Mary Ann Vroman

Mary Ann Vroman, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, was called home to the Lord Sunday, August 9th, 2026.

Mary Ann was born on September 13th, 1930, to John and Mary Quinn in Aurora, Nebraska. She had fond memories of going to Nebraska Football games with her father and younger brother.

Mary Ann, a lifelong Catholic, always led with care, kindness and love so it was no surprise when she decided to enroll in Nursing School in Denver, CO.

While in Denver, Mary Ann went on a blind date with the man who would become her husband, father of her children and love of her life, John Vroman. John and Mary Ann married on December 27th, 1952.  A life filled with 7 children, frequent moves from state to state, and many beloved boxer dogs was never without faith, love and laughter with Mary Ann at the helm. No matter the mess, struggle or disaster Mary Ann was always there to help with no judgement. Eventually landing in Billings, MT, the family became members of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.  She was always involved in the church community and was also a member of St. Elizabeth’s Circle, a ministry group, for many years.  She worked as a nurse until her 3rd child was born, once her 7th child was in school, she returned to the workforce as a lab technician at the Blood Bank.  She retired from the blood bank after 30 plus years.

Anyone who encountered Mary Ann knew that she kept God at the center of her life and allowed that love and joy to radiate through her. Mary Ann, on top of being a devoted mother and wife, made the time to be a caring friend, always ready for a game of dominos. She found solace and beauty in many of God’s gift.  She could often be found gardening or off on a walk. While at home she was rarely without a book and often enjoyed a bowl of ice cream in the evenings while Jazz filled the house. She loved to travel and never worried about her children moving away because it became another place she would get to visit.  

Mary Ann loved with an open heart and approached life with an open mind, she was a shining example of God’s love and everyone in her life knew how blessed they were to know Mary Ann.

Mary Ann is reunited in death with her parents, her brother and her husband. She is survived by her 7 children, Mary (Sam) Levis, Michael (Montse) Vroman, Ann (Duane) Grosulak, Patty (Clark) Schmidt, Jimmy Vroman, Susie (Kerry) Loran and Nancy (Ed) Regele, 10 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.

There will be a Rosary at 5:45 pm followed by a Vigil at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 25, at Dahl Funeral Chapel.

The funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, August 26, at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church followed by a celebration of life at the Knights of Columbus .

We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the staff at St. John’s Moorberg Cottage for the extraordinary care Mary Ann received in the 5 years that she lived there. Their kindness and patience is a gift to all who receive it.