Mary Jean Woods passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 23rd at Holy Rosary Extended Care after a short illness.
She was born April 19th, 1925 to John and Amy Byrnes in Big Stone City, South Dakota. While still an infant, she moved with her mother to homestead on Sweeney Creek near Rosebud, Montana. She attended country schools in the Sweeney Creek area.
She was raised by her mother and step-father, Frank Turner, who was always known as her dad. She attended and graduated from Rosebud High School in 1943. Mary Jean was high school sweethearts with Albert J. Woods who she married on July 13th, 1943
Mary Jean and Albert were blessed with eight children: Frank, Ann, Albert Jr., Jerry, Willy, Matt, Mike, and Winona. They resided on Graveyard Creek at Hathaway, Montana. Mary Jean held a true passion for the ranching way of life. This was evident in her knowledge regarding horses and other livestock. In 1986 the ranch sold and a new chapter of life began for her. With her children all grown, she and Albert chose to live in Miles City. Despite being well into her sixties, she continued to hold a passion for education and learning
During this time she pursued and obtained an Associate’s Degree from Miles Community College proving that regardless of age anything can be achieved with hard work and determination. In recent years she lived at Eagle’s Manor and dearly enjoyed her time there along with the many friends she made. Mary Jean had an unwavering love and pride for all of her children and grandchildren and was always willing to share family history and pictures with all.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Amy Turner, husband Albert Woods, son Albert Woods Jr., and granddaughter Catherine Woods
She is survived by her remaining children, 14 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Thad and Dave Turner and their children.
In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made to the Range Riders Museum.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 4-6 p.m. with a Vigil service at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hathaway Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family in these arrangements.
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home Obituary 06/25/2016
She was born April 19th, 1925 to John and Amy Byrnes in Big Stone City, South Dakota. While still an infant, she moved with her mother to homestead on Sweeney Creek near Rosebud, Montana. She attended country schools in the Sweeney Creek area.
She was raised by her mother and step-father, Frank Turner, who was always known as her dad. She attended and graduated from Rosebud High School in 1943. Mary Jean was high school sweethearts with Albert J. Woods who she married on July 13th, 1943
Mary Jean and Albert were blessed with eight children: Frank, Ann, Albert Jr., Jerry, Willy, Matt, Mike, and Winona. They resided on Graveyard Creek at Hathaway, Montana. Mary Jean held a true passion for the ranching way of life. This was evident in her knowledge regarding horses and other livestock. In 1986 the ranch sold and a new chapter of life began for her. With her children all grown, she and Albert chose to live in Miles City. Despite being well into her sixties, she continued to hold a passion for education and learning
During this time she pursued and obtained an Associate’s Degree from Miles Community College proving that regardless of age anything can be achieved with hard work and determination. In recent years she lived at Eagle’s Manor and dearly enjoyed her time there along with the many friends she made. Mary Jean had an unwavering love and pride for all of her children and grandchildren and was always willing to share family history and pictures with all.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Amy Turner, husband Albert Woods, son Albert Woods Jr., and granddaughter Catherine Woods
She is survived by her remaining children, 14 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Thad and Dave Turner and their children.
In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made to the Range Riders Museum.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 4-6 p.m. with a Vigil service at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hathaway Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family in these arrangements.
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home Obituary 06/25/2016
Mary Jean Woods passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 23rd at Holy Rosary Extended Care after a short illness.
She was born April 19th, 1925 to John and Amy Byrnes in Big Stone City, South Dakota. While still an infant, she moved with her mother to homestead on Sweeney Creek near Rosebud, Montana. She attended country schools in the Sweeney Creek area.
She was raised by her mother and step-father, Frank Turner, who was always known as her dad. She attended and graduated from Rosebud High School in 1943. Mary Jean was high school sweethearts with Albert J. Woods who she married on July 13th, 1943
Mary Jean and Albert were blessed with eight children: Frank, Ann, Albert Jr., Jerry, Willy, Matt, Mike, and Winona. They resided on Graveyard Creek at Hathaway, Montana. Mary Jean held a true passion for the ranching way of life. This was evident in her knowledge regarding horses and other livestock. In 1986 the ranch sold and a new chapter of life began for her. With her children all grown, she and Albert chose to live in Miles City. Despite being well into her sixties, she continued to hold a passion for education and learning
During this time she pursued and obtained an Associate’s Degree from Miles Community College proving that regardless of age anything can be achieved with hard work and determination. In recent years she lived at Eagle’s Manor and dearly enjoyed her time there along with the many friends she made. Mary Jean had an unwavering love and pride for all of her children and grandchildren and was always willing to share family history and pictures with all.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Amy Turner, husband Albert Woods, son Albert Woods Jr., and granddaughter Catherine Woods
She is survived by her remaining children, 14 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Thad and Dave Turner and their children.
In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made to the Range Riders Museum.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 4-6 p.m. with a Vigil service at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hathaway Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family in these arrangements.
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home Obituary 06/25/2016
She was born April 19th, 1925 to John and Amy Byrnes in Big Stone City, South Dakota. While still an infant, she moved with her mother to homestead on Sweeney Creek near Rosebud, Montana. She attended country schools in the Sweeney Creek area.
She was raised by her mother and step-father, Frank Turner, who was always known as her dad. She attended and graduated from Rosebud High School in 1943. Mary Jean was high school sweethearts with Albert J. Woods who she married on July 13th, 1943
Mary Jean and Albert were blessed with eight children: Frank, Ann, Albert Jr., Jerry, Willy, Matt, Mike, and Winona. They resided on Graveyard Creek at Hathaway, Montana. Mary Jean held a true passion for the ranching way of life. This was evident in her knowledge regarding horses and other livestock. In 1986 the ranch sold and a new chapter of life began for her. With her children all grown, she and Albert chose to live in Miles City. Despite being well into her sixties, she continued to hold a passion for education and learning
During this time she pursued and obtained an Associate’s Degree from Miles Community College proving that regardless of age anything can be achieved with hard work and determination. In recent years she lived at Eagle’s Manor and dearly enjoyed her time there along with the many friends she made. Mary Jean had an unwavering love and pride for all of her children and grandchildren and was always willing to share family history and pictures with all.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Amy Turner, husband Albert Woods, son Albert Woods Jr., and granddaughter Catherine Woods
She is survived by her remaining children, 14 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Thad and Dave Turner and their children.
In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made to the Range Riders Museum.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 4-6 p.m. with a Vigil service at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hathaway Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family in these arrangements.
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home Obituary 06/25/2016
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