Mary Lou Meyer, 79, passed away on April 9, 2013 at the Broadwater Health Center in Townsend, MT, surrounded by her family and the love of her friends.
Mary Lou was born on April 29, 1933 in Townsend at the A.B. Cook Ranch to Wallace (Bill) and Effie Bristow. She grew up as a tomboy spending time with her dad enjoying the great outdoors, cattle, hayfields and horses. She attended Broadwater County schools, graduating in 1951. In 1952, she married her sweetheart and best friend of sixty years, Marvin Meyer. From this union came three sons, Mark, Matt and Mike who were the light of their parent’s lives. Being a mother and wife was her primary vocation. She also was employed as Broadwater County Clerk of Courts for eight years, a Nurses Aid at Broadwater Co. Hospital and she retired as a private bus contractor. Upon retirement, she and Marvin turned into snowbirds enjoying the Arizona desert and traveling for fifteen winters until poor health forced them to stay home. Mary Lou enjoyed many life-long friendships and always had a cup of coffee, a smile and a cheerful word for whomever stopped by. She enjoyed camping, card games, crafts, and her grandchildren. Mary Lou was a member of Townsend Women’s Bowling League, Pinochle Card Club and was an active member of the Holy Cross Catholic Parish.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin, sons Mark (Liann) , Matt (Tonda), Mike (Alice), grand-children; Clint (Tiffany) Meyer, Keirstin Cantanio, Michelle (Greg) Scott, Brad Tillett, Holly (Jim) Dyk, Tracy (Derek) Mahlum, Logan Meyer, Kyle Meyer, Kelsey (Mike) Hanson, Magdelene Meyer and Isaac Meyer , seven great grand-children, sister Ruth Christie, sister-in- law Aileen Bristow and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Wally Bristow.
There will be a Rosary Vigil in honor of Mary Lou on Friday, April 12th at 7:00 pm. A Christian Mass will be held on Saturday, April 13th at 1:00 pm at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Townsend. In lieu of flowers, feel free to make donations to the Broadwater Health Center, 110 N. Oak Street, Townsend, MT 59644. Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 212 Broadway in Townsend, will be open to receive guest and flowers starting at 10:00 am Friday,
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Friday April 12, 2013
Holy Cross Catholic Church
212 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
Funeral Mass
1:00 p.m.
Saturday April 13, 2013
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Townsend, Montana 59644
Rite of Committal
Immediately following the Mass
Saturday April 13, 2013
Holy Cross Cemetery
Townsend, Montana
Reception
Following the Rite of Committal
Saturday April 13, 2013
Social Center of the Church
,
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Friday April 12, 2013
Holy Cross Catholic Church
212 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
Funeral Mass
1:00 p.m.
Saturday April 13, 2013
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Townsend, Montana 59644
Rite of Committal
Immediately following the Mass
Saturday April 13, 2013
Holy Cross Cemetery
Townsend, Montana
Reception
Following the Rite of Committal
Saturday April 13, 2013
Social Center of the Church
,
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Cal and Randi Nehring says
Mary Lou was a special lady…you are all in our thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy, Cal and Randi
Jim and Judy Riddle says
Mary Lou possessed a faith in the Lord that was an inspiration to us all. We will miss her greatly but know she is in the arms of Jesus and is at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
John Meyer says
So blessed to call Mary Lou my Aunt!
+ May she rest in the peace of Christ our Savior +
Ward and Sherry Scoffield says
Mary Lou was a delight to know and visit with…always cheerful. So sorry to see this in the IR this morning and we are still not home to attend her services. Please know Marvin and family that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ward and Sherry
Angela & Scott Dupuis says
We have so many good memories of Mary Lou’s wonderful laugh & great smile. Our thoughts & prayers are with you Marvin & your family. So very sorry for your loss.
Kerry Pottruff & Family says
Mark, Matt, Mike & families, as well as Marvin, sorry to hear about Mary Lou. We are thinking of you all. Seems like forever since you lived behind us. Take care, Kerry.
Vivienne Herron says
Marvin, Mark, Matt, Mike, & families, I have so many great memories of the family gatherings at Canyon Ferry, as well as at Tiber & in Great Falls. Mary Lou always made them so much fun! What a very special lady. We will all miss her terribly. I wish I could be with you at this sad time, but please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and God bless you each and everyone, Vivienne
Pat Welch & Family says
Mike, Matt, Mark, Marvin & Families, Our thoughts and prayers are very much with you and yours. Though Mary Lou will be so missed, we hope the myriad of great memories will, in time, ease your pain. As life’s journey continues, take comfort in knowing what a positive influence she was to so many lives.
Bristow Family Arizona says
Mary Lou was a very special Lady. I will miss her a lot but know she is happy! My love to everyone & may God Bless you all!
Brian & Claudette Hohn says
To the Meyer Family, We are saddened by Mary Lou’s death and regret that we could not be there for the service. She was an amazing Lady and a good friend. She will be missed. We will keep the Meyer family in our prayers. God Bless!