On a beautiful fall day, October 12, 2022, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother gained her angel wings. Patricia (Pat) Ann Mereness was born on March 17, 1939, in Hardin, MT to Glen and Chrystal (Potts) Noyes. She attended Sorrel Horse Country School through the 8th grade and graduated from Hardin High School in 1957. She met the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Mereness, in June of 1957 at the Hardin Rodeo. They were married on December 29, 1957, in Hardin, MT. On November 9, 1958, they welcomed a daughter Marlene Kay. On April 20, 1961, Alan Robert completed their family. As a young woman and throughout her life she could be found on the farm in a tractor, driving beet truck, delivering meals, or serving up fresh homemade treats. Pat was an amazing farm wife. She was hard working and devoted to her family. She could whip up a meal at any time and always had a delicious dessert. She raised an abundant garden and prided herself on her beautiful yard and tidy home. She was an amazing seamstress and until her stroke in 2017, she spent much of her time making beautiful gifts for her friends and family. Being a grandma was one of her greatest accomplishments. She was a grandma to six and a GiGi to fourteen. She was her grandchildren’s biggest cheerleader. She rarely missed a ballgame, concert, rodeo, or 4-H fair, and she never forgot a birthday or anniversary. She was proceeded in death by her mother, father, and brothers: Royal, Gary, Cecil, and Jim Noyes. Pat is survived by her faithful husband Bob, daughter Marlene (Paul) Eiker, son Alan (Kris Egan) Mereness. Grandchildren: Kortney (Brent) Diegel, Ashley (Russell) Foster, Torrie Eiker, Austin (Clint) Andersen, Haylee (Travis) Langan, Kail (Chelsea) Mereness. Daughter in Love: Kristi Dayle. Sister in Laws: Joan Noyes, Birtie Noyes, Billie Noyes and Terry Potts and numerus nieces, nephews, and friends she considered family. The family would like to thank Shelly Rickett and the amazing caregivers at the Rosebud Healthcare Center. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Howard Valley Community Club. Visitation will be held Friday, October 21, 2022, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM at the Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth, MT.
Patricia Ann Mereness, age 83, of Forsyth
March 17, 1939 – October 12, 2022
Lynelle (Lynn) Tompkins says
Bob and rest of the family, I am so sorry to see this. I stopped and visited occasionally on my way out. Always enjoyed her smile. She loved her family and community. She will be missed.
Ron Hathaway says
Bob, so sorry for your loss.
Darla Anderson says
Bob and family so sorry to see this I will miss her kind smile she had everytime I went to see her. She will be missed. momma Pat you will be missed. RIP
Nan says
Bob and family
Larry and I always enjoyed visiting with Pat. She had a way of making people feel special. Wishing you loving memories to warm your hearts today and always
Larry and Nan Quinlan
Jack &Julia Ferguson says
Bob and family so sorry for your loss
Joe hanna says
Bob and family
Sorry for your loss.
She was a great lady
Karen Herman says
Bob: Howard and I are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and the rest of your family…may she rest in peace.
Karen Herman
Lori Ferguson Reierson says
Bob, Marlene and Alan I am so sorry for your loss. Pat will be missed. All of you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dennis Kenney says
I was saddened to hear of Pat’s passing. Prayers for all of you.
Mike and Lynn Blakesley says
Bob and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Pat’s loss. She sure was a nice lady and it was always a pleasure to see her come into the store. Lynn enjoyed the couple of visits she had with her in Billings as well. Hold your memories close and know that she was a well-loved person and will definitely be missed!
Terry Steiger Mahlum says
Bob, Marlene and Alan,
So sorry for your loss. Pat was such a fun lady, she would flash her beautiful smile and little giggle- and always welcoming when we came to your home “back in the day “. So many family memories between our two families. Good memories.
We are thinking of you all. Deepest condolences with love.
Duane and Terry
Beverly and Jack Nile says
Bob, Alan, and family sending our prayers and comfort to you at this time of need.
Diana says
Bob, Marlene, Alan and the rest of the family i send my condolences and prayers. Pat was the kindest and sweetest cousin, lots of memories, keep all of them your hearts, love you all and praying.
TRACEE RAYMOND-Waples says
Bob, Alan and family,
I’m so very sorry to hear about Pat’s passing. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. My condolences!
Jennifer Ferguson Johnson says
I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Kay Davis Berdahl says
Bob, Marlene and Alan and families,
Very sorry for your loss! Pat was a very special lady and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Delphine Coon says
Bob, so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Prayers, Delphine Coon
Larry and Jane Neumiller says
Bob and Marlene and Allen I am so sorry about the Loss, Larry has visited with Bob at the store so he knew how hard this is.
Jane and Larry Neumiller
Charlene Anderson says
So sorry to hear of Pats passing. Condolences from the Dale Welborns. She will be missed, we love you 💕
Clark & Pam Fletcher says
Bob, Marlene and Alan, so sorry to hear of Pats passing. I remember Pat always had a smile, a sparkle in her eye and a great wit about her. Thoughts and prayers to you all!
Cindy Schaak says
Bob, Marlene, Alan and family. So very sorry for your great loss. Hold on to one another, stay strong.
Loretta Flack says
Bob and Family Sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all .
Joyce & Biill says
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Prayers and hugs to all.
Shelly and Dee Batey says
Thinking of the entire Mereness family tonight. Pat was quite the lady. Hold on tight to the wonderful memories you have of her. Remember-her love for you all is eternal.
Pam Shelton says
Bob and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss
Brenda Morgan Potts says
Family, so sorry for your loss. Pat was such a kind
Person. She will be greatly missed. God bless you with many beautiful memories.
Patricia A Thomas says
To Bob and family,
So sorry for the loss of a special lady. Patty and I spent many times together as young girls playing, cooking and just being good friends. Her parents farmed next to my parents, so we were neighbors. Her brother Gary was my classmate in grade and highschool. Lots of good memories remain. She will be missed by many. God bless all of you.
RUSSELL AND DOROTHY MCDOWELL says
Bob, Marlene, Allen and families,
Memories grow even more precious when we see that those we’ve loved live on within our hearts
May these memories bring you strength and comfort today and in the future. Patty was a very special
friend as we grew up together I will miss her!
Much Love and Compassion to all of You. God Bless and Watch over you,
OUR LOVE IN CHRIST,
Russ and Dorothy Potts McDowell
Bethany (Pulver) Ringer says
Such a beautiful soul, thank you Pat for loving all of the children in the many families that had the pleasure of sharing your light. You were a Grandma to so many of us, thank you for loving us like one of your own. ❤️
Laurie Lelm says
I had the pleasure of meeting Pat a few years ago and enjoyed the visits we had. She will be missed by many. Prayers to the family.
Jean Allbright says
So sorry for your loss of Pat. She always was a bright light in the room.
Jean Allbright says
Thinking of you at this time. She was such a happy presence .
Bill and Rita FitzGerald says
As the fall leaves fall, so fall our tears—but our memories are gathered as we think of Pat gathering the leaves and the last of the garden getting ready for the snow. What a gracious lady and a role model for all of us! We will miss her smile and the sunshine she brought into the room. Bob, Marlene, Alan and all the kids, our prayers are with you all as you navigate through this time!
Bill and Rita
Randy stanhope says
Bob and family so sorry to hear about Pat my prayers are with you all she will be greatly missed hod bless you all
Jenny Gardner says
Bob, Alan and family,
Randy and I are so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. She was such a special lady and was loved by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Linda (Zingg) Shattuck says
Mereness family, I greatly appreciate the streaming of Aunt Pats service. I have been with you all. My heart aches for your loss. She was a great person, and loved her family so much. She cared so much for others and their families. May she rest in Pease eternally.
Linda Foster says
What a fitting service for a special lady.
Deb Gardner says
Mereness Family, Pat was such a special lady. She never failed to stop and say hi and always had a smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be missed. God Bless.