Weyer says
Alan & family…. Sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. May God wrap his loving arms around your family at this difficult time. “DEATH leaves a heart ache no one can heal, LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal” author unknown.
Ilene Visniewski says
My sincere sorrow to you, Jackie, Lori and Alan. Lynn was a great lady and showed so much love and compassion. She will live on in all our memories.
mary alice murnion says
My deepest sympathy to all Lynn’s family. The loss of a Mother is always sad. My memories of Lynn are mostly when Jack was building our house and I was lucky to have Lynn come with him some of the days to spend some time with me. I held her in high regards. May she rest in peace.
Ray and Sheri Clauson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Lynn’s family. She was a wonderful lady and a good friend.
Paula says
I’m honored to have called you a friend! RIP Lynn, love you much!
Randy & Aletta Shannon says
Alan, Marla and all the Pluhar families~ You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Pluhar says
Alan, Marla an family- Your in our prayers Lynn & Cynthia Pluhar
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