Mildred Juliet Hatfield
"Millie"
Mildred "Millie" Juliet Hatfield, 92 of Billings, passed away
Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Billings Clinic Hospital. She had
made her home at the Vista at Mission Ridge for the past 8
years.
The daughter of George and Marie Waller,
Millie was born in Sheridan County, MT on January 6, 1918. She
was the sixth of eight children born to the couple. In 1937,
Millie graduated from Medicine Lake High School where she was
active in 4-H and Homemaker’s Club. After graduation she
attended cosmetology school with her sister Bernice.
She lived in Livingston and Sidney before moving to Billings
where she married Harold Hatfield, November 6, 1946. She and
Harold raised their family in Billings where they were members
of American Lutheran Church. Millie was involved in Circle at
the church and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
She enjoyed attending Shrine functions and formals with her
husband and was always involved with a Bridge Club. She
volunteered as a Pink Lady at the Deaconess Hospital for many
years. Millie had a large extended family and enjoyed hosting
birthdays and holidays. She also enjoyed boating with her
family, flower gardening, cooking and baking.
Survivors include three sons, Gary Hatfield (Margie) and Ken
Hatfield (Terri) of Billings, and Pat Hatfield (Nancy) of
Bozeman, six grandchildren, Ryan, Darren, Maren, Mallory,
Jillian, and Sam and two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Hayley,
her sister Ruth Midby of Bozeman, sisters-in-laws, Myrtle Waller
and Karen Waller of Plentywood and numerous nieces and nephews.
Millie was preceded in death by her husband Harold on October 1,
1997, her parents, brothers, Bill Waller, Cliff Waller, and
Howard Waller and sisters, Esther Brekke, Gladys Boe and Bernice
Schleper.
The family would like to thank the Vista at Mission Ridge as
well as the doctors and staff of 3 South at the Billings Clinic
Hospital for the wonderful care provided to Millie.
Visitation will be held from 3-8pm Tuesday, July 27th at
Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. On Wednesday, July 28th a
procession will leave the mortuary at 9:45am for 10am graveside
services at Mountview Cemetery. A memorial service will be held
at the Chapel at Mission Ridge at 11am on Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to the St. John’s Lutheran Ministries Foundation or any organization of your choosing.
Remembrances
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Gary,
Pat, Kenny and families,
Our sympathy to all of you.
We were saddened to hear about your Mom's passing. It was so good that
you all were able to see her.
We didn't get to see your Mom too often in later years--seems like it
was for a family funeral in Plentywood. I remember when your folks
stopped to visit us in Mahnomen. I think they had been in Minneapolis
and were on their way home.
Mom (Myrtle) was just with all of us in MN for her great-granddaughter's
first birthday and I just took her home Saturday.
I always remember your Mom as such a bubbly and smiling person.
We will be keeping you in our prayers.
David and Clarice (Waller) Tilleraas
Mahnomen,MN
Dear Gary and Family,
We all have been thinking of you this past week. I am so sorry
that I will not be able to come for the service. I wish more
than anything I could. You made a special effort to bring Millie
and Berniece to Dad's funeral and that meant the world to us. I
feel so bad I can not be there. I have so many special memories
of Millie. Trying to condense so many into a paragraph is
impossible but... When I was maybe 6 or 7 our family went to
Disney Land. We drove to Billings and spent the night at your
parents home. I remember sleeping in the upstairs bedroom.
Millie came in and sat at the side of my bed and told me
stories. I can not remember the stories, but I remember her
sitting with me for quite a while and I enjoyed every minute of
it! Then in 1984 when Dad got sick and was flown to Billings, I
went to Billings for a couple of days and stayed with Millie.
How nice it was to be with someone so cheerful and could make
you laugh when you thought your world was crashing down around
you. The first time I lived in Billings (late 80s) Millie and
Berniece would call me frequently to go eat at either Deaconess
or Family Diner. At Deaconess cafeteria is where I met Margie's
Mom and Grandma. This last time I lived in Billings we also went
to eat frequently. Especially when I lived on Burlington Ave.
Many times Millie insisted that she would pick me up because she
wanted to drive. Many fond memories at her place on 29th. We
would sit and look at old pictures that you Dad had taken over
the years. She would tell me stories of the past and we would
laugh! I got to hear stories about my Grandma and Grandpa Waller
and Dad and Millie's childhood. Like I said, I could go on and
on, but I won't. I will really miss her laugh, her personality,
the happiness she brought into my life, and her as a wonderful
Aunt.
Sandy