LaRena G. Stewart
Chinook —LaRena Stewart, 80, of Chinook, MT, November 7, 2013, peacefully at home.
She was born Dec. 18, 1932, in Hingham, MT the daughter of Achsah Ida Huestis and Fred Vern Crites.
LaRena attended public school in Gildford. She worked as a nurse's aide in Poplar, MT; at the US Post Office; and was one of the first women brakemen for the BN railroad. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with friends.
LaRena married Gorden Stewart March 17, 1951 in Las Cruces, NM.
Preceded in death by her husband, parents, and all of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughter Lorna Lockman (Rod), Bruce Stewart (Pennie) five grandchildren Kristen, Andria, Tyler, Camden, Elliot, and three great grandchildren.
Memorial services are planned for June 28, 2014 at Upsata Lake, MT per her requests. Arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook.
Please direct any memorials to Bear Paw Hospice, Havre, MT.
Note... The Tribune published her birth year in error as 1923 and was corrected here in this bio..
LaRena G. Stewart
Chinook —LaRena Stewart, 80, of Chinook, MT, November 7, 2013, peacefully at home.
She was born Dec. 18, 1932, in Hingham, MT the daughter of Achsah Ida Huestis and Fred Vern Crites.
LaRena attended public school in Gildford. She worked as a nurse's aide in Poplar, MT; at the US Post Office; and was one of the first women brakemen for the BN railroad. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with friends.
LaRena married Gorden Stewart March 17, 1951 in Las Cruces, NM.
Preceded in death by her husband, parents, and all of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughter Lorna Lockman (Rod), Bruce Stewart (Pennie) five grandchildren Kristen, Andria, Tyler, Camden, Elliot, and three great grandchildren.
Memorial services are planned for June 28, 2014 at Upsata Lake, MT per her requests. Arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook.
Please direct any memorials to Bear Paw Hospice, Havre, MT.
Note... The Tribune published her birth year in error as 1923 and was corrected here in this bio..
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Picture used was provided by Lorna Lockman and Bruce Stewart
Family Members
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Vern Irwin Crites
1919–1997
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Cleona Marian Crites Poore
1921–1983
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Donald Francis Crites
1922–1972
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Harold Hollis Crites
1923–2004
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Grace Marie Crites
1924–1924
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Fred Vern Crites Jr
1925–1926
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Lois Lorraine Crites Olson
1927–2007
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Dorothy Jean Crites Kidd
1930–1993
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Dorene Valray Crites Rutter
1931–2010
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June Arlene Crites Youso
1934–2009
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Richard Melvin Crites
1937–2000
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Warren Fayet Crites
1940–1941
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Jeanne Rae Crites Johnston
1942–2013