Vera Lee, 98, passed away on July 30, 2017. Vera was born on April 25, 1919 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada to Raymond and Frieda Etzell. She attended school in Roger and Valley City, North Dakota, Graduating high school in Valley City.
On June 25, 1941 she married the love of her life, Howard Lee. From this union four children were born. They had three sons and one daughter. Vera and Howard farmed and ranched in Valley City from 1941 to 1968 when they moved to Forsyth. They farmed and ranched from 1968 to 2012 in the Forsyth area.
Vera was very skilled and admired for her abilities in the kitchen and the garden. The community knew her best from her huge garden on the Main Street in Forsyth. Her garden yielded beautiful flowers and she won many blue and purple ribbons for her arrangements at the Rosebud Country Fair. She loved sharing her garden produce and baked goods with friends and family. She sewed and was an avid knitter-making afghans by the dozens. She always had meals ready for friends and family who came to visit and everyone loved and admired her baked bread and wonderful fruit pies.
Vera was a long time member of the Ascension Episcopal Church of Forsyth. She was also a longtime volunteer at the Forsyth Nursing Home. She enjoyed lunches and friends at the Forsyth Senior Center.
Vera was proceeded in death by Howard in 2012 of October.
She is survived by three sons: Rodney (Sandy) of Miles City, Darrell of Hamilton, Garth (Lois) of Park City; one daughter, Cheryl (Tom) of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren: Lisa, Jodie, Larry, Cotton, Cody, Lindsey, Polly (deceased), and Joy; and great grandchildren: Kayla, Colton, Taylor, Madison, and Hailey.
Service Schedule
Visitation
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday August 17, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth , Montana 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday August 18, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth , Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Visitation
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday August 17, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth , Montana 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday August 18, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth , Montana 59327
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Joan Leinwand says
Sending my condolences. Vera was such a wonderful person. She also was an appreciated volunteer when I worked at RHCC.
Williams Family says
The loss of a cherished loved one is the most devastating experiences a family can face. At times, the loss may seem unbearable. Please know that there are family and friends who care and more importantly Psalm 34:18 tells us that “God is near to those that are broken at heart. He is the God of all comfort. God will comfort you during this difficult time of grief. Our prayers are also with you and your family.
Debbie Anderson says
Vera was always so nice whenever I saw her at the hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Rocky & Carol Plympton says
Rodney,Sandy and all of the families, so sorry for your loss. It is a hard thing to say goodbye to our parents. Our hearts and prayers go out to you in this time of loss. Vera will be remembered and missed. May the Lord Jesus be you and your families strength in a miraculous way. Love in Christ, Rocky and Carol
Jessie and Jim Leidholt says
Vera4 was a very special friend. We had many good times together and was very much admired by all of my family. Many years ago she, Marjorie Meisburger, Alice Wenholz, and I took a trip to Seattle to visit Vi East. Great memories.
Love you dear friend. Jessie Leidholt
Beverly and Zeke Nile says
Garth and families, so sorry to hear of the your loss. Your mom was a special lady and had a wonderful garden every year, we so appreciated her help with the seniors at the nursing home. Sending prayers to you all at this difficult time.
Patti Crosby says
Sending condolences from the Senior Center. She was a big part of this facility for many years. A sweet lady!
Mary Pat Killian says
I stopped and visited with Howard and Vera about 7 – 8 years back, and I am always glad that I did! Vera served the finest lunch ever: roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, her own green beans, and of course, her apple pie. Delicious! She told me all about her life in Forsyth, her activities, her garden and flowers. I met her in Baker, MT at the end of a cattle drive in September, 1999. We exchanged correspondence for many years after we met — she was a good letter writer. Will be thinking of Lee and her family on the 17th and 18th. God Bless!
Lin Cory Koerper says
I pray the Lord’s peace for all the family and friends of Vera. She was such a great lady and always so ready to bake or cook at any time. She always cherished her family and loved company. She and Howard and my Mom and Dad had many fun times together. I know all the memories will be treasured by all of us who knew this special lady.
Jack & Sandi Van Pelt says
We are so sorry to hear of Vera’s passing. She was a wonderful lady.
Rocky & Deb Storlie says
Vera, was a wonderful person, she and Howard were good friends. We are blessed to have known them.
Carol Winter Bjorge says
Didn’t hear from Vera at Christmas, missed her news. Read of her death, and want to offer my sympathy to the family. I got to know her when I married Bill Winter of Getchell Township, and joined her homemakers club. Bill ( now deceased) and I visited her and Howard in Montana in the early nineties. Such wonderful folks. She was a wonderful homemaker in every sense of the word. She will be missed.
Carol Winter Bjorge says
So glad i saw the death notice so I could send condolences to the family.
Cheryl Faranda says
Mom we loved you so much, will miss you always!!!