Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Kimball, 87, of Miles City died Tuesday, September 17, 2013, in Miles City.
Mary Louise “May Lou” was born in Hysham to Peter and Clarice VanHemelryck, who both emigrated to Hysham from Belgium. She grew up in Hysham, graduated from Hysham High School and briefly attended college at the University of Montana.
In 1947, she married Edward Kimball after he returned from World War II and Sept. 13, 2013, they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. While living in Hysham, they had five boys (John, Rich, Jerry, Jim & Dale) and a girl (Colette). Lou was busy on the farm raising the kids, then in 1963, Eddie and she moved the family to Miles City where they enrolled the kids in Sacred Heart School. Mary Lou soon became involved with the Catholic Church and she volunteered in the St. Francis Circle and other activities with the parish. While in Miles City, they added another child (Scott) to the ever growing household. Mary Lou was a bookkeeper for a few businesses in town and she managed the accounting for Kimball Realty.
In 1984, Mary Lou and Ed purchased the Town Market in Hysham and spent time driving between Miles City and Hysham for a few years before settling back in Miles City. Mary Lou was a great wife and mother. She had a great sense of humor and loved her grandkids and great-grandkids. Some of her favorite times is when she had all the kids over for weekly lunch at her house. She cooked homemade chicken and noodles, and her crescent rolls disappeared quickly during the holidays.
Her survivors include her husband Edward of Miles City; son, John (Bobbin) of Stevensville; Rich of Anchorage, AK, Jerry (Carolyn) of Miles City, Jim (Kristy) of Miles City, Colette (David) Harris of Miles City, Dale of Miles City; Scott (Angeline) of Highlands Ranch, CO; brother, Al (Jane) of Klamath Falls, OR; and sister, Patsy Manning of Casa Grande, AZ. Mary Lou had 19 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends on Friday, September 20, 2013 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A vigil will follow the visitation on Friday at 6:00 pm. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at 10:00 am at the Sacred Heart Church, followed by interment at the Calvary Cemetery. At noon a lunch will be hosted by the family at the Range Riders Museum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Music Ministry by calling the parish office,120 N Montana Ave, Miles City, MT 59301.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday September 20, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Friday September 20, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Saturday September 21, 2013
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday September 20, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Friday September 20, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Saturday September 21, 2013
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Peggy West says
So sorry to hear of the loss of Mary Lou. What a great lady. My heart goes out to Ed and the rest of the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Betty Super says
May God comfort you all and give you strength and peace during this time of loss. Mary Lou was a dear friend and I missed her greatly when I moved to Bigfork. Was sorry I could not spend time with her these last few years of her life. I will remember her as being a gracious hostess and a special coffee buddy.
With sympathy,
Betty Super
Tammy Holmes says
The entire Goff family send you all of our love and prayers. May God give you the understanding and comfort you need at this time.
Lori Melotz says
Jerry, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow. Take care!
Lori Melotz
Maureen Larson says
Dear Kimball Family,
My deepest sympathies during this time of sorrow. Your mother was one of the sweetest people I have ever known and know she will be greatly missed by all of you.
Teal Dobie says
My thoughts, prayers and love goes out to all of you. Im going to miss her so dearly. She had and ALWAYS will have a very special place in my heart, as do all of you. God Bless.
Diane Welbes says
Dear Kimball Family: I know how hard it is to lose a loved one–my thoughts and prayers are with each of you, during this sad time.
Sharon Wilcox says
Mary Lou was a beautiful lady inside and out. She will be greatly missed in our community. May God bless you and give you comfort in your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ellen Bauer Miller says
Eddie and family: The Bauer family sends there deepest sympathy to you all. Mary Lou was a wonderful person and we loved her very much. Living in Hysham and growing up around your family was a blessing for all of us and we will remember the memories forever. God Bless you all and know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts at this sad time. Sam and Ellen Miller; Kevin and Anne Bauer; Keith and Debbie Bauer; Theresa and Mike Miles, Barbara and Frank Kiernan, Marilyn and Colin Caldwell and Genevieve Bauer.
Dean and Robyn VanHemelryck says
Our deepest sympathy to all the Kimball Family. Mary Lou was such a sweet woman and will be missed by many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dean, Robyn, Kylee, Shelby and Carson
Pam ( Moths) Nisley says
Dear Colette & all of Lou’s family,
Prayers abound for all of you! Loss is hard no matter when or how. Your mom’s life lives on in each of you – how blessed she was with her large loving family, and also what a gift for all of you to have each other. There is great strength in numbers!
Collette, I am glad to have re-connected with you this past spring.( Wal-Mart) Hugs to each one, and may the Lord’s love wrap around all of you and bring you His peace in this hard time.
We care,
Love,
Pam & Dave Nisley
E. of Broadus
Jerry & Peggy Stanley says
Dear Kimball family,
Sending our sincerest sympathy to your family. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Julie Ferrell says
To all the Kimball family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow. Mary Lou was the sweetest lady and I will also remember her. I loved visiting with her and Eddie, she always had cookies to share. Mary Lou and Eddie always made you feel welcome in their home.
I am sorry that I will not make the funeral but mom (Sharon Milmine) will be there for me.
Chris and Diana Elwood says
We extend our deepest sympathies to all the family, may God give you His peace at this time.
Tracy and Stacy Bertrand and family says
Our thoughts and condolences to the Kimball family, you are in our prayers, and may God bless you all.
Teresa Geib Klein Bacon says
Dear John and Bobbin, I am a voice from the past, but wanted to send my condolences. I am so sorry, am praying for your family. I wonder about you and see you are in Mt. Again, condolences, Teresa
Barbara Bauer Kiernan says
Dear Eddie and all your family,
You have always been close to my heart since we were kids. I was always proud to call you and Mary Lou my God Parents. Thank you for all of the memories. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Bauer Kiernan
Sacramento, Ca.
Kim R. Smarsh says
My deepest sympathy to Eddie and all of the family on Mary Lou’s passing. I first met Eddie and Mary Lou in 1989 in Hysham when they owned the store. They were a kind and loving couple. You will be in my sincere thoughts and prayers.
Patti (Terhaar) Jesso says
Colette and family. On behalf of the Terhaar family, I wish to offer our condolences to you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort during this sad time.
Aaron Mollie Robert and Michael Phipps says
Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers this week.
Kim Stanton says
Dear Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was everything a grandmother should be. The picture of her in the obituary makes me smile–such a sweet lady. May the Holy Spirit, the Divine Comforter, bring you all peace, consolation, and strength during the coming days. With love, sympathy, and prayers, Kim Stanton and Family
Ann Johnson says
Jim and Dale so sorry to here of your moms passing. Prayers and hugs.
Karen Engle Mouat says
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. I always have fond memories of the times when you were in Hysham and your visits to your grandparents when we were neighbors. May God’s peace and comfort be with you all.
Bernie Schieffert says
Am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother , my thoughts and prayers will be with you . Allow the fond memories to help with the healing of your hearts .
Penny Schmidt says
to Jerry and Carolyn and all the Kimball Family
please except my deepest condolences for the passing of your mom. Life is a funny thing. When we are born , we need our parents to care for us. Then we grow and we want to pull away, be independent. But in the end letting go is so hard. I hope your memories bring your hearts love and happiness.
penny schmidt
wanda bixby says
jerry sorry for your loss I know you worried about her a lot may she rest in peace blessings to you and your family
Garryn Tvedt says
Kimball Family ~ So very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rene and Newell Clarke says
Jerry, Carolyn and family
Heartfelt condolences for your loss. Mom’s are forever in our hearts.
May memories bring comfort and time peace.
B Dean Holmes says
Sorry to hear about Mary Lou….. you all were blessed with a wonderful family. My condolences and prayers.
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mary Louise Kimball – I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in many beautiful memories of Mrs. Kimball at this difficult time. The Bible gives us hope that the Creator will end all suffering, pain, and death. (Revelation 21:4) The promise of Paradise, the perfect conditions God originally intended for mankind in the Garden of Eden will be fulfilled including God’s “will being done as in Heaven also up on Earth ” (Matt 6:9, 10). Please continue to be comforted by the many promises in the Bible. (John 17:3).
Val and Larry Edwards says
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers to all of the family
J. Michael Dorris says
We are so sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.
Ardell (Sloan) Breed says
To the Kimball Family,
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
With our condolences,
Mrs. Irene Sloan (now of Billings, Montana) and all of the Sloan Family
Jo Ann (Buck) Kemmis says
So very sorry to hear about Mary Lou’s passing. Thinking of all of you during this time.
I have so many wonderful memories of the Kimball family. My deepest condolences to Ed and all the family.
Louise Fenner says
Mary Lou was such a wonderful friend to my mother Leona, and our friendship with all the Kimballs meant so much when we lived in Hysham and Miles City. I remember Mary Lou’s smile and sweetness and generosity. She was one of the finest people I ever knew. All our love to the family.