Marguerite “Deate” Green, age 95, of Billings passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at the Valley Nursing Home in Billings.
Deate was born on March 1, 1918 in Knowlton, Montana, the daughter of Howard and Marie (Woodruff) Myers. She was united in marriage to Donald Green on September 11, 1936 and to this union two daughters were born: Donna Rae on March 24, 1944 and Dorothy Ann “Dotti” on August 16, 1950. Along with Don’s brother Milt Green and his wife Dorothy Riggleman they owned the family ranch on lands along the Custer and Fallon county line and lived southwest of Ismay, Montana. Don Green passed away on October 12, 1976, Milt on July 31, 1977 and Marguerite and Dotti with Dorothy Green continued the ranching operation until selling the home place to Buford Griffin in 1984.
In retirement, Marguerite enjoyed family, friends and travel, residing first in Miles City then relocating to Billings in 1999 with her daughter Dotti. The world is a better place for the many whose lives were privileged to have been touched by Deate’s selfless giving, quiet caring and steadfast loyalty over the 95 years she graced our presence.
Deate is survived by daughters Donna Green and Dotti (Larry) Pointer; granddaughter and her husband Deana (Dean) Cole, and great granddaughter Deblin Shay Cole; two sisters, Evalyn Green and Wanda Roberts; two sisters-in-law, Ethel Redman Myers and Sharon Myers; and many special nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her husband Don, brothers Charles Overt, William Howard, Robert Wayne and sister Maxine.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday December 5, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday December 6, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday December 5, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday December 6, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Peggy Redman & Earl Mortensen says
Donna, Dot, and Larry,
Earl joins me in sending heartfelt condolences to you in the loss of your beloved Mother. May you find comfort and strength in knowing others care, and are thinking of and praying for you at this difficult time. I remember many years ago my late Mother and I having a discussion about how wonderful the world would be if it was full of people like “Deate” Green. That fact is even more significant today than it was then. We are praying that the love and support you receive from family and friends will give you peace now and in the days ahead.
Lloyd & Colette Butcher says
Dotti,
We would like to express our sympathy for the recent loss of your Mother. We are sure you have a millions of memories of your wonderful Mother, who lived a long life here on earth. Cherish those memories in the days to come. You are in our thoughts.
Cliff & Lisa Osborn says
Our hearts go out to you. May the memories of Aunte Deate comfort you all. I always thought she was the most beautiful person.
Sherry Oster says
I am thinking of all of you! Deate was such a treasure, and the world will not be the same without her. Love to the family!
Ingrid Brown says
You are all in my prayer today. Deate was such a special lady, always had that quiet, beautiful spirit about her and that beautiful smile! When I think of her I always see her smiling! Love to you all!
Art & Jeanne Drange says
Our thoughts and and prayers are with you. Deate was always such a pleasant person.She put up with the two Charles’ stealing branding pies!! Good times!
Rita Graeber says
Dotti,
My condolences with the death of your mother. I have sure been thinking about you. It is hard to lose a parent and you will certainly miss her.
Rita
Terri Harrsch(Oster) says
Our thoughts and prayers to your family. What a sweet lady Deate was! I only saw her mad one time and that was when Deana and I(it was more Deana’s idea) decided to give the cat a bath. It ended with lots of scratches and I think she was more disappointed than mad. I never wanted to disappoint her again. We did get a good laugh out of that misadventure though! What a saint to put up with us whenever “we” got an idea! 🙂 she will be missed! Lots of hugs and prayers to the family.
Terri Harrsch(Oster) says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you! What a sweet lady Deate was. I only saw her get mad one time and that was when Deana and I decided to give the cat a bath. It was more Deana than me(as it seems all our “good” ideas were) 🙂 I think she was more disappointed than mad and we definitely deserved all the scratches and bites we got! But I remember thinking how much it bothered me knowing that we made such a calm person not so calm that I thought I never wanted her to be mad at me again. That story is still good for laughs and Deate’s patience with “our” great ideas I’m sure was sorely tested, over and over but I never saw her mad at me again in person(maybe in private was another matter :). ). I will always remember how beautiful her silver hair was. She will be missed. Hugs and kisses