Phyllis Catherine Fourman Speidel
On Wednesday, May 11th Phyllis Catherine (Kate) Fourman Speidel passed away at the age of 95 years old. Kate was born in Twin Township, Darke County, Ohio on November 5th, 1926, to Ray Fourman and Claudine (Weaver) Fourman. She was an avid roller-skater and loved to skate in her teenage years. In 1944, Kate married the love of her life, Clarence (Clancy) Speidel while stationed in Pratt, Kansas during World War II. During World War II, she heeded the call to assist her country through building gliders and firing pins. She was a checker at Van Dykes and at the Butterys store when it opened in the 60’s.
Phyllis Catherine Fourman Speidel
In 1952 the two made the decision to move to Billings, Montana, where Clarence was from, bringing along their young daughter Marilyn and soon to be born baby boy Gene. Family, friends, and faith were Kate’s most beloved values. Most summer vacations included a trek back home to Ohio for family visits. Kate enjoyed many winters on adventures with Clancy to Arizona, to visit family and go camping. She loved to be outdoors, family get-togethers, camping, fishing, and gardening were her favorite hobbies, enjoying everything with Clancy and family. She will be dearly missed, Kate was loved by everyone who knew her, she loved telling a good story and reminiscing about her stories of love and grandkids. read more
