Jean Zeller

Billings, Montana: Jean Zeller, age 74, of Glendive, Montana, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the St. John's Nursing Home in Billings. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. and from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Glendive with Pastor Avis Anderson officiating. Services may also be viewed via live webcast at: www.zionglendive.com. Interment will be held in the Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. Jean was born on February 23, 1937 in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Vernon and Elvina (Wien) Anderson. She was raised and educated in West Fargo graduating from West Fargo High School. After graduation Jean attended Valley City Teachers College graduating with the class of 1957 with a two year Teacher's Certificate. Jean moved to Glendive in August of 1957 where she taught at Lincoln School for three years and private kindergarten for four years. In August of 1974, Jean went to work for JC Penneys catalog department until October of 1974 when she began a long career with Montana Dakota Utilities until her retirement in 1999. Jean met the love of her life Lawrence A. Zeller in the fall of 1958 and they were united in marriage on May 16, 1959 in Miles City, Montana, to this union four children were born. Jean had a strong belief in faith. She was a Deacon for many years and loved to read the lessons and scriptures during church services. Jean delivered church bulletins to the shut ins and enjoyed these visits very much. She was very proud of these accomplishments! When Jean was troubled, she found great comfort in going to the Zion Lutheran Church and playing the piano. Jean loved to do crafts, especially ceramics, embroidering dishtowels, making pillow cases, hook and latch and she was an avid seamstress. Her children do not remember having any store bought clothes until they reached high school. Jean was proud to share this talent with her first granddaughter, Shasta. Jean was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, serving on church councils and teaching Sunday School; Women of the Zion Lutheran Church, serving as past secretary and past president; she was a regular attendee of the Montana Dakota Utility Retiree Club; a charter member of the Busy Bee Homemakers Club, which was formed in 1964; part of the Secret Pal Club and the Red Hat Society. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Elvina; husband, Larry Zeller; infant daughter, Zondra Lea; brother, Daryl Anderson; sisters, Linda Jenkins and Judy Anderson and son-in-law, David Fleck. Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda (Mike) Hofmann of Worden, Montana and Lori Fleck of Phoenix, Arizona; son, Clete (Linda) Zeller of Manorville, New York; eight grandchildren, Shasta (Kevin) Van Matre of Bismarck, North Dakota, Brad (Becky Reyes) Hofmann of Bremerton, Washington, Cara Hofmann of Worden, Derek Brackel and Ashley Brackel both of Elgin, North Dakota and Lindsey, Cole and Lacey Zeller of Manorville; brother, Monte (Karen) Anderson of Perham, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Dian (Joe) Hartman of Carson, North Dakota and special friends, Rosaline Doll, Glenda LaBree, Sandy Anderson and Gladys Glaser. Memorials are suggested to: Rocky Mountain Hospice, 2110 Overland Avenue, Billings, Montana 59102. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silvernale-silhafuneralhome.com.

Jean Zeller

February 23, 1937 - November 23, 2011

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February 23, 1937 - November 23, 2011

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