Elfie J. Small
Elfie J. Small, 85 of Billings,
passed away on October 8, 2010, at Billings Clinic. Elfie
Joan Ames, was born on April 6, 1925 in LaGrange, Maine, the
daughter of Roy C. and Velma (Henry) Ames. She was the third
in the family of 6 girls.
In 1947, she married Rev. Lawrence F. Small. They moved from
Maine in 1949 to the Boston area, then to Paramus, New
Jersey before relocating to Billings, MT in the winter on
1959. Her husband was called to teach at Rocky Mountain
College. In Billings, Elfie was employed at two or more
businesses before serving in the bookkeeping department at
St. John’s Lutheran Ministries, before retirement in 1987.
She was active as a leader in the Girl Scouts, the PEO
Organization, and activities at Rocky Mountain College and
Mayflower Congregational Church. Elfie was a very talented
cross-stitcher, avid reader, and enjoyed playing Bridge. Her
skills as a photographer fill many albums with photos of
family and travel! She enjoyed foreign travel and several
cruises.
Elfie is survived by her husband of 63 years, Dr. Lawrence
F. Small of Billings; daughters, Kathleen (Russ) Wiseman of
Billings and Linda Jean (Larry, Sr.) Collins of Huntley; son
Lawrence F. (Peggy) Small, Jr. of Kalispell; grandsons,
Larry (Katie) Collins, Jr., Christopher Collins, and Chad
Bailey; granddaughters, Amanda Kimmel and Katrina Kimmel;
and sisters, Barbara Matson, Helen Parish, and Patricia
Nikodym.
She was preceded in death by her son Daniel Irving Small;
her parents; and sisters, Velna Cowing and Rebecca Soreko.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be held at
2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 16, at Mayflower Congregational
Church. Private Inurnment will take place at Mountview
Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Mayflower Congregational Church, Rocky Mountain College Peace Institute, Montana Rescue Mission, Billings Food Bank, or charity of ones choice.
Remembrances
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Jean and
I want to express our sorrow in Elfie's passing.
Jean and John Taylor
I'll always have special memories of aunt
Elfie.
Lighthouses, photography, hiking and omlets.
We always enjoyed her visits to Maine. She and
Uncle Lawrence have always been an inspiration
to Deb and I. We will miss her mischievous smile
and great spirit.
Dave and Deborah Small
I have many fond memories of Aunt Elfie and Uncle Lawrence. May the Lord watch over her and provide comfort to her family. I will miss her very much. Dick Small, South Portland, ME.
Our families were close for many years. I am
saddened to learn of Elfie's passing. May the love and family and
love of the Lord sustain you all in this time.
Ken Taylor