Margaret (Mimi) Elizabeth McKean Campbell

1942 - 2014

Margaret (Mimi) Elizabeth McKean Campbell obituary, 1942-2014

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Margaret Campbell Obituary

Margaret (Mimi) Elizabeth McKean Campbell, 72, of Bozeman passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014, after a battle with small cell lung cancer. She was born Feb. 1, 1942 in Washington, D.C. to George and Elizabeth (Maxey) McKean. Mimi's family were part of the earliest settlers to the Gallatin Valley. In 1881, her great-grandfather, Daniel Maxey, an immigrant from Wales, established a coal mine for the production of domestic fuel for Bozeman. Eventually, a small community grew up around the Maxey mine with a post office named Chimney Rock, but the mining operation declined and eventually ceased around 1950. Daniel Maxey ran a stage with Nelson Story from Bozeman to Livingston and helped fund the construction of the Bozeman Opera House, now the site of Soroptomist Park.

Mimi grew up in Bozeman and graduated from Bozeman High School before attending Montana State College. She also later attended Arizona State University. She married Douglas Campbell of Belle Mead, N.J. in 1961. They were married 13 years and out of that union came three children, Doug, Scott and Lauri. She was also briefly married in 1978 to Robert Kern of Bozeman, with whom she remained good friends.

She previously lived in Chimney Rock, Mont.; Alameda, Calif.; Belle Mead, N.J.; Roswell, N.M.; Lewistown, Mont.; and Chandler, Tempe, and Mesa, Ariz. In addition to being a devoted housewife, Mimi held several self-entrepreneurial jobs, and then found her passion for real estate, working as an agent for over 40 years in both Montana and Arizona. She was a member of the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers and was a proud Republican, active in her party. She loved crafting, particularly doll making. She also enjoyed oil painting and playing the piano.

Margaret was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Hannah Maxey McKean on May 9, 1971; father, George William McKean on June 16, 1993; and brother, Richard Phillip McKean on Nov. 20, 2009.

Survivors include her sons, Douglas Bruce Campbell II of Bozeman and Scott Merrick Campbell of Chandler, Ariz.; daughter, Lauri Elizabeth Campbell Loaiza of Belle Mead, N.J.; two daughters-in-law, Barb Goins Campbell and Chantel Rose Campbell; and nine grandchildren whom she adored, Philip Campbell, Amber Jaramillo, Kyle Furfaro, Isabel Loaiza, Tiana Campbell,?Emilia Loaiza, Nicolas Campbell, Daniel Campbell, and Connor Campbell.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 4 at Resurrection University Catholic Parish. A reception will follow at the church.

The family wishes to thank Bozeman Deaconess Hospice for the love and care they showed to Mimi in her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center, 931 Highland Blvd, Ste. 3200, Bozeman, MT 59715. A memorial service will be held later this year for the interment of her remains.

Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service, www.dokkennelson.com.

Published by Bozeman Daily Chronicle on Apr. 3, 2014.
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Mimi you are still missed on fb my angel friend!!! May your memory be eternal...

Teresa Aspiotis

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March 28, 2019

As Easter approaches I remember your joy at this time.

Love you Mom!

Scott Campbell

March 21, 2016

May your memory be eternal, you will be missed, your fb friend Teresa.

Teresa Aspiotis

April 28, 2014

I am deeply touched by her death. A god friend for all our days. Good Bye Mimi.

Ruth A Rogers, Sonoma CA

Ruth Rogers

April 20, 2014

I am lighting this candle in my mind for my dear mother. I have to fly home tomorrow, some 2500 miles away from my mothers cherished items and remains. It's almost more than I can bear. Tonight I am thinking about the love I felt in my mothers arms- and coming to terms with the fact that feeling is gone forever. I miss you so mom.

Lauri Campbell Loaiza

April 8, 2014

To the family: I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Mimi, in fact she dated one of my older brothers at one time. She was a wonderful classmate and seem to have a wonderful life. I am glad I was able to see her at our 50th class reunion. She will be missed but is in a better place.

Avis Keene Barnes

April 6, 2014

Oh,my gosh. I was thnking about Mimi on Tueeday for no real reason other than remembering so many things for our "growing up" days in Bozeman. I was in her brother's class; my sister and I rode with Dick and Mimi to high school. Our families were good friends and we shared many Sunday picnics at their cabin In the country. Although I lost touch with both of them, I have never forgotten either one of the "McKean" kids. The world is a little less bright now without you, Mimi.

Sally Neath Gray

April 4, 2014

my prayers are going out to your family. you can now rest in peace with God.

Gladys Degregorio

April 4, 2014

Sally (Sime) Bratlien and Nancy (Neath)Fuller remember our days in High School and the wonderful times we had. Please know that we share in your loss and remember Mimi with laughter and love.

April 4, 2014

Here's to a fellow Republican and classmate! Mimi will be sorely missed... God rest your soul, dear lady!

Ms. Vance Pennock

April 4, 2014

I dudnt know Mimi personaly, but she was my internet friend in a few of my Games we played, she seemed to be a very nice lady, my heart goes out to her family in this time of sorrow, rest in peace Mimi

Beverly Strong

April 4, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Mimi was a wonderful lady and I enjoyed getting to know her through fb. Though I never met her personally she will be missed deeply. Rest In Paradise my dear friend.

Sue GoodStar

April 4, 2014

I knew Mimi in high school and am deeply sorry for your loss.

Myrna Kintz

April 3, 2014

My sincerest condolences. May she rest in Peace

Joe Esposito

April 3, 2014

I only knew you threw facebook but I enjoyed your company. May you find peace in god now that you are with him. You will be missed but you were a real blessing. May there be peace with your family

Lola Jinks

April 3, 2014

Peace be with the family. God Bless you all...I will miss Mimi terribly. Friends since the day her family moved in on LaJolla in Tempe in 1980?

April 3, 2014

Mimi will live in our hearts and prayers. She will be greatly missed.

Barb Goins

April 3, 2014

My prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow

April 3, 2014

My sympathy goes out to Mimi's family. She was one special lady, and a friend to many! I will miss her here on earth, but look forward to seeing her again in heaven. I praise God for making that possible. He is so good!:)

Janean Stoecker

April 3, 2014

Doug, Scott and Lauri: I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed the few visits I had with Mimi when we were at Scott and Chantel's. She had a lovely sense of humor and truly loved her family and grandkids. She will be missed by so many but she will be looking down on you all and will continue to guide you. Have comfort in the fact that she is pain free and in gods hands. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike Rose

April 3, 2014

My condolences to the family. Goodbye, Mimi. It's your turn to fly with the angels!

Bill Roeder

April 3, 2014

I AM SO SORRY SHE WILL WATCH OVER YOU

NADINE DELLES

April 3, 2014

I will miss her.She has been a strength to me.I know I'll see her again.

Barbara Baird

April 3, 2014

I will miss you dear friend. Rest in Peace.

Lou Ann Langston

April 3, 2014

We will miss you my friend,God be with you all.

penny Strain

April 3, 2014

Your tired eyes closed the day god chose to add you to his family mimi you will be dearly missed my friend one day we may meet again RIP

Polly Hutchinson

April 3, 2014

I worked with Mimi at ERA Real Estate office. She taught me a lot. We lost contact but through FB, we were able to re-connect. She supported me through my cancer treatments. I am glad that she is in peace. Bless her and the family

Mim Warner

April 3, 2014

Thank you Mimi for your friendship with my mother. You raised your family well as is evident in your son, Doug's kind heartedness. Blessings & love to the hearts of all the lives you touched so deeply. Peace to your soul.

Raymona Keene

April 3, 2014

Such a beautiful lady inside and out. Mimi, you will be sadly missed. My heartfelt condolences to your family and friends. You may be gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace, Mimi.

Patty Maglio

April 3, 2014

My deepest condolences to Mimi's family. Prayers are with you.

April 3, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I am sorry for your loss.

Tanya Gonzalez

April 3, 2014

Dearest Mimi it was a pleasure knowing you. May the Lord grant you eternal rest and perhaps someday we will meet in heaven. Your fb friend Teresa Aspiotis

Teresa Aspiotis

April 3, 2014

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