Evelyn Kay Chenoweth
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Evelyn Kay was born March 23, 1943, in Fort Benton, Montana to Floyd and Irma (Jensen) Larson joining her two other siblings, Donna Mae and Merle. She was raised and educated in Fort Benton, she attended the Day's country school in Loma, graduating from Fort Benton High School in 1961. After graduating high school she married Darrell Milledge, together they had four children. The couple later divorced. Kay then attended college in Great Falls while in between jobs. Kay worked at the Riverview Greenhouse as a florist and as a cook at several different places like Loma Café and finally Sunrise Bluffs from which she retired. Kay had many fond memories of working at the Bluffs she met many people and made lifelong friends that she treasured. Kay married Floyd Emmerson "Skip" Chenoweth in 1980. Together they made their home in Fort Benton and later moved to Loma. Skip passed in 2016. Kay moved to the Sunrise Bluffs in Fort Benton and later to the Missouri River Care Center in 2020.
Kay enjoyed gardening, bowling and playing darts. She played in a dart league with Skip for many years. She also enjoyed camping at Tiber and Holter lakes. She was an active volunteer for the Loma Fire Department for over three years and continued to support their efforts throughout her lifetime.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Floyd "Skip" Chenoweth and stepdaughter, Dawn Gemmete.
Kay is survived by her four children: Loni (Steve) Witt, Judy (Rob) Price, Lynda (Carl) Cole, and Kendra (Brett) Buen. Eight grandchildren, one sister, Donna Mae Graham, and brother Merle (Jan) Larson. Numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
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Terri Graham
October 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Auntie Kay
I am reliving so many memories of my childhood - growing up next door to all my cousins, Loni, Judy, Lynda, and Kendra. I think of our families together - Grandma and Grandpa Larson, my mom Donna, and my siblings Debbie, Kathy, Melony and David, Uncle Merle, and my cousins Deena and Nikki - and all the laughter, lefse, kumla and pool downstairs that filled those years.
Our holidays were full of matching dresses and terrible haircuts. Our summers were spent at Grandma and Grandpa´s cabin at Holter, beneath the head of the Sleeping Giant - with that big moose head staring down at us. We´d overturn rocks to find crayfish, hike through the shale, and make the kind of memories that last a lifetime. Loni always won who got the best tan and the biggest smile.
Remember the good times for now.
Goodbye, Auntie Kay. I don´t think they let you smoke in heaven, but I´m pretty sure you will anyway.
Sending much love and comfort to my family. I wish I could be there with you, but I´ve just had major knee replacement surgery and can´t travel for three months. I´ll task Debbie, Kathy, and Melony to give big hugs and share tears. My heart is with you all.
With love,
Terri
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