Idell Norraine Hubble Johnson Glass returned to be with her heavenly creator and savior February 25, 2020 in Helena, MT.
She was born to David Earl Hubble and Margaret May Gibbs Hubble November 5, 1923 in Grant County- Boscobel, WI. One of her fondest memories as a child was running down their yard to the city walk where there were bushes of large blooming white and pink peonies, they smelled so sweet. Through her teen years she enjoyed spending time with her siblings Claire, Ada May, and Darleen. They worked their parent’s fields of melons, corn and vegetables in the summer. She especially enjoyed the house dances they would have at their cabin in the fall before moving back to town and in the spring time before moving back to their cabin. The music was always good, guitar, violin, harmonica, sometimes an accordion or banjo. As her childhood was coming to an end, Idell had one ultimate goal- to be a wife and mother. And that came true after she met Guy Johnson at her family’s fall house dance. After 2 years of courtship they were married and began their first year of marriage on a farm at Spring Green Wisconsin. Idell had her first child Margaret Rose on November 2, 1942. They called her Peggy. Later that year they moved to Platteville, Wisconsin, where her husband worked on another farm. They welcomed their 2nd daughter, Joan Norraine on November 25, 1943. A few years later they moved to Dubuque, IA so that Guy could take a job at the Packing Co., she gave birth to their first son David Clark on April 12, 1947. Idell enjoyed taking the kids to church and attending Sunday school. She loved her family and showed her devotion. She never took; she only gave. They welcomed their second son, Guy Jr. on October 9, 1954. A few years later Idell and Guy separated; she took the children and moved back to Boscobel, WI. There they attend church at St. Johns Lutheran. Idell later returned to Dubuque, IA where she met Donald Glass who became her 2nd husband. They welcomed 2 daughters to their family, Julie Ann born May 4, 1963 and Lisa Marie born December 3, 1964. Idell loved her children more than anything and they always came first. She moved to Maquoketa, IA with her two daughters and enjoyed raising them near her family and friends. Later they moved back to Dubuque, IA where Idell was a member of the Foster Grandparent Program for 7 years. She loved working with children and especially enjoyed reading to them. In 1996 Idell moved to Helena, Montana with her daughter Lisa and grand-daughter Amanda to live with her daughter Julie. There in Montana she enjoyed attending church at St. John’s Lutheran, reading daily, solving crossword puzzles, watching Wheel of Fortune, feeding the birds, and spending time with her family. She loved them dearly. She had a heart of gold and never took a day for granted, as she would say, “God gave me one more day”.
She is survived by a son David Johnson, Maquoketa, IA. daughter Lisa (Jim) Glass, Helena, MT, daughter Julie (Mitch) Johnson, Helena, MT, many grand and great grandchildren whom she called her “little blessings”.
She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, sisters Ada May and Darlene, brother Claire, husbands Guy Johnson and Donald Glass, daughter Margaret Rose Radley, daughter Joan Bendixen and son Guy Johnson Jr.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday March 7th at St Johns Lutheran Church, 1000 Helena Ave. Helena, MT. Burial will take place in Boscobel, WI at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to get her to her final resting place may be made to the family and sent to 1038 Hahn Rd, Helena, MT 59602.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
2:00 p.m.
Saturday March 7, 2020
St. John's Lutheran Church
1000 Helena Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
2:00 p.m.
Saturday March 7, 2020
St. John's Lutheran Church
1000 Helena Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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Greg johnson says
I loved my grandma so much one of my fondest memories it’s going to sound silly but every Thanksgiving she would always want a slice of each pie enjoy heaven till we meet again
Gloria Mosley says
Dear Glass family,
I’d like to express my condolence and deep regrets for your loss at this very painful and difficult time for I lost my entire family to this enemy death and would like to share where I found help at that time. I found comfort and hope in what I read in Jehovah Gods word the Bible at John5:28,29 for there we’re told we’ll see our love ones again at the resurrection when Jesus brings them back here on earth and we’re also told at ICorinthians15:54 that this enemy death will be gone forever. With these scriptures and along with jw.org I’m able to cope with my loss and get through each day because I now know I’ll see my love ones again and so can you. I wanted to share this with you now when hope and comfort is needed hoping that this will help you also for this is my purpose in sharing this with you at this time and please know that I do share your grief and hope you’ll feel free to let me know if this helped in some way.
I do hope to hear from you. Sincerely, GM
Bill Burton says
To the Glass family. Today I learned of the passing of Idell. She was such a sweet and wonderful soul. I so enjoyed getting to know her as a customer at Shopko. She was such a sweet and caring person. I always looked forward to dropping of her prescriptions on my way home. Her hospitality and smile were always a welcomed relief after a long day of work. I always left with a smile and a better outlook on the day. She will be missed by all.
Lois Berning says
Oh my goodness, I had no idea…Idell was such an amazing gift from God. Her soft voice, her love and affection for her girls was sooo heartwarming. I loved visiting and staying over at Lisa’s which was probably in the early 80s. To see her mom’s notes upon return after an evening out with Lisa and Julie, it truly had an impact on me…any shopping list or note was lovingly closed with the initials G.W.
After several notes I had to ask what G.W. meant…God Willing. Now, if that doesn’t tell ya how precious, humble and saint-like Idell was, nothing could.
It was such a blessing to have gotten to know Idell through Lisa, Amanda and Julie. She was a very special lady!
Forever let perpetual light shine upon Idell; may she rest in peace!