Lois E. Headlee

Lois E. Headlee, 95, of Missoula passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at Village Health Care.

Lois was born on Dec. 15, 1917, to S.A. and Mabel Rimby. As a young girl she grew up in Graceville on a farm. She attended high school in Denton. She graduated as salutatorian of her class.

On June 5, 1939, she married Darl Headlee in Lewistown. They raised two boys, Michael and Jim. Lois worked as secretary to the superintendent of schools for 12 years. The couple lived in Lewistown until moving to Missoula, where Lois has been a resident for the last 15 years.

Lois was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and was well known for her popcorn balls, cinnamon rolls, pies and cookies. She lived for Christmas and enjoyed every holiday immensely.

Lois was an Elks member, as well as an Eagles member. She was involved with the Eastern Star organization for many years. Lois also was involved in the Methodist Church and was a very active, contributing member. She belonged to the Republican Women's Club and sewing club. She enjoyed cooking, camping, dancing and collecting elephants.

Survivors include her sons, Michael Headlee (Barbara) and their families, Andrea (John) Arellano and children Tyler and Julianna, Annette (Ray) Stoner and children Alicia and Ike, Shane (Hope), Trestyn and Trae, all of Billings; and Jim Headlee (Rena Ayres) of Missoula, and his children, Kris of Marietta, Ga., Nicholas of Whitefish and Michelle, also of Missoula. Survivors out of a total of five siblings are brother, Carl Rimby and sister, Shirley Jurovich.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Darl, of 64 years; her parents; two brothers and one sister.

On Thursday, Aug. 29, at 4 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church there will be a celebration of Lois' life with refreshments following.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 2 p.m. at Lewistown City Cemetery in Lewistown.

The family wishes to thank her doctors – Dr. Coutinho, Dr. (Rebecca) Anderson, and Dr. Brownlee – along with the loving care received from Village Health Care. The family suggests memorial donations be made to your favorite charity.

Arrangements are under the direction of Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory

Read Lois Headlee's Obituary and Guestbook on www.missoulafuneralhomes.com.