Jessie May Bills

 April 1, 1916 - March 6, 2013

Jessie May Bills was born on April 1, 1916 in Hardin Montana to Wilbur and Esther (Bumgardner) Ledford. Jessie attended a country grade school at Burnt Creek, and then later graduated from Hardin High School.

After Jessie graduated from high school she married Boyd Orthman on September 12, 1933 in Hardin Montana. Boyd and Jessie welcomed two children in the world, a daughter Wilbona (Orthman) Hadden from Hysham, Montana and a son Clayton Orthman also of Hysham, Montana. Boyd and Jessie had a wonderful life. After 36 years of marriage Boyd passed away in 1969. 

Jessie then married Maynard Bill of Forsyth, Montana. They made a life together and he later passed away. Jessie loved to sew, take care of her family, and tell stories to her nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She also loved to bowl. She was on a winning team of bowlers in the 6th Annual Billings Jaycees TV Tournament.

Jessie is survived by her daughter Wilbona, son Clayton, her nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren.
Jessie is preceded in death by her husband Boyd, husband Maynard, one brother and one sister.

Visitation took place on Monday, March 11, 2013 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth. Funeral Services was at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 11, 2013 in the Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth. Interment will follow in the Forsyth Cemetery.
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