Montana K. Malone (Monni), age 57 passed away October 29, 2012 in Miles City, MT. Monni was born on April 17, 1955 in Kalispell MT, the daughter of Paul and Doris (Crow) Malone.
Monni attended school in Broadus until she met Guy Gamber. A year after their marriage, they moved to Ely Nevada for a few years where she was a homemaker. In 1980 they moved to Westby, MT. In Westby, she bartended, was a housekeeper, and maintained her family. In 1987, they moved as a family to Williston, ND.
She worked as a security guard for the Airport Inn. She worked as a chef’s assistant. In May of 1989 they moved to Miles City until 2006. She then lived in Belle Fourche SD for two years until she moved back to Miles City where she worked various jobs.
Monni’s hobbies and enjoyments were fingernail painting, jewelry, painting, gardening, sewing, singing, playing the piano and writing. Her children were her greatest love of all.
Monni was preceded in death by her brothers Paul Malone, Stormy Rae Gamber, Tony Malone, her mother Doris Malone, and father Paul Harnitz.
Monni is survived by her son Shannon (Tonya) Gamber of Lebanon, Indiana, her daughter Dori Ann (Dave) Fasthorse Jr. of Wolf Point MT, sisters Georgia (Eloy) Maes of Rapid City SD, Maryland (Don) Nagorski of Tacoma WA, Virginia Malone of Tacoma WA, and Paula (Clinton) Gress of Sundance WY, grandchildren Skye Montana Arborgast, Celine Lois Marie Gamber, Kaleb Ryan Gamber, and Kyle Lee Gamber, two great grandchildren Cayden and Sincere Talent of Indiana, numerous nieces and nephews, stepchildren and step grandchildren and many friends. The family of Monni would like to thank all of her many caregivers throughout her life.
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City, MT. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday November 1, 2012 at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held Friday November 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Custer County Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday November 1, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday November 2, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday November 1, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday November 2, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
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Jeanne Vetch says
I am heartbroken and know that you, her children and grandchildren, are as well. I loved Montana like a sister. My deepest sympathy. Jeanne
Gene & Vickie says
Our heartfelt prayers are with all of her family & friends. I would like to share a poem:
Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us, our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life.
~Albert Einstein~
Janice Laib says
My Thoughts and Prayers are with all the family. Montana will be missed she was pleasant to be around always saying I Love You and she was Loved in return. It was a joy knowing her and spending time with her May she rest in Peace
Elaine Warner says
My heart goes out to the family of Montana. I know I miss her already, and can’t imagine what they must be feeling at this time. It really has been a joy to know her for the last 8 years. I find peace in the fact that she is no longer suffering and is now with our heavenly father.
Connie Watts says
My deepest sympathies to Montana’s family. I pray for her peace and for God’s comfort for all her family.
Carla R Bichler says
I have not known Montana long but I was always impressed with the fact that she was willing to ask the tough questions and looked out for others. My sympathies to her family and friends.
Vanna Lancaster Byrd says
My thoughts and prayers go out to Montana’s family. We grew up and went to school together and I will always cherish the friendship we had. Wish I had kept in better touch. Love to all her family.
Julie Gatlin & Kenny Gress says
Our prayers are with Montana and all her family during this difficult time. We will be thinking of all of you.
Wendy Vallejo says
I have many fond memories of Montana and her family singing around the piano while Doris played. There was a lot of laughter in that house. My thoughts are with you all.
Lewis & Marla says
So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you
Wayne Jr & Serena Wetherelt says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
Gene & Vickie says
Such a beautiful photo of Montana!!!
Anita Wetherelt says
Our thoughts & prayers for all the familly. Many memories go forth as we watched the kids grown under Doris’ great guidance.
Leona (Schneidt} Neate says
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy Denson-Keller says
My heart, thoughts and prayers are wilh all of you at this difficult time. I grew up and went to school with Montana, Georgia, and Mary. I have fond memories of Montana as she really mastered those “Monkey Bars” on the playground. Girl, you really rocked on those bars and had them licked. I remember Montana as a very talented and gifted individual. She will be sorely missed. May God bless all of you during this difficult time, and may Montana rest in peace.
Roxy Burley says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn the loss of your beloved sister, Montana. May your family be comforted and lifted by the healing & loving light of God and the cherished memories held in each heart for Montana.
Kendra Walker says
Dori & Shannon – I am sadden to hear the news of your mother! I remember all the good times that I waited on her at the 600 Cafe and all the laughs we had. I thought she was an amazing woman. God Bless and hope you are all doing well ~ Kendra Walker
Bonnie Sprague says
My heartfelt prayers go out to the family. I went to school with Paula and Ginny worked for my Mom at the beauty shop. God Bless you all in your time of loss! Bonnie Sprague
Shannon says
there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of my mother I read all your comments today and very heartfelt and saddened I miss her so much and I am so grateful so many of you posted your comments on her page. Its been almost a year since mom’s past. I miss my best friend my hero my mother miss you rest in peace play jumble words and Scrabble with Jesus in the Lord for those were some of the extra items she enjoyed in life