Tillie (Praus) Mylan Croston

1927 - 2007

Tillie "Pat" Croston cherished mother grandmother and sister found peace on September 30th after many years of heart failure.

Pat was born on the family farm in South Heart, ND to Anna & Frank Praus August 11, 1927. She was the 10th of 12 children. She spent her childhood in South Heart, leaving at an early age for Billings.

While working in Billings she met, fell in love with and married Walter Mylan. Walter and Pat had three children Jerry, Laura-Li and Vicky. She then spent the next 28 years as a military wife and mother. The family traveled extensively.

After Walter passed away, Pat found love once again with Marvin Croston. They were married in 1978 and lived and worked in Yellowstone Natl. Park until he retired. They bought an RV and loved traveling down south, especially to Branson.

Pat loved and was loved by everyone she met. She had a profound sense of faith and a love for life and family. She was called Mom by many friends and special people in her life. Pat loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and her two special puppies, Pronto and Cassie. She also loved RVing, dancing, cards, crocheting, and she was a beautician.

Pat will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was always ready to help and pray for anyone. .. her faith was so strong, you could feel it. We will always be with her in prayers and thoughts until we can hug her again. Rest well beautiful mother!

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Anna Praus, husbands Walter and Marvin, son Jerry, three brothers, six sisters and son in law Gary. She is survived by daughters Laura-Li Mylan of Billings, MT, Vicky Anderson of Bridger, MT, stepson Jim Croston of Watertown, SD, stepdaughter Sue (Gary) Owens of Manhattan, MT, grandsons Craig (Leilani) Bolenbaugh of Missoula MT, Brook Bolenbaugh (Rob) of Seattle W A, Byron Anderson (Jill) of Bridger, MT, and Robert Anderson of Bridger MT, granddaughters Sarah Anderson of Bridger, MT, and Jennifer Hobbs (Tom) of Billings, MT, 7 great grandchildren, sister Dorothy (Mike) Zentner of Bismarck, ND and brother Frank (Sylvia) Praus, of Devils Lake, ND.

Our special thank you to Father Hogan, Dr. Thompson, Rocky MT Hospice-Lynn, Lindsay, Becky and everyone who offered their prayers and support.

Vigil services will be 7pm Friday at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be 10am Saturday at St. Thomas The Apostle Church with Rite of Committal at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Remembrances

Mommy, I want everyone to know what a extraordinary woman and mother you were.

Even at your sickest and most painful you always asked about others and prayed for them. It has been a honor to call you my mother but most of all my Best Friend. I will miss you always, but you have brought a profound sense of peace to my life and heart. Go softly until we meet again my love. "I love you as much as you love me."

Your loving daughter Laura-Li

Rest well, sweet Mommie! I will miss you every day on this earth and look forward to seeing in heaven. I know in my heart that you are in the loving embrace of our Lord and that makes me happy!

Love, Your Vicky Lynn

I will miss you always Grandma. You were a very special person and we will all miss you forever. Go softly into Gods hands and we will all meet you on the other side. I love you.

-Robert-

 

  

Tilly Pat what a wonderful person and friend. She became a very important part of my life. Pat was always there when I needed to talk and share my feelings. Her strong faith was catching. She has inspired me to look further into believing. I will miss her more than words are available. I love you Pat. With all my love, Myra.

to my darling sweet grandmother, you are special and touched my life like no one else. i will miss your profound love and gentle light. sarah lucille

    

           

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