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Barbara Kay Beers Kirscher

Birth	:	15 Apr 1927 Judith Gap, Wheatland County, Montana, USA
Death	:	25 May 2016 Townsend, Broadwater County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Deep Creek Cemetery, Townsend, Broadwater County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.2832000, -111.4667000
Description	:	Barbara Kay (Beers) Kirscher, 89 passed away from natural causes on May 25, 2016 in Townsend, Montana. Barbara was born in her grandmother’s bed in Judith Gap, Montana to Charles Leander and Mabel Arnegard Beers on Good Friday, April 15, 1927. All Barbara’s life was directed by her faith and love of family and friends. She was a “joiner” from birth, compelled to participate in educational pursuits as well as community service throughout her years. Barbara graduated from Judith Gap High School in 1944 as Valedictorian of her class. Barbara chose to attend Montana State College (now MSU) in Bozeman although... Read More	Barbara Kay (Beers) Kirscher, 89 passed away from natural causes on May 25, 2016 in Townsend, Montana. Barbara was born in her grandmother’s bed in Judith Gap, Montana to Charles Leander and Mabel Arnegard Beers on Good Friday, April 15, 1927. All Barbara’s life was directed by her faith and love of family and friends. She was a “joiner” from birth, compelled to participate in educational pursuits as well as community service throughout her years. Barbara graduated from Judith Gap High School in 1944 as Valedictorian of her class. Barbara chose to attend Montana State College (now MSU) in Bozeman although her mother was a Montana State University (U of M) alumni and several of her Dad’s family resided in Missoula. Her interests were both academic and extracurricular. She played trumpet in the marching band, traveling by train to perform before the Legislature in Helena. She used her flare for journalism with work on the Exponent and yearbooks. Barbara was a member of the freshman honorary Alpha Lambda Delta, Spurs the sophomore service club (serving as local president and editor of the national magazine), and Mortar Board—the Senior Honorary. Barbara married Frederick Joseph Kirscher, WWII Army Air Corps Veteran, on July 27th, 1947 in Missoula, Montana and together they graduated from Montana State College (now MSU) in 1948, Barbara with highest honors. For two years Joe and Barbara partnered with Joe’s sister Betty and Bill Zabel growing hay, grain, and sugar beets on the family farm along the Missouri River. Joe and Barbara lived in Townsend with baby Marie until the Zabels left. Anticipating the inundation of the “Lower ranch” by the new Canyon Ferry Dam, Joe and Barbara built a house on the “Upper Ranch” on Whaley Lane. Four other children (Jan, Keith, Kerry, and Vivianne) were born to them as they continued to operate the ranch until Joe’s death in 1973. Barbara was employed by the Selective Service Board and the Broadwater County Clerk of Court. Barbara continued to operate the ranch in partnership with son Keith and daughter Marie and Ken Romo until the winter of 1978 when she went to work with the Montana Department of Public Instruction as a secretary in the Indian Ed division. That next summer she accepted a position with Montana Health System Agency and moved to Sidney, Montana. Barbara served on the State Governing Board for MHSA. Later, as federal funds for health planning shrunk, she moved to Billings where she was responsible for the 14 South Central Counties in a half-time MHSA position. She was also employed by a branch office of the Montana Lung Association; these jobs were ideal for Barbara as she was able to combine her gifts for organization, communication, and leadership. She was proud of her role in establishing and directing Camp Huff and Puff, a camp for children with breathing problems. MHSA was phased out and Barbara continued working for the Lung Association until her retirement in the fall of 1989. Barbara moved back to Townsend where she used her training to help form the Broadwater Community Health foundation. Barbara also served on the THS Board and the District Board until her health required her resignation in early 2016. Barbara participated in a variety of community activities. She supported and contributed to school affairs including PTA, the 4-H program, and the Canton Valley Woman’s Club. Barbara served the Order of Eastern Star as Worthy Matron (twice), as Grand Representative several times, and in numerous state appointments. Her membership in Daughters of the Nile, as part of the Egyptian Oriental Band and her support of Shrine Hospital for Children was especially important to her. Barbara served four terms on the board of Live at the Civic and worked many years as a membership volunteer. She supported the Townsend United Methodist Church for 58 years, and was a charter member of the Trailhead Christian Fellowship—where her faith grew stronger. Barbara loved playing pinochle and bridge and was always ready for a game. Some of Barbara’s most pleasurable and fulfilling activities had to do with travel—beginning with the KEEP project which took her to China, Japan, and Hawaii in 1975. Subsequently, she was able to visit Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Ireland, England, Greece, Egypt, the Panama Canal, and Mexico. Barbara enjoyed several trips to the Caribbean and numerous US locations including Alaska. The love for her family was uppermost in Barbara’s thoughts, prayers and actions. She treasured each one and did not hesitate to give support for every dream and endeavor. Barbara is survived by her children Marie (Ken) Romo, Keith (Robin) Kirscher, Vivianne (Audie) Anderson all of Townsend, Montana and Jan (Kim) Keltner of Terry, Montana; grandchildren Shane (Teresa) Romo of Townsend, Jodi (Nels) Hanson of Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, Marty Keltner of Chicago, Illinois, Amy Kirscher of Helena, Montana, Shannon (Jamie) Meier of Columbus, Montana, Joe Kirscher of Watford City, North Dakota, Rosanna (Josh) Talbott of West Valley City, Utah and Cole (Kyndra) Anderson of Townsend, Montana; great grandchildren Mariah and Shanrea Romo, Annelise and Koen Hanson, Justin, Clayton, Haylee, Tanner, Jayden, Kymber, and Kaitlyn Meier, Torin Talbott, and James Anderson. Also surviving are her brother Charles L. M. Beers of Bozeman, Montana, sister-in-law Dorothy Kirscher Zimmerman of Sun City, Arizona and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents Lee and Mabel, her husband Joe Kirscher, sister Rosa Lee Lea, son Kerry Lynn Kirscher, and grandson Cameron Anderson. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church with Rev. Mike Dexter officiating. A reception will follow immediately after the service. Interment will follow at Deep Creek Cemetery.

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Where is Barbara Kay Beers Kirscher's memorial?
Barbara Kay Beers Kirscher's memorial is located at: Deep Creek Cemetery, Townsend, Broadwater County, USA.
When did Barbara Kay Beers Kirscher death?
Barbara Kay Beers Kirscher death on 25 May 2016 in Townsend, Broadwater County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Barbara Kay Beers Kirscher's memorial?
Latitude: 46.2832000
Longitude: -111.4667000

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Leander Beers

(1899 - 1963)

Mabel Cornelia Arnegard Beers

(1903 - 1979)

Spouse

Frederick Joseph Kirscher

(1920 - 1973)

Siblings

Rosa Lee Beers Lea

(1929 - 2014)

Charles Leander Martin “Chuck” Beers

(1931 - 2019)

Children

Kerry Lynn Kirscher

(1955 - 1955)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Deep Creek Cemetery
Townsend, Broadwater County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2832000, -111.4667000

2. Holy Cross Cemetery
Townsend, Broadwater County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3182983, -111.4831009

3. Centerville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3375140, -111.5142990

4. Charity Jane Dillon Gravesite
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Coordinate: 46.2947200, -111.5875770

5. Shull Cemetery
Broadwater County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1678760, -111.4242520

6. St. Joseph's Cemetery
Canton, Broadwater County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4073200, -111.4446150

7. Macomber Field Cemetery
Radersburg, Broadwater County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1744100, -111.5986100

8. Radersburg Cemetery
Radersburg, Broadwater County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1765990, -111.6126290

9. Parker Cemetery
Broadwater County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1760000, -111.6130000

10. Lavina Chapel Cemetery
Broadwater County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4555000, -111.5043000

11. Fairview Cemetery
Broadwater County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4570110, -111.5035380

12. Beaver Creek Cemetery (Defunct)
Winston, Broadwater County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5152780, -111.5952780

13. Winston Cemetery
Winston, Broadwater County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5017014, -111.6714020

14. Diamond City Cemetery
Broadwater County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5883300, -111.4346900

15. Elkhorn Cemetery
Elkhorn, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2683450, -111.9480010

16. Missouri Headwaters State Park Cemetery
Trident, Gallatin County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9346470, -111.4937960

17. Turner Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5306015, -111.8486023

18. Morgan Cemetery
Springhill, Gallatin County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0092010, -111.1102982

19. Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church Cemetery
Boulder, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1234000, -111.9505000

20. Canyon Ferry Cemetery
Lewis and Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6344330, -111.7059790

21. Logan Cemetery
Logan, Gallatin County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8880997, -111.4710999

22. Jefferson City Cemetery
Jefferson City, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3913000, -112.0308000

23. Fairview Cemetery
Three Forks, Gallatin County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8717003, -111.5325012

24. Fly Cemetery
Gallatin County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8939018, -111.2485962