Verlene Simmerman, 98, of Hysham, MT passed away on October 31, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth, MT. On September 25, 1916 Verlene was born to William Walter and Ethel Campfield Wearmouth in Orient, Iowa. She lived on farms in and around Winterset, Iowa with her family. Whenever she went to town she had to go thru the Hollowell covered bridge. Verlene attended school in Winterset and graduated from Winterset High School. She worked for the Young Family while in High School and after her graduation. In 1937 Verlene Wearmouth married Maynard Simmerman. They moved to Oregon that same year where Maynard worked for the Shepherds on a farm for the next 2 years where Richard was born. Maynard and Verlene moved to Hysham, MT in 1939 where they raised their two children, Richard and Linda. Verlene was a homemaker and lived with her husband Maynard on the farm that his folks had owned since 1910. They have been in Hysham since 1939. Verlene was a member of the Local Eastern Star in Hysham, and then transferred to Forsyth. She was a member for over 50 years. She was a fantastic gardener and belonged to the Friendly Garden Club since it started in the late 1950’s. Entering vegetables and flowers in the fair was one of her delights. Verlene was a 4-H leader for 8 years. She enjoyed her chickens and her pets. She attended the Presbyterian Church. Some of her other hobbies included square dancing, painting, picture taking, embroidery and visiting with people. She especially loved when she had company. Verlene is preceded in death by her loving husband, Maynard; son, Richard of Kirkland, New Mexico; and grandson-in-law Jon Skinner. She is survived by her daughter Linda K (Robert) Smith of Hysham, daughter-in-law Katie Simmerman, 6 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
3:00 PM to 5:00PM
Sunday November 9, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday November 10, 2014
St. Joseph Catholic Church
206 Orchard Ave
Hysham, MT 59038
Graveside Service
12:00 PM
Monday November 10, 2014
Hysham Memorial Vale Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Hysham, MT 59038
Luncheon
Following the Graveside Service
Monday November 10, 2014
Hysham Community Center
Hysham, MT 59038
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
3:00 PM to 5:00PM
Sunday November 9, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday November 10, 2014
St. Joseph Catholic Church
206 Orchard Ave
Hysham, MT 59038
Graveside Service
12:00 PM
Monday November 10, 2014
Hysham Memorial Vale Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Hysham, MT 59038
Luncheon
Following the Graveside Service
Monday November 10, 2014
Hysham Community Center
Hysham, MT 59038
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Debbie Anderson says
I always had so much fun visiting with Verlene during her stay in Long Term Care. She was always so sweet & she had a great sense of humor. I will miss her. Thoughts and prayers go out to her family. She was a real treasure.
S Ford says
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to you. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34:18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Janice Watson says
So sorry to hear about Verlene. She was a wonderful lady.
Bill & Denice Hedges says
Linda, Robert and kids, our deepest sympathies during this time of loss. Mom lived a long and good life full of family, kids, flowers, travel and friends. Now she is at rest and can continue raising flowers up above! You have tons of friends to help you through your loss and have many happy memories to carry you through. Love and prayers for you….
Jack and Kris Crocker says
Verlene was a wonderful lady. I have lots of memories of her as a young child growing up in Hysham. Prayers are with her family.
Gale Taylen Ackerman says
Linda I am so sorry to see that your mom has passed on. I always enjoyed the visits that my mom and I had with her over the years in Hysham. We always had so many laughs and fun times. Your mom will truly be missed. I love the Tribute video of your mom it really captures her life and personality. With deepest sympathy
Gale
Ryan Wearmouth says
Sorry to hear that Verlene passed, wished we could of made it. Never forget all the games of aggravation sitting around the kitchen table and frustrating Verlene cause i would always win. Lots of good memories from all of our visits.
Ryan & Joanne Wearmouth