Lucille Genevieve Atwell

L. Genevieve Atwell July 22, 1921-June 12, 2015 L. Genevieve Atwell, age 93, of Glendive, Montana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 12, 2015 at her home in Glendive with her family by her side. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. A Vigil/Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive with Father Joseph Ponessa, S.S.D. officiating and Father Basil Atwell, OSB and Father Francis Schreiber, Pastor of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church concelebrating. Rite of Committal will be held in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. Lucille Genevieve "Gene" Russell was born into a Roman Catholic family in Savage, Montana, on July 22, 1921, the second daughter of Granville Alexander and Cordelia Alexandria (Bouchard) Russell. She moved to Glendive at an early age when her father began work at the Northern Pacific Railroad. In 1926, her parents traded their new Glendive home, hand-built by her father, for an existing dairy located on the east side of town (which included what is presently known as Windham Hills). Genevieve was raised as a hard-working “Russell Girl” on what became known as the Russell Jersey Dairy, along with her sisters, Marie, Rosemary, Elizabeth and brother, Arthur, who died at a young age. Genevieve received her elementary education at Lincoln and Washington schools and graduated from Dawson County High School with the class of 1940. Genevieve worked for the Northern Pacific Beanery and Consolidated Freightways. She moved to Seattle WA after graduation. While in Seattle, she worked for F. W. Woolworth Co., where she met and married the love of her life, John Walter Atwell, on April 25, 1942. Genevieve and John were married only six months when John was drafted and deployed to the European Theater during WWII. Soon after, Genevieve moved back to Glendive to be close to family while she awaited John’s return. After John's return, they made Glendive their home. Seven children were born to this union: Michael John, Patrick John, Michael James, Edwina Jean, Russell Justin, John Joseph, and Melody Jane. Genevieve was a dedicated wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, caregiver, and friend. She loved her role as homemaker, sewing her children's clothing. She enjoyed crocheting and crafts. She loved to cook her large family meals, enjoyed family gatherings, and kept track of family history. Every member of her family was precious to her. Her role as caregiver extended well beyond family; she had a generous heart. Her good works were a testament to her strong Catholic faith. Genevieve had a tremendous devotion to Our Lord Jesus Christ. The Catholic Church, especially her devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary, and the Holy Rosary were a great part of her life from childhood. She maintained a devotion to the most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Solemnity upon which she went to meet her Lord. Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Arthur; infant son, Michael John; her beloved husband, John; sister, Marie Schloss; son, Michael James; and, many other family members. Genevieve is survived by her children: Patrick John (Patricia Flynn), Edwina Jean (Leon) Boyles, Russell Justin (Traci Parnell and her children: Tabitha Alcorn, Jake Alcorn, Tawnia Hauser, and Chance Hauser), Father Basil, OSB/John Joseph, and Melody Jane (John) Schreiber; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Lee and Kayla [Kage and Haidyn] Boyles of Little Falls MN; Eric and Kara [Bridger] Boyles of Spokane WA; Lisa (Atwell) and Jason [Hudsyn] Bunn of Glendive; Erin (Atwell) and Jamie [Patrick] Good of Bismarck ND; John and Danielle [Sierra, Faith, Alexis, John and Destiny] Atwell of Sheridan WY; Justin Atwell of Fargo ND; Derek Atwell of Glendive; Jennifer (Schreiber) and Chris [Zachary] Vojacek of Savage MT; Christopher Schreiber of Glendive; Brittany (Schreiber) and Sam [Madison, Morgan, and Matthew] Persons of Glendive; and Alexander Schreiber of Billings MT; sisters, Rosemary Olson of Bismarck ND; and, Elizabeth Kaufman of Missoula MT; and, numerous nieces and nephews. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.

Lucille Genevieve Atwell

July 22, 1921 - June 12, 2015

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