- Date Of Birth: February 2, 1918
- Date Of Death: December 25, 2008
- State: Montana
Mary (Toennis) Liggett, 90, former Miles City resident passed away of natural causes at Colonial manor in Whitefish, Montana on December 25, 2008. She was born in Stacey, Montana on February 2, 1918.
Mary was raised in the Miles City area and schooled as a beautician as well as helping on the family farm. She was married to Harry Liggett, who preceded her in death in 1993. The couple worked on ranches in different areas of Montana as Harry had a background in cattle. Mary also worked in the school library of Park City, Mt, and a school in Kalispell in the library. She also enjoyed working outside in her yard and flower beds. She also was very talented in hand craft, such as crocheting, embroidery and various other activities, which showed her wonderful talent.
Mary was also preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Esther Toennis of Miles City, Montana. Her brothers James, Grant & Charles. Also a granddaughter Carla.
Mary is survived by her children, Eva “Ruby” Messenzi, of Fallon Nevada. Leona (Pat) Serquina, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota; Ruby (Douglas) Allison, of Great Falls, Montana. James (Charis) Whitcher, of Columbia Falls, Montana; Guy (Sandy)Whitcher, of Las Vegas, Nevada. Also surviving are sister Ruth (Ted) Hirsch, of Miles City, Montana. Brother Patrick (Agnes) Toennis, of Miles City, Montana and brother Joseph (Dorothy) Toennis, of Phoenix, Arizona. She is also survived by her 17 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Also she has numerous nieces and nephews.
