Lucille Holen, 50, of Poplar passed away Sunday January 12, 2020, at Northeast Montana Health Services medical facility in Poplar.
A rosary will be held Monday, Jan. 20 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar at 6 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, also at the church. Burial will follow at Chelsea Cemetery.
Lucille Ferole was born in Poplar on March 5, 1969 to Helmer (Fats) and Arlene Faye (Youngman) Peterson. She was named after her aunt Lucille Peterson Smjekel and her middle name came from her mom’s friend and co-worker, the late Ferole Pease.
She attended Poplar Schools and spent three years at Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School in Great Falls when her mother went back to college.
She returned home and graduated from Poplar High School in 1987.
After high school she worked for the Fort Peck Tribes Foster Home Licensing program while attending Fort Peck Community College.
She graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from FPCC in 1991. In May of 1996 she married Richard Holen and they settled in
Chelsea with their son, James Dean.
Lucille was hired by the Poplar School District in 1993 as the home-school coordinator and held that position for 27 years until her passing. She enjoyed working with the students and staff at the school over the years and became friends with many of them.
Lucille was involved in the Frontier 4-H Club with her son, James, and enjoyed gardening fishing, berry picking, yard sales, canning, crafting and riding horses. She also participated in her traditional Dakota ways including the sweat lodge and sundance.
Her home in Chelsea was a gathering spot during holidays and for many other gatherings.
She was an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes and was a descendant of the Youngman and Eagleman families, Medicine Bear, Skečana, Plenty Roads, Black All Over, Crazy Bull, Touches the Cloud and Her Bad Cane.
Lucille carried the Indian name of Wówičada Un Názíŋ Wíŋ or Stands With Faith Woman.
Lucille is survived by her husband, Richard Holen; son James Dean (Brooke) Holen; and her grandson Stetson Roan Holen, who was the star in her eyes.
Her surviving siblings include brothers Richard Peterson; Louis (Wendy) Peterson; and a sister Lesley (Donny) Moran.
She is also survived by her sister-in-law Gloria Urbaniak; her brother-in-law Bob (Janice) Holen and her Aunt Myrna Charbonneau of Poplar.
Lucille’s nieces and nephews include Olivia Moran, Jessica Peterson, Toni Peterson, Samantha Clark, Maggie Gourneau, Chuck Weinberger and Cody Weinberger, Chris (Latoya) Holen; Christean, Cole and Lanie Holen; her Godfather, A.T. Rusty Stafne; and many cousins and relatives too numerous to mention.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Helmer (Fats) and Faye Peterson; sisters, Myrle Peterson, Janet Rose Peterson and Bonnie Weinberger; and a brother, Guy Peterson.
Lucille was a very loving and generous woman who was beautiful inside and out. She valued her home, community, school, friends and family and touched many lives during her 50 years on Earth. Thank you, Creator, for letting her be a part of our lives. Pidamaye.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences for the family can be left by using the form below.
Service Schedule
Rosary
6:00 p.m.
Monday January 20, 2020
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana
Mass of Christian Burial
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday January 21, 2020
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana
Service Schedule
Rosary
6:00 p.m.
Monday January 20, 2020
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana
Mass of Christian Burial
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday January 21, 2020
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana
Drew Reum says
So sorry for your loss Holen family! She was an amazing women! She will forever be missed.
Darcia Larsen says
So very sorry to hear of Lucille’s passing. Prayers to her family and friends for God’s comforting love through the days ahead. I always enjoyed our visits whenever I ran into her. Rest in peace sweet lady.
Darcia L Larsen says
So very sorry to hear of Lucille’s passing. Prayers to her family and friends for God’s comforting love through the days ahead. I always enjoyed our visits whenever I ran into her. Rest in peace sweet lady.
Darcia L Larsen says
So very sorry to hear of Lucille’s passing. Prayers to her family and friends for God’s comforting love through the days ahead. I always enjoyed our visits whenever I ran into her. Rest in peace sweet lady.🙏🙏🙏
Shari Daniels says
My sincere condolences to you families Lucille.
Max Bear says
My condolences to Lucille’s family. She was a gem always so friendly and kind. The Poplar High School students will miss her most of all.
Penny Kaleva says
Lucille had that great wonderful smile, I will always remember. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. God Bless
Cheryle says
Lucille u was always a good fren had a great sense of humor and always smiling fly high my fren our deepest codolences The White Hawk Family
Cheryl Cantrell says
My sincere condolences to the family
Gay Pennington says
Sorry too hear of Lucille passing. She was such a good friend I’ve got too know. She always had a smile on her face. She will be missed by all of us. My condolence to the family. May God Bless you all. Rest in Peace Lucille. From Gay(Paulson)Pennington
PHS Student says
She was always my favorite administrater bc when i’d come in all bummed she’d always smile at me and tell me to have a great day and its kinda sad how lil Stetson wont be able to see nama no more.condolences to the Holen Family
Robert Bauer says
You will definitely be missed my friend. I wish I could’ve seen you in person just one last time but we’re obviously not promised a tomorrow.
RJB
Melissa Reum says
My condolences to the family. Prayers of comfort & strength during this time of grief. She was a wonderful women that will be missed.
corrine says
Prayers
to her family…she is very loved N will be missed…Condolences to the family I LOVE YOU COUSIN FLY WITH THE ANGELS
Will McClammy says
Our thoughts and prayers for your entire family. Will McClammy and family
eunice davis says
she always had a smile for everyday I enjoyed working with her
Terry Lindsay-Barron says
My deepest condolences to the family. Going to miss you very much. You were such a beautiful person and a I considered you very good friend and co-worker, RIP Lucille, Love You!!
Valerie Hecht says
We’ve lost a sweet soul. My condolences and prayers for the family. Wishing you the swiftest healing possible as you remember all of the wonderful times with Lucille. 💐💛
Barb Perry says
R.I.P. Lucille. The whole Peterson family was my family’s friends. When my dad died, Faye made the trip to Ft. Belknap for the funeral, even tho it was cold and stormy. When Faye was going to school in Gt.Falls, I would catch a ride home with her. We would stop at my folks, my mom would sing and play her guitar for them. On the way home, Faye and I would tell ghost stories, the girls( Merle, Lucille and Leslie) would be scared, sitting in the back, listening to us. Lucille remembered all those time. I will surely miss her. My sincere sympathy to her husband, son, and brothers, and sister. May the creator nestle her in his arms.
Trivian Nault says
Sincere condolences to the Peterson and Holen family’s. My prayers for comfort and peace are with you all, especially for her brother Rich and her Son.
Darlyn Grainger says
Condolences to the Holen and Peterson families and her cousins during this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Twilia and Vincent Bear Cub says
I shall miss Lucille very much. Our high school will not be the same for she always had a smile for everyone that inquired at the office. Lucille is my parent’s God daughter. I will treasure how close our families have been over the years for our mothers were great friends. Prayers and strength to her husband, son, daughter -in-law, sister, brothers, relatives and friends. My condolences and sympathy for us all.
ILONA JO says
Sincere condolences to my cousins, Rich, Louis, & Leslie. To her husband, son & takoja. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
ILONA JO says
Sincere condolences to my cousins Richie, Louis, & Leslie. To her husband Richard, son & daughter in law Brooke & takoja Stetson. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
ILONA JO says
Sincere condolences to my cousins Richie, Louis, & Leslie. To her husband Richard, son & daughter in law Brooke & takoja Stets
on. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
ILONA JO says
Sincere condolences to my cousins Richie, Louis, & Leslie. To her husband Richard, son James Dean & daughter in law Brooke & takoja Stets
on. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Kelly walking eagle Sierra , Kathy and phil says
Sincere condolences to Peterson family and her husband Richard, James dean,daughter in law brooke and Stetson. We loved Lucille and will miss her beautiful smile!
Diane Boley says
My thoughts and prayers to Lucille’s family. “God gave us memories so we could have roses in December.”
Sheila Strauser says
Our deepest condolences to all of Lucille’s family and friends. She was a kind soul. So very sorry for your loss!
Donelle Buckles says
So very sorry for the passing of Lucille. She was such a great caring person. When my last child entered high school I was very emotional and Lucille was there to help me make it thru the first day. She even started calling him by the nickname we all called him I thought it was so sweet. Your presence will be truly missed at the high school. Sending condolences and prayers to her family.
Pete Wilson says
My sincere condolances to the Holen family, I always enjoyed my time with everyone, and certainly will miss Lucille smile and friendly personality. Rest in Peace. Sasquatch Watch of Montana
Rev. Steven Smith says
Total shock. Great person for sure. Praying for Richard and James and family. No words just broken hearted with you my friends.
Kim matthews says
My deepest condolences to one and all. Heaven truly gained a loving soul 😇. Gone but will never be forgotten 💗
Doris Thompson says
I’m sorry to hear the news of Lucille’s passing. She was my friend & was adored by many. I will miss that beautiful smile and will always remember her laugh. She was an amazing woman with an angel face. I pray that God gives you strength & comfort at this difficult time. My sincere condolences to her family 🙏
Prairiedawn Thunderchild says
You’ll be missed😢 gonna miss you checking up on me and saying you love me!😢 I love you Lucille💛
Nancy Pickett says
Condolences to Lucille’s family. She was a beautiful soul and was very kind to me. I am saddened by her loss.
Loren weinberger sr says
Condolences to the family
Nancy Sietsema says
My sincere condolences to Lucille’s family. May she RIP
Dale S says
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon yellowowl says
Fly high cuzn Lucille 🦅 you’re with all our relatives n with your mom n dad brother n sister. Prayers for your families here on earth. Until we meet again.
Kathy Cutia says
saddened by this-Lucille was a wonderful co-worker and friend. Condolences to all of her family.
Suzanne M Turnbull says
Nama, I’ll miss our “Unci talks”. You had a way with words that were comforting, and a strong faith that “everything will work out”. I love you.
Wilma Youngman Snell says
My sincerest condolences to my cousins, Rich, Lesley &
Louis💖🙏 Cuzin Lucille always had a smile & so friendly too besides being a quite gentle woman. I’ll always cherish our get togethers! Love you all💖💖💖🙏
Kelly Reinlasoder says
My deepest condolences to Richard, James and the Petersons.
Patrick & Linda Hill says
Lucille we are so sorry you left us. We will miss you Crow Fair. We promise to keep an eye on Richard when he comes down our way. You know we love all of you and we will keep you close to our hearts. Until we meet again. Peace and love.
Patrick & Linda Hill says
Our thoughts are with the Holen family in this sad, sad time. Thinking of all of you and hoping you allow the good memories to assuage your grief and comfort you in the coming weeks. We love you. Lucille, we are so sad to lose you and we try to remember you are with loved ones in the other side camp now. Keep a fire burning for us, please.
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
Our Deepest an Most Sincere Condolences to the Family of Lucille Peterson Holen.
Dwain Haggard says
Working with Lucille was wonderful. She had a beautiful spirit that brightened our world. We had fun with our crew in the office, in the high school. She was a good friend you could count on, and the world will be less without her. I will forever hear her laughter, and my heart will smile.
Patrick and Linda Hill says
So very sorry for your loss. We hope the wonderful memories you all have of Lucille will sustain you in the weeks and months to come. We are sending our love to each of you. Lucille, we will meet you one day on the other side camp. Love and peace.
Eva Meindlhumer with Lothar and Alfred and Mathias says
A wonderful Lady with a big heart went on to a peaceful world…she will be dearly missed….I will never forget her smile ..and I will never forget that she invited my son Lothar to her house .He always remembers and talks of these days! Dearest Lucille, I know we will meet again..one day! Condolences to the dear family and much strength. We think of you with all our heart.
Shannon Martell says
Prayers and love for Lucille and her family, she was always so nice and sweet! Lots of good Memories with her hanging
Out in the office in school. I know she touched many lives and will be missed dearly! Peace and love!
Pauline Terbasket says
Many fond memories from Chelsea 💗Sending Condolences Love and Prayers to the Holen Family🙏🏽And all of Lucy’s relations and community of Fort Peck💗
Marty Hunt says
My love and prayers to the entire Youngman Holen family in Montana, I’m so very sorry for such a great loss.
I was and am extremely honored to have met Lucille. She opened her home to me celebrating a new family member a long lost Youngman
ME🥰 I will forever remember her loving kindness along with the rest of the family.
May the love Lucille showed and gave to others stay nestled in our hearts for a lifetime.
Rest in paradise Lucille ❤
Love Marty Youngman
Marty Youngman says
My love and prayers to the entire Youngman Holen family in Montana, I’m so very sorry for such a great loss.
I was and am extremely honored to have met Lucille. She opened her home to me celebrating a new family member a long lost Youngman
ME🥰 I will forever remember her loving kindness along with the rest of the family.
May the love Lucille showed and gave to others stay nestled in our hearts for a lifetime.
Rest in paradise Lucille ❤
Love Marty Youngman