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Mabel Berthelson Obituary
Her funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at the Conrad LDS Church, with burial in Hillside Cemetery. Pondera Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mabel was born May 3, 1910, in Erick, Okla. She was the only child born to Jim and Sudie Clarida.
Mabel and her family came to Montana in June of 1918. She went to school in Lewistown and Great Falls High School. The highlight of her life was graduating from Montana State University Bozeman in 1932, with a bachelor's degree in home economics, art and science. She embarked on a career as a high school English and home economics teacher at Belt High School for two years. She then continued teaching as a substitute in all grade levels in Conrad.
Mabel married Earl Berthelson in Billings and came to Conrad in 1934. Earl and Mabel were married for 53 years. Earl was well-known in the community as the president of Farmers State Bank. Mabel attended church every Sunday, right up to her passing, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Family and her Native American heritage were of utmost importance to her. She worked diligently on family history and genealogy, as well as planning large family reunions to reunite her large family. She was an avid reader and loved to read well into the night. She was infamous for her multitude of papers, paper clips, abbreviations and red pencils. She could make anyone laugh with her witty sayings, which her family still enjoys repeating.
Mabel is survived by her seven children, Jim of Heart Butte, Reta Rae (Don) Weisgram of Conrad, Max (Edith) of Nampa, Idaho, Brad (Bonnie) of Conrad, Lenda (Mike) Liptrot of Ogden, Utah, Shela (Hal) Hampton of Indio, Calif., and Catherine "Rill" (Mitch) Kellogg of Conrad; 30 grandchildren, 76 great grandchildren, and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
Mabel's love of family and clean mind, body, and spirit were her secret to longevity.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mabel Berthelson
October 6, 2010
To Brad and the rest of the Berthelson family members: Bless you during these trying times. May it comfort you to know that many people, including my parents Bob and LaVay Emrick, are grateful to Peggy and her late husband Earl for the timeless hours they gave in support of community projects. Brad, you were so kind and loyal to your mom during her stay in the Pondera Nursing Home. I know that she cherished your frequent visits and the many times you came and took her to church. We'll talk again soon during my next visit home. Condolences to all, Faye Emrick Creed, Eugene, Oregon.
October 6, 2010
I wish to express my admiration of Peggy to all the family. Her quick wit and sense of humor set her apart from "aging". I wish each of you comfort and peace at this sad time. Lovingly, Marylynn Leiter
Betty Burtness
October 6, 2010
To all of Peggy's family: I want to
send my condolences to all of you - sorry
I cannot be there tomorrow, I have other
committments at that time. Sheila,Hal,
Brad,Bonnie,Rill,Mitch and all the
others I do not know so well, your Mom
and grandma were so proud of you all.
She and Earl were bright lites in my
life at DSB. She was quite a lady and
a legacy that will be missed. Wish I
could be there for you, Love and Hugs,
Betty Lou
Betty Burtness
October 6, 2010
To all of Peggy's family: My sympathy to
you in the loss of a great lady and legacy. She and Earl were lights in my
life at DSB - Sheila, Hal, Brad, Bonnie
Rill, you are the ones I know best -
but know she loved you all dearly- and
always spoke of you highly. Tomorrow is
a bad day for me - two appointments in
GF that I am committed to. Wish I could
see you all - my love and hugs, Betty B
October 6, 2010
What a grand lady. She will be missed by everyone whose lives she touched. Please accept our deepest sympathy in your time of loss.
Bill & Linda McFarland
October 5, 2010
Our sympathy to family and friends. The class of 54 will remember Mrs. B as our class mother and I am still amazed at her ability to iron a shirt and dress on an Ironrite in Home
economics. She touched many people in a loving and positive way. Mary and Cliff Simonson and Family
Janet Feeney
October 5, 2010
Our sympathy with your loss. Memories are the salvation for all us and Peggy left us all with memories of a gracious lady. I always remember how surprised I (Janet) was to learn she was an Alpha Gamma Delta from Bozeman. I am so proud to have been a sister Alpha Gam. May we all live to be 100!
LaVay Emrick
Janet Emrick Feeney
Angela Evje-Lamb
October 5, 2010
We love you Gramma "B". You will be truly missed by all who knew you. You had a way of touching those you came in contact with.
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