Mary Ann Moore, age 89, passed away on November 21, 2021 at Holy Rosary Extended Care following a short illness from throat cancer.
Mary Ann was born on March 6, 1932 to George and Mabel (Kessler) Schettler in Baker, Montana. She was later joined by her younger sister Hazel. They grew up on the farm 20 miles south of Baker and attended country school and then high school in Baker. She excelled in school and graduated 2 years early at age 16.
She then attended Colorado Women’s College before finishing her Nursing Degree from Bozeman in 1954.
On March 14, 1953 Mary Ann married Glenn Moore who was a custom combiner that came north following the crops from Oklahoma. They lived on the family farm raising wheat and cattle. They spent much time in their life traveling and seeing new sites.
Mom was a bright intelligent caring woman and her focus was on being of service to others. Nursing was her passion and her best years were the 33 years she spent working at Dahl Memorial Hospital in Ekalaka. We have many memories of getting Mom out of the field or off the tractor so she could rush to Ekalaka to assist Dr. Musser with delivering babies or doing surgery.
Mary Ann loved the farm and raising her 3 children Sharon, Kelly, and Gail to be independent and responsible. She also liked being a 4-H leader and piano teacher to neighboring families. She enjoyed the Homemakers Club and Jaycees. Mostly she liked being a good neighbor wherever she lived and made friends which came easily to her.
Mary Ann and Glenn moved to Billings in 1987 and Mary Ann continued nursing at St. Vincent Health Care, Yellowstone County Health Dept, and different nursing homes before retiring. They lived in Columbus for a few years after being in Billings.
After her husband passed away in 2016 she moved to Miles City to live with her daughter Sharon. She kept busy with her other passion in life which was sewing. She loved going to fabric stores and coming home with piles of new fabric. She took on a project sewing clothing protectors and made over 350 for area nursing homes.
Mary Ann is survived by her daughter Sharon Moore, Miles City, son Kelly Moore and girl-friend Margaret Broadbent, Miles City, and daughter Gail (Blaine) Cox, Lincoln, MT. She is survived by grandkids Dan, Kristina, Kevin, and Brian; and great-grandkids Bethany, Dustin, and Theodore, brother-in-law Larry (Myrna) Moore, Perry, OK and sister-in-law Marilyn (Ron) Weathers, Broken Bow, OK. She is also survived by a special friend Lolita Cameron, Baker, MT. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mabel Schettler, husband, Glenn Moore, Sister Hazel Schell, and daughter-in-law Tammy Moore.
Family will Receive Friends on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Those wishing to make a donation may do it to the Dahl Memorial Hospital in Ekalaka or the charity of your choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday November 24, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday November 24, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Sandy Carroll says
Mary Ann was a lovely woman. My condolences to her family.
Eugene Bankey says
Our sincere condolences to all the family.
Patricia Robinson says
So sorry for your families loss. Mary Ann was s wonderful lady.
Raenette Kendall says
Oh so many memories of 4-H and piano lessons with your Mom! Such a soft spoken, kind lady. Hugs to you all.
BONNIE CURRAN says
I am so sorry for the passing of your Mother but we all know her suffering is over. She was a nice lady and good to all. It was a pleasure to have known her.
Carole Carey says
She was one of the best nurses ever. She worked when both my son’s were born. My sincerest sympathy to all of her family. She will be missed. 😥😇
Jitt Walter says
Mary Ann was a wonderful woman and nurse, I worked with her at Dahl. She always had excellent words of wisdom. I am so sorry for your loss of this amazing woman, mother and friend.
Jeanie sorensen says
I’m so sorry for your loss she was a kind and generous lady
Garnee Erickson says
I have known Mary Ann most of my life. She was my best friend’s mom, my 4-H leader and she is the nurse I have tried to model myself after. Rest easy now!
Ronda Harris says
I worked with your mom in Billings and Laurel. Such a kind and loving person. So very sorry to hear of your loss.
Jackie Pepin says
Your mom is someone I have always deeply admired, and she will be forever remembered as a kind, caring, talented and intelligent woman blessed with uncommon common sense and thoughtful advice. She was such a devoted caretaker to her sister Hazel, as well as all for whom she provided nursing care in both Ekalaka and Billings. I’m so grateful to have known her and your dad for many years, and glad that they were at last able to travel together, all across the states in their ever nicer motor homes. And now, blessedly back together again. My condolences to all in your family. Your loss is heaven’s gain. She was always an angel.
Jackie Pepin says
Your mom was an angel here on earth, and now in heaven, reunited with her Glen. I’m so glad that after all her years of caring for others, she and your dad were finally able to spend a few wonderful years traveling all across the United States in their motor home, sightseeing, visiting friends and relatives, and just having fun. You were all so loved and blessed, and so were they, to have such caring kids. My condolences.
Mike Sikorski says
Mary Ann was our local first responder before there were first responders in SE Montana, I personally benefited from her care and response multiple times before my teens. She and her family were the best neighbors and friends growing up. A very great woman who served the public unselfishly.
Lance B. says
I regret the death of your Mother. Nice obituary containing several more connections of which I’d not been aware.
DALE RICHARD SMITH says
so many memories of Glean and Mary Ann, both such wonderful folks that i was pleased to have called friends….. Glean always had smile and Marry Ann was the “responsible one” of the two…. always admired Mary Ann’s devotion to the nursing profession
Pam and Terry says
Sharon, Kelly, Gail, we are very sorry for your loss.
Suzy Musser says
Dear Family,
What a beautiful tribute video! I remember your mother so well at Dahl Memorial. My father always said what a wonderful nurse she was… and so kind. She helped with my daughter’s birth❤️.
My condolences,
Suzy Musser
Vianna Myles says
Sharon, Gail, Kelly,
You are in our hearts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss.
John and Vianna
Marilyn Moore Weathers says
My sister-in-law Mary Ann Moore, was a power house.
I have so many memories of helping on the farm. Which was mostly cooking, cleaning and babysitting. I also drove at 14 indicating she trusted me to do that.
One memory my brother. Glenn would tell was the time had trouble giving a shot to a cow.. He asked for Mary Ann’s help. She went to the corral, slapped the cow on the rear and gave the shot.
I have so much love to all of my nieces and nephew and my heart goes out to them.
Marilyn Moore Weathers ( Auntie M)
Wade D Sikorski says
I remember when I was in a wreck near the Moore place. Mary Ann was the first person to help me. I will always be grateful to her for that. She was a uniquely generous woman.
Kim Lockhart (Sikorski) says
So many wonderful memories, the Moore’s were our closest neighbors, Mary Ann was our 4-H leader, piano teacher, one of my mom’s (Darlene)closest friends, the best nurse ever, especially since she was so close, sometimes we didn’t even go to the hospital, (usually involved my brother, Mike) if she was available at home. She was loved by many, will be dearly missed. Love/prayers to Sharon, Kelly, Gail.
COREY SWENSON says
Sorry for your loss Sharon. In reading and watching the on-line tribute it became apparent that your mother was a fine and distinguished lady…a blessing to many! Nursing takes a special gift and your mother clearly had it. May your memories of the many special times you had with her be of great comfort to you and your family always.