Beverly Irene Friman

Beverly Irene Friman

February 2, 1927 - September 11, 2022
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Beverly Irene Friman passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022.  Bev was born on February 2, 1927, to Irene and George Hamilton in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She spent most of her adult life in Great Falls, Montana. She married Durwood J. Friman “Woody” in 1949, and they remained happily married until his death in October of 1989.  She raised four children with Woody, Patrick, Michael, and Linda Friman and Judy Carlson, all of whom have flourished in life, largely due to the love, family, and educational values instilled in them by Bev and Woody. Known for kindness and generosity, Bev was also a talented and prolific knitter. In addition to the countless sweaters, coats, hats, mittens, afghans, and socks she knitted for friends, family and neighbors, hundreds of newborn babies sported her knitted caps before they left the hospital. She was also an excellent seamstress and made many of the garments worn by her family including her daughters’ gowns for high school proms and balls. She was a fun person. She loved visiting with friends, walking, playing bridge, playing tennis, water skiing, or just drinking coffee and laughing at all the jokes. Her laugh was infectious.

Bev was also a devout Catholic her entire life, and she and Woody were friends with many of the local clergy in Great Falls. In addition to being an excellent steward of her own family, she was a neighbor to be cherished. When neighbors were ill, away, or indisposed, she shoveled their walks, brought them soup, delivered their mail, and abidingly monitored their welfare.  God will never have to concern Himself with removing snow from His walkway; Bev will see to it. Our loss is His gain.

She is survived by her children, Patrick (Holly Richmond), Michael, Linda Friman (Patrick Reinhard), and Judy Carlson; grandchildren, Brian, Jesse, Chris (Alexa), and Billy Carlson, Michael John Friman, and Eleanor Reinhard; and great-grandchildren, Kate and Ben Carlson.

As per Bev’s wishes, no funeral or memorial service will be held.

The family would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank the staff of the Highgate Senior Living Center “Cottage” for the kind and loving care they provided to our mother.

Condolences for the family may be shared online at www.SchniderFuneralHome.com.

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