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Marion S. Kitto, 93, passed away Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 at the Billings Broadwater Care Home in Townsend, Montana. Marion was born April 8, 1931 near Corvallis, Montana, to Andrew Stewart and Clara (Stark) Stewart. The arrival of two sisters, Harriet and Jane, would complete the family. When Marion was in the 4th grade, the family moved to Twin Bridges, Montana. She continued her education in Twin Bridges and graduated from High School in 1949. At age eleven, she made a choice to serve God and was faithful to that commitment all her life.
Marion married Forrest Kitto on June 10, 1949 in Twin Bridges. They made their home and farmed in the Toston valley. Forrest and Marion raised 3 children together: Rod, Pam and Barb. Marion loved being outdoors. She raised chickens and a big garden: harvesting, canning and freezing food the family enjoyed during the winter months. One of her favorite jobs on the farm was driving the buck rake. During haying season, it was a common sight to see her racing across the field, her ponytail flying behind her. Forrest and Marion loved to camp. Marion wrote the Crow Creek News for several years. Using the money she earned, the family enjoyed a yearly camping trip at Wade Lake. After Forrest passed away in 1999, Marion continued to enjoy her quilting hobby. In Marion’s home, her love for cats and owls was very evident, gracing walls, shelves, and tables.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest, and her two sisters, Harriet Elden of Washington and Jane Dalke of Wyoming. Survivors include her son, Rod (Linda) Kitto of Toston, daughters, Pam (Leonard) Lambott of Toston, Barb (Duane) Durkee of Helena, eight grandchildren, Todd (Kay) Kitto of Toston, Brittney (Mike) Ray of Moscow Idaho, Wanda Lambott of Townsend, Karen (Jason) Noyes of Toston, Carmen (Hugh) Braaten of Townsend, Wendy (Blaine) McRae of Townsend, Shannon Durkee of Boise, Idaho, and Shaun (Emily) Durkee of Bozeman. Marion had a special love for her fifteen great-grandchildren: Aiden, Alex and Aura Kitto, Melania and Mishayla Lambott, Tyler, Taylor, Colton, and Kaitlyn Noyes, Trenton, Kadyn, and Spencer Braaten, Dannika McRae, and Lila and Forrest Durkee. She is also survived by many close friends and relatives.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Billings Broadwater Care Home for your loving care of our Mom. We appreciate your every kindness extended to Mom and to us.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday March 27, 2025 at Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 212 Broadway Street in Townsend. There will be a visitation time one hour prior to the service on Friday, March 28th at the Broadwater High School Gymnasium. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at the school gymnasium. A lite reception will follow at the school. A graveside burial rite will be at approximately 4:00 p.m. Friday at Radersburg Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to: Activities Fund, Billings Clinic, 110 N. Oak Street, Townsend, MT 59644, Broadwater Community Foundation, P.O. Box 371, Townsend, MT 59644, or donor’s choice.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday March 27, 2025
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana
Graveside Service
Approximately 4:00 p.m.
Friday March 28, 2025
Radersburg Cemetery
Radersburg, Montana
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday March 27, 2025
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana
Graveside Service
Approximately 4:00 p.m.
Friday March 28, 2025
Radersburg Cemetery
Radersburg, Montana
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Brad Bomar says
Sorry for your loss.
Chris & George Maudlin says
I have very fond loving memories of Marion & Forrest. Spending summers in Montana will always be a highlight of my youth. Family Reunions, camping, going to Yellowstone National Park, going to Virginia City to see The Virginia City Players. She will be missed so very much. George & I are thinking of all of you at this time of loss. Heaven received another Angel and we will be seeing kin someday in Glory 😇✝️
Cathy Stewart says
So thankful for all the summers I spent there. She showed no mercy when you played Yatzee with her. The Alaska Cruise, I chaperoned as those 3 Stewart sisters were together. One cruise I’ll never forget. My experience in learning dressing chickens. Her love for sweet peas. Always a kind and welcoming smile greeting everyone. These memories I will always treasure. You will be so missed by so many. Rest now in peace. My sincere condolences to family and friends..
Mary (Dalke) Wells says
She was so very kind and friendly. I remember when I tagged along with Ken and Jane, and my cousin, Larry Beckman brought a small boat to Yellowstone Lake. Barb was pretty little and she would tell the birds to “wash out bird!”.
Just thinking of you all.
Rebecca Henke says
What a beautiful lady inside and out. Always loved her sweet smile. Many fond memories of this special family. Our thoughts are with you all💕
Randy & Debbie (Jacobsen) Mayer says
Thinking of you all with the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. I have fond memories of Marion and of the Kitto family, having known them since I can remember.
With love and care from Western New York, Randy & Debbie (Jacobsen) Mayer
Stan and Merlene Johnson says
We have fond memories of Forrest and Marion! They were such a sweet couple! We always felt connected to the family through Mary Kitto who spoke at our wedding and was in our field when our first child was born. The first summer we were married we lived near Pam and Leonard. Rod, Pam and Barb…all three carrying on the loving and caring traits of your parents. Our heartfelt condolences, Stan and Merlene Johnson
Merle Wallace Turman says
I have many memories of Forrest & and family living next door for many years. Hugs to all the families.
CAROL JOANNE MARAS says
Thanks for sharing this with us, Shawn. So thankful for faithful examples and our Father’s comfort!
Tracey Setzer says
Miss Marion , was a sweetheart of a lady! She always had a beautiful smile, and a sweet little laugh, no matter what time of day. A wonderful sense of humor. I loved to visit with her. My favorite little lady, you are so missed. Be at peace sweetheart you have earned it! And Heaven got the most beautiful Angel!
To the family amd loved ones, it was my pleasure to have been a small part of her life. Marion will forever have a special place in my heart!
Cole Waldo says
On the road of life we get to know some people that live on in our memories. It is because of the positive impression they make. Marion and Forrest were two that briefly touched my life and, while my exposure to them was short, I always knew that they were good examples. Both had the Spirit living within. They left wonderful examples of what it is to be a child of God, husband and wife, and father and mother. Today, many years later, I smile as I think of both of them.