Rita J. Lindvold, age 86, of Miles City passed away September 5, 2016 at Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Rita was born in Miles City on October 30, 1929 to Jesse and Doris (Popp) Harris. Rita attended grade school for six years at Elk Creek School in Sonnette, two years at Terret Butte School on Butte Creek, three years at Powder River High School and graduated from Custer County High School. She married Raymond Rumph Sept. 30th 1949 at Wesburn, Saskatchewan. Rita and Raymond returned to Montana and worked for Thompson-Nefsy at Cohagen, Montana. They then moved to Butte Creek in Powder River County to take up ranching. They had 3 children, Linda, Lorraine and Terry. Raymond passed away July 4th, 1954. At the age of 25 Rita suffered a stroke and had other setbacks in life although she was always quick to laugh and had a great sense of humor. Everyone who met or knew Rita mentioned she was always smiling. In 1957 her son Tom was born. In 1974 she married LuVern Lindvold and they later divorced.
Rita’s life was her children and grandchildren and going to their games and activities. If she was unable to go she would be glued to the radio listening to their games. Rita enjoyed horses, ranch life and working on the ranch. She was a true cowgirl at heart. She loved spending time at Tom and Kitty’s place with the road trips to the old homestead on Butte Creek and reminiscing of years gone by and also visiting at Linda and Greg’s home in Miles City. She enjoyed travelling to Oregon and Washington to visit Terry and Lorraine and their families. One of her most memorable trips was a cruise to Alaska.
In addition to her parents Rita was predeceased by brothers Jerry, Roger and Don Harris.
She is survived by her sons Terry (Judy) Rumph of Portland, OR and Tom (Kitty) Riggs of Broadus, MT; daughters Linda (Greg) Losinski and Lorraine (Larry) Dunbar of Kennewick, WA, 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren a brother Ed (Sandra) Harris of Colorado Springs, CO and a sister Mary Rose Hettinger of Great Falls, MT and numerous nephews and a nieces.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with burial following in the family plot of Calvary Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Memorials are suggested to be made in Rita’s name to the Miles City Soup Kitchen.
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thursday September 8, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 9, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
following funeral service
Friday September 9, 2016
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thursday September 8, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 9, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
following funeral service
Friday September 9, 2016
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
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Janet Klein says
Linda….my heart is breaking for you and your family. Rita was one of the sweetest, kindest and most gentle souls with the largest smile on her face all the time. Life is always such a challenge, and she had many challenges from early on, but she went on and made the best of what could be for her. She raised a beautiful daughter who is one of my best friends and I sincerely thank her for that! I don’t know the rest of her children as well, as you Linda, but know that with Rita’s love and guidance they must be just as loving as you are…Rita, I am so sorry we never got out to that lunch we talked about, but know that I will always be thinking of you when I am with Linda! Rest in peace and fly with the angels as you will be one of the most beautiful who will be looking down on us and guiding us until we meet again ….
tammy & john schoenbeck says
so sorry to hear about rita, you all are in our thoughts & prayers
Williams Family says
Our deepest condolences to family and friends. It is very painful to say goodbye to someone we love. So we will not say goodbye, just, ‘see you later’. And until we say hello again, every loving memory will be like the warming rays of sun which help to bring comfort from the pain and sorrow. May the promise of the resurrection to life everlasting on earth give you hope and peace that is beyond all understanding. (John 11:23-26; Revelation 21:3,4.) Heartfelt prayers are with you.
Jacqueline Smith says
So sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers Linda.
Laura Lee Ullrich says
Linda, Tom, Terry and families. So very to hear of your mom’s passing. She raised some fine kids and always was so cheerful. Sending our sympathy. Vic and Laura Lee
Denise Harvey says
We are sorry for your loss and hope your cherished memories bring you peace and comfort.
Denise and Jay Harvey
Bob and Carolyn Traub says
So sorry for your loss! Sending you hugs and prayers !
Bob and Carolyn Traub says
So sorry for your loss! Hugs and prayers!
Lyle & Cleta Amsden says
We are so sorry to hear of your loss! Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time!
Levi and Amel McEuen says
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Tom’s mother. As someone put it – she sure has fine children to her credit. Thinking of you and your families.
Sharyn Wallace says
Sorry for your loss, thinking of you guys, remember to look up, you may not see her but she’s now your angel watching over you.
Pat Smith says
Tom & Kitty and families, Sorry for you loss. Rita was a fun and loving lady, may your fond memories bring you comfort in your time of sorrow.
Steve Harris says
So sorry for your loss. So sad when I heard the news. Rita will always have a special place in my heart. I will always remember her smile as she would enter the room. Such a wonderful lady.
Praying God will comfort you in this difficult time
Rayetta Fjell says
Linda; So Sorry to Learn of Your Loss and thinking of you with sympathy at this sad time.
Prayer, Peace & Love to all your family.
Rayetta
D Chambers says
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one, please accept my condolences during this painful time. Losing a loved one is distressing and as comfort is needed from family and friends, it is my hope your family will find comforting the promise at Isaiah 25:8 where we are assured that soon “death will be swallowed up forever.” It is my hope your family will find the strength to endure during the days ahead.
Dennis and Bonnie Lyda says
Thinking of you Linda and families at this sad time…Sending prayers to all
Jack and Clare says
Dear Linda, Sorry to hear the death of your Mother our prayers are with you. Jack and Clare
Joan says
Linda and Greg,
Sorry to hear your mom has passed on – I know you will miss her very much. Prayers to help you through the loss.
Joan
Jeanne Green says
I did not get to know Rita until she was in Extended Care. I helped her play Bingo and she always had a smile and was getting to know the numbers. She always recognized me when I saw her in the hall. My sympathy to all. It is hard to lose your mother.
Veda says
Tom. Kitty and family. I am sorry.
Anita Otterness(Harris) says
~My prayers and thoughts are with you today! I wish I could be there with all of you remembering Rita! Her smile is one of a kind and her sense of humor a familiar trait. Heaven has another Angel!
Jeanne Vetch says
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always think of Rita’s beautiful smile.
Mary Ann Stockhill Liles & Jim Liles says
Dear Linda & Greg & family,
We are so sorry to hear about your mom and will keep you in daily prayers. Always hard to lose a loved one, but moms hold a special place that is irreplaceable. God Bless You.