On June 3, 2019, Glenda Maxine Kemmitz, age 77, formerly of Brady, Texas passed away peacefully of natural causes. Glenda was being visited and comforted by family members at St. Peter’s Health Hospital in Helena. Glenda was born in Brady, Texas on December 31, 1941 to the late Louis William Szarafin Shaffer and Sarah Lela Ozora Tally. She married the love of her life 60 years ago to John Edward Kemmitz on June 26, 1958 in Brady, Texas.
Glenda was a homemaker and enjoyed word puzzles, playing card games and spending time with her furry friends. Glenda returned to Helena in 2016 with John and her son to be closer to her family. She enjoyed quality time with her husband riding along on road trips to view the beautiful scenery Montana had to offer.
Glenda was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Diane Kemmitz; her parents; siblings, Lucille Scott, Lizzie Mae Early, Wilburn Shaffer and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is survived by her husband, John E. Kemmitz of East Helena, MT; son, John E. Kemmitz, Jr. of Helena, MT; son, Gary (Terry) Kemmitz of Billings, MT; daughter, Lisa (Ronald) Ruybal of Helena, MT. Glenda also survived by six grandchildren and spouses, ten great-grand children and spouses with one expected in July; four great great-grandchildren with one expected in July.
She also is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
To honor Glenda’s request, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in Glenda’s name to the Lewis and Clark Humane Society, PO Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604 or to St. Peter’s Hospice, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601. Special thanks to all of those that assisted in Glenda’s care during her illness and to Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home.
“My Shepherd“
“God is my shepherd, I shall not fear
tho troubles surround me, I know He is near
God is my shepherd, in Him I have peace
for when I’m troubled, my fears are released
God is my shepherd, He restorth my soul
And when in sickness, He makes me whole
God is my shepherd, He is my Light
And He guides me, in the paths that are right
God is my shepherd, He is my shield
when faced by the enemy, I shall not yield
God is my shepherd, He holds my hand
He walks beside me, in this troubled land
God is my shepherd, He is my guide
And when death approaches, He’ll remain at my side
God is my shepherd, I shall not fear
He walks beside me, and my pathway is clear.”
Composed by Glenda Kemmitz
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Cheryl Kemmitz Keith says
My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Aunt Glenda will be greatly missed. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Please except my heartfelt condolences. Aunt Glenda had a adventurous soul and I’m sure she is rejoicing her heavenly home where she can watch over all those she loves.
Jessica and Corey Slates says
Prayers with you and all your family Lisa and Ronald.
Sherry says
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sympathy during this time. I would like to share a scripture that brings me comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3.,4.