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Mary Ella Shawver Billing

Birth	:	8 Jul 1923 Garfield County, Montana, USA
Death	:	14 Aug 2015 Jordan, Garfield County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Pioneer Cemetery, Jordan, Garfield County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.3244019, -106.9238968
Description	:	Mary Billing, 92, of Jordan passed away peacefully in the Garfield County Health Center early Friday morning, August 14, 2015. The angels added another flower to The Master's Bouquet. Mary was born July 8th, 1923 to George & Clara (Bacon) Shawver in a log home on their Squaw Creek homestead in present-day western Garfield County. She had fond memories of growing up with her 7 siblings, riding horses, attending country school, haying, playing pranks and even the hard winters. Mary loved to reminisce about her early days. In 1936, the family moved to California where she graduated from high school... Read More	Mary Billing, 92, of Jordan passed away peacefully in the Garfield County Health Center early Friday morning, August 14, 2015. The angels added another flower to The Master's Bouquet. Mary was born July 8th, 1923 to George & Clara (Bacon) Shawver in a log home on their Squaw Creek homestead in present-day western Garfield County. She had fond memories of growing up with her 7 siblings, riding horses, attending country school, haying, playing pranks and even the hard winters. Mary loved to reminisce about her early days. In 1936, the family moved to California where she graduated from high school in 1940. With war clouds looming on the horizon, she took a job at a defense plant assembling B-24 bombers. She was proud to have been one of the "Rosie the Riveters". During this time, she met Marine Sgt. Pete Cogley. They were married in March 1945, following his return from the Pacific Theatre. In December of that year, they were blessed with a son, Dave. While stationed in South Carolina, Pete died in February 1947. Mary then returned to Montana and took a job as the Brusett Postmistress. At a local dance, she met Bruce Billing and following a brief courtship, they wed on September 4, 1947. The next spring, they embarked on their life's work, when they purchased a small farm from neighbor Earl Sheldon. For the next 40- plus years, they worked the farm through both good times and bad, adding Sharon, Mike & Tom to the family. They lost an infant son, Ronnie in 1949. Bruce did fencing, custom combining and other jobs to supplement the farm income. Mary followed suit when the kids began high school by working in restaurants and as the secretary at the high school. Both Mary and Bruce had very musical families, which led to many community dances with Bruce often calling the square dances. They were active in most of the local events, especially those related to the VFW or VFW Auxiliary. After turning the farm over to Tom and retiring, they moved into Jordan. Bruce passed away in 1993. Mary remained active with the VFW Auxiliary, the Blackfoot Home Demonstration Club, the American Cancer Society, and the Garfield County Museum and Historical Society. She was very interested in preserving local and family history and wrote and participated in the publication of many books and articles. Failing health finally forced her to move to the Eagle's Manor in Miles City, then to Helena with son Dave (Helen) and finally back home to the Garfield County Health Center, where she received wonderful care and love from the staff. Mary is survived by 4 children, Dave (Helen) Cogley of Helena, MT, Sharon (Mike)Hyland of Seabeck, WA, Mike (Debbie) Billing of Omak, WA and Tom (Dale Ann) Billing of Jordan, MT; a sister, Clara Saylor of Jordan, MT, 15 grandchildren & 27 great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her husbands, Pete & Bruce, infant son Ronnie, her parents and 6 siblings. Memorial Services for Mary E. Billing will be Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the VFW Hall in Jordan with Inurnment to follow in the Pioneer Cemetery in Jordan. Memorials are suggested to the Garfield County Health Center to help with needed equipment purchases, or to the charity of the donor's choice. The Cloyd Funeral Home is assisting the family. Cloyd Funeral Home 09/25/2015

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Where is Mary Ella Shawver Billing's memorial?
Mary Ella Shawver Billing's memorial is located at: Pioneer Cemetery, Jordan, Garfield County, USA.
When did Mary Ella Shawver Billing death?
Mary Ella Shawver Billing death on 14 Aug 2015 in Jordan, Garfield County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 47.3244019
Longitude: -106.9238968

Family Members:

Parent

George William Shawver

(1894 - 1983)

Clara Adele “Midge” Bacon Shawver

(1893 - 1970)

Spouse

Thomas Bruce Billing

(1922 - 1993)

Siblings

George Russell Shawver

(1918 - 1989)

Rose Juanita Shawver Lervick

(1925 - 2003)

Clara Mae Shawver Saylor

(1930 - 2021)

Baby Shawver

(1936 - 1936)

Clara R Shawver

(1939 - 1939)

Children

Ronald Bruce Billing

(1949 - 1949)

Flowers:

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