Yvonne Ellen (Ketchum) Niles, age 59, of Billings formerly of Terry passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015 in Terry.
Yvonne was born to Morrell and Patricia (Neumann) Ketchum on Oct 3, 1956 in Baker, MT. She departed us suddenly on Nov 28, 2015. The youngest of 5, she attended grade school in Mildred and graduated from Terry High School in 1974. She went on to college attending Miles Community College where she earned her nursing degree. After graduation, Yvonne worked at the Glasgow hospital and then Miles City Holy Rosary Hospital. Yvonne married Mike Niles in 1980 and their first daughter Megan was born in Miles City. They moved to California where Yvonne managed a doctor’s office. Yvonne and Mike returned to Montana, moving to Billings where Yvonne went to work at Deaconess Hospital in 1983, and continued her employment there until her retirement in August of this year. Yvonne and Mike were blessed with two more daughters Hanna and Beth, after moving to Billings.
Yvonne loved spending time at the family ranch, gardening, playing with her grandchildren, boating, camping, hunting, and cooking for friends. She loved vacationing with her family and friends. She had an infectious laugh, a bubbly personality, and the ability to always enjoy the moment. Life was good as long as she was surrounded by her family, her friends, and her music. Her presence in our lives will be greatly missed.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her husband Mike, daughter Megan (Gresham) Agnew & granddaughter Gwen, daughter Hanna (Drew) Patenaude & grandchildren Morgan and Brody, daughter Beth and fiancé Chris Parod. Brother Jerry (DeAnn) Ketchum, brother Tom (Robyn) Ketchum, sister Lonna Ketchum, and sister Vera (Donnie) Kuehn, Aunt Jackie Colbrese of Billings, Aunt Joy Neumann of Miles City, and Uncle Bob (Mikel) Neumann of Baker, Uncle Charlie (Betty) of Chicago, Aunt Mary Ketchum of Plevna, Aunt Carol Schaut of Kenmore, Washington, and Uncle Ken (Mary Ann) Ketchum of Richland, Washington. Also surviving her are many nephews and nieces and their spouses and children. She is also survived by her very dear friends Dan and Deb Folkerts, Doug and Donna Sherburn, Rob and Sandy Morse, Scott and Tracy Laber, as well as numerous other friends and extended family members who she loved dearly.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the family lot of the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry. 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.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Chase Hawks Memorial Association or the charity of your choosing.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday December 4, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday December 5, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday December 4, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday December 5, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Kevin and Toni Kalfell says
Kevin and I are so shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Yvonne’s passing. She was a classmate and dear dear friend. When you were around Yvonne she could make everything seem better. So full of fun and optimism.We will miss you so much Friend and we thank God for having you in our life. Keep smiling down on us. Love and hugs to her family.
Kevin and Lori Donnelly says
Sorry to here of your loss. Will keep your family in our prayers.
Kevin
Ken and Vicki Hess says
to all Yvonne’s family. So sorry to hear of her passing. She always had a smile second to none. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Diane (Rath) Hewett says
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Yvonne and I were roommates while going to nurses training at Miles Community College. We had a lot of fun together. It must be such a shock to all of you. God bless you as you mourn your loss. I know she will be greatly missed by those who loved her.
Sincerely, Diane
Marcy Eschler says
Oh this lady, taught me a lot of things along the way. Mostly how to react to things lightly. Her laugh was extremely contagious. Always know by looking at her twinkling eyes when she was up to something too ! Never will forget the craig bed incident. Our pt had a head injury, very sad, BUT the person decided they didnt like Yvonne at the moment and threw …POO…out the door in attempt to hit her, I ducked, she ducked and it hit our manager head on !! Thx for the memories. Gods speed to everyones healing, and cherish her honor by loving your friends and laughing. You gotta laugh”
Keith and Barb Phalen Hoover says
Mike, So sorry to hear of Yvonne’s passing. Our though s and prayers are with you!
Ross Irene gumm says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family Mr Gumm and I enjoyed Yvonne and all of the girls in girls track at Terry high school. Some great memories with Yvonne. Condolences to all and class of 1974.
Tom & Darlene Hess says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and all the family, so sorry for your loss. Yvonne and her great smile and laugh will be missed.
Greg and Cindy Ban says
We cannot even begin to say how sad we are about the loss of Yvonne. She was a dear friend and classmate who would have given you the shirt off of her back. She and I were roommates in Miles City after graduation. She loved life and was so much fun to be around. Our prayers go out to all of her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Maureen Larson says
So sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God blessings to all!
Bob Phalen says
Mike, I am sorry for your loss I hope to be there Friday to support you, we love you and pray for you!!
Garry and Beth Agnew says
Mike, Megan , Hanna, Beth-
Garry and I are so very sorry. We wish blessings and peace to each of you.
Becky and Don Crippen says
We are saddened to hear of Yvonne’s passing. She was a wonderful person and we will always remember her fondly. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and my heart aches for your loss. I’m sorry we can’t be there for you.
Alyssa Boyer and Keith Kemmis says
We are so sad to hear about Yvonne. I didn’t know her for that long but she was very nice to me and happy as well as a wonderful grandma. So sorry for your loss.
Sandy Fladmo says
All of Yvonne’s colleagues at Billings Clinic are so sad to hear of her passing. I worked with Yvonne for many years and always respected her work ethic, her sense of humor, and her love of family. Her smile brightened every ones day!
I also work with Megan and Hanna and they are a great testimonial to having a wonderful mother.
Sending strength and peace to all of you.
D'Ona Hardy Pierce says
She was such a wonderful woman inside and out! I will never forget the love and support she supplied me in the many days of hospital stays in Billings with mom. She always knew what to say or do. And I will never forget all the wonderful family get togethers she was so full of fun ànd laughter! Love and miss all of you. Praying for you all in your time of sorrow. I wish I could be there for the services but I will be unable to attend.
Shelley Oksness says
Please know our hearts ache for all of you at this time. Yvonne was smart and witty. I had the privilege of supervising Yvonne at Billings Clinic for several years. She was a no nonsense, can do it nurse and very competent in her field. To have lived and touched so many lives is truly remarkable-what a gift. Love to all of you!!!
Krista Henke (Keehn) says
To the family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Yvonne for many years at Billings Clinic. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Craig and Becky Randall says
We are sad to here that Yvonne has passed, she was always a sweet and happy person to be around, but through the lives of her family, her love lives on.
Shea Cleo says
Mike and family I was so shocked and sadden to hear about your loss she will be dearly missed
Meg Hatch says
I was so, so sad to hear about Yvonne. She was one of the first people I worked with at the hospital when I started in 2000, and I learned so much from her. She helped so many people in her time there. My heart and prayers go out to all of you in this very sad time.
Erika Dunson says
Mike, Megan, Hanna & Beth
Words cannot express the sadness I felt when I learned of Yvonne’s passing. Yvonne and I graduated from Nursing School together in Miles City . We were close for a number of years following graduation As others have said she was witty and had a great sense of humor. She nicknamed me jabberjaws while we were in Nursing School which is still quite fitting over 30 years later. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Janne Hayden says
I worked many years with Yvonne on In Pt Surgical. I am so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Yvonne My sympathy to you Mike, your children and the whole family God Bless
Mary Ann & Jim Liles says
Yvonne was a kind and funny woman with a great laugh. We knew her through Donnie and Vera and as Billings neighbors to Jim’s sister years ago. All these testimonials bear out how we remember her and are a wonderful tribute to the lives she has touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will always be in your hearts.
Deb Bartholomew says
Mike & Girls; All Yvonne’s Family:
I was so very saddened to hear about Yvonne. She was a Great Lady along with being a Great Nurse with a great laugh and great sense of humor. She will be truly missed by all who loved and knew her. Always remember “When A Loved One Becomes A Memory That Memory Becomes A Treasure”. She will always be a Treasure in your hearts and never forgotten. Treasure your memories as they will help get you all thru difficult times. God has gained a Angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Chase Hawks Memorial Association says
We at Chase Hawks would like to offer our condolences on the passing of Yvonne. Our prayers are with her friends and family. We would like to thank you all for donations made in her memory. Each contribution will be used to assist families in dire need of assistance due to an unfortunate crisis. Our deepest sympathies, the board and staff of Chase Hawks Memorial Association.
Linda and Patrick Hill says
Mike and Family, we are so very sorry to learn of this terrible loss. Our thoughts are with you all. Mike, you know us from Awe Kualawaache Care Center in Crow Agency for many years. We are thinking of you. Love to each of you.