Mary Miller Badt (Bott) Damm
May 4, 1910-Nov. 18, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 11:12 AM PST
Ontario — Mary Miller Badt (Bott) Damm, 97, Ontario, Ore., formerly of Billings , Mont., died on Nov. 18, 2007, at Wellsprings Assisted Living Facility. Graveside services will be conducted in Billings, Mont., at the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Smith Funeral Chapel.
Mary was born on May 4, 1910, in Froid, Mont.; born of German decent — Conrad Miller and Katherine Schundt. After the death of Conrad, Mary’s mother married Henry Badt. In 1912, with her mother and stepfather, Mary came to the United States. Mary lived many years in the northeastern part of Montana in the Sidney-Culbertson area. Mary married George G. Damm Jr. on Jan. 20, 1927. In 1942, the family moved to Billings. Mary then moved to Ontario, Ore. in July 2000 to be near her daughter, Mabel Benscoter. Besides being a mother and housewife, Mary clerked at various businesses, such as produce markets and bakeries. She was a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, and was active in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Mary enjoyed cooking, canning, entertaining friends, garage sales and auctions.
Mary is survived by six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, George G. Damm; daughter, Mabel L. Benscoter; and son, Herman Dahm; various sisters; and one brother. Mary was a devoted mother and a friend to all of her neighbors and acquaintances. She had no enemies. She loved serving coffee and cookies to all of her friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pilgrim Lutheran Church Elevator Fund, 208 S.W. 1st Avenue, Ontario, OR 97914 or to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 102 North Eaver, Billings, MT 59103 through the Lienkaemper Chapel, P.O. Box 970 Ontario, OR 97914.
Condolences maybe sent to the family at www.lienkaemper-thomason.com.
