Mary's Obituary
Mary Lorraine “Larri” Graves Konen, aged 82, of Fairfield, MT passed away on January 31, 2024, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT. She was the daughter of the late William Earl “Tuffy” Graves, Jr. and Elsie Eileen Brown Graves. The funeral service will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Fairfield, MT on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery.
Larri was born on June 10, 1941, in Great Falls, MT. She attended Fairfield High School, and she was married to Roy Jacob Konen on August 15, 1959, in Fairfield. They lived for four years in Brodus, MT and then moved back to the Fairfield bench and started farming. Larri became a pro at making meals for Roy when he was working in the fields during the summer. She had it down to an art. She loved either knitting and crocheting and in her later years became known for her wash rags. Everyone always knew they would be getting a few of those in their Christmas packages each year. She was a homemaker and raised five children. When the Konen side of the family got together she loved playing five card pinochle. Roy and Larri made trips to Idaho, Washington, and Connecticut to visit their kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. Larri spent time on the golf course in Fairfield playing on the women’s league, coffee with the ladies at the Cozy in town, and visiting with her friends.
Larri is survived by her husband, Roy Konen of Fairfield, MT; sister, Virginia (Edd) Perry of Bellingham, WA; brother, William “Bill” (Linda) Graves of Blaine, WA; son, Mitch (Susie) Konen of Fairfield, MT; grandson, Jacob (Anna) Konen of Conrad, MT; great-grandsons, Marcus, Alexander, Liam, and great-granddaughter Mia; grandson, James Konen of Fairfield, MT; granddaughter, Amelia Konen of Fairfield, MT; son Dan (Avie Gregoire) Konen of Great Falls, MT; daughter, Roylyn (Brad Meyer) Jones of Genesee, ID; grandson, Ryan (Michelle) Jones of Lewiston, ID; great-grandson, Emmitt; grandson, Rory Jones of Lewiston, ID; son, Paul (Dee) Konen of Medical Lake, WA; granddaughter, Ashley (Dave) Kehl of Duchesne, UT; granddaughter, Shante Milner of Medical Lake, WA; great-grandson, Ridge; daughter, Julie (Bari Randolph) Young of Woodbury, CT; grandson, Jarret Young and granddaughter, Mars Young; and many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tuffy and Elsie Graves; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
