Questa Ann Curtiss, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 9, 2025. Questa was born in Miles City, Montana on February 11, 1949, to Merle Drane and Elaine (Burley) Drane. She was the youngest of her family, joining two brothers and two sisters.
Questa lived in various places in Montana and South Dakota, moving where her family could find work. She lived in Jordan, Montana from the middle grades through high school graduating in 1967.
In June 1967, she married Bobby Kerr and to this union a daughter, Karla, and a son Chuck were born. Questa married Darell Curtiss in May 1989, which she gained Darell’s children Diana, Justin, and Cari.
Questa was a farm/ranch wife her whole life, she was a lover of all animals. Springtime was her favorite time of year when she could go for a ride to see all the newborn babies, she also raised many bum lambs and enjoyed her herd of llamas. She worked at McCone County Health Center for 25 years, starting as a cook and moved on to activities. She loved her job in activities as she loved reminiscing with the folks about old times and their families.
She was a member of the Maids of all Trades Home Demonstration Club in Garfield County. She enjoyed all the different activities she helped with and the yearly banquet with all the clubs in the county which was held in October.
Questa’s hobbies were baking, sewing, crafts and embroidery. Her family and friends loved receiving her embroidered pieces as gifts. She was well known for her mandarin orange salad, cheese balls, and coleslaw, but especially for her cream cheese cupcakes. The highlight for Questa was spending time with family and close friends. She loved to have the grandkids and great grandkids come to visit.
Questa was preceded in death by her parents, Merle and Elaine; stepfather John McAfee; in laws, Welcome and Ella Curtiss; granddaughter Tiffani; step-grandson Cameron Fladland; and brother-in-law Melvin Thompson.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Darell Curtiss; daughter Karla (Ian) Huseby; son Chuck (Audrey) Kerr; stepdaughters Diana (Bob) Fouraker and Cari (Josh) Degrafenreid; stepson Justin (Somer) Curtiss; stepson-in-law Shawn Monson; grandson Collin (Amy) Huseby; granddaughters Jaqcee Huseby, Julie Kerr (Fiance Josh Anderson); step-granddaughters Alissa (Jamie) Monson, Maia (Justin) Robinette, Ella Curtiss, Arianna Curtiss, and Shadyn Degrafenreid; step-grandsons Jordan Monson and Rayce Degrafenreid; great-grandchildren Ryver and Rawlin Huseby, Raxton, Rayleigh, Ryatt, and Rowen Robinette, and Paisley Degrafenreid; brothers Kenneth (Agnes) Drane and Butch (Donna Rae) Drane; sisters Glennis Thompson and Mary Ellen (Ron) Lilley. Questa is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend, Teena Bollinger.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Circle. A luncheon will follow at the McCone County Fairgrounds.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday January 17, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
608 Lehman Ave.
Circle, Montana 59215
Luncheon
Immediately following the Memorial Service
Friday January 17, 2025
McCone County Fairgrounds
14 Fairgrounds Rd.
Circle, Montana 59215
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Rita Wemmer says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending love ❤️ and prayers for Questa’s family. The Lord be with you. 🙏🏻
Robert Taylor says
Prayers and best wishes
Jeana Bliss says
My sympathy goes out to Questa’s family. I remember her from my childhood. I am so sorry for your loss.
Cindy Stanton says
My condolences to Questa’s family & friends. What a pleasant person. And always so nice to visit with. She will be missed by so many. May God comfort you and give you peace during this sorrow filled time.
LINDA J KOUNTZ says
Questa, myself and the 4 kids had some wonderful adventures together, there was never a time when we met up or talked on the phone that we didnt visit for hours. I will truly miss her smile and laughter Love to you all during this sad time.
Joe and Bev Murnion says
So sorry for your loss. She was a nice lady
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Condolencesand Prayers for all of Questias Family
Jo Ryan, Jerry Twitchell says
Karla and Chuck and families, Ken and Aggie, So sorry to learn Questa has passed. I really liked her. We used to visit lots when we lived in Jordan. Our sincere condolences.
Kam L Murnion says
I am so sorry for the loss! Hugs and prayers to all her family.
Nita Crockett says
Oh i am so sorry for your loss! Questa was such a gem of a lady. She was so kind and so very pleasant as I would have to say one of the nicest people I knew. My heart goes out to you all and I pray that time will heal your broken hearts. Many prayers and a ton of love to you all.
Linda Wyse says
Karla and families, so sorry to hear about your mother, she was a neat lady; will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Bo & Amy Lingle says
We are so sorry for your loss…Prayers to all the family.
Cynthia Gregg says
I’m so sad to hear this. My condolences to Questa’s family.
Becky Johnson Fuhs says
I Am So Sorry to hear about Questa. She was a Great Lady and I Loved the time I got to work with her at the Nursing Home. Always had a smile, so kind and Loving. My Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.🙏
Brenda Ware Brockett says
To Questa’s family, I’m heartbroken to hear of her death but knew of her faith from an early age and hope you are comforted knowing she is safely with her Lord. Question & I first met in grade school and were close friends throughout our high school years. She was warm, loving & accepting. Life took us in separate directions, but we occasionally communicated & caught up, and many great childhood memories remain.
Barbara Jo, Tristynn, Kendalyn & Bruce Morgan says
Karla & Ian, Chuck & Audrey, Darell, the Drane’s, and all your families,
Your Mom was a fantastic woman and very talented homemaker. She was always kind, always had a great treat to bring and always involved at events as a willing neighbor and crew member. Questa’s talents that turned into treasures and her love for her children, nieces, grandchildren, and family will be with you all. My prayers and thoughts are with you all today.