Virginia L. Reed Muri passed away at the age of 89 on Thursday, February 14, 2013. She was born in Bartlesville, OK on 2/27/1923 to Ike and Ruth Reed. Mom moved with her family around the country while growing up finally settling in Cartersville, MT. Mom graduated from Rosebud High School in 1941. Mom and Dad were married on 12.13. 1941 and they were married for 71 years.
To Mom, family meant everything. Every holiday we would all get together and Mom would put on a big feast. She was known for her wonderful cooking. She never wanted recognition for anything and stayed in the background but was always there when someone needed her. Mom had a special spot in her heart for each and everyone of us and had no problem showing us how special we were to her. She was the glue that kept us all together.
Mom is survived by her husband William “Bill” Muri, son Wayne of Miles City and daughter, LeeAnn (Clyde) Lees of Billings; her grandchildren, Brad (Michelle) Muri, Kristen and Madison of Billings; Stacey (Jim) Hill, Chase, Jarrett and Brandon; Craig (Charlotte) Muri, Jensen and Cameron of Miles City and Clay Rogers, Braylon and Chloe of Billings; step grandsons Trice (Sarah), Gracie and Sam Lees of Park City, Tracy Lees, Bailey; and Kyle (Stephanie) Lees, Jade, Madelyn and Little Clyde all of Billings.
Mom was preceded in death by her parents, Ike and Ruth Reed; Brothers Billy and Jack and her sister, Manita who were all waiting for her and now they are all together again.
Mom, we all love you and miss you so much but we know that you are up in Heaven happy again and without pain which means so much to us. Remember what Dad always told you as you were leaving to go to church on Sunday morning – : sing loud, Chickie”. Well, we’re telling you now to turn up the volume and sing loud enough so we can all hear you. Until we meet again you are in our hearts forever.
The family would like to thank the staff at both the Extended Care at Holy Rosary and also Friendship Villa for the wonderful care you gave to Mom during the last years of her life. It really meant a lot to us.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Graveside services will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the Forsyth Cemetery in Forsyth. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday February 20, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Graveside Service
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday February 20, 2013
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Visitation
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 19, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday February 20, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Graveside Service
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday February 20, 2013
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Visitation
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 19, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
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Laura Jane Willson says
So sad to see the loss of such a special lady.
Norm, Laura Jane and family
Diana Robinette says
So many memories sitting in the little church in Rosebud on Sunday morning with Virginia and mom, my prayers and thoughts go out the Muri family.
Joan Hubbard Leinwand says
Your Mom was so generous in giving time to the residents of Rosebud Health Care Center before and during the time I worked there. Such a a nice lady.
My condolences.
Linda Seleg Wyse says
Bill, Wayne,LeAnn and families, Our deepest sympathy to all of you, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Virigina will be truely missed, keep the memories close
Dennis Kenney says
Bill and family,
My love and prayers go out to all of you. We could not ask for a nicer person than Virginia.
Dixie did so enjoy the years she got to know and bowl with Virginia.
May God be with all of you through this very hard time.
Dennis and Diane Hubbard says
LeAnn, Wayne and Bill,
With our deepest sympathy. Virginia Muri was a great lady and always had a welcoming smile! She was a special lady. Keeping your family in my thoughts.
Marcy Parks says
Craig, Stacey, and families,
I am so sorry to hear about your Grandma. My heart goes out to all of you; you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sonja Crocker says
To each of you, prayers for your loss. I knew her all my life… a gracious lady.
Bill, may our Lord give you strength and comfort. Keep well.
Ben and Theo Gonzales says
LeeAnn and all the family,
We are sorry for your loss and pray for the Lord’s comfort.
B Dean Holmes says
Our prayers are with you LeeAnn and Wayne… and of course your families. Bill and your mom had many many years together. We always loved them both. Bill Holmes
Greg and Audrey Blind and family says
our prays and hugs go out to all of you she was a great lady and will be missed but now she will be pain free and happy up in heaven . Audrey and Greg
Jack, Kris, Carolee and Kinsee Crocker says
Our prayers go out to the Muri family. Virginia was a wonderful lady.
sharon cope says
My sincere sympathy to you Bill and also the rest of your family. Virginia was a great person and she will be missed by many. Sharon Cope
Karson and Marie Farnum Kluver says
Dear Bill and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We sure enjoyed Virginia’s visits in the summer when she would drive up to see our Mom, Patty. She always took the time to come see us too. She loved our family too. The kids and I have wonderful memories of picking apples at Muri’s. They were allowed to climb the trees too! God Bless You.
Val Schwindt says
Bill, Wayne, LeAnn and family,
I always held a special place in my heart for your Mom. She treated Tony and I just like family. I will and always have treasured the times we went bowling or the times spent in Rosebud when I was younger. I always looked forward to going to their home. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Val
WALT LLOYD says
I enjoyed many years with Virginia in church at Rosebud and also throughout high school. may God comfort all of you at this time.
Garth Sleight says
Wayne, Brad, Craig, and family,
Please accept my condolences on your loss. It’s hard to bid farewell to a parent and grandparent. All my best wishes to all of you.
Jack & Julia Ferguson says
So sorry for your loss of a loved one. Virginna was always smiling.
take care and god bless our prayers are with you.
J Johnson says
Dear Family and Friends of Virginia Muri, even though I did not personally know Mrs. Muri, the loss of every human life is significant to me and should be valued by all. The Bible book of Hebrews reminds us that God does not forget all of the love and fine works shown by Mrs. Muri (Heb 6:10). We are also promised that there will be a time in which pain that we now experience with this loss “will not be called to mind” (Isaiah 65:17) The promise of Paradise, the perfect conditions God intended for mankind, will be fulfilled (Ps. 37:11). Meanwhile we have the opportunity to follow Jesus’ instruction to continue to take in Bible knowledge that leads to everlasting life (John 17:3).). Hopefully faith in these Bible promises will ease the pain from this loss as you look forward to seeing Mrs. Muri again. Please be comforted by these thoughts.
Virginia & Duane Strohmayer says
Wayne and Family
So sorry to hear of your moms passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Virginia 7 Duane
Linda St. John (Kowis) says
Bill, LeeAnn and Wayne – I was moved to tears to see that Sinner had passed away. She and Bill were very dear friends of my folks until the time of their deaths. I expect that she and Mom are catching up with all the “news” right now. I remember Sinner’s laugh, always looking at the positive side and always a pleasure to spend time in her presence.
Know that you are in my thoughts today and for the days of healing to come.
With hugs and prayers –
Linda
Vanna Lancaster Byrd says
Wayne and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. My sympathies are with you all.
Mary Ann Lloyd Cherry says
Bill, Wayne, LeeAnn and all…you mom was undoubtedly one of mother’s best friends, in fact, one of the very few friends my mother had in the Rosebud area. I was sorry to hear of her death. She was a special lady. I liked her very much. My sympathies.,Love,Mary Ann (Lloyd) Cherry
Colleen Johnson says
To her husband, Bill, and to her children, Wayne and LeeAnn,
I wish I had hear of her passing. I surely would have attended he funeral. Please accept my condolences for your loss. I loved this woman as a second Mom. I should have been a better friend and stayed in touch. Sometimes life throws us curve balls …. my favorite memories of her were when I was privileged enough to stay hat her house. She was such a good cook and a great gardner. I remember her quietly coming in to the bedroom early each morning to open the window a little to let in the fresh air and i would turn over and go back to sleep safe in the knowledge that I would be nurtured and loved by this woman …. what a great role model she was….