Marie Estelle Boothe age 66, of Forsyth Montana passed peacefully at her home on June 10, 2022.
Marie was born July 12, 1955 to Robert & Rose Schreiber in Oregon City, Oregon.
As a youth Marie loved to swim, she won many awards including a certificate for life saving.
The family moved to Montana in 1971 when Marie was a sophomore in high school. Leaving behind many friends and cousins that Marie missed dearly, she eventually learned to LOVE Montana!!! She graduated from Dawson County High School in 1973. In 1975 Marie married Steve Garfield to this union 4 children were born, Bryan, Carrie, Robert and Andrew. In 1983, Marie moved her to Great Falls Montana where the family made many new lifelong friends. Marie decided to peruse a career in education where she graduated in 1996 Cum Laude with a Mathematics Degree. As she proceeded in her career she earned her Doctorate in Mathematics. She was so excited to be called Doctor Boothe. Marie absolutely loved college. If she could have she would have remained a college student for life. In 1990 she met and married Aubrey James “Jim” Boothe and to this union twins Kendra and Aaron were born.
Upon graduating Marie began her teaching career in Hays MT where she taught for two years before taking a job in Ashland MT at ST Labre Catholic Indian School where she taught until her passing. Marie adored her students and faculty at St. Labre. They were a second family to her.
Her children fondly remember family fishing trip, camping and picking Huckleberries. She enjoyed crocheting, bead work and puzzles and loving her little dog Pepper! In 2017 Marie &Jim were finally able to purchase their dream home “off grid” on Wild Horse Ranch Lane. Marie loved her new home and being on the land!!!
Marie was preceded in death by her father Robert Schreiber, husband “Jim” Boothe, son Aaron Boothe, and good friend “Jo” Lindberg.
She is survived by her children, Bryan (Clara) Garfield, Carrie (Scott) Skartved, Robert Garfield, Andrew Garfield, Kendra (Aaron) Croteau and stepdaughter Becky. Her Mother Rose Schreiber, four brothers Robert (Lynette) Schreiber, John (Melody) Schreiber, Rev. Francis Schreiber, Leonard (Candice) Schreiber, two sisters Cindy (Ed) Mittelstad, Denise (Alvin) Mittelstad. 12 grandchild, 8 great grandchildren, all of her nieces and nephews, and her little dog too!!!
Special thank you to her St. Labre Family, and very special friends Melissa and Sean.
Services will be held Tuesday June 14th at 10am at St Labre. A Rosary will be held Monday June 13th at 7pm at St Labre. Burial will be on Thursday at 11am in Glendive.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to The St Labre Indian School.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday June 16, 2022
Dawson County Cemetery
Glendive, MT 59330
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday June 16, 2022
Dawson County Cemetery
Glendive, MT 59330
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Denise Harvey says
What a precious lady! She will be missed!
Joby Parker says
Blessings, love and hugs to all of Marie’s family. Marie was just the very best teacher, friend and person I’ve ever known. She will be so so missed by all of her students and those she worked with! I got to know Marie when we attended Tempus in Colstrip together. What a joy to know her! What a beautiful, exceptionally intelligent and loving person has left this earth. Rest in peace with your beloved husband Marie.
Till we meet again.
Shelrae Limpy says
I’m going to miss you a lot Boothe. You were the only one that believed in my pursuing my education in mathematics. Thank you for that, you’re forever in my thoughts, prayers, and most importantly my heart. You were one of the teachers I’ve held dearly to my heart, rest in love.
Wendy says
To Marie’s entire family, friends, & students, I am so very sorry for your loss of such an amazing lady, She so loved teaching & her students meant the world to her, Chatting with her you would hear about her kids & her students as both made her world. God’s peace & comfort to you now & always.
Ada Graham says
Love and prayers for Marie’s family, friends, and students during this difficult time. I loved being her secretary and will miss our talks in the office, with Pepper in my lap. Marie truly loved her students and coworkers. Rest in peace.
Steve Ralph says
Marie was a dear friend. We were always the first in the building and she made a point of saying good morning every day first thing. We shared family stories and she definitely was a family-oriented person. Gosh, I already miss my friend from Montana who did her best to make me feel welcome thousands of miles away from home. Please rest in peace forever my friend.
Nellie Speelman says
I will miss you. You were a great friend and coworker. You dedicated your heart to all your students and St.Labre. My prayers for the family. I will miss your hugs
Velinda Fox says
Marie you will be greatly missed by students and staff! You have touched so many lives with your kind and gentle spirit. Prayers for the family! Until we meet again Mrs Boothe, rest in peace.
Melissa Appleberg says
I’m going to forever miss this woman. She was a shining light, a grace from God. Her rosey cheeks and sparkling eyes. A true loving soul that loved everyone. Momma thank you for loving me.
and please don’t worry pepper is getting all her sassy loves from us.
Ligaya Batarilan says
Ms Marie is my great mentor, thank you so much for all your help and guidance. You will forever be missed. Rest well my dear mentor.
Orie Medicinebull says
Sending condolences, prayers, and love to family and friends. Her presence at St. Labre will surely be missed by everyone who knew (students, colleagues, friends, and all those who knew her). Wishing many blessings on the journey home.
Kate Ruland says
A great woman, always a kind word and a hug, I will miss seeing her at work. Her heart knew no boundaries and she genuinely loved her students. Rest well my friend, you will be greatly missed.
Trevor Newman says
Sending thoughts of healing to the family. I will always remember Marie riding her 4-wheeler around St. Labre. She certainly made an impact on hundreds of students. Rest In Peace
Kaitlin Pearce says
My thoughts and prayers are with Marie’s family, students, friends, co-workers and community. She was a beautiful soul, wonderful co-worker and had the largest heart. I was a better teacher because of her support and guidance, forever grateful. She truly touched so many lives, and will be missed beyond measure.
Garth Sleight says
Marie was a wonderful educational partner with Miles Community College during the years she would do concurrent enrollment math classes. I was pleased to get to know her. This is a very sad loss. Marie was an outstanding educator and person. My sincere condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and students.
Marylou Half(Shane) says
She was such an amazing teacher and friend I will truly miss her and cherish the moments spent laughing and visiting with her.
Everall Fox says
So sorry to hear about the passing of Marie Boothe. I worked with Marie at both Hays Lodgepole and again at St. Labre. She truly loved her students and they loved her in return. Prayers for her family and the St. Labre community.
Shannon M Fox says
Prayers for the Marie Booth families, Marie was a great teacher, she taught my children at Hays Lodgepole Schools, and later on I worked with her as a teacher at St. Labre School. She was a loving, kind and very intelligent woman. She will be missed.
Kathy Widdicombe says
Marie was an amazing, kind gentle teacher who was loved by her students, my daughter included. I was honored to teach with her at St. Labre. Marie will be missed by so many. Love and prayers to her family
Patrick Maloney says
Marie will be missed. I enjoyed stopping and getting a hug from her, having lunch with her in her room when we were on the same schedule. The “bugs” from her nearing the end of the year. My condolences to her children and grandchildren.
Desi Small-Rodriguez says
Sending all my love to the family of Mrs. Boothe. I’m a thankful former student. I learned to love math in her class and now I teach statistics to college students! Rest in peace Mrs. Boothe. Thank you for your love for Cheyenne and Crow young people .
Troy Spang says
Shocked and Saddened, I was not prepared for the news of your death Marie, it hit me hard and it reminded me that we should tell the ones we love that they are important to us every time we meet. I will miss you and we will see each other again. My prayers and condolences to the family and friends at this terrible loss. May God Bless You All!