Lela Boyce

Lela Eleanor Boyce, 95, of Laurel, Montana, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2011. She was born in Ryegate, Montana to Harry and Clara Fiske. Lela moved to Billings for work where she met Donald Boyce and the two married on September 17, 1939. The couple moved to Roberts, Montana in 1960 where they ran a small ranch. Lela and Donald later moved to Fromberg, Montana before retiring in Laurel. Lela was a devoted mother of five children. She was community minded and enjoyed volunteering at the Laurel Senior Center, at her church, and at the American Legion. Lela was known for her bear hugs. In her younger years she enjoyed gardening. Lela's greatest legacy is her beloved family. She leaves behind her children, Carol Hash, Esther (James) Franklin, Roger (Linda) Boyce, Sharon (Gary) Messer, and Colleen (Doug) Arneson; sisters, Marie Fredrickson, Kate Schaff, and Wilma Fiske; brothers, Ellison and Phill Fiske; nine grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers, Keith and Cal. Service: Funeral services will be held at Laurel's 1st Church of the Nazarene on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Laurel Senior Center or to Laurel's 1st Church of the Nazarene.