On the evening of April 14, we lost a very special member of our family. Louise was an amazing wife, mom, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all who knew her. Louise died peacefully at T.L.C. Assisted Living in Townsend after recently celebrating her 80th birthday.
Louise was born February 8, 1936 in Williston North Dakota, the third child of five to Albert and Irene Lillethun.
Louise worked many years as a secretary for the Montana State Health Department, H and H Secretarial Services, Hooks and Budewitz Law Firm, The Montana Senate and Montana House of Representatives, as a personal secretary for Governor Stan Stephens during his term in office, and Louise finished her working career as a legal secretary for Tom Budewitz Law Firm.
Louise married Larry Sullivan January 1, 1955 at Fort Richardson in Anchorage Alaska. Louise and Larry celebrated their 61st anniversary this year. Larry and Louise had four children, Michael, Kerry, Kristine and Kelly.
Mom loved gardening, playing cards, lunch with friends, sewing costumes, prom dresses, Barbie clothes, reading, animals of all kinds, watching the Kentucky Derby, the Denver Broncos, but most of all spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Two very special four legged companions shared moms life-Amber and Bear.
Louise was a 40-year member of the Women’s Legion Auxillary, Broadwater Cowbelles, and a lifetime Red Cross Blood Donor. Mom always enjoyed her monthly pinnocle card parties with her great lady friends.
Louise was preceeded in death by her only son Michael, her parents Al and Irene, siblings, Kermit, Gary, Jeannine and Jim and a very close friend, Mary Lou Meyer.
Louise is survived by her husband Larry, daughters Kerry (Jeff) Stocks of Evanston, Wyoming, Kristine Sullivan of Townsend, Kelly Sullivan (Jerry) of Havre; grandchildren Brittany (Jacob) Szudera, Belgrade, Shane Kemmer, Bozeman, Kaitlin Stocks, Hohenwald, Tennessee, Paige Stocks, Evanston Wyoming; great-grandchildren Amaya, Brody, Cason and Drake Szudera.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Tiffany, Valisa and Penny of T.L.C. Assisted Living in Townsend where mom spent the last three months of her life. Mom never complained through the years of heart problems, cancer, COPD and the loss of her son. Until we meet again, mom, we love you and miss you. P.S. Tell Mike hello!
In lieu of flowers please feel free to make a donation to your local animal shelter or an account will be set up at State Bank of Townsend to erect a bench in memory of mom at the new Silver Springs Assisted Living Facility coming to Townsend in early 2017. Mom was hoping to be one of the first guests. Or please feel free to make a donation to your choosing. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19 at Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 212 Broadway, Townsend. A service celebrating Louise’s life will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20th at Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, Townsend. Burial will follow the service at Holy Cross Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial at the American Legion, 211 Broadway, Townsend. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Louise.
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday April 19, 2016
Stevenson WIlke Funeral Home
212 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Family Receiving Friends
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday April 19, 2016
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
Celebration of Her Life
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday April 20, 2016
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
Burial
Following the Celebration of Her Life
Wednesday April 20, 2016
Holy Cross Cemetery
Townsend, Montana 59644
Reception
Following the Burial
Wednesday April 20, 2016
American Legion
211 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday April 19, 2016
Stevenson WIlke Funeral Home
212 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Family Receiving Friends
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday April 19, 2016
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
Celebration of Her Life
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday April 20, 2016
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
Burial
Following the Celebration of Her Life
Wednesday April 20, 2016
Holy Cross Cemetery
Townsend, Montana 59644
Reception
Following the Burial
Wednesday April 20, 2016
American Legion
211 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
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Michael and Penny Jenkins says
We have had the pleasure of playing cards and visiting with Ms.Louise since 2007. What a special lady she was. Always very pleasant and never heard her complain. Our love and prayers to Larry and the entire family. I know you will all truly miss her.
Tony and Emily Simonsen-Silver Springs Assisted Living says
We met Louise a couple months ago and loved her from the beginning! Such a sweetheart, and has accomplished so much in her life. She will be missed by so many. Sending out prayers to the family.
Lisa and Joe Jepson says
Hugs to Larry and you girls…I always enjoyed visiting with Louise and playing cards with her – we are out of state and are sorry we can’t attend her service. Please know we will be thinking of you all…
Marilyn Miller says
When I took over the job of Chief Clerk of the Montana House of Representatives, my first thought was to talk Louise Sullivan into helping me. She and I plotted and planned, laughed and grumbled, and made the House a better place for elected representatives and our staff. I loved her, respected her ideas, and shared her great love for the legislature and Montana. I love you, Louise.
Teresa Graham says
Larry, Kerrie, Kris and Kelly,
My love and prayers are with all of you in the loss of Louise. She was a beautiful person whom I loved as dearly as my own family. She was always so kind and caring and I will always remember her. My all your wonderful memories be a comfort to you as you walk thru these sad days. Heaven truly is blessed to another beautiful angel to grace the pearly gates. Love you all, Teresa
Lorraine Freeman says
Love and prayers to Larry and family. Always enjoyed playing pinochle with Louise. She will be missed