Blanche I. Winchell

Blanche WinchellBlanche I. Winchell passed away peacefully on May 15, 2009. Blanche was born in International Falls MN, February 24, 1923.

The family later relocated to Glendive, Montana and Blanche grew up on the family farm. Blanche was united in marriage on May 15, 1943 in Tacoma, Washington to Ralph J. Winchell. Ralph worked in the Tacoma shipyards during the war and Blanche was a stenographer. Ralph and Blanche moved to Billings after the war in 1945 and Ralph went into business with his brother Mike. They formed Winchell Central Sheet Metal Works, Inc., a Lennox heating/air conditioning dealer/contractor, which is managed today by son John Winchell. For many years Blanche was the Company's bookkeeper.

Blanche was an amazing cook and found great joy in entertaining both family and friends. She also enjoyed golf, dancing and boating, but her real passion was family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Blanche is survived by sons John and Jim (Laura) Winchell. She is also survived by her granddaughters Betsy Winchell, Carie Winchell, and Christine (Adam) Tipton and grandson James (Shauna) Winchell, and great grandchildren Drew, Brady, Will, Samantha and Chloe.

Blanche was preceded in death by her husband Ralph, parents Bill and Aurelia Henry, sister Mildred and brother Fritz. The recent loss of her son Jerry left a hole that could not be filled.

Should friends desire, memorial donations can be made to the Billings Area Catholic Education Trust. Vigil service will be 6 p.m. Thursday at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Pius X Church and Right of Committal is at Calvary Cemetery.

    

 

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John & Family - The highlight of my college years was visiting at the home of Blanche & Ralph. Ralph may have worked me like a dog but Blanche's cooking more than made up for it. I will always remember the lasagna! Blanche, thank you for the good times and the wonderful family that you have! You will always be fondly remembered.

Hank Sheer

Dear John, Jim and family,

We were sorry to read of your Mother's passing. Our memories are of a beautiful lady. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Frosty and Mel

 

 

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