She was born to Arthur and Elizabeth (Kolitiska) Briggs on July 15, 1935 in Sheridan, WY. Polly spent her younger childhood in Wyoming and when she was a teenager they moved to Silesia, MT. She graduated high school from Joliet and after graduation she worked for an Abstract Company working in Minot, ND and Billings.
On November 17, 1956 she married James Stephenson and they started their life together on the farm at Joliet. They farmed at Joliet until 1965, moving to Belfry until 1974 and then to Worland, WY until 1978. Returning to MT they settled in Hysham and continued to farm.
Mom spent much of her life working right alongside Dad, never hesitant to do anything, she drove harvest truck, ran the combine, night shift during calving season, working cattle and always loved to ride her horse.
Mom had many talents; the grandkids loved her homemade rolls and holiday dinners, she knitted, crocheted and sewed, always crafting something for the grandkids. Mom was an avid reader and loved to watch movies, especially old movies. "Gone with the Wind" was her most favorite.
Mom was a wonderful lady, always thinking of others and excited about the next family get together.
Polly leaves behind two sons, Doug (Nicole) Stephenson of Hysham and Rob (Brandi) Stephenson of Billings; three daughters, Lorri (Steve) Sian of Pompeys Pillar, Kenna (Don) Dell of Bridger and Lynn (Bob) Schultz of Hysham. Her treasured grandkids, Kayla Stephenson, Emily Cole, Justin Josh, Kelsey Sian, Michael, Lisa Dell, Allison, John Stephenson, Tanele, Scott Schultz and great grandchild Connor. Other survivors include her sisters, Lillian (Dean) Christensen, Rosemary (Norman) Hoferer and Mary Kolinski; sister-in-laws, Betty Briggs and Betty Jane Butler and brother-in-law Herb Stephenson.
Polly is preceded in death by her husband Jim, her son John, her parents and her brother Thurman Briggs.
Memorials may be sent to the Hysham Fire and Ambulance Fund.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 12, 2012 from 10:00 to 11:00am at St. Joseph´s Catholic Church in Hysham. Funeral service will be held on Monday March 12, 2012 at 11:00am at the St. Joseph´s Catholic Church in Hysham. Burial will follow in the Hysham Cemetery. A luncheon will be served at the Hysham Community Center
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 to 11:00
Monday March 12, 2012
St Josephs Catholic Church
HyshAM, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 to 11:00
Monday March 12, 2012
St Josephs Catholic Church
HyshAM, MT 59327
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Katy adn Vern Haarbaugh says
Blessings to you all My thoughts are with you.
Larry & Vicky Fink says
Lynn & family: So sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Roger and Aileen Swinney says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Roger and Aileen
Danita (Stephenson) Hagen says
I’m so sorry to hear about Polly, she was such a wonderful lady. You are all in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Tana and Conrad Kradolfer says
Our thoughts are with you all during this sad time. God Bless you all, Tana and Conrad.
Gary & Ginger DeCock says
Polly was one of the most knowledgable ladies when it came to the world of agriculture. all the WIFE ladies enjoyed her perspective on things as We knew it really came from the “Farm.”