Early in the morning on December 18, 2017 Louise left the confines of this earth after 80 years for the perfect peace of heaven as she was surrounded by her family. She spent the last month of her life being very well cared for in McCone County Health Center in Circle, MT.
Louise was born in Tennyson, Texas on October 26, 1937. She was the youngest child of Maudie and W.E. “Bill” Burleson.
She joined her sister Billie and brother Roy in attending the country school at Tennyson until they moved to the city of San Angelo, Texas. She grew up and was baptized in the Baptist church. On May 11, 1953 Louise was home alone playing hooky from high school to finish a paper that was due that day and she was fortunate to live through a devastating tornado that hit the house. As she watched everything flying into and around the house she survived by clutching her grandmother’s Bible and praying. She graduated from Lake View High School at the age of 16 and started working as a telephone operator.
At a roller skating rink one night she used her “ladies choice” to ask a handsome young airman named Henry (Hank) Green to skate with her, after another girl swooped in and took her first choice. This initial skate went well enough to lead to their marriage two years later in 1957 and to 60 years of married life.
The couple initially lived in Puyallup, Washington since Hank was stationed at the McCord Air Force Base, and then moved to Jordan, Montana in 1958. Louise worked at the county clerk & recorder’s office in Jordan and then later at the post office. The couple had three children, Kathy, Dan, and Bill, while living in Jordan and made many life-long friends. They later moved to Circle, Montana in 1979 when Hank accepted a new position with McCone Electric.
Some of Louise’s favorite things in her later life were grandchildren & great grandchildren, cats, anything Texan, and keeping up with friends and family on Facebook. Throughout Louise’s entire life she was passionate about her faith and her relationship with her Lord, Jesus Christ.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Roy Burleson, and her sister Billie Chishum.
Louise is survived by her husband Hank Green, her children Kathy (Art) Eustance, Dan (Annette) Green and Bill (Rachel) Green, 10 grandchildren including Lavonne (Ryan) Dunster, Colin (Whitney) Manuel, Tom (Kim) Eustance, Kate (Nathan) Fasbender, Megan (Ladd) Gordon, Jane Eustance, Austin Green, Evan Green, Daniel Green, and Nathan Green. She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren including Mercedes, Esme, and Harrison Gordon; Regan and Abby Eustance; Huckleberry and Obi Fasbender; SethHenry, Kelten and Adeline Dunster; Jadie and Myla Manuel and their soon to be born brother.
A special thanks to all of Louise’s friends and extended family that visited her during the last part of her life, to the home health staff Beth and Gail that cared for her respectfully and lovingly, and to Patti Wittkopp, PA-C and the entire staff at McCone County Health Center that treated her so well.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 22, 2017 with family receiving friends from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Celebration Services for Louise will be at 11:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan, MT on Friday, December 22, 2017. Interment will follow in the Pioneer Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com or by mailing them to Hank Green at P.O. Box 357, Circle, MT 59215. Should friends desire, a memorial may be made to a favorite charity of choice.
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Beth Conroy says
Hank, Dan, Kathy, Bill and all your families,
I am so sorry for your loss and sorrow but what a time for Louise to “go home”. Her pain and suffering is gone, her body And soul is set free, and her smile is sweet and fresh again. I am honored to have known her and a better person because of her sweetness and kindness. May you all find strength in each other, happiness in the memories and peace in the Lord’s eternal promise. Love and Prayers for you all… Beth Conroy
Amber Micka says
My condolences to the family. May God strengthen and comfort you with his promise of the resurrection. Acts 24:15
Cathy Byron says
To All The Green Family –
I remember Hank and Louise and their cute little kiddos from my days in high school. Such a beautiful
family that always walked in a beautiful grace. My the good Lord hold you close as you walk through
this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
gary and pat helm says
HANK AND FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT LOUISE, OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL GOD BLESS YOU ONE AND ALL
Leslie Manning says
Prayers for the family
Jackie Currey says
Dear Hank and family… your Louise was a very special lady!!! She was always kind and caring… and I remember when I was younger I thought she was the most beautiful lady I had ever seen!! She was beautiful… inside and out! God bless you.. may Peace be with you as you remember all your amazing memories with Louise…
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Condolences and Prayers for Hank and family May you find comfort in all of your Memories and in Gods Love . God Bless each of you.
Laura Tiller says
May God hold you all in his arms and strengthen you when it’s hard to take another step and may God stay close to each of you as you go through your own personal jury’s remembering the Love Louise taught you , that kept you close to the Lord . I feel I have Been blessed to have met you all , as well as a true honor to take care of Louise . She was a beautiful, soft spoken general lady. She joined her Lord and Savor with great Dignity and grace. To Hank, and family may your love for each other help you all through this difficult time, as well as bring out the fun memories and laughter as you reminisce the good times. May God be with each and everyone of you though all the day of your life’s.
Jo Ryan says
Hank and Family, Louise was beautiful inside and out. She was always so nice. My sincere condolences to you all.
Muff Engdahl says
Hank, Kathy, Dan, Bill and all your families,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Louise was wonderful, kind, loving person that will be missed by all that knew her.
Karen Barnes says
Hank and family – I extend my deepest sympathy to all of you in your loss. May all of your good memories over the years be a comfort to you at this time. May God bless you all.