Elvira Donnice Mahto, age 72, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2014 in Billings, MT surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. She was born in Elbow Woods, ND to Leslie W. and Alma (Wells) Mahto on June 14, 1942. In honor of her being born on Flag Day, her grandmother Polly Wells gave her the Indian name Flag Woman.
She attended school in Lucky Mount, ND, River Dale, ND, Richmond, CA, New Town, ND, and Flandreau, SD, but spent most of her life raising her children and grandchildren in Wolf Point, Montana.
She is a woman with such wisdom, courage, patience, and unconditional love. She has had an everlasting impact on each of our lives and for that we are eternally grateful.
Words, and no combination of words, could describe the woman Elvira is, was and will forever be in each of our hearts. She will be remembered for being the most caring person, her laughter, kindness, her jokes, and the best frybread you ever would tear apart. She always had a story to solve every problem and a comforting smile to help pick you up when you felt down.
Elvira retired from the Faith Lutheran Home after many years. She enjoyed reading, Sudoku, listening to music (especially Elvis), jigsaw puzzles, and traveling, but her most memorable moments came from spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Sandra Mahto Stracener (Mike), Dennis Mahto (Nancy), Georgia Wetsit (Gordan), George Wetsit, Jr. (Glenda), Denise Zimmer (Loren), Blaine Wetsit (Sally) and Jeff Wetsit (Tamara). She is also survived by Algie Mahto (Rockee), Carlisle, Truman Mahto (Carmen), Bernadine Wilson (Norman), Ruperta “Bobbi” Larson (Galen “Bunny”), Karen Howe (Burnette), Kathy Mahto; 35 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leslie W. and Alma (Wells) Mahto; one brother, Leslie, Jr.; son, David Wetsit; daughters, Joan and Laurette Wetsit; granddaughters, Sayra Alise Mahto Stracener, Daveau and Mariah Azure; grandsons, Elijah Zimmer, and Mason and Nathaniel Wetsit.
A special thanks to Dr. McGuire, Pam, Kim, Candy, the staff at Riverstone Hospice and to everyone who offered prayers.
Our mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend will be dearly missed by all who knew her. We look forward to seeing her again when we make our journey home. Rest easy Elvira, you will be thought of often, remembered always and loved forever.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 24 at the Wolf Point Community Hall. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, September 25 at the Wolf Point Community Hall. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point is assisting with arrangements.
Service Schedule
Wake
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 24, 2014
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday September 25, 2014
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Wake
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 24, 2014
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday September 25, 2014
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Francis & Georgette Boyer says
To the family of “Doniece” Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers daily.
Carlisle, we are so sorry for your loss, condolences to you and yours with hugs of love.
God bless with comfort and fond memories. She’s a beautiful Lady.
Carol Neutgens says
Denise, I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a lovely lady and brought joy to so many by her generousity of time and talent. She will be missed by all. I ask that God gives only wonderful memories of her. And may she show up in your dreams once in awhile to let you know she is haveing a wonderful time at the table of the Lord. God bless you all.
Carol
Swadeau & Terry Halsey says
Our dear relatives: Please know that you are in our prayers during this sad time. Aunt Donnice was a wonderful lady, kind, with a strong heart and spirit. Treasure all the precious moments you had with her; they are priceless. May she rest in God’s peace.
We will always love and miss her.
Tamara Wetsit says
To Elvira’s (Donnice’s) entire family. What a special lady she was. She was always cordial & kind to me and listened to me when I spoke with her. She made me feel like part of the family. I couldn’t have asked for a more sweet mother in law. My heart is heavy for the family because she will be greatly missed. Even while I cry I also rejoice that she is with The Lord & without pain or tears.
My prayers & sympathy go out to you all.
Marcus Wells, Sr. says
We grew up together and she always watched out for us when we were youngsters. We always helped her take care of all, where we all lived in Table Butte area. We went thru
many hard winters in that area, with no roads, water, electricity or fuel. But, we all helped
each other and cared for each other! Times should be as that, today. Our prayers for her
family and God rest her deserving soul!
Blaine and Salinalee Wetsit says
I had the privilege to get to know this great human being for the past 11 years, she was so kind and gentle to all and was so very giving and generous in so many ways. I may only be her daughter in law but I loved her like a mom. She raised such a good man, sons , great daughters and grandchildren. So thankful to have gotten the opportunity to know her, she yad the best sense of humor, I know now where my husband gets it from. (Little story) ….Before she was
getting sick, she came to visit, we went to the little store downtown and she bought a Sudoku book, Blaine said mom you know how to do these? She had said yeah it’s
easy… he said nooo it’s not, its hard. She said what are ya, stupid?… I laughed so hard, oh my goodness. Hahahaha… such a great lady, my hubby and I will miss her dearly, but we know she’s in a wonderful place. Rest easy Mom Elvira, we will meet again. You’re son will be fine, I will take care of him… always!