Ethel Louise Zehntner Musgrove died peacefully on April 13th at the age of 98. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara (Arnold) Blair, and two sons, Walter Musgrove and John (Sue) Musgrove. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Musgrove, a grandson, JonChris Musgrove and a great grand-daughter Randi Bond.
Ethel was born at the Zehntner homestead north of White Sulphur Springs on Newlan Creek on July 28th, 1916. She was the second child of Reinhart and Dovie McAfee Zehntner. Shortly after that, the family moved into the Springs where Ethel grew up and attended school.
On August 5th, 1936, Ethel married Jack Musgrove, the love of her life. The two of them sharecropped in Darby, Montana before returning to their home community of White Sulphur where the rest of their years were spent and where she called home. The three Musgrove children were born at the home of Jack and Ethel.
Ethel was an accomplished pianist and organist, giving many years of lessons and acting as the Presbyterian Organist while the congregation was still using the Old Presbyterian Church. Always good to children, Ethel and Jack boarded many out of town youngsters who came in to attend school. After Jack passed away, Ethel took care of younger children for working parents, not only during the day, but after school too.
Our Day Out or ODO Club saw Ethel as a Charter Member, a club that she belonged to until going out became too difficult for her. She was also an avid tatter, knitter and crochet artist, making beautiful items, but lately becoming known statewide for her knitted dishcloths.
Ethel lived at home until the past three years at which time she moved in with Barb and Arnie Blair, only going to the hospital on April 13th.
She has eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren
Services for Ethel will be on Friday, April 17th at 2:00 pm at the Yolked Parish in White Sulphur Springs. Visitation will be 9 am to noon on Friday at the Stevenson – Wilke Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church of the Yolked Parish in White Sulphur Springs.
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Friday April 17, 2015
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
103 E. Garfield
White Sulphur Springs , Montana 59645
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Friday April 17, 2015
Yoked Parish
411 Jefferson Street
White Sulphur Springs , Montana 59645
Burial
Immediatly following Funeral Service
Friday April 17, 2015
Mayne Cemetery
White Sulphur Springs , Montana 59645
Reception
Immediatly Following Graveside Service
Friday April 17, 2015
Yoked Parish
411 Jefferson Street
White Sulphur Springs , Montana 59645
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Friday April 17, 2015
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
103 E. Garfield
White Sulphur Springs , Montana 59645
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Friday April 17, 2015
Yoked Parish
411 Jefferson Street
White Sulphur Springs , Montana 59645
Burial
Immediatly following Funeral Service
Friday April 17, 2015
Mayne Cemetery
White Sulphur Springs , Montana 59645
Reception
Immediatly Following Graveside Service
Friday April 17, 2015
Yoked Parish
411 Jefferson Street
White Sulphur Springs , Montana 59645
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Donna Amaro says
Barb, I am so sorry for your loss. Much love to you all.
Rod Johnson says
Barb and family-
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Mary Clair McGuire says
Barb, Arnie, Lori, LIsa, Mike and Aaron; John and Sue
Gramma Musgrove was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers have been with all of you all week and will be with you in the weeks to come.
Diane Kern says
I’m very sorry for your loss, I have many fond memories of all of your family. I loved going to Ethel’s to play, she was an awesome lady.
Mark Weaver says
So sorry for your loss. Ethel was a very kind lady. I will always remember her.
Carol Sutton says
Barb,
So sorry to hear about your Mom passing away. I always enjoyed seeing her and you at quilting group while in WSS. May you find peace at this difficult time. Blessings to you!
Carol