Adeline H (Fuhrman) Mitchell was born May 14, 1923, she was one of five daughters born to Kon C. and Emma (Miller) Fuhrman. Adeline passed away of natural causes at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Montana at the age of 99, on September 27, 2022.
Her first three years of schooling were at the South Fuhrman School and then she came to Glasgow and graduated from Glasgow High School in 1941. She entered the Margaret Hoods Beauty College and graduated in July of 1942. So there after Adeline joined the Navy as a WAVE and was stationed in Washington, D.C. When her time in the service was up she came home to help her parents care for her younger sisters.
On June 4, 1947 she married the love of her life, Philip R. Mitchell of Nashua Montana. She opened up her own beauty shop in Nashua until their son, Michael, was born January 3, 1951.
Adeline was very active in her community. She was known as the “polyester queen”. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary since 1947. She served in numerous positions and was awarded the Soroptimist Woman of the year of 1975. The Mitchell Group Home was named after her for all of her hours of volunteering in 1993. In 1999, she was chosen for the “First Lady’s Award” presented by Teresa Racicot for her continued work with children and youth.
Adeline and Mary Potter worked with The Red Cross for many years in “The Canteen”, getting volunteers lined up. She enjoyed raising money for the American Legion Baseball Field along with Elaine Etchart. Over the years she taught bowling to young kids at El-Cor-Del Lanes and was actively involved with Girls State and the Boulder River School for the kids.
She enjoyed watching her grandkids grow up and always supporting them in all of their activities. She and Phil never missed a game.
Some of her favorite things to do were bingo, cards and puzzles.
Preceding Adeline in death is her husband, Phillip R. Mitchell; parents, Kon and Emma Fuhrman; sisters: Helen, Jean, Teresa and Hilda and numerous relatives.
Adeline is survived by her son, Michael (Candice) Mitchell of Minot; her grandchildren, Tyler (Sara) and Tisha (Jason); and great-grandchildren: Sheridan, Jalen, Tenly, Tatum and Ryken.
Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuaryglasgow.com. Memorials in Adeline’s name may be made to the donor’s choice. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday June 12, 2023 at Highland Cemetery followed by a reception at VFW Post 3107.
Randeen Rath says
Adeline was a person that will always be remembered for all the care she gave to our community and people. She cared for everyone and served her country in a great way.
Louise Twitchell says
Adeline will be missed by many. She was always ready to give a helping hand. She’s dancing with Phil.
Lisa Baxter says
Adeline was a person you could count on to get things done. She was dependable to the end. God Bless. She will be missed by many, many people as she touched the lives of this community.
Lisa koski says
Thinking of you during this time❤️❤️
Donna dascher says
Mike, Candy and family,
The polyester queen! I love it! I never understood how she could wear her polyester without freezing in the winter and sweating in the summer!!!! She will be remembered for all the things she was involved in and for all the things she did for our community. God bless you all!
Love ya, Gary and Donna
Diane Sergent says
Mike,
I’m so sorry very sorry for the loss of your mother she was loved by all.
David Boyd says
Ms. Adeline my brother and I will miss you. Really enjoyed visiting with you and Phil. He like it when we called him cousin. You were a wonderful lady and the Legion and community lost a precious gem. Prayers for your family.
SSG Michael G. Boyd
SSG David E. Boyd Sr.