Mary Lynn Knutson Cicon
Birth: Aug. 23, 1921 Death: Aug. 22, 1995
Liberty County Times
30 August 1995
Mary Lynn (Knutson) Cicon was born in Great Falls, Montana on August 23, 1921. Her parents were George and Mary Lynn (Hill) Knutson. She grew up and received her eduction in Great Falls, graduating from Great Falls High in 1939.
Lynn's mother opened the first medical facility in Chester, the Mary Buck Hospital, so she came here to work. She met her husband-to-be, James F. Cicon, and they were married on November 22, 1939 at Shelby, Mt. They made their home on the cicon ranch north of Chester from that time on. Mary Lynn enjoyed her role as ranch wife, homemaker, mother and grandmother.
Following the death of her husband in 1981, Lynn continued to live on the ranch. She was recently planning a move to the Sweetgrass Lodge in Chester. On Thursday evening (August 17th) she suffered a massive stroke and was admitted to the Libery County Hospital. She died peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, August 22, 1995), the day before her 74th birthday.
Lynn has been very active in the community. She was a charter member of the Bears Den Home Demonstration Club and was nominated for the Montana "Mother-of-the-Year" award in 1985. She served on the Liberty County Hospital Guild and was a loyal volunteer at the "U Shoppe". She had also served on the Libery County Council on Aging and assisted with the 4-H program for many years. Lynn was a supporter of "Hearbeat, Inc." and KXEI Christian radio network. She was a member of the Chester Assembly of God Church. During her youth and her daughter's youth, she was active in the International Order of Rainbow Girls. In recent years Lynn attended numerous Elder Hostels (educational adventures) and her goal was to attend a Hostel in Hawaii. In addition to all of this, she worked as head cook at the Chester School system from 1956 - 1964.
Lynn's hobbies included quilting, crocheting, knitting, gardening, and traveling with friends. During her travels, she collected fossils and bells. She enjoyed playing the piano and accordion. In her quiet hours at home, lynn liked to read, do crossword puzzles, and study the Bible. It's not well known, but years ago she was affectionately referred to as "Missy" by her husband and brother-in-law. In later years she earned the name "Gramma Lynn", not exclusive to her grandchildren, but to all of the neighborhood kids whom she babysat and cared for over the years.
Lynn is survived by a son and daugahter-in-law, Howard and Deanie Cicon of Richland, Washington; a daughter and son-in-law; Glenda and Bill Albee of Chester; a daughter-in-law, Maureen Cicon of Chester; seven grandchildren (including Gayle, Pamela, Tammy, Jim, Erin, Jodi and Kevin); eight great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Pearl Cicon of Chester; and two nephews, John and Rudy Cicon of Chester. She was preceded in death not only by her husband and parents, but also by a son (James Jr.) and an infant sister.
Funeral serices were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday (August 25th) at the United Methodist Church in Chester. Reverend Edroy Curtis conducted the service with assistance from Reverend Lyndon Kacick. Vocalist, Wayne Wardell, performed "In The Garden", accomopanied by Karen Stack on the piano. The congregation sand "Amazing Grace" and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus". Special readings were shared by grandchildaren. Ushers were Jack Jacobson and Leroy Green. Pallbearers included Eugene Peterson, Bob Dafoe, Dan Wolery, Loren Brandt, Wayne Dafoe and Lance McDowell. Durial was in the Chester Cemetery with arrangements by Rockman Funeral Chapel. A memorial luncheon followed at the church.
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Children:
James Lynn Cicon (1942 - 1973)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Chester Cemetery
Chester
Liberty County
Montana, USA
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