Doris Jean Billmayer Egbert

Doris Jean Billmayer Egbert returned to her loving Heavenly Father and arms of her dearly loved husband, Arthur Newton Egbert, on Sunday afternoonOctober 20, 2019, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by loving family. She died from a brain cancer which had been diagnosed only days before. She was born on October 4, 1933, in Hogland, MT, to Roy C. and Mable R. Billmayer. She grew up on the big flat and married Art Egbert in November 1950. To this union, four children were born: Connie (Lee, deceased) Wiggins, Laura (Jeff) Cowell, Sid (Karen) Egbert and Sandra (Les) Fuglevand. In 1952, Art and Doris rented the Walt Campbell farm south of Turner. In 1956, they purchased the Tom Sterling farm west of Turner. They enjoyed the quiet farm life, living in a caring community with wonderful friends and neighbors. Doris was blessed with 12 grandchildren, Cache and Coyne Wiggins, Crystal (Jody) Manuel, Justin (Kristy) Cowell and Clay (Melissa) Cowell, Exavier Cowell, Terrance Cowell, Dallas (Amy) Egbert, Karlene (Jonathan) Heinz,Darcy Fuglevand, Julie (Thor) Loftsgaard, Maggie (Danny) Kimmel, Sadie (Matt) Grabofsky and Ernie Fuglevand; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. In 1993, Art and Doris left the "Big Flat" and moved to Big Timber, where they cared for her mother.She made many new friends and enjoyed playing cards and games at the Senior Center. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she loved having outings with them. Doris was a very fun loving, energetic, person.She had a contagious laugh, sense of humor and loved life.She loved sharing and caring for others.She loved her garden, flowers, and butterflies. She could sew without patterns and designed many outfits for her children.She loved to get dressed up and go out with friends and family. After her stroke, her greatest desire was to get well and go back to Big Timber and be able to socialize with her friends at the Senior Center.The sudden onset of cancer was very devastating to everyone. Doris was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Art; brothers, John and Frank; and grand-daughter and great- grandson . Survivors include her brother, Jim (Helen)Billmayer; sister, Lois (Merlon) Alcorn; and numerous nieces and nephews. She indicated her desire to thank especially Roland Durocher, Sarah, Kenny Olsen and Tish, for treating her with respect and care and honor her wishes even until the end. She was especially thrilled to have Ann Norton, her old friend’s granddaughter, as a therapist.She made her feel special.She was treated so well while she was in the hospital and those who came to the home to do health care and hospice. Thank you all for you kindness. A special thanks to Mary Bertagnolli, dad and mom’s very dear friend, for always being encouraging, loving, and supportive. Connie is so thankful for all the family who came to help and spend the last days of Doris’s life with her, especially her sister and brother-in-law, nieces and nephew. A Celebration of Life will be planned for the Memorial Day Weekend 2020. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Schnider Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for cremation. You may share condolences with the family online at www.SchniderFuneralHome.com.