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Obituary: Kerma Jean Phippen

Posted at 4:13 PM, Mar 22, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-22 18:13:19-04

Kerma Jean (Nelson) Phippen, 76, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully in her home Monday, March 18, 2019.

A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Moose Lodge #334 in Cut Bank, Montana. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.

Kerma was born on January 24, 1943 in Browning to Victor and Hazel (Clark) Nelson. She spent most of her life in Cut Bank where she tended bar at the Stables, Den, and the Moose Lodge.

In 2015, Kerma moved to Great Falls to be with her daughter, Tish Mounts who passed away shortly thereafter. Kerma had a stroke and moved to the Hosanna House.

“Grandma” was loved by all the residents and staff, who fondly called her, “Grandma.” Even though she could not speak words, due to the stroke, she had her own way of expressing herself.

To read the complete obituary and share condolences, visit the Schnider Funeral Home website.