Norma L. Youngquist, age 76, of Circle and recently of Bozeman, Montana passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 due to health problems related to dementia.
Norma was born May 30, 1938 to Norman and Lucille Olson of Garfield County. She grew up on the family ranch north of Jordan. After graduating from Garfield High School as valedictorian, she studied at Billings Business College for two years. For 7 years she was employed as a doctor’s secretary at the Surgical Clinic in Billings. She was a member of Billings Bible church and was active in mission work there. For a time she was chairman of the Billings Business and Professional Women of the Church.
In December of 1967, she married Kenneth Youngquist of Circle. She and Kenneth owned and operated a television business in Circle for most of the next 47 years. She also worked for Ben Larson at the Circle Banner, running the lineotype machine, and later wrote articles about local people and events for the Banner. She wrote an article called “What Freedom Means To Me” as a high school student and won a national award. She was active in the Circle Evangelical Church.
Norma is survived by her husband Kenneth of Circle, their son David of Bozeman, sisters Mardrie Baker of Jordan and Betty Jean Proue of Billings, brother Norman (Skip) Olson of Jordan and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Norman and Lucille Olson and a brother Sonny Olson.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Circle. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Circle Evangelical Church. Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Circle is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 12, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Circle, MT 59215
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 13, 2015
Circle Evangelical Church
Circle, MT 59215
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 12, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Circle, MT 59215
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 13, 2015
Circle Evangelical Church
Circle, MT 59215
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Steve Kirkegard says
Ken, David, and the entire family, my sincerest condolences in the loss of Norma. I hope there is great solace in knowing a very long struggle is over. I will remember her as a woman of strong faith and great kindness.
Dale and Ruth Bond says
Ken–Ruth and I wish to extend our sincer condolences to your family at this time. Thinking of you at this time.Lean on family and friends,Dale and Ruth Bond
Gloria and DJ Milroy says
Our deepest sympathies to all of Norma’s family. May she now be at peace and may the Lord walk each of you. Thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Mary Kasten Grube says
I am sorry for your loss; I remember when we lived in the trailer next to yours east of Circle. David and Paul farmed with their Tonkas. Mom and Norma compared gardening tips; and I visited Norma often. I helped her pull slugs from the garden and potato bugs. I sat at her kitchen table in the summer drinking lemonade and listened to stories about her childhood. Just a memory of mine that I have of her. I know she will be missed!
Harvey and Trudy Kirkegard says
Ken and David, our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your wife and mother. She is in a much better place now with no more suffering. God’s richest blessings be upon you.
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Condolences and Prayers for all of Normas Family May you find Comfort in Gods Love.
Joyce Wallace says
Sorry to read about Norma—she was just ahead of me at GCHS—was a pleasure to be around. Of course I haven’t been in contact for a long time. I know that you were a blessing in her life. It is nice to think about her being at peace now.
Bob and Jane Ebgdahl says
to all of Norma’s families, our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Cathy Byron says
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Regardless the circumstances, it’s hard to say goodbye to a loved one. Cherish the memories. That’s where the healing lies.
John & Jenny Frady says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,may god bless you all
Judy Edwards says
Sorry to hear of Norma’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Ken,David, Mardrie, Betty, Skip and all other family members.
Tom and Bren Atkinson says
Ken and David,
May the Lord bless you knowing the thought of eternity, and where Norma is now. Honored, we are, to have known her and shared many times together. You boys will be okay because we serve a risen savior!