On the afternoon of Thursday April 25, 2019 Pearl Hirsch passed away at St. Vincent Health Care in Billings, MT as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Pearl was 76 years old.
Pearly (Pearl) Ann Milender was born in Miles City on January 26, 1943. She was one of six children born to Pearl and James Milender.
Pearl was a typical kid and enjoyed life in Miles City growing up on the north side of town. Her grandmother Armstrong was her role model and she looked up to her grandmother more than anyone. She was lucky enough to gain another sister when her brother Bill married Violet. Violet and Pearl never once considered themselves anything less than sisters. Violet was there through most of her teenage years and was her helping hand and shoulder to cry on until she met the love of her life.
Pearl met the love of her life, LeRoy Hirsch at a very young age. It was love at first sight and she and LeRoy did everything together and became the couple which others wished to be.
Pearl and LeRoy were married on September 17, 1960 and she became a Hirsch. She was so proud of her husband and married name that she told everyone that even though she wasn’t born a Hirsch, she was more Hirsch than most. Her in-laws, Ellen and Emil Hirsch took her under their wing and taught her how to be a strong woman, farmer’s wife and mother to her 3 boys.
Pearl and LeRoy had trouble starting their family but by the grace of God she had twins, Shane Jay and Shawn Lee on a cold day in February 1966. She wanted nothing more than to be a great mother and do the best by her boys. Five years later God blessed them with another little boy, Chad Allen, in August of 1971. She was instrumental in the Rock Springs Country School where Shane, Shawn and Chad attended elementary school. In 1980, they moved to town so the boys could finish their schooling. She loved her family more than anything and raised her children on the family ranch.
Pearl was a family oriented person, her husband, boys and grandchildren where the light of her life. She enjoyed taking trips with them and always supported them in any and all of the activities they were involved in. She always had the coffee on for anyone that stopped by and was always feeding the grandchildren especially as they got older. She adopted all of the friends the boys brought home and treated them as one of the family. She had as many friends as she did family and any friend quickly became family.
Throughout her life Pearl enjoyed traveling with LeRoy across the country. After the boys grew up, she and LeRoy would take an annual trip to California to see family and friends. She also took various grandchildren on vacation with them throughout the years. She and LeRoy were not big on air travel but loved to go on road trips. She always came back with lots of pictures and tales of getting lost and stories about the people that they met on their travels.
Pearl also enjoyed her pets, she had bunnies for all her grandchildren out at the ranch and generations of Keeshonds until LeRoy adopted a pug. Upon Pearl’s passing she had a small black pug names Precious who now resides with Shane and Gretchen.
Pearl’s faith was absolute; she always had a strong relationship with God. Her faith became stronger after her husband passed away in 2016 knowing that someday they would be together again. She was a proud member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was part of the Miles City church her whole life.
Pearl was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Hirsch, sisters Jacky Milender and Betty Milender, her father James Milender, and her mother Pearl Browning.
Pearl is survived by her brothers Bill (Violet) Milender, Richard Milender, Gary Milender, her children Shane (Gretchen) Hirsch, Shawn (Lora) Hirsch, Chad Hirsch, her grandchildren Amber (Alex) Helland, Brittany Hirsch, Taeler Hirsch, Brody Hirsch, Austin Hirsch, Riley Hirsch, Dylan Hirsch, McKenzie Hirsch, and her great-grandchildren Nathan Helland and Ellie Helland.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Cross on the Hill.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 1, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday May 2, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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martha crandall says
my sympathy
Jean Jones says
My heart breaks for you. Pearl was such a powerful spirit. God Bless you all and prayers.
Darbie Karch and family says
Sending my condolences to all of Pearl’s family. She will be sorely missed by all. Her and Leroy are together once again.
Maureen Larson says
Sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Tanna Aye says
My heart is heavy with the news of Pearls passing. She was such a wonderful lady. She always thought of others before herself. Her family was #1 in her life. After Leroy passed I asked her why she wanted to stay at the ranch and she told me that was where she belonged. So many memories of working with her at the old HRH, and the wonderful Baklava she made. My sympathy to her family. Fly high lady.
carol hirsch says
Lora, Shawn, and boys,
So very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all please dont hesitate to ask.
Cindy & Dale Berg says
Shawn, Shane, Chad and families,
Aunt Pearl will be missed by so many. Keeping you all in our prayers. Her and Uncle Leroy are together again.
Rob and Sandy Rogge says
We send! Our prayers to you Chad and your family. We did not know your mother but our thoughts are with you.We always enjoyed a visit with you at Willy and Cheryl when visiting from Helena. Rob and Sandy Rogge
Ryan Cain says
Sending Prayers to the Hirsch Family. It is always hard to lose someone so special to everyone. RIP Pearl!!
Dorothy Nottveit Schwartzenberger says
Sending prayers to all the Hirsch family. So so sorry loss in my thoughts.
Tara says
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. We are all affected by death, no matter what our age is. The Bible tells us that Jehovah God sees our pain and suffering. And soon he will put an end to death for good. He even promises a resurrection of our loved ones. (John 5:28,29). I hope this brings you some comfort during this time of grief.
Berta Cauthron says
Sorry to hear of Pearl’s passing. We were good friends when we were in school and I have some fun memories of our times together and am glad we got to share laughs over those times at our last reunion. Sad that she won’t be at the next get-together.
Tracy Kreutzer says
They lived across the street from us on North Montana. We were always welcome in their home and Shawn and Shane were one of our first friends. Great memories.
Sandy McFarland Hays says
Sending prayers and condolences to the Hirsch family.
Denise Harvey says
I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in cherished memories and by gathering together family and friends to celebrate the legacy she has left you all.
Denise Harvey
Shawn says
Thank you to all for your kind words and condolences, it is much appreciated. Shawn Hirsch and Family
Jan Munroe says
I remember fondly our camping/fishing trips to Ft.Peck and Pactola. Pearl is home with her sweetheart now! My condolences on your loss.
Joe Fredrickson says
So sorry for your loss may she rest easy
DW says
To the Family, so sorry for your loss. Hope you will be comforted in knowing that Pearl has the prospect of being resurrected, healthy (in the flesh), to Paradise Earth just as Jehovah God has promised. In fact , the vast majority will enjoy everlasting life right here on earth as God had intended from the beginning. God’s Kingdom will do this under the rule of Jesus Christ. READ John 5:28, 29, Job 14:14, 15,Psalms 37:29, Matthew 6:9,10, Matthew 5:5 and Revelation 21:2-4 Go To: JW.ORG
Burch Palmer says
Pearly Ann called us about a month ago and was so happy and full of energy and life. She said she was going to travel around, see people and have fun. We were looking forward to seeing her. So long Pearl. Love ya. Burch and Linda