On the evening of November 27, 2016, Nannette Inez Morgan passed away peacefully at her home. Nannette was 64 years old.
Nannette was born November 21, 1952 in Miles City, MT, to E.G. “Doc” Balsam and Loretta “Det” Waddell Balsam. She was their fifth child and youngest daughter.
Nannette was passionate about horses, and her favorite memories were of her family, and the horses they loved. At the age of 6, Nannette was given her first horse, “Friend O’ Mine”, by Johnny Hamilton, a friend of the family. She spent countless days with Johnny, who helped Nannette raise and train her beloved “Honey”. She loved Johnny so much that one night she secretly cut off all of her hair and slicked it back with Brylozeem so that she would look just like him, and from then on she was known as “Lil Johnny” and he was “Big Johnny”. Nannette passed on her love of horses and animals to her children.
Nannette attended Custer County District High School. After high school, Nannette attended college at Montana State University, Bozeman. She received her Baccalaureate in Nursing in December of 1975. In Billings, MT Nannette worked as a nurse at Deaconess Hospital and St. Vincent’s Hospital. She then came back to Miles City to be with her family where she worked in surgery for 15 years at Holy Rosary Hospital. After this, she began caring for her mother, and then provided care for countless other patients and their families. Her career was marked by her endless compassion, and her devotion to praying for and helping her patients and their families’ during some of life’s most challenging moments.
On November 2nd, 1984 Nannette married Richard Keith Morgan. Together they raised their three children, Brianne, Skylar, and Mikaela whom she always said were the greatest blessings of her life. Other than the birth of her children, the happiest days of her life included: the marriage of Skylar Morgan and Stephanie Aron Morgan on June 18, 2011 and the birth of their son, her first grandchild, Doc Henry Morgan on March 26th, 2014; the wedding of Mikaela and Coy Sheets on June 30th, 2012 followed by the birth of their twin girls, Avery Annette and Elsie Leona Sheets whom lovingly called her “Gramma Kitty”; and the engagement of Brianne Morgan to Darren Ferahyan on December 1, 2014.
Nannette will be remembered for her love for Jesus, her grace, her warmth, and her strength. She had such an incredibly kind and generous spirit.
We, the family are happy to know that she is in Heaven with her parents, and all of those she loved who went before her. That she is in the arms of her Savior, in a place where there is no more pain and suffering, only joy.
Nannette treasured her relationships with her family and friends, and she had an astounding ability to love every person and creature that she ever came into contact with. She devoted her life to her children and to caring for anyone in need.
Nannette is survived by two daughters: Mikaela Sheets and her husband Coy Sheets; Brianne Morgan and her fiancé Darren Ferahyan; her son: Skylar Morgan and his wife Stephanie Aron Morgan. She is also survived by her grandson Doc Henry Morgan; and her granddaughters Avery and Elsie Sheets, her sisters Detta Graham and Barbara Lee, her brothers Bill Balsam and Charlie Balsam, Richard Morgan, numerous beloved nieces and nephews, as well as her two cats, Princess and Miss Boom.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016 with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Should anyone desire, memorials in her honor may be made to the family for a memorial designation of their choice or to a charity of your choice, and can be sent to Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home, 1717 Main Street, Miles City, MT.
Friends and relatives may visit stevensonsandsons.com to send the family condolences, or make a final personal comment about Nannette. Nannette’s family would like to extend a special thank you to all of those who have been sending their condolences and offering their help, and to Stevenson & Son’s for their help in making all of the arrangements to celebrate the life of our beloved, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday December 5, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 6, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday December 5, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 6, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Susan Moreno says
My thoughts and prayers to the entire Balsam family.
Keith and Barb Phalen Hoover says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family!
Jenny Kamppila says
Oh Nannette – you left such a mark on so many hearts. I miss you already – you were such a dear friend to me. Brianne, Skylar and Mikaela – my thoughts are with you and your families and all the Balsam family.
Peggy Pyle says
Brianne, Skylar and Mikaela, your mom was such a special, caring and loving woman. She loved you so much. You three were the pride of her life. I am so thankful to have met her. She was a good, loyal friend. She was a second mom to Steph, who spent many hours in your home for sleep overs, play dates, dinners. Your mom shared her love of horses and animals with Jenny and Steph. They will never forget that. I will sure miss our times together just talking about our kids, our grandkids, our God and just life. I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart is heavy, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Trista Peck says
Prayers and thoughts going out to the balsam, Morgan families. She always was such a sweet soul and her smile always brightened my day when I seen her or she messaged me! Heaven gained a beautiful soul
Vanessa Zeitner says
Brianne, Skylar and Mikaela,
Your mother is a beautiful soul and will be greatly missed by all the hearts she touched. Praying for God’s peace during this difficult time. God Blessings on the Balsam family.
Greg and Linda Losinski says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rick & Dee Abbott says
To each of the Morgan and Balsam families: We are sincerely for the loss of Nannette. You are in our prayers for comfort and our thoughts of condolence.
Sandy and Pat Anderson says
We are so sorry for your loss. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Patty Brookman says
To all of Nannette’s children and family, please know I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and sister. I have some great and fun memories made with Nannette and other good friends, and I am sorry that I didn’t get with her of late. I will miss her and her beautiful smile. Until we meet again……
Janice Poffenberger Wiersma says
I am so very sorry for your loss!!!
Janet Buraas Klein says
Extended thoughts and prayers to the Balsam family.
Denise Harvey says
What a beautiful soul has left us!
Thoughts and prayers with you all!
Denise Harvey
Jim & Cathy Bastian says
We are sorry. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Nannette so loved her children and those grandbabies made her whole face light up when she talked about them. She was a gentle soul, with a kind heart. We will miss our visits with her.
Tricia & Rick Harding says
A kind and caring soul. To Brianne, Skylar and Mikaela we heard so many wonderful things about each of you. Your mom was very proud of you.
Our thoughts are with you and your families at this most difficult time.
Tricia and Rick Harding
Vicki Carrafa says
Love you Nanette. We worked together at Holy Rosary Hospital. Sweet lady. You will be missed. Prayers for your family. You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of this loving caring woman.
Tom and Lillian Ostendorf says
We are so sorry to learn of Nanette’s passing. She was a wonderful person, beautiful inside and out.
We always had great conversations and we will miss that. Hugs and prayers to you all at this time of loss.
Sally Cifala says
I am so sorry for your loss. Nanette was always such a beautiful person and should have had many more years of life to spend with her family. Our thoughts are with you. Sally (Hanel) Cifala
Joe & Ginger Kiel says
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to all the family
Ray and Terri Schmidt says
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Nannette. She was so very sweet. Nannette will be missed by so many. Please know you are all in our hearts and thoughts during this sad time.
Joan Bunke says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Nannette’s family.
All our love,
Garry & Joan Bunke
Joan Bunke says
Nannette was always so sweet and upbeat. She will be missed! We are grateful to have known her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Love,
Garry & Joan Bunke
Mary Ann Stockhill Liles & Jim Liles says
Our sincere condolences to Nannette’s family. She was a very sweet person and we always enjoyed seeing her. You are in our prayers. Jim and Mary Ann
Susan and Jack Breisacher says
So very sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose a mom, especially this time of year. We are thinking of you and sending lots of love your way.
David Breisch says
To Nanette’s family,
May your memories of Nanette be treasures. May God comfort and strengthen you now, and in the days to come.
Arlene corbin says
Nanette was such a wonderful caregiver for my mother. I will always be grateful to her God bless everyone grieving for her
Tana McMillan Frost says
My sympathy to Nannette’s children. We were high school classmates. I remember her kindness, her smile, and her laugh. May you celebrate her life with sweet memories.
Pam Rogge says
My condolences to Nannette’s family. I just visited with her at the grocery store and now realize that day was her birthday! She was so happy as we visited about our grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maureen larson says
So very sorry to hear of Nannette’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her loved ones during this difficult time.
Dick Welbes says
I knew Nannette from the early 70s Wanted to extend my condolences, sorry I won’t be able to be there, There just seems to be a bond of people from Miles City, probably because our parents who made Miles City what it is
Kim Stanton says
Dear Mikaela and Family-
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother. The picture of her above depicts her spirit so well–kind and gentle. As the others have mentioned already, she was truly a devoted and loyal mother. I have so much respect for her as a mother after teaching you in fourth grade, Michaela. Her love and care for you was evident and exemplary! I will be including you all in my prayers during this trying time.
May you all receive the comfort, peace and consolation of the Holy Spirit in the coming days,
Kim, Kyle, and Kasey Stanton
Wanda Reed says
Brianne, Skylar, and Mikaela I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was such a kind and caring soul. I’m going to miss her. Sending prayer and hugs during this difficult time. Wanda
Cheryl Scheid says
Nannette’s family: I worked with your Mother @ Friendship Villa Care Center. She was such a kind and compassionate nurse. She was always a volume of knowledge acquired through her many years of being in the nursing profession. She so dearly loved her family and spoke of them frequently. Sending comfort in this difficult time.
Lila Greenwood says
I have known Nannette since childhood and we were also co – worker’s at the old Holy Rosary Hospital as well as personal friends. Nannette will truly be missed. A wonderful and caring person. My heart goes out to her family and friends. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless her children and family.
Doug and Teri Zook says
Dear Balsam Family:
We have known members of the Balsam family for many years ~ since high school for most of them. Nanette we did not know personally, but were still indeed saddened to hear of her passing ~ at a relatively young age. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Doug and Diane Ellingson says
Nanette’s Family, 0ur condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Diane and Doug Ellingson
Sandy Mentikov Shelton says
To the family of Nannette,
So sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God give you comfort during this difficult time.
Pat and Bob Corbin says
Mikaela, so so sorry for the loss of your mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
PAT HERZOG says
Mikaela and family..so sorry for the loss of your mom I went to highschool with her and she was so gud to me. .our prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Pat ,Monte,Kaci and Joe Herzog
Jan Ronning says
To all of the Balsam Family,
I am so very sorry for you loss. My daughter Stacie enjoyed a lot of happy times at Nanette’s house with Brianne and shared
so many memories of how beautiful, loving and kind Nanette was. Our prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jan Ronning
Maryjo Barnard says
Always loved her bright shining smile, and her lovely spirit.
Deb Schmeling says
Sorry to hear of Nanette’s passing. She was classmate of mine. May God wrap His loving arms around each one of you with comfort and peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Deb Schmeling
Debi Rapstad says
I was so sorry to hear of Nanette’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take care during this difficult time.
Debi (Cottom) Rapstad
Jean Pendergast Fifield says
Brianne, Skyler and Mikaela,
My heart is heavy,I just heard of the passing of your Mom. She was so good to me when I was attending college in Miles City and would come babysit you when she had to work. She loved you guys so much . God blessings to you . Hugs