Mary Isabelle Devlin, age 76, of Miles City passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the Holy Rosary Health Center in Miles City.
Isabelle was born in Powell ,Wyoming on December 26, 1935, the daughter of Vincent and Trina (Maestas) Gonzales. She attended schools in Wyoming and Montana, graduating from Laurel High School in 1953. She then attended Eastern Montana College in Billings, graduating in 1958 with majors in Spanish, and Commercial studies, along with a minor in English. She began teaching in Terry, MT in the fall of 1958, and taught there until 1960. While teaching in Terry, She met Gerry Devlin. They were married in June 1959. In 1960, Gerry and Isabelle moved to the family ranch northwest of Terry. Isabelle resumed her teaching career in the fall of 1964, when she began teaching at Sacred Heart School in Miles City. While teaching at Sacred Heart, she started the school drill team, the Shamraleens. Isabelle taught at Sacred Heart until the spring of 1969, when she once again moved to the family ranch.
In 1981, her husband Gerry began serving in the Montana Legislature. Isabelle split her time between Helena and the ranch. While in Helena, she worked for the Legislative Council as a Bill proofreader. In 1992, Gerry and Isabelle purchased a hand creme company, Marcha Labs. Isabelle operated the company at the family ranch while Gerry finished his Legislative career. In 1998, they sold the hand creme company to their son, Ron, who operates it at the family ranch to this day. Gerry and Isabelle retired to Miles City in 1999, turning the ranch over to their boys.
Isabelle was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, a volunteer at RSVP, member of Cowbelles and Wife, and helped in the reorganization of the Montana Wool grower Women.
Isabelle is survived by her husband Gerry Devlin of Miles City, MT; three sons, Ron Devlin of Terry Mt; Todd Devlin of Terry, Mt, Tom Devlin of Miles City, Three grandsons Owen, Everett, and Henry; a brother, Chuck Gonzales and wife Sharon of Billings MT; sister in law, Betty Gonzales of Billings Mt. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Jim, Arthur, and Vincent and a daughter in law, Susan Devlin.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 17, 2012 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Vigil services will be held on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery in Miles City. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Miles City Library Public or to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Monday December 17, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, MT 59349
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Monday December 17, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
1:00 P.M.
Tuesday December 18, 2012
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, MT 59301
Rite of Committal
Tuesday December 18, 2012
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Monday December 17, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, MT 59349
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Monday December 17, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
1:00 P.M.
Tuesday December 18, 2012
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, MT 59301
Rite of Committal
Tuesday December 18, 2012
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
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Bob & Barbara Marks says
Gerry and Family–We are saddened by Isabell’s passing. We have fond and meaningful memories of our asociation with your family during your times in Helena and at your ranch. May the grace of God comfort you.
Bob & Barb
Mike Voeller says
Gerry,
I was shocked and saddened to read of the death of Isabelle. She was a wonderul lady and I have very fond memories of the many visits we had during your time as a legislator.
Your dear wife is in my prayers daily.