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LoyAnn Rembe Obituary
Visitation is noon to 8 p.m. today at Schnider Funeral Home. Her funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Emmanuel Bible Church, with burial in Highland Cemetery.
LoyAnn's battle with scleroderma lasted more than 15 years.
LoyAnn was born to the late C.L. "Skip" Pennington and Beverly Ashton Pennington in Great Falls, Mont., on March 28. 1942. She lived her entire life in Great Falls, with a brief break in New York state when her father was stationed there during World War II.
After graduating from Great Falls High School, she attended the University of Montana, where she met her future husband of 39 years, R. Karl Rembe of Northbrook, Ill. LoyAnn and Karl married in August 1962. Their marriage ended in divorce.
While she and Karl raised three sons, LoyAnn dived into volunteering. She loved her home city. Starting with the Great Falls Receiving Home, an orphanage, she raised funds and cared for the children. She also worked tirelessly for the Junior League of Great Falls and was active in the Great Falls Symphony. Her volunteerism prepared her well to lead bigger efforts. She spearheaded the beautification of Broadwater Overlook while being president of Community Beautification. She was a trusted adviser of the Economic Growth Council and most recently finished her tenure as vice chairman of the University of Great Falls. LoyAnn also served as president of Broadwater Beverage.
LoyAnn was also deep in her faith. Leading many Bible studies and lectures over the past two decades, she was a member of Emmanuel Bible Church.
She is survived by her sons, Todd Rembe (partner John Lee) of Oak Park, Ill., Ty (wife Laura) of Great Falls and Trevor (wife Amy) of Sherwood, Ore.; sister Susan Pennington Parker of Great Falls; as well as many loyal and loving friends. Her legacy leaves behind seven beautiful grandchildren: Brianne, Madison, Tevan, Abigail, Parker, Sofia and Maxwell.
Memorials are suggested to the Community Beautification Association of Great Falls (CBA), Attn: Jodie Tooley, 2800 Upper River Road, Great Falls, MT 59405; or to the Scleroderma Foundation, Attn: Donations, 300 Rosewood Drive, Ste 105, Danvers, MA 01923; www.scleroderma.org.
Remember life is a gift.
Condolences may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for LoyAnn Rembe
Lila Weaver
August 25, 2009
I am so saddened to hear of your lovely LoyAnn's passing. I have been especially touched and blessed at times when she expressed her faith and trust in the Lord with me. She always fondly remembered Brett and with great care, concern and sympathy strengthened me. Please know of my gratitude for that and caring for her and you at this time. With God's peace and love,
Lila Byers Weaver
Loy Ann aged 11
Donna Staley
August 12, 2009
Here is a picture of Loy Ann (and me) at my 13th birthday party at the waterworks park. It was May 4, 1953--so she had just turned 11 a few weeks before.
What a dear friend she was to me!
Love,
Donna
Marian Robbins
August 10, 2009
Just wanted to express my sincerest condolences to LoyAnn's friends and family. I had met her through a Bible Study group and she was a dear Christian lady!
The congregation at Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
August 10, 2009
To LoyAnn's Family and Friends,
You have our deepest sympathy upon the passing of a wonderful lady whose legacy of love and service will remain as a lasting inspiration. We are remembering you in prayer before the Lord, Jesus Christ, whose tender loving mercy and amazing strength will sustain you through joys and sorrows in the days ahead.
Ty Rembe
August 9, 2009
To all mom's freinds and freinds of us Rembe boys and the Parker's - thank you all for your support and love we have recieved this past week. The outpouring of love has been truly amazing! You all are AMAZING! This has been one heck of week and very overwhelming. Mom's funeral was beautiful and I was in awe at how many people came. It was good to see you all...many whom I have not seen in over 20 or more years. Thank you for all the flowers,the cards, the meals, the help with the funeral, and the cleaining of our house! Once again absolutely amazing!
Joy (Brady)Anderson
August 8, 2009
Ty, Trevor & Todd and all of the Rembe Family
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of LoyAnn she was a great lady. I will always remember her smile. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Marilyn Combs
August 8, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patty Keith
August 8, 2009
Todd, Ty and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ryan Jordan
August 7, 2009
Ty & Family -
I just wanted to send my sympathy to you and your family. I pray that wonderful memories will help to give you peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Clint and Kathy Hendrickson
August 7, 2009
Rembes and Parkers,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Loyann, she was such a great lady. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.She had a strong faith and because of that, we will see her again on the other side.
August 7, 2009
Ty, Laura, and family~
We are both truly saddened to hear about the death of LoyAnn. We remembered seeing her at the Christmas Eve Service at FC. We could tell she was not well,but her smile filled the room and our hearts. We hope and pray that you will know that she is in a much better place today and her pain is gone.
We love you all and wish we were there to hug on you!
With love,
David and Susan Ballantyne
Budapest
Carol Waiss
August 7, 2009
August 7, 2009
Sending my heartfelt sympathy to all of LoyAnn's family and close friends. I had to move from Great Falls however spoke with her as often as possible. I always missed her. She was indeed a wonderful person who left a legecy with all she did for Great Falls. Everyone should put as much effort into life and thier family as she. Be happy in heaven LoyAnn. My best to your family.
Polly McNurlin-Howard
August 7, 2009
To the Rembe Families,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tom & Gayla Bastas
August 7, 2009
To the Rembe and Parker families, We were saddened to hear of your loss. We enjoyed having LoyAnn as our friend/neighbor for years. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Tom and Gayla Bastas, Tia & Curtis Dear, Jody and Angela Bastas
Tony & Peggy Prince
August 7, 2009
LoyAnn was a one of a kind great person. She may be gone from us, but she will never be forgotten.
August 6, 2009
Ty, Laura, Susan and Mike and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of LoyAnn. She always had a smile for us, and we will miss her dearly. We are thinking of you, and please know our prayers are with you.
Jeff and Tonya Averill
Former Country Club Express
Peggy Sorrell
August 6, 2009
To The Rembe "Boys", Susan and Mike, Grandchildren, Penny and Karl,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. LoyAnn was a friend since 6th grade through high school. I am proud she and I were friends for so many years. I was honored to be a bridesmaid at her wedding. We shared so much while our children were growing up.We especially enjoyed the "Girls" class of 60 reunions.
I know she and Wendie are drinking coffee and sharing memories.
Heaven has a beautiful angel.
Peggy Sorrell
Las Vegas, NV
Ann Whittlesey
August 6, 2009
I gasped when i saw your mom's picture and name here this morning. I was thinking of her just last week, wondering how she was doing, then i saw her in a add for a hair salon, and thought she must be doing better, I am so very sorry to see her loose her battle. What an amazing person she was. It was always a joy to work with her. We would laugh when she would buy capris and they would be more like regular length pants. I had the privilege of altering her clothes. I will miss her. Prayers of peace for those left behind
Ann Whittlesey
August 6, 2009
Ty, Laura and Family,
Please know our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you during this very hard time.
Steve, Kelley, Magen, Tanner and Tony Grubb
Mark Joyner
August 6, 2009
LoyAnn Rembe was my 2nd Mother and my Mom's best friend for nearly 40 years. The picture on this page is a great representation of what I will always remember about LoyAnn, specifically her sincere and warm smile. Heaven is a better place today... and she will truly be missed! My sympathies to all the great Rembe men for their loss as well!
August 6, 2009
Ty and family,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deborah Guenther Jenkins
Judi Reifer
August 6, 2009
Todd, Ty, Trevor
I was so sorry to see the loss of our mother, accept my heartfelt sympathy in this difficult time. keeping you in my prayers and thoughts.
Lisa Kaufman
August 6, 2009
Todd, Ty, Trevor and Karl,
All my love and heartfelt sympathy to everyone. Still have many wonderful memories of our families together, I will always cherish them. Stay strong and know that I love each one of you.
August 6, 2009
Todd, Ty and Trevor -
so sorry to hear of your loss. I have only good memories of your family living a street over and stuffing those dang fortune cookies. I think your Mom only started to see how crazy we were! My sympathies and condolences to your entire family.
Prayers, Renee (Peluso) Marsh
sheila murphy
August 6, 2009
my family has known loyann since before i was born-- i am so sorry for your loss.. your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers---the entire murphy family
Joe Caouette
August 6, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
August 6, 2009
Ty and Laura,
We are deeply sorry for your loss and wish to express our condolences to your family.
Brett and Tammy Berryman and Family
Doris & Kathy Wilson
August 6, 2009
An amazing life well lived. A beautiful person well loved. Our hearts and love are with you, but our hearts are comforted knowing our precious Wendie has her friend LoyAnn to walk the streets of heaven with her.
Bill and Susan Hatcher
August 6, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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