Andre Ann Philbrick

January 23, 1935 - May 22, 2012

Andre Ann Philbrick passed away May 22, 2012 at her home with her family at her side. She was born January 23, 1935 to Stella and Conrad Pederson in Glendive, Montana. Andre graduated from Presentation School of Nursing and obtained a BA from University of Colorado Nursing Programs. She was passionate about life! She was a 2nd generation nurse, her career was recognized with many awards. Her real love was family, the ranch, horses, cattle, artwork and preserving the values of a country lifestyle. She raised her four daughters on the front range of Colorado. Most weekends including mother’s day, were spent on the road at dusty arena’s helping her girls compete in 4-H and rodeo events.

She married her high school sweetheart and best friend Newell G. Philbrick on May 12, 1998 they resided on their ranch in Forsyth Montana that they shared with many; including hunters and foreign exchange students. Andre never knew a stranger and loved visiting over a cup of coffee, while looking out over their meadow or in a country café while her and Newell were traveling.

She was very involved in the community and was active in the SE and Rosebud CattleWomen, serving as president for many years. Her canvas for her artwork might be the bleached bones in the pasture or a crushed pop can, but she was always able to find a way to use the character of the object to portray a western story.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father and is survived by her husband Newell, her daughter Roban and husband Martin Bunting, Rita Trostel, Chelle and husband Scot Wahlert and Rebecca Compher; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Viewing was Thursday May 24, 2012 From 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Family receiving Friends from 5-8 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth, MT. Funeral Services will be Friday, May 25, 11:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 521 N. 12th St. Forsyth, MT 59327. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth has been entrusted with these arrangements and condolences may be left online by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com

In lieu of flowers a memorial may be sent to the Miles City Community College Nursing Scholarship Fund, 2715 Dickinson St., Miles City, MT 59301. Print this post