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Ella Curtiss Obituary
Ella attended grade school in McCone County and attended high school in Frazer, Mont. Ella married Welcome J. Curtiss on Oct. 29, 1948, in Wolf Point. In 1950, Ella and Welcome moved onto their own farm where Ella was a homemaker and farmwife.
Ella worked at McCone Health Center as a cook for 18 years and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, 4-H and Farm Bureau. Ella enjoyed crocheting, gardening and quilting. She enjoyed collecting mugs from all 50 states and other countries. Her greatest joy was her family, kids and grandkids.
Ella is survived by three sons, Darell (Questa), and Danny (Laurie) both of Circle, and Ed (Deanna) of Glendive; three daughters, Beverly (Dave) Edwards of Lindsay, Marilyn Mitchell and Sally (Ralph) Lehner, both of Circle. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, Diana (Shawn) Monson, Justin Curtiss, Cari (Josh) Curtiss, Karla (Ian) Huseby, Chuck (Audrey) Kerr, Melissa (Chris) Gaub, Eric Edwards, Jared Edwards, Brian Edwards, Zane Curtiss, Zach Curtiss, Meccala (Kory) Draper, Melita Mitchell, Mindy Mitchell and Rebel Nelson, Jesse (Lindsay) Mitchell, Taryn (Chance) Micheletto, Todd Lehner, Tolby Lehner, Trent Lehner, Jack Curtiss, and Clay Curtiss; 14 great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Jordan Monson, Cameron, Maia and Ella Rose Curtiss, Tiffani, Collin and Jaqcee Huseby, Julie Kerr, Dawson and Kaitlyn Gaub, Dakota and Shadyn Degraffenreid and Amariah Mitchell. She is survived by three sisters, Elsie Belzer of Nashua Mont., Jennie Kawasaki of Wolf Point and Cecil (Jerry) Loges of Vida, Mont.
Ella is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Welcome Curtiss, her parents, one brother, and two sisters.
A private family memorial service will take place at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected] or www.stevensonandsons.com. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Taryn Micheletto
March 23, 2005
Hey Granny, I don't know where to start, you were the best grandma anyone could of asked for, why else would have everyone called you "granny"? I am going to miss our daily phone calls and all the time we spent together. I am thankful for the time I did have with you and cerish every second of it, I wish there was more. No matter what you will never be forgotten. You will be missed by all. I love you and miss you. Tell grumpy Hi for me. Love Ya Taryn
Nita Beery (Crockett)
March 21, 2005
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Ella. I absolutely loved Ella. She was a grand lady. She will never ever be replaced. My fondest memories of her were at the wagon trains. She was so much fun, we shared many laughs. The passing of her will leave quite an empty hole in all of our lives. I know that my wonderful memories of her will be held dear in my heart. How lucky we all are to have all those dear memories and to have known her. She was and always will be a grand, grand person whom is sharing some hearty laughs with our many loved ones up in Heaven. She deserves all the wealth, riches and peace that Heaven has to offer her. To all of her many, loving, broken-hearted family members, may you receive peace and strength to get through these days without her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love and Friendship,
Melita Mitchell
March 20, 2005
Granny, you will be missed and are always loved by all of your family. You have always shared so much with us all. You made each of us feel very special and always will. I love you, Melita.
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