Stella (Torgerson) St. Clair, 101, passed away Saturday, June 6th, 2015 at Frances-Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 10th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 2015 at Bell Mortuary. Services will be Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 11:00 AM also at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Montana. Intermit will follow services at Highland Cemetery. A luncheon will follow interment at the Glasgow VFH. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.bellmorturarymontans.com.
Stella was born December 4, 1913 to Mikal and Bergit Torgerson in Hatton, ND. She grew up in a family with 9 siblings in Grain Community, Montana north of Nashua. Stella loved being outdoors and helping her father farm. Stella loved every craft imaginable, dancing, exercising, cooking and baking everything; especially Norwegian foods.
Stella married Russell Edward St. Clair and they spent 33 years together until his passing on March 28, 1965. She was an excellent homemaker, worked as a bookkeeper, and in the jewelry business for St. Clair Jewelry.
She was a member of Eastern Star and numerous other civic activities in her community.
Stella is survived by her son, Charles St. Clair of Glasgow, MT; daughter, Nina (Jake) Wines of Helena, MT; six grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great, great, grandchild.
Preceding her in death are her parents, nine siblings, and three spouses.
Kris Wokal Magstadt says
Stella was a wonderful friend to my mother, Eva Wokal, and they shared many a coffee date. She was always so kind and was so gifted in so many creative ways. My mother loved her dearly, and I cherish the kindness she showed to me. Now they can have coffee in heaven. Our sympathy and prayers.
Joyce Baer says
I have very fond memories of the St. Clair family…Russell and my father were partners in the jewelry business. Stella was the kindest lady I know, she had a beautiful smile and sense of humor. She and Russell shared a wonderful love story which tragically end, but now they can be together again. Prayers for comfort and peace during this time.
Joyce (Jackley) Baer