Antonia C. "Toni" Williams
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother
at the age of 84, on July 22, 2009. Toni was one of four children
born to Delia (Sauvageau) and Edward Pronovost. She leaves her
siblings, Lucille Faltermeyer of Helena, MT, RoseMarie (Lee)
Heerwald of Minneapolis, MN, and Jerry (Mary) Pronovost of Billings.
She also leaves her three daughters, Renee (Ray) Mehrer, Denise
(Scott) DeMars both of Billings, and Patti (Rick) Main of Post
Falls, ID; six grandchildren: Jamie Quass (Jerry Heiss), Michael
Quass, Angie (Chad) Quesnell, Ed (Miranda) Main, and Brandon and
Ryan DeMars. She also leaves 4 great-grandchildren: Landen and
Morgan Quesnell and Eli and Lilja Main. She was preceded in death by
her beloved Husband of 55 years, Duart Williams.
Toni was born and raised in Belfield, ND, and after graduating from
High School in 1943, she moved to Fargo, ND. where she was employed
at St. John's Hospital. In 1948 she moved to Billings, MT where she
worked for St. Vincent's Hospital followed by 25 years at the
Billings Clinic. She then worked at Commercial Medical Exams until
retiring to spend time with her grandchildren.
Soon after coming to Billings, good friends Ray and Louise Michels
introduced her to Duart
and soon after they were married in 1952.
Mom
will be remembered for so many good times but mostly for the
backyard BBQ's, her delicious homemade cakes, pies and cookies and
Holiday gatherings that she put her heart and soul into.
Her
pleasures included not only baking but also pinochle with friends,
needlepoint and entertaining company.
Mom
was a woman of strong faith. She was a charter member of St. Pius
Catholic Church. She modeled the importance of bonding of family
through values, honor and unconditional love.
For
the final five years of her life, Toni received loving care in
Rimview Square at St. Johns Lutheran Home. She was given special
attention by so many of the staff and in the last year she became
very attached to Diana "her friend" a very special nurses assistant.
We want to thank all of the staff for their kind and caring
treatment of our mother.
In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Home (Rimview
Square) or a charity of your choice.
A
Rosary will be held at 6:00 P.M., Monday, July 27, at
Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary.
The casket will be open on Sunday from 12-5 p.m. prior to the
rosary. Cremation will
follow. Memorial Mass
will be at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, at
the Ocee Johnson Chapel in Chapel Court, at St. John’s
Lutheran Home, 3940 Rimrock Rd.
Remembrances
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My dear friend Denise,
I am so very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was such a very special lady. I remember a time when we were the best of friends (almost as close as sisters), traveling back and forth across the street to each other's homes, and I truly felt as if she were a second mom to me. Oh, the things we would do and how your mother's laughter would sound throughout the house. She had a wonderful sense of humor! My mom always thought the world of her and I truly know that they are up above just gabbing away, sharing that famous cup of coffee. My prayers and thoughts are with you, Patti, Renee, and all of your families. All my love, Dennise Love
Peanut butter pie! Who'd a thunk it? Thanks to Toni I was able to add that to my culinary experience. She was one of a kind. God rest her soul.
Todd Olson