Maxine Lilletvedt

TORRINGTON, WY....... An informal gathering of family and friends, celebrating the life of MAXINE LILLETVEDT, will be held with a memorial service on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 10:00am at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel with Hospital Chaplain Ken Beauchene officiating. Maxine died on Wednesday, June 20 at the Torrington Community Hospital following a short illness. Cremation has taken place and burial will be held at the Fort Harrison Veteran's Cemetery in Helena, Montana at a later date where she will rest side by side with her husband, Ed. In lieu of flowers, the family would request that memorial donations be directed to the 'Special Touch' room at Community Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com Maxine was born Edna Maxine Powell on May 6, 1921 in Ekalaka, Montana, the daughter of James and Effie (Oberlin) Powell. When Maxine's father died in 1925, her mother, Effie, married Orra Strain and Maxine was then raised by her mother and stepfather, Orra in Ekalaka. Maxine received her education through Carter County High School where she competed in girl's basketball for the 'Bulldogs'. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed following her children through their high school and college careers. Maxine met and married the love of her life, Edgar J. Lilletvedt, on February 14, 1941 in Ekalaka, Montana. Following WWII, Ed and Maxine moved to Helena, and later to Great Falls, Montana where they settled and raised their family. Throughout her adult life and until her death, Maxine was a dedicated, loving wife and mother. Happy times revolved around her family with many happy hours spent chasing to athletic events, hauling children on paper routes, dancing with Ed at the Elk's Club, fixing dinners, camping, fishing, and hunting. Maxine will be remembered as a 'giver', who put family needs and desires ahead of her own. When her husband retired, the couple built a house in York, Montana where they enjoyed a life of relaxation, hunting, and fishing; and spending time with family and friends. Maxine moved to Torrington in 2000. While in Torrington, Maxine was active in Community Hospital Auxiliary and was blessed to make the acquaintance of her best friend, Smokey McManamon. She was an avid 'Lancer' fan and would often be seen cheering at volleyball and basket ball games. Maxine is survived by her three children; son, Leon Lilletvedt and his wife Jan of Helena, Montana; daughter Jan Lilletvedt of Torrington, Wyoming; and her son Brian Lilletvedt and his wife Terry of Havre, Montana; three grandsons, Eric (Teri) Lilletvedt, Ryan (Rachelle) Lilletvedt, and Jake Lilletvedt all of Montana; and five great grandchildren, Andrew, Jarrod, Kadi, Lexus, and Jaden all of whom she felt extremely blessed to have in her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Ed; one brother and his wife, Harry and Thea Powell; and one sister and her husband, Marjorie and Joe Schallenberger.

Maxine Lilletvedt

May 6, 1921 - June 20, 2007