Pollyanna was born in Miles City, Montana on December 28, 1963, the daughter of Jay Dee and Sandy Hirsch. She was raised on the family farm at Rock Springs, Montana until the age of 7, at which time she moved to Miles City after her parents divorced. Pollyanna attended local schools until her junior year when she then moved to attend schools in Helena. Pollyanna lived in various states including Arizona and California, occasionally she would return to Miles City where she eventually remained until the time of her death. For a number of years she was employed by Buttery Foods, Miles City Pack and various motels.
Pollyanna was a very giving person. Whatever possessions she had, she would greatly pass on to anyone who asked. She had a natural beautiful voice, which she inherited from her grandma Hirsch, along with a knack of playing the piano by ear which she inherited from her other grandma Elhard. She was known to leave song messages on many a answer phone's, "Lean on Me" was one of her favorite one's and sometimes her very own music. Everyone enjoyed receiving flowering letters from Polly. She would express herself very precisely and fluently in her writing and her beautiful handwriting was always admired.
Pollyanna is survived by her parents Sandy (Rodney) Lee and Jay Dee Hirsch all of Miles City, MT; her siblings: Joy Johnston, Dusty Rose Hirsch, Misty Hirsch, Cotton Lee, Lisa Slover, Jodie Miller and Larry Lee; other survivors include her beloved Aunt Lindy Bighorn, Aunt Connie Strub, Uncle Ernie Bighorn, and Uncle Jim Jim. She had some very favorite cousins including Ernie Bighorn Jr., Channon Bighorn, Lisa Pless, Daniel Bighorn, India Hathaway and Angel Kountz. As a very special survivor, we cannot forget Polly´s very longtime friend and confidant Richard Wheatcroft.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at Grace Bible Church in Miles City. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Labre Indian School, PO Box 216, Ashland, MT 59003.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
16:00
Friday September 30, 2011
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
16:00
Friday September 30, 2011
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower
Miles City, MT 59301
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Sandi Brunetti says
One summer with my friend Pollyanna has given me a lifetime full of memories. God will welcome her and she will always be in my prayers as she always has been.
haroldpetewoehl n carol carpenter says
so sorry to here u go u wilk be miss by all who knew u and stay warm in heaven god bless u and stay warm carol carpenter n pete carpenter
Susan Loumer Cadlo says
You are in my thoughts and prayers Polly. I will never forget you, my friend.
God Bless you and keep you in his arms, free at last from all the pain!
valerie thompson says
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May you find comfort in your loving memories of Pollyanna, and in knowing that God is “near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalm 34;18) He has promised to soon “swallow up death forever…and wipe the tears from all faces.” (Isaiah 25;8) With deepest sympathy,
Patty Washington says
Rest in peace, Polly. I will miss you.
Kristin McRae Bieber says
Sandy- I’m so sorry for your loss. You guys will be in my prayers.
Bill Hopkins says
Sorry for your loss i know i will miss my best friend.
jessica isaacs sloan says
Sending our sympathy Joy and families, my heart hurts for your loss.
Marcy Parks says
Joy and family,
My heart goes out to you all. I am so sorry to hear about Pollyanna. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Marcy Stabler Parks
Amy LaPierre says
I am Barbara’s daughter and worked with Polly for a few years. I have such fond memories of her. She was a beautiful person and will truly be missed by all those that she touched. My sincere condolences to her family and friends. What I will remember most about her was her sense of humor, how fun she could be and her generosity. I hope she is now at peace…..
Casey Phalen says
I am sorry for your loss. Polly and I went to school togeter she will be missed.
Kaye Isaacs Duncan says
My deepest sympathies to Pollyanna’s family. Please know that I do grieve with you for her loss. Although the years have seperated us; I think of you all often. I will forever keep you in my thoughts & prayers.
Eilen Dey says
“If I should go tomorrow
It would never be goodbye,
For I have left my heart with you,
So don’t you ever cry.
The love that’s deep within me,
Shall reach you from the stars,
You’ll feel it from the heavens,
And it will heal the scars.”
I believe this is what Pollyanna would say to us all to ease our pain. Let Go and let God. Eileen
millie jekel says
I am so sad to read of Polly’s passing,
please accept my deepest sympathy and know you all are in my prayers.
millie jekel
Vickie Schneidt says
A sad time for so many that care about you. You will be missed. Rest Pollyanna.
Mitch and Kathy Roberts says
Rod and Sandy – We are so sorry to hear about your daughter. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy & Mitch Roberts
Barbara Geiger says
I thought the service was lovely.I do miss her calls and visits. I know she is at peace.
Theresa Soria Bishop says
Sandy, I am Deeply Sorry to hear about Pollyanna. Sincere
sympathy to you and your family. Thoughts and paryers are with you all.
Clara Jo says
My thoughts and prayers are with you.. sorry for your loss…
Lance Bredvold says
Pollyanna’s and my “ships passed in the dark” several times over the last 25 years. I had hoped for further associations with her and regret our loss. She gave and received a lot of love and care to/from many.
I offer my sincere condolences to those most involved with Pollyanna’s life.
Barbara Carranza says
Sandy, John called me about the passing of Pollyanna..My prayers and thoughts go out to you and family…I so remember her as a little girl with blonde hair, a round little face and always a smile just like her Mother..May God bless you during this trying time and always…You were a wonderful Mother to Pollyanna.
Glen kelly says
So sorry for your loss of Pollyanna.you are in my prayers.
Stephani Schumacher says
Joy and family.
What a beautiful smile! I remember Polly with so much enthusiasm and zest! She was a ray of sunshine to those of us that had the chance to know and remember her!! I pray for the healing of your hearts.
Stephani
Cyndie Hanvold says
Sandy and Rod, I was shocked to hear of Polyannas passing. I am so sorry to hear this. We had some fond memories in the past and I will remember her kindness always. My prayers and thoughts go out to yous.
Caretaker says
I knew Polly for quite awhile and I only wish she could have kicked the drug habit. It also seems like thru the years she sometimes surrounded herself by people that weren’t there to support her in sobriety but to condone it. She was funny, and had a wonderful smile. I pray in heaven her body and mind are at peace. Addiction has taken so many lives…it is a horrible disease. May you rest in peace polly.