Elaine Winslow

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail (Ralph Waldo Emerson)Elaine Stella Weis Winslow was born August 23, 1926 in Plainview, Minnesota to Herbert and Eunice Weis. Growing up on a dairy farm, Elaine always considered herself a farmers daughter. She anticipated the arrival of each spring, knowing she would spend hours digging in the soil in preparation for planting her flower beds. Elaine loved the earthiness of being outdoors which provided beauty and tranquility to her home. She embraced music, photography, sewing, reading, writing and gardening. Elaine was extremely talented and very independent.After graduating from high school, Elaine moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where she went to work for the Minneapolis Tribune by day, and as a waitress by night. It was there that she met the love of her life, Kermit Winslow. They were married in Plainview in 1947. Together, they embarked on an adventure which brought them to Montana. As their love for Montana grew, traveling the path least taken became their motto. Elaine and Kermit raised their four children, Paul, Michele, Laurie and Richard in Glendive, moving to Billings, in 1971. The importance of education, the arts and independence permeated through their parenting.Elaine will always be remembered for her grace and charm, her overwhelming generosity and her unconditional love for her family.Elaine joins her husband, Kermit; daughter, Michele; parents, Herbert and Eunice, sister, Dorothy, and brother, Herbert Jr.She leaves behind her children: Paul (Suzy) Winslow; Laurie (Joe) Pipinich; Richard (Yvette) Winslow; her grandchildren Heidi (John) Hoiland; Niomi (Damien) Davenport; Rona Ward, Camille Winslow; William Winslow; Nathan (Angie) Pipinich; Paul (Liz) Pipinich; Mathew Pipinich; Kathleen Pipinich and her great grandchildren: Tyler, Kellen, and Kelsey Pipinich, Rebbekah Absher; Anna and Owen Davenport; Kiana and Adrian Ward; and Jackson and Renee Hoiland. Your journey on earth has ended and you have come home.