Viola Meidinger, age 93, of Miles City, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Holy Rosary Extended Care after 7 years of kind & loving care.
Viola was born on April 28, 1924 at the family farm near Snow, ND, the fifth of seventeen children born to George and Pearl (Prociv) Pasicznyk. She attended grade school until a double bout with Mumps caused her to lose a lot of her hearing and cut short her education. She worked hard on the farm for several years, helping her mother with her many siblings, as well as feeding the animals, shocking grain, hoeing weeds and whatever else was necessary to help keep the farm going. At the age of 21, when the youngest child was 8 months old and there were still 9 children living in the little sod house, their mother passed away of liver cancer. Being the oldest still at home, Viola took over as the mother of the house, and with the help of her younger sisters, helped raise the little boys.
Two years later, Viola went to Kinsey, Montana to help her older sister with their young children. While there, she got acquainted with a soldier that had just returned from WWII named Elmer Meidinger, her sister’s brother-in-law.
Viola married Elmer on November 4, 1947 and settled down at the 1st pump house at Kinsey, where they began their own family of five girls’ and one boy. Viola was very shy for many years because of her hearing loss, so Elmer bought her first hearing aide. Viola loved to cook and she and Elmer hosted a number of Thanksgiving dinners and 4th of July celebrations for family and friends. Viola also loved her flowers, especially her Africa Violet’s and putting up the bounty from the garden.
Viola is survived by her children, Donna (Les) Hirsch-Moon Creek, Dolores Willson-Miles City, Carol (Tom) Winchell-Glendive, Cindy (Garth) Anderson-Champaign, IL, and Chris (Andrea) Meidinger-Miles City, and Son-in-law, Walter Malone-Gilbert, AZ. Also, surviving are 15 grandchildren & 2 step grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren with one on the way, & 1 step great-grandchild; 3 sisters, 4 brothers & several in-laws.
Viola was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Elmer Meidinger, daughter, Darlene Malone, son-in-law Rick Willson, her parents, 6 brothers, 3 sisters and several in-laws.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday July 31, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday August 1, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
following funeral service
Tuesday August 1, 2017
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday July 31, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday August 1, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
following funeral service
Tuesday August 1, 2017
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
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T. M. says
Please accept my sincere condolences to your family. May God’s promise of the resurrection give you comfort and hope. (Acts 24:15)
Nancy Foley Young says
To the family of Viola Meidinger. My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. Isaiah 25:8.
Troy and Dolly Ferris says
Dear Meidinger kids.
Our prayers are with you. I spent allot of time at your house and your mom always treated my like one of her own. I hope happy memories will help you move on past your sorrow.
Sandi Kohones says
We are so sad to hear of your loss. We know she’s with all the loved ones who were there waiting for her.
Martha Crandall says
My sympathy
Norman Willson says
So sorry for the loss of your Mother-keep all the memories close to your heart.
Mike & Myrna Higgins says
deepest sympathy and prayers for the entire Meidinger family….
Sandi and Jim Updyke says
My heart is saddened at the loss of such a sweet and beautiful lady. May your wonderful memories get you through this difficult time. She is now with the angels. No matter how old we are, the loss of our mama is never easy. God bless you all ??
Audrey Haumschild says
RIP my Vi . I’ll miss your sweet little smile and all the hugs . God has you safe and pain free and your now back with your husband. Happy for you . Love you .
Tracee Raymond says
To all of the Meidinger Children, please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time with the passing of your mom. She was a very sweet person & will be dearly missed.
Chelsea Wilkinson says
To the Meidinger Family I’m sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady. I will miss her greatly. She had a smile that would melt your heart. And a need to give a hug that would make your day a better one.
Greg H Klevgard says
Sympathy and prayers to your family.
Sandy McFarland Hays says
Sending prayers and condolences during your time of sorrow.
Kolleen (Waldo) & Butch Forsyth says
Our sympathies from Iowa to Viola’s family. It’s soooo hard to lose our Moms. Our thoughts and prayers for comfort are with you all as you gather to say goodbye.
Terissa says
Vi was such an amazing lady I remember very vividly her putting her hand on my belly and singing to my baby 🙂 she was an amazing person and will be greatly missed my thoughts go out to the Meidinger family
Charlotte Neiffer says
To the family, I am sorry for your loss. Vi touched everyone who knew her. She always had a hug to share. I will miss her sweet smile.
Kevin and Sheila Krausz says
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Vi will be missed. God bless.
Brian Meidinger says
To all my cousins. I’m sorry to here about your mother passing. I will keep you all in my prayers during this difficult but bittersweet time.
Samantha Perkins says
Oh Miss Vi. You were so sweet and gave the best hugs with the sweetest smile. Will miss you.
Lisa Klevgard says
My thoughts are with your family.
Peggy & Brian says
Dolores, We are sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I know she was very dear to you. Your loving care and visits helped to sustain her for many years. May she rest in peace and may God bring you comfort in your memories.
Peggy & Brian
Minnie Scholze says
Thinking of you
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Sonja Tomalino says
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Marilyn (Leland) & Jim May says
Our sympathy to all of you in your great loss. Such fond memories of visiting and staying with Darlene during high school. Love to you all.
Deb Schmeling says
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. May God wrap His loving arms around each one of you. Remember to cherish the memories.
Orrin & Sharon Ferris says
Celebrating a long and well lived life.
Jerry and Joyce Strobel says
Les and Donna and loved ones of Mrs. Meidinger, I read with detail the obituary and came to love this mighty woman!!!! What a blessing she was to so many! A loving caring heart beyond words!!!!! You will miss her and I truly think that is the way our LORD wants us to. Precious memories!!!
Blessings to each of you in Jesus, Jerry and Joyce
Ken says
I grew up with the Meidinger family. Please know that Lynn and myself send our condolences. There are so many cherished memories traveling through my mind right now.
Thinking of all the family from Meridian, Idaho.
LaRae Koenig says
So sorry for your loss. Vi was such a sweetie. I loved her smiles and her hugs! She will be missed. She is flying with angels.