Patricia (Pat) Nile of Forsyth, MT passed into eternity on November 5th at the age of 87. She has been reunited with the love of her life, Ray and both are rejoicing in the presence of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Pat is the oldest daughter of Howard and Grace Skaggs, born January 20, 1933 in Billings, MT. She attended grade school in Glendive and then moved to Bozeman where she graduated high school. She graduated from MSU school of nursing in 1953 and worked in the hospitals of Bozeman, Butte, Deer Lodge and Forsyth.
Pat met Ramon (Ray) Nile in Bozeman and they were married December 5,1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Billings. They moved to Deer Lodge, MT where Ray was the county extension agent and Pat worked as a registered nurse. In 1956 Ray and Pat began farming close to his parents in Howard Valley. They raised sugar beets, corn, wheat, barley, alfalfa, cattle herd and four children. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. All who were fortunate to know her enjoyed her loving, kind, and joyous nature. She also liked to garden, sew, and spend time with the Howard Homemakers Club and the Night Owls club in town. She also enjoyed meeting friends at Phyllis Bradley’s home where they made beautiful ceramic pieces together.
Pat was confirmed on Feb 16, 1957 and became a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. She loved spending time in Bible studies, belonged to the Lutheran guild and Lutheran Woman’s Missionary League. For many years Pat was on the RHCC Hospital Board as well as the Rosebud County Public Health Board and the Farm Bureau State Women’s Committee.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ray, brother Jerry, and two grandchildren Lura and Josiah. She is survived by her four loving children and their families: Kim & Nancy Nile of Forsyth, Dana & Liz Nile of Butte, Sharon Nile-Thurston of Billings and Bruce & Stacee Nile of Forsyth, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. One sister Sue Goosey- Blounts and families, one brother Bob & Sharon Skaggs and families. The families of brother Jerry & LaVonne Skaggs. Sister in law Anita Skaggs, Sister in law Bonnie & Franklin Steiger and family and sister in law Pauline Nile and family. The families of Jim & Betty Nile and all of Pat’s nieces, nephews, cousins, second cousins and so many friends who are like family.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Concordia Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Forsyth. The family has decided to keep the funeral service private, you can watch the live stream on the Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home Facebook page at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 13, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/stevensonandsons. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home have been entrusted will the arrangements. To leave condolences for the family, visit our website at www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Thursday November 12, 2020
Concordia Lutheran Church
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Live Stream
11:00 AM
Friday November 13, 2020
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/stevensonandsons
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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DeDe Hause says
So sorry for your loss. Pat is a lovely lady inside and out. I miss caring for her 😕 😪 we could always tell when something was bothering one another. Beautiful, caring, loving, I love you Pat.
Joan Leinwand says
Sending condolences
Laurie Lelm says
Nile Family – so sorry for your loss. Pat was a neat lady, she really cared about all of you very deeply. When I would visit with her she was always talking about the memories.
Sheila and Monty Haselhuhn says
So sorry to hear this. She was a kind person and will be missed by many.
EJ Weight says
What a dear friend Pat has been. I have many memories of shared celebrations and adventures on the west coast and in the mountains. I love her and miss her.
Doug Benge says
Kim and all family:
So sorry to learn of Pat’s passing. She, your dad, and you were great clients for many years and more importantly, special friends. Pat was always so appreciative, generous, kind and interesting to visit with. She will be missed. Best wishes to all.
Bobbee Heberle says
Kim And Nancy and Family,
So sad to hear about your families loss. Pat was a great lady. I had lots of fun little conversationsand laughs with Pat while she was in the beauty shop, she loved her family. She will missed for her kind heart and sweet sense of humor.
Norma Rangel Wegmann says
Sorry for your loss. Mrs. Nile was a neat lady. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Sharon Borla says
I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was such a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. Prayers for comfort.
Elsie Sorenson says
Prayers to all of you. what a great Lady and good friend.
Love and God Bless all of you,
Harold and Elsie
Carol Moore says
Kim and Nancy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a true lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon Wetsch says
Kim, Nancy and family…
I am so sorry to hear about Pat.. She was such a classy lady and loved you all so much. Thoughts and prayers.
Eloise says
Kim, Dana, Sharon, Bruce and families, I have been thinking of the last time I saw Pat. Mom and I went to visit and it was so nice to watch the two of them together. They were talking about the family just like they did when we were younger. Sending my thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Cathy Byron says
Kim, Dana, Sharon, Bruce and families –
Pat’s dedication to the activities and mission of The Rosebud Foundation was remarkable. The stories she shared of her years as an RN were fascinating! Her description of how a firedrill was executed in the 1920s hospital had us rolling in laughter: mattresses rolled around like hotdog buns around patients and staff before they were pushed out the chute for a ride down the big metal tube on the south end of the building! A sweet little giggle was her trademark whether in a meeting, in a personal conversation, or during a busy event. We lost a sunbeam with her passing, but we can rejoice in knowing the celebration she is enjoying with her Creator.
Pamela Ash says
I am so very sorry. I have known Pat and Ray all my life. I babysat, helped Pat with housework when I was a teenager, and saw Pat at meetings with my Mama. Always gracious and kind – she will be missed by many.
Kay Davis Berdahl says
To Pat’s family,
Sincere condolences to all in the passing of Pat. My prayers are with you at this sad time.
Arlene Pabolo & family says
Sharon, Bruce, Kim & Dana, and all your families, your mom was a kind and thoughtful lady.
It is hard to lose a loved one, our condolences go out to you, with our prayers.
Danny Johnson says
My prayers to Bruce and the family she was a wonderful lady!
David Chessmore says
The Nile Family,
I’m so sorry for this loss. I know that Ray was happy to receive her sweet spirit. I truly loved your parents and have many wonderful memories growing up with Bruce. It was a hoot to watch how Ray would tease Pat. They were always very good to me and I know they were very good people. They will be missed.
Prayers to all the family today and always. 🙏❤️
Always,
Dave Chessmore
Karie Weamer says
Kim, Dana, Sharon, Bruce and families,
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious mother. I have many fond memories of growing up with your family.
Your mother was a beautiful lady inside and out. I always made it a point when I went to Forsyth to visit with your mother.
When my daughter passed away your mother sent me the most enduring precious letter. I read her letter many times, she was such a loving caring lady.
She will be so missed by many.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Karie
Doug & Cherie Heser says
To all of Pat’s family,
Pat was a lovely lady and will truly be missed. I enjoyed her so much at the library, and she was a real source of information on the history and stories of the area.
It was a privilege to know her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug & Cherie Heser, Forsyth