Trudy Elaine Menz, 42, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Fort Kipp, MT died Feb. 8th, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah. On August 13th, 1979 Trudy Elaine was born in Poplar, MT, to Gale Myron Menz and Bonnie Mae Russell-Menz. She was the middle child of nine brothers and sisters.
Trudy grew up on the farm in Fort Kipp, Mt. she attended school in Culbertson where she participated in track and basketball. She was a baptized/member at Red Eagle Memorial Church where she attended Bible School, and assisted with all church events. Trudy was raised by her grandparents Lida and Gale Menz, she enjoyed being in the kitchen with grandma Lida and was an expert at making cornballs. Grandma Lida was her biggest supporter and they would cruise all over together. Trudy had the biggest heart, and infectious smile and laugh. She was always joking, teasing her friends, co-workers, and family. The family siblings called her “honky”, or “windwalker”. Trudy loved all her niece and nephews, she would tickle & chase them all over. Trudy was always there to lend a hand or help someone in need, she helped babysit many children or brats (as she would say), and they would call her “Mom”, she loved them like her own.
Trudy was blessed with two children, whom she loved very much. Emerlee Lynn Menz, 12/22/01, & Jason Lee Trinder, November 7th, 2003. She kept all their paperwork from grade school, and was proud of their accomplishments. One of her highlights in life was the birth of her grandbaby Skylee, she loved her with all her heart. She would love facetiming her on a daily basis. The second grandbaby will be here in April, and will be named in her memory “Trudell Elaine”. Trudy enjoyed walking, riding her bike, cooking, cleaning, & visiting friends and family.
Trudy had various jobs but enjoyed working at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Poplar, MT. with Ona Windchief, Chug Knowlton, Doug Grandchamp, and others. Her good friends/sisters were Lesley Buck Elk, Darlyn Grainger, Angie Headdress, and Johnelle Pipe-Calder.
Trud, you will be dearly missed, you will never be forgotten, enjoy your time with all the loved ones, and continue to watch over all of us here on Earth. We will see you again, love you always sweet daughter, sister, Mom and friend. Rest in Peace Trudy Elaine.
Trudy is survived by her mother Bonnie Menz, her children Emerlee, and Jason, sisters: Stacey (John) Summers, Danelle (Mike) Olsen, Gale (Keera) Menz, Myron (Jennifer) Misty (Thomas) Haase, Dustin (Ellyn) Menz, Leslie Menz, & Kaycee Menz. Aunts: Joanne Russell, Loretta Eagle, Marva (Harry) YoungBear, Lynette (Eugene) Boyd, Trivian (Norman) Nault, Sybil (Robert) Summers, Dorothy (Orrin) Denny, Uncles: Lyle Denny, Rusty Denny, Grandma Darlene Left Hand, Cyndi Bighorn, Cousins: Farrell (Dennis) Simons, Danette Scott.
Extended families: Denny, HalfRed, Shields, Boyd, Russell, Walking Eagle, Spotted Bird, Lambert, Buck Elk, Good Soldier, Reddog, & Cloud. Many numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews to mention.
Trudy is preceded in death by her father Gale Myron Menz, Grandparents: Gale and Lida Denny-Menz, Lucille Left Hand Thunder, Loattie Boyd, Vida Muskrat, Almena Reddog, Serena Good Soldier, Sylvia Halfred, Daniel Russell, Verle Denny, Reverend Enright Bighorn, Emery Menz, Ralph Russell, Davey E. Muskrat Sr., Norman (John) Muskrat, Desmond Muskrat, Llewellyn Russell, Harold Buck Elk, Charlie Fourbear, Gerald Lambert, Roy Bear, Sr., Roy (Gus) Bear, Jr. Adopted mother Martha Eagle. Aunts: Catherine Russell, Isabelle Russell, Mona Engen, Mary Jane Bear, Trisha Robinson Cousins: Tammy Reddog, Richard Reddog, Darrell Reddog, Tracie Reddog.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
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JAMES A BIGHORN says
My condolences to the family.
BROTHER IN LAW MIKE says
RIP MY SISTER-IN-LAW HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY YOUR WITH DAD, GRANDMA LYDIA AND FAMILY UNITL WE MEET AGAIN TOKA SA AKA MY SISTER IN LAW. LOVE YOU
Sophia Martell/Youngman says
My condolences to the family Rest In Peace Trudy prayers 🙏
Bob and Terry McAnally says
Our condolences to all of Trudy’s family. May the Creator wrap loving arms around you all as you move through this time.
Virgil Cantrell says
Condolences to the family!
Donald Boyd says
R.I.P. Cousin Trudy
This Is A Really Shock To Me Can’t Believe Your Gone As When My Dad Visited Grandma Lida Back When We Were Kids And Played On The Old Farm Tractor And Talked To Me Every Time You Seen Me..
Ashleigh Greybull says
Oh Trudy, i just found out. 💔💔💔😔 Family and friends are in my prayers for comfort 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Jonny BearCub says
Prayers of comfort to the families at this time.
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
🌹Prayers & Our Deepest Condolences to Families of Trudy ✝️… RIP TRUDY 🖤…
David E. Boyd Sr. says
Farewell my niece and being praying for your mom, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and other family members.
Uncle Dave, Auntie Chong Ae and family
Bob Duncan says
On my first trip to Ft Peck and then onto Glacier Trudy was one of my hiking and camping partners. What a baby she was back then! Smile from ear to ear and mischief sparkling in her eyes. Now she joins Michael Shields as those we have lost. It is way too early for her to leave us.. I can not imagine the pain that Bonnie and the family are feeling as you mourn your precious girl. Know that Kathy, Michael, Kirsten and I mourn with you.
Kathleen Ventura & family says
Rest in perfect peace Trudy.
Such a fun crazy girl.
You were one of a kind. Always cheerful teasing and with alot of laughter.
Don’t remember when you were ever serious. Haha.
You will truly be missed Trudy.
My sincerest condolences to Bonnie, her children and her brothers and sisters and family. 😔
Joe Carrizales says
My Condolences to Trudys family, I was shocked when I found out, my heart and prayers are with the MENZ family
Angel says
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Julie Bemer says
Our condolences to the family.
Debbie Ricker says
Strongest Prayers of Strength, Support, Comfort and Love to Family Friends and Loved Ones…Rest in Perfect Paradise My Friend Trudy…Always Laughing and Smiling…The World was a Better Place with Your Kind Soul in it…You Wil Be Missed….Most Hugs, Respect and Love the dobis…
Punkie says
My Sincerest Condolences To Trudys Family. She Was A Beautiful Friend, Always Laughing, Smiling. You Will Be Missed My Friend 💖
Lori Canyon says
My condolences to the Menz family 🙏❤️ Prayers for comfort and strength…🖤😞
Trivian Young Bear Nault says
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for loving us unconditionally. Thank you for being our comforter in our deepest times of need. I ask that you be with Trudy’s family now, as they need your comfort and strength. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. Our deepest condolences to her children, to Bonnie and to her siblings and extended family. Love to you all, Auntie Trivian and family.
Darlyn Grainger says
Bonnie, her children, and grandkids and her brothers n sisters and families. I am so sorry for your loss. Trudy was such a fun and caring person. She will truly be missed. Heaven gained another Angel. She with her Dad and other family members. May God Bless You All during this most difficult time.
Tim Budd says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
Mel & Marelle Gardner says
We are so very sorry to hear of Trudy’s passing. She was a special person and a light to those who knew her. She attended Worship Services with us at the Fayette Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake Ciry and will be greatly missed. Her family will be in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Melissa says
R.i.p. my best friend/sister I can’t believe that your gone. You will forever be in my heart. We all miss you soon much here in salt lake city. I’m so glad we got to make the memories that will never be forgotten. Your gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace my dear friend. We love you, from all your friends at palmer court. ♥️
Joe and Jenell Bear and family says
Our family has many memories of Trudy from over the years. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Patt Iron Cloud says
We will all miss you my beautiful niece. My condolences to all. I love you dear Sister Bonnie. Hugs ❤️❤️❤️ We will see Trudy’s beautiful face again. Auntie Patt 😭😭💔💔💔Families Are Forever
patrick says
I love you. you gave love to me, family and even the stranger in time of need . trudy gave unconditional.
Lesley Buck Elk says
Forever in my heart Trudy. ❤ I will cherish all the good times we had. Even sitting at the laundromat chatting over boys lol I will miss you!
Barbara Perry says
So sorry Bonnie and family. It’s so hard to lose a family member, especially a daughter so young. The creator wanted her home. R.I.P Trudy!
colleen says
Oh Trudy Lu, you will be missed by so many. You were such a happy go lucky girl, good friend & co-worker. I will always remember your smile and sense of humor. I was remembering when you came to work on Halloween dressed up like the Bride of Chuckie. Oh what laughter and crazy conversations we had. I know your family was there to greet you when you entered the spirit world, what a happy reunion. Gods blessing of comfort to your children, mother and siblings.
Kaycee menz says
Love you sister❤️You will be missed!You had such a kind heart and loved everyone. The kids will cherish the memories you had with them.