Phebe Josephine Stearns-Beeler, age 68, of Miles City, MT passed away on December 31, 2016 in Billings after a brief but heroic battle with leukemia.
Phebe was born on March 14, 1948, the oldest child of Asie and Elizabeth “Betty” Stearns in Beach, North Dakota. Due to her father’s work for the railroad the family moved often, eventually settling in Miles City. Phebe graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1966. She enrolled in cosmetology school where she would learn one of her passions. Phebe also greatly enjoyed creating incredible cakes, family gathering, racing shopping carts with her granddaughter Isabella, participating in church activities, camping and Billings shopping trips. On Christmas Eve in 1967, the love of her life, Wayne Beeler proposed with a ring he had crafted from a pop tab and welded on stone. They were together for 18 years when they were blessed with a daughter, Addibeth Edna. They were married on January 24, 1987. Phebe put her career on hold to care for Wayne after he had a heart attack three months later. She later worked as manager of St. Vincent DePaul where she greatly enjoyed interacting with people and assisting those in need. After Wayne’s passing in 2012, Phebe continued to assist and care for other members of the family in any way that she could. She truly dedicated her life to helping those that needed it. Her life of virtuous giving and passionate love had been a guiding light for us all.
Phebe is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Addibeth and Dean Hanvold Jr.; grandchildren: Jenn (Justin) Schaefer, Matt Hanvold and Isabella Hanvold; great grandchildren: Xaidyn and Amirra Schaefer; her mother Elizabeth “Betty” Stearns; sisters: Fay Lab, Phillis Morrow and June Tredway; a brother Clay Stearns; her beloved dog Teddy; step-daughter Audrey Beeler; step-son Wayne Beeler; numerous nieces, nephews, step-children, cousins and many friends. Phebe was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Beeler, father Asie Stearns; step-son Blake Beeler; Brother-in-law Monte Tredway Sr.; nephew, Justin Lab and a niece Valerie Tredway.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City 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.
Thursday January 12, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday January 13, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Friday January 13, 2017
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday January 12, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday January 13, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Friday January 13, 2017
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Sandi Kohones says
I am so sorry for your loss! It was nice that I was able to visit with Phebe just a week ago. Hugs and prayers for you all.
David Smith says
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David Smith says
I am so sorry to hear about Phebe.
She was a nice Lady.
She will be Missed
James Arneson says
I am sorry to her of Phebe passing. May God comfort you always.
Clara jo says
Sorry to hear about Phoebe passing . May all your wonderful memories help fill your heart everyday . God Bless
Diane Welbes says
Addi–Thoughts & Prayers go out to you and family. You have really had a hard week. Your mom was a very special person. Love you.
Dannette Cremer says
Sorry about your loss. I know Phebe put up a fight to the end.
Mike & Judy Toennis says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tina Martelle Sticka says
I am so sorry to hear about Phebe – my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ms.McNeil says
My condolences to the family. To loose a loved one in death is painful. To find comfort God has revealed to us in his word the bible that he will comfort us during times like this (2 Corinthians 1:3,4). Revelation 21:4 God promises to wipe the tears from our eyes, and death will be no more. What a wonderful promise , no more sickness, pain or sorrow, that will happen in the near future. May you find comfort from the promises made by God during this difficult time.
Lisa Ross says
Dear family,
It’s hard to find the words that would bring comfort to you right now. We love Phebe and are missing her terribly right now. That is truly the hardest part. Learning to live without our loved one. That is where faith comes in, giving the reassurance that Phebe is with God, in a better place, watching over us. She was so full of love, spirit and fight.
Marlene Sloan Axlund says
I graduated with Phebe from Sacred Heart High School. She was a very kind, gentle person. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Tom Masa says
Phebe was a classmate of mine at SHHS. I had not seen her in 50 years until are reunion in the spring of 2016 in MC. It was a very good visit with an old friend. So sorry for your loss.
Diane Welbes says
Thoughts and Prayers to you–Phebe was a special lady to me and everyone she met.
Sandra Darling says
Addi, I am so sorry for your loss, My God bless you and your family.
Paul and Nancy Dyba says
Dean,Addi, Bella, And all of the famiily, Paul an I both graduated with Phebe. Through the years we took pleasure in the times we would visit with both Phebe and Wayne in Walmart or the gracery store. We especially enjoyed sharing a table with all of you at Springfest. Her ever present smile will be missed.
Mary and Don says
So sorry fir your loss! She was always so full of life and fun to talk to. She was very caring, and even when she was sick she would ask how I was doing! Hugs!
Sam says
I thought Wayne had two other daughters and a son
Monte Tredway junior says
Thanks for adding all non-immediate family and not real family- ffs
Phebe was more of a mother to me-
Monte Tredway says
Thanks for adding all non-immediate family and not real family- ffs
Phebe was more of a mother to me-