Betty Lou (Lorensen) Firestone

On the afternoon of June 28, 2024, our beloved aunt, Betty Lou Firestone, passed away in Philipsburg. She was 93 years old.  Betty was born at Jens, Montana, on May 17, 1931.  She was the fifth child and third daughter of Frances Rose Weaver and T.L. Lorensen.

Betty grew up on the ranch known as the Waldbillig Place, west of Drummond. She loved all the animals on the ranch, especially the horses, and enjoyed riding from a young age. Betty loved her horse and before riding up a hill, would dismount, leading her horse up the hill, thus sparing the horse more work!

Betty attended Drummond schools, graduating in 1949. She then attended Western Montana College earning her Teachers' Certificate. She then went on to enjoy teaching young primary students in Dixon, Philipsburg, and Drummond.

Betty married James Carl Firestone on November 8, 1957. They worked hard at several area ranches before purchasing the Floyd Harris Ranch. Later, they bought the Bert Weaver Ranch. In the early 1970's, they became partners in the purchase of the TBar3 Ranch. In a few years, they established a ranch of their own and built a home near the Gary Cooper Cabin located on their property.  Upon retiring in the early 1990's, they built a home near Maxville. Betty and Carl enjoyed many happy years in their Maxville home!

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, and siblings, Leroy, Ray, Rosemary, and Phyllis.

She is survived by nephews and nieces, Jay Krieg, Susan Beckstrom, Ted Lorensen, Julie Lorensen, Rae Ann Vasquez, Kevin Lorensen, Colette Fadness, Gene Fadness, Walter Fairfax, Daniel Fairfax, Caroline Fairfax, Charles Fairfax, and Cynthia Fairfax.

Our family would like to express our gratitude for the kindness and care given to Betty during her time at the Granite County Medical Center. We appreciate the thoughtfulness that everyone extended to her.  At Betty's request, no funeral or memorial service will be held.

Please visit longfellowfinneganriddle.com to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Betty.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Betty and her family.