Margaret Frances Cruce Dutton passed away at home in Jayton, Texas, November 7, 2022, from complications from a fall.
Margaret was born December 28, 1925, on the family ranch three miles south of Billings, Montana, to Robert J. Cruce and Edith Brinkerhoff Germaine Cruce joining her brother Tom and her sister Harriet.
She attended public schools in Billings, Montana; Boise, Idaho; and Spokane, Washington. Margaret spent most of her years in Montana except for the several years when she was young in Boise and Spokane. Her family moved form Montana during the depression so her dad could sell automotive accessories and her mother worked as a cook in a logging camp. Margaret graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1943. She attended Eastern Montana College in Billings the spring and summer quarters of 1944 before marrying William Grove Dutton September 14, 1944.
They moved to the original Dutton Ranch at Sand Springs, Montana. Later they bought their ranch on the Big Dry Creek from her mother, Edith Cruce. They raised sheep and cattle for 34 years.
Bill and Margaret had two children, Roberta E. born in 1947 and William A. in 1948.
Margaret did extensive genealogy research. She was a voracious reader, enjoyed gardening and sewing. Margaret was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary #7886, and a member of the Republican Women. She lived the majority of her adult life in Montana except for the last few months when she had moved to Jayton., Texas, to live with Roberta.
She was baptized in the Presbyterian church as an adult and her Lord was important to her.
Margaret is survived by daughter Roberta (Bobby) Stanaland; son Bill (Karen) Dutton; and her grandchildren: Mary (Wayland) Pluhar; Jennifer (Darren) Pitcher; Barry (Jolene) Dutton; Robert (Marina) Stanaland; B.J. Murnion; Meghan Murphy; and Cari (Michael) Novotny; 17 great grandchildren, and one great, great grandson.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Bill Dutton, her parents Robert and Edith Cruce, her half-brother, Joseph Everett Germaine, brother Tom, and sister Harriet Wickstrom, and brother-in-law Al Wickstrom.
A very special thank you to the staff of Garfield County Health Center for the love and care given to Margaret during her five years living there.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Jordan. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Pioneer Cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Garfield County Ambulance, Scottish Rite for Children; 2222 Welborn Street; Dallas, TX 75219; or charity of your choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday November 17, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Jordan, Montana 59337
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday November 17, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Jordan, Montana 59337
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Daniel & Audrey Guesanburu says
Condolences to the Margaret Dutton Family.
Monte Fitch says
Bertta & Bill So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, Condolences to all .
Betty Proue says
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Sally Fitch Ness says
So sorry for your loss.
BONNIE CURRAN says
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MARGARET WAS VERY SWEET LADY. I TRULY ENJOYED BEING AROUND HER. PRAYERS TO ALL THE FAMILY.
Mike Teddy Landers says
Bill,Karen,Bert and families
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry you have to go through this.
Jackie Stroh says
My condolences to the family of Margret. I have special feelings and thoughts in getting acquainted with her on my numerous trips to the Nursing Home in Jordan as a contract CNA. Taking care of Margaret was joy for me and am truly sorry for your loss of a very nice lady.
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Condolences and Prayers for the Dutton Family May God Bless all of you
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Maureen Larson says
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the Dutton family.
Mary Ann Murray says
Bill and Berta and families, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I enjoyed visiting with her when I saw her. She was always nice and friendly to me. Thinking of you all at this time of sorrow.
Karen Barnes says
tTO ALL OF MARGARET’S FAMILY – my thoughts and prayers are with you all in your loss. She was truly a great lady – always had the best visits with her when i saw her – she will be missed by all. May all your memories over all these years be a comfort to you. Hugs and prayers to all.
Cindy Stanton says
My sincerest sympathy to Mrs. Dutton’s family. She was such a nice lady. You’re in my thoughts % prayers.
Carol Raschkow says
My condolences to all of
Margaret’s family,, She was a beautiful woman.
Tom and Claudia Stanton says
Sympathy to Margaret’s Family. She was a very special lady and will be missed by everyone.
Steven and Lavonne MacDonald says
Deepest Sympathies for all Margaret’s families. May God Bless and comfort you .
Kay and Floyd Beecher says
Roberta, Bill and families. Our deepest symathies to all of you in the loss of Margaret. Be forever thankful that you were privileged to have her with you for 96 years although it doesn’t matter how many years you have had her with you, the loss is still overwhelming. Let your happy memories give you comfort in this sorrowful time and know that she is with Bill and that they are probably reading The Spotlight along with H.K.
Jo Ryan says
My Condolences to the Dutton Families.
D. J. and Gloria Rath Milroy says
Condolences with all of Margaret’s loved ones. She was a very dear lady and will be missed by many. May your many memories be a comfort to each of you.
Bob and Jane Engdahl says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you folks during this time of sorrow. She was truly a Special Lady, always enjoyed visiting with her and Bill. Our love to you folks!
Lynda Johnston says
My thoughts and prayers are with you Bill, Karen, and Bobby. I enjoyed your dear mother in my visits to the birthday club. May God comfort you.
Marty and Jeanette O'Dea says
Bill and Karen. Our deepest sympathy at your loss,you are in our thoughts and prayers
Flossie Phipps says
Margaret was a wonderful person & I loved doing genealogy with her. She can continue her work in heaven. I will be praying for your comfort. As she is resting in a better place.
Jim and Annalise Willson says
Bill and family we are so sorry to hear about your Mom. She had a good long Life But we know it i9s still hard to let them go.
Jim and Annalise Willson
Jacque Gregg says
Thinking of Margaret’s family. Losing a loved one is never easy.
Christine Whitlock Keltner says
My heart hurts for us all—–we will miss her greatly. I remember my visits to your home with great love——Margaret gave me my first short haircut——-we all wondered how much trouble we were in with my Dad!!!!
Blessings to you Berta and Billy, keep your memories close.
Rebecca Baker says
God’s blessings to all the Duttons on the loss of your beloved Margaret. We’ve enjoyed her when she came to Texas.
Hugs and prayers.