Jean Newman, age 94, passed away on October 2, 2020 at the Rosebud Healthcare center in Forsyth. Jean was born on December 5, 1925 in Hardin, Montana. Her parents were Albert and Della Palmer May.
Jean grew up in Hardin and Sarpy Creek. She had two sisters, Anna and Bobby, and a brother, Charles May.
Jean met Albert shortly after his discharge from the Army when he left his horses at her house to go to a rodeo. They later married on December 15, 1943 in Hardin, MT, with this union three children were born: Marlene, Wally and Howard.
Jean took the mantle of being mother to her three nephews, Rodney, Dean, and Stanley after her brother in laws death.
She enjoyed the ranch life. Jean loved feeding and shipping cattle and calving season. She could cook the best antelope and deer steaks with gravy. Jean loved going coyote hunting with Albert. She was also a great seamstress; she sewed all the shirts for the men and dresses for Marlene.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Della Palmer May; siblings, Anna Rupe, Bobby Hagerman, Charles May; granddaughter, Gilean Newman; daughter in Law, Marcha Newman; granddaughter in law, Jackie Newman; niece, Monica May; nephew, Dean (Linda) Newman of Roundup, and great grandniece, Jona Murray.
Jean is survived by her; children: Marlene (Fred) Rule of Elk City, OK, Wally Newman of Ingomar; and Howard (Johnna) Newman of Ingomar; grandchildren, Justin (Kate) Hawks, Toby Hawks, Ashlee (Lloyd) Ketchum, her nephews: Rodney (Christy Loose) Newman of Hobson and his 3 sons Sid (Brandy) Newman, Robert Newman, and TJ (Liane) Newman; Dean (Linda) of Roundup, MT, Tara (Neil) Bradley, Maurie (Kelvin) Elness, and Jamie DeHaven; and Stanley (Bette) Newman of Billings, MT and their 2 children: Ben (Tina) Newman and Skeeter (Terry) Ray; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
A special thanks to the Rosebud Healthcare Center in Forsyth, Montana for the wonderful care Jean received throughout all the years. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Big Horn County Historical Society, 1163 3rd Street E, Hardin, MT 59034 or Rosebud Health Care Center.
Virginia “Jean” May Newman, age 94 of Ingomar, MT.
December 5, 1925 – October 2, 2020
Elva Arthur says
With sympathy for Jean’s family! What an amazing lady !
Norma Rangel Wegmann says
My sympathies to all the family members. Jean was a neat lady that I met at Hammond Valley when I was younger. She is now with her love Albert.
Mary Ellen Ryan says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was an amazing Lady. Will be missed by all. Love and hugs to you all.
Pam and Nick Fanelli says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kayla Hagerman says
Aunt Jean made the best pancakes! Love and miss you.
Owen Cartwright says
So very sorry to hear of Jean’s passing, I saw her and Albert a few years ago here in Birney.
Pauline says
Sorry to hear of the loss of jean wounderfull memories of you jean and albert x
Lloyd & Marilyn Hall says
Our sincere sympathy to Howard,Johnna & family. Remarkable life story
Casey & Ronda Stevens says
Jean provided us all with wonderful memories. As I write this I can hear her laugh!! RIP dear Jean, you earned it and dancing with Albert is overdue!
God bless all the family, especially Howard, Johnna, Wally, Marlene and Fred!
Love and prayers,
Casey and Ronda Stevens
Bobbee Heberle says
So sorry for your loss ♥️
Sheila and Dick Moore and family says
Our most sincere condolences to all the family. We will always keep fond memories of Jean.
Linda Lou Crosby says
Jean was the most wonderful woman, and lots of fun. She was kind, caring, savvy and a great cook. Hart and I thought the world of her. A one of a kind unforgettable person we will never forget. We send our love and many hugs to all the family.
Marge and Forrest Gordon says
We are blessed to have known Jean and will always hold dear memories. Thinking of you in your time of loss. May you be comforted by knowing the difference in people’s lives that She made!
Lou Schield says
Jean thanks for all the visits we had and laughs! I am sending hugs and prays! Love you!
Alan and Jane Erickson says
Marlene, Wally, Howard, Johnna, and Family….. Another grand lady of the north side left a legacy and many memories for all that will be truly missed. There will be no shortage of great memories of your mom for you so please take the time to cherish those. Our thoughts are with you all.
Alan and Jane Erickson
Andrita Harris says
Marlene, Wally, Howard, Rodney, Sid, T.J, Robert Newman and Family. So sorry Toby and Justin Hawks for your loss.
Deepest Sympathy and Condolences for the NEWMAN Family. Montana has lost a well known icon JEAN NEWMAN. PRAYERS RIP COWGIRL.
Joyce DeShaw says
The world could use a few million of Jean and Albert Newman’s. Kindest, gentlest people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. She’s once again in Albert’s loving arms. Bless her and her family.
Nan Quinlan says
I’m going to miss Jean so very much. What a gal! Such a sweet wonderful women.
Arlene Pabolo says
I am sorry to hear of Jean’s passing, got to know her while playing Bingo at the nursing home! A delightful lady!
Our sympathies go out to the Newman family.
Bill/Madonna Ryan says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family, you will be missed
Dave and Barb Wagner says
So sorry for your loss. What an amazing lady. Our love and prayers to the entire Newman family.
Nina Hoyer says
I have some very fond memories of Jean and her family when they lived in Hammond Valley. Her memories and legacy will be with you always. My prayers and sympathies to you all. Nina Watson Hoyer
Rachel Walker says
What a wonderful video tribute! My thoughts are with the entire family!
Aaron Sasinoski says
I knew Jean and Albert from a mere one-week visit to the NNN from Pittsburgh years ago. Such lovely people, and a warm, generous family! I think of all the Newmans from time to time and cherish the memories of my visit with you.