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Lydia Schield, 91, of Billings passed away on
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Saint Vincent Healthcare. She was
born on September 23, 1915 in Dodge, North Dakota, a daughter to
Jacob and Minnie Ziegler.
Lydia lived and grew up on the family farm in
Dodge, North Dakota. She worked at various jobs on farms in and
around Dodge, North Dakota. At the age of 21 she met Otto Schield
and they were married in Sidney, Montana on October 29, 1936.
Together Lydia and Otto raised five children and farmed in Sidney,
Montana until 1956 when they moved to Billings, Montana. Lydia
worked at Saint Vincent Hospital in the Housekeeping Department. She
later worked in the Drapery Dept of JC Penney’s Department store in
Billings. She then started her own drapery business working out of
her home creating lovely window solutions for many homes in
Billings. Lydia's hands were never idle as she was always mending,
altering and sewing clothing for family and friends. She also
designed and created beautiful handmade quilts for family members.
When her health failed, she began crocheting
afgans for family and friends. Lydia was also an outstanding German
cook. Family and friends gathered to enjoy many of her infamous
German feasts with Otto playing his accordion or the piano.
Lydia was preceded in death in 1986 by her
husband, Otto Schield after 50 years of marriage; her sons, Mike
Schield in 1973, Jim Schield in 1975; granddaughter Audrey Ostwald;
and grandson K.C. Miller in 1981.
She is survived by her daughter Arlene Sheldon
(Marvin) of Woodburn, Oregon; son, Willie Schield (Diane) of
Billings, Montana; daughter, Carol Rottenbiller (Randy)of East
Glacier Park, Montana; grandchildren, Bill Ostwald (Jackie) of Port
St. Lucie, Florida, Wende Polen (Mark) of Billings, Montana, Tina
Schield of Elko, Nevada, Kevin Schield of Salem, Oregon, and Mike
Mitzel (Jaymie) of Billings, Montana. Lydia also enjoyed spending
time with her great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Ashley, Nickalous Hiersh
of Elko, Nevada, and Lane and Avery Polen of Billings, Montana.
Lydia always had a sweet smile for anyone who was
fortunate to be in her presence. She touched the lives of so many
people throughout her life and was the foundation for our family
gatherings.
The family wishes to express their deepest
gratitude to the staff at St. John's for their excellent care and
support of our Lydia. A special thanks to the Staff of 3- Tower at
Saint Vincent Healthcare for their excellent care of Lydia during
her final days and special thanks to Kathy, RN for her comforting
presence and support for our family during her final hours. The
family also wishes to extend our gratitude to Kaye Blair, RN for the
continued support and assistance she provided to Lydia for the past
two years.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M.,
Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary.
Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the St. John’s Lutheran
Ministries, P.O. Box 3139, Billings, MT 59107-1397. |