Lilly Ruth Hartford, 86, of Helena, passed away April 26, 2011. She was born to Carl and Tina Rohnke December 9, 1924 in Harlan County, Nebraska.
Lilly married Raymond Hartford January 7, 1948. Raymond passed away August 27, 2007.
Lilly loved to cook, play her poker game, and watch television. She was a loving mom, grandma, and great-grandma.
Lilly is survived by her children, Schery (William) Berthoud and Danny Hartford Jr; sisters, Tena Wimer and Gladys Russ; brother, Ben Rohnke; grandchildren, Steven Hamilton, Dustin (Brenda) Hamilton, Rocky (Callie) Hamilton, Randall (Pattie) Hamilton, Danny Hartford Jr. and William Hartford; great-grandchildren, Tiffany Hamilton, Billy Hamilton, Alexa Hamilton, Zakery Hamilton and Zurus Hartford.
A memorial service celebrating Lilly’s life will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 2nd at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Montana State Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Betty Brewer says
I am so sorry to hear of Lilly’s passing, but I know that she is now happy in Heaven with Ray. Lilly was a wonderful woman, mother, wife and friend. I got the privilege of meeting Ray and Lilly when I was Manager of Eagles Manor. They were the sweetest couple and now they can be together again forever. Lily will be missed by all who got the wonderful opportunity to know her. My heart and prayers go out to all of her family. Remember that she lives on through each and every one of you and will always be close to you in your lovely memories. May she rest in peace in our Heavenly Father’s comforting arms.
Kathie Sperry Arlint says
Schery and Danny,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you.
Margie Kotan says
Lilly and Ray went to our church for several years… they were both wonderful people. Lilly had an inner strength that kept her going and loving those around her. I believe she and Ray are both living safe in God’s heaven now.
Vasilios Emmanuel Glimidakis says
Dear Hartford and other families,
I am sorry for your loss. I had her brother, Carl Rohnke, as my school principal at Sunset Elementary School in Craig, Colorado. May her memory be eternal! God bless her and her family.