Fern H. 'Gramma T' Tiemyer, 84
Our beloved mother, Fern H. Tiemyer, affectionately known to all who knew and loved her as "Gramma T," passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007. She died peacefully with her family by her side at Village Health Care in Missoula. She was born on Aug. 19, 1923. She was one of 10 children born to Clarence and Eunice Donaldson.
Fern and her husband Harris "Bud" Tiemyer, raised five children in their home across the street from Bonner Park in Missoula. After the kids were raised, they lived many years at beautiful Flathead Lake.
After Bud's death in 1986, Fern moved to Polson where she resided with the loving help of her daughter, Dianne, and support of her son, Ralph "Butch," until she could no longer live alone.
She so enjoyed her time at her Lady's Auxiliary luncheons and had many lovely friends there.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harris "Bud" Tiemyer; her grandson-in-law, Randy Ingram; granddaughter-in-law, Robin Erickson; two brothers; and three sisters.
She is survived by her children, Gwen and Charles Wemple of Frenchtown, Dianne and George Dahl of Elmo, Sandra and Dale Erickson of Missoula, Candice and Ken Snell of Hillsboro, Ore., and her son, Ralph "Butch" Tiemyer of Bigfork. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Chuck and Mary Wemple of Houston, Mike and Kelli Wemple of Alberton, Rebecca Pace of Frenchtown, Brooke Ingram of Polson, BD Erickson and Ragan Erickson of Missoula, Kacie Snell of Mesa, Ariz., and Cory Snell of Hillsboro; great-grandchildren, James M. Wemple and Rebecca Ralls of Alberton, Sarah Pace and Jacob Pace of Frenchtown, Evan and Seth Ingram of Polson, and Dalen Erickson of Missoula. Also surviving are her siblings, Allen Donaldson of East Missoula, Irene and Dale Hendricksen of Missoula, Eileen and Don Creswell of LaPine, Ore., and Genevieve Salido of Antioch, Calif.; and her aunt, Helen Self, of Missoula.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Orchard Homes Country Life Club at 2537 South Third St. W. in Missoula. Mother always wore a "signature" scarf around her neck. We thought that it might be fun if ladies who attend would wear one around their neck, if they wish. Please come so that we might tell you more about this very loving and gracious lady.
"We wish to thank all of the wonderful people at Village Health Care for their tender loving care. They helped her to pass with dignity and grace. Knowing that she was so well cared for, right up to the end, made our lives so much easier. Thank you!"
In lieu of flowers she would want you to hug and kiss your children, hug your friends and be kind to others. She was that kind of lady.
"Rest in peace, Gramma T. You are pain free!"