MALTA- Lucille Tremblay, 88, a homemaker died Thursday April 7, at Phillips County Hospital of respiratory complications.

    Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Monday April 11 at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Interment will be at the Malta Cemetery. A reception will follow the graveside at Stretch’s Pizza. Condolences for the family may be left at www.Kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Kirkwood Funeral Home of Malta is in charge of arrangements.

    Lucille was born March 6, 1923 to Claude and Mary Francis (Graham) Salyer in Odessa, Missouri. She attended school through the 10th grade in Odessa. She Traveled to Montana to visit her sister where she met Wilfred Tremblay. They were married November 18, 1942 in Havre, and farmed 40 miles south of Malta for 2 years before Wilfred was drafted into the Navy in 1944. Lucille and their newborn son Adrian spent about 2 years near Albany, CA to be near Wilfred until he was discharged in 1946. They moved back home to the Malta farm. Lucille loved her little house on the prairie and the way of life, even though it was hard work. She loved to garden, and the end results were always prepared to perfection. She loved to hunt, fish, and be camp cook with her family in the early years. They were good times. After moving to town in the early 80’s, Lucille still gardened up a storm. She enjoyed crosswords, puzzles, and her card parties. She had a soft spot for animals, always taking in or feeding strays. Underneath that hard shell was a tender heart always there for someone in need.

    She is survived by four sons, Adrian (Bonnie), Gary (Nancy) of Malta, Steve (Barb) of Dodson, and George of Glasgow; two daughters, Linda (Jerry) Koski of Glasgow and Karen (Dean) Burgett of Lewistown; one special nephew Doug Barret and one special adopted daughter, Carol Smith; numerous grandkids, great grandkids, and great-great grandkids with extended relatives in Missouri and other states. She loved each and every one of them very much. Lucille was preceded in death by Wilfred, husband of 45 years in 1987.

Guest Book

From: Diane Smith

I will miss my old friend Lucille; who I first met when I taught school at Midale in 1962/63. We got along great, as I grew up in a similar setting. Lucille and Wilfred and kids always made me feel like one of their family. Condolences to all the kids and their families. she is in a better place, and having a great time !

From: Gail Hendrickson Baldridg

My deepest condolences to all of you on the loss of your mother. We have been so blessed to be able to have our mothers remain in our lives for over 60 years, a special gift that not a lot of people get. Cherish your memories and keep them close to your heart.




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