Darlene Mae (Olson) Murch known to many as “Toots”, lived her life loving and caring for her family and all she knew. Toots was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota on June 11, 1937 to Clifford and Jessie (Helland) Olson. When her family moved to Montana they settled in the Nashua area. Here she met and married Walt Murch on October 29, 1955, they celebrated 64 years of marriage in 2018. The couple raised four children: her number one son, Dave (Deby) Murch of Billings, Montana; Connie (Red) Whitten of Nashua, Montana, Lori (Darryl) Kolstad of Glasgow, Montana, and Peggy (Will) Lauckner of Nashua, Montana.
Toots had many loves and hobbies, which included: cooking, sewing, camping, traveling, painting, and woodworking, but her biggest love was her family. Toots enjoyed cooking dinner every Sunday for her family and if you didn’t come over she would call you and say “Soups On”. Toots also worked as a bank teller for many years, she enjoyed her job and the people she met. She always had a positive outlook on life. When she was told she had dementia, she told the doctor, “I don’t have time for dementia, I have quilts to make.” Toots had a feisty fun loving personality and the energy of a teenager. Peggy always said “she is like the energizer bunny.” Toots was an amazing woman who left us with many wonderful memories to cherish.
Preceding Toots in death is her husband, Walt; daughter, Connie Whitten; son-in-law, Red Whitten, grandson, Nick Kolstad; parents, Cliff and Jessie Olson; brother, Chuck Olson; twin brother, Donnie Olson and a sister, Barbara Olson.
Toots is survived by three of her four children and their spouses; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild on the way.
Toots will be remembered for her smile and laughter and the sparkle in her eyes that always made you wonder what she was up to.
Services for Darlene Murch will be held Saturday, June 13, at 11:00 a.m. at 1402 Milk River Road in Nashua. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Highland Cemetery
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
11:00 a.m.
Saturday June 13, 2020
Lauckner Home
1402 Milk River Road
Nashua, Montana 59248
Funeral Reception
12:00
Saturday June 13, 2020
Lauckner Home
1402 Milk River Road
Nashua, Montana 59248
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
11:00 a.m.
Saturday June 13, 2020
Lauckner Home
1402 Milk River Road
Nashua, Montana 59248
Funeral Reception
12:00
Saturday June 13, 2020
Lauckner Home
1402 Milk River Road
Nashua, Montana 59248
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Ms. Katrina M. Orth says
My Prayers and thoughts are with everyone in the family and friends. So sorry to hear about Mrs. Grandma Murch Leaving us all. She will be deeply missed and loved by everyone .
Georgia Trathen says
So sorry for your loss. Remember her fondly from Nashua.
Lisa Wiltfong says
So sorry to hear about Toots! I loved working with her. She was my “second mom” when she didn’t think one mom was enough. Prayers to her family!
Pam and Brian (olson) Hart & Boys says
David, Lori, Peggy and family,
So sorry to hear about Aunt Toots. What an amazing Aunt she was to me and my siblings
I remember her piling us all in the camper and taking us to the beach almost every day during the summer. She had her hands full with
all of us kids but she always seemed to be having as much fun as us. I was truly blessed to have her in my life. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Andie Billingsley says
So sorry to hear of Darlenes’ passing. She was such a friendly person, her smile brightened my day.. thoughts n prayers for your family..
Brenda koessl says
She was a sweetie! So kind and had an open heart towards all.
Melinda says
I am so sorry to hear about Toots. I remember what a wonderful woman she was when I lived in Nashua. My thought and prayers for your family. Melinda Tangen