Obituary from The Independent Record:
Edna J. Hinman, prominent citizen of Helena and Montana passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2001. Edna has been a resident of Cooney Convalescent Home where she was lovingly cared for by the dedicated staff for the past 10 years.
She was born Nov. 27, 1902, Thanksgiving Day, in York, one of seven children born to Richard and Margaret Lyle McCreanor who had emigrated from Ireland. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, William, Richard (Cootie) and Lyle McCreanor; and her sisters, Eva Thompson, Marguerite Otten and Myrtle Cole.
Edna McCreanor and Dewey Hinman were married in Butte on May 19, 1923, and lived most of their lives in Helena. Dewey passed away Dec. 25, 1963.
Edna is survived by her two daughters, Suzanne Bateman of LaHabra, Calif., and Lucille (Bill) Samson of Helena; grandchildren: Bob Bateman (Cristie), Laurie (Steve) Whitton in California, Susan (Bob) Smith of Arizona and Shelley (Don) Pelc, David (Susan) Samson of Helena and Julie (Scot) Ferda of Whitefish; 11 great-grandchildren: Bethany Hoffman, Julie Bateman, Sean Whitton, Brian, Brady and Bryson Pelc, Tucker, Taylor and Ashley Ferda, Elizabeth and Lauren Samson; several nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada and Ireland.
After graduating from Helena High School in 1920, she began her career working for Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph, Union Oil Company (in Portland), was a legal secretary for Chas. E. Pew and for Weir, Clift and Bennett (Weir, Gough and Matson) law firm.
In 1915, she became an active member of the First Presbyterian Church and was proud to be the longest living member (85 years) of this congregation. She served in all capacities as ruling elder, secretary / treasurer, Sunday school teacher, youth group sponsor and was well known as the culinary expert of the church. She was the first woman elected to serve as moderator of the Presbytery and attended to national conventions of the Presbyterian Women's Association.
Mrs. Hinman was a leading member of the Republican Party since 1939. She served as vice-chairman of the Republican Central Committee, secretary in the state headquarters and as a member of the Republican Women's Club. She worked 12 consecutive sessions of the Legislature in many capacities, including chief clerk of the House of Representatives and assistant secretary of the Senate.
In 1953, she became secretary to Gov. J. Hugo Aronson, who appointed her state treasurer. She later was elected to the office twice, retiring in 1964 after more than 25 years service to the State of Montana. She was clerk of the Supreme Court and worked in the controller's office between terms as state treasurer.
Gov. Tim Babcock appointed Mrs. Hinman to the first Commission on the Status of Women, serving as chairman. She was a member of the Commission for the Montana Centennial Train. She is listed in the "Who's Who in American Politics." She served on the Governor's Joint Committee on Mental Health and Mental Retardation and locally organized the Thursday Night Social Club. President Dwight Eisenhower invited 20 women to Washington, D.C., including Edna, to begin what is now the President's Prayer Breakfast and Governor's Prayer Breakfast in each state.
Edna played an active roll in nearly every organization in Helena, dedicating much of her life to the welfare of others. As a member of the Women of the Moose, she served as senior regent, a member of the Academy of Friendship, College of Regents and was a member of the National Grand Council. She was a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star, was mother advisor for Rainbow Girls, a member of the Grand Cross of Color. She served as president of the American Legion Auxiliary, was active on the district and state levels and was honored for volunteering many hours at Fort Harrison. She was involved in Girls State for many years and served on that board.
Local organizations she served include the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Helena Community Chest and United Way, Helena Women's Club, Deaconess Home, YMCA, YWCA, Business and Professional Women, who selected her their State "Woman of the Year," Camp Fire Girls, Shodair Hospital, Helena Community Council and the Chamber of Commerce. She received the Carroll College Community Appreciation Award, the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award and was chosen Soroptimist Woman of Distinction.
With family and friends, for business and pleasure, she traveled extensively in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia, the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii.
If so desired, memorials may be given to the Cooney Convalescent Home, 2555 Broadway, Helena 59601 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 535 N. Ewing, Helena, MT 59601, in lieu of flowers. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 29, followed by interment in Forestvale Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hagler-Anderson Mortuary.
Edna J. Hinman, prominent citizen of Helena and Montana passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2001. Edna has been a resident of Cooney Convalescent Home where she was lovingly cared for by the dedicated staff for the past 10 years.
She was born Nov. 27, 1902, Thanksgiving Day, in York, one of seven children born to Richard and Margaret Lyle McCreanor who had emigrated from Ireland. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, William, Richard (Cootie) and Lyle McCreanor; and her sisters, Eva Thompson, Marguerite Otten and Myrtle Cole.
Edna McCreanor and Dewey Hinman were married in Butte on May 19, 1923, and lived most of their lives in Helena. Dewey passed away Dec. 25, 1963.
Edna is survived by her two daughters, Suzanne Bateman of LaHabra, Calif., and Lucille (Bill) Samson of Helena; grandchildren: Bob Bateman (Cristie), Laurie (Steve) Whitton in California, Susan (Bob) Smith of Arizona and Shelley (Don) Pelc, David (Susan) Samson of Helena and Julie (Scot) Ferda of Whitefish; 11 great-grandchildren: Bethany Hoffman, Julie Bateman, Sean Whitton, Brian, Brady and Bryson Pelc, Tucker, Taylor and Ashley Ferda, Elizabeth and Lauren Samson; several nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada and Ireland.
After graduating from Helena High School in 1920, she began her career working for Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph, Union Oil Company (in Portland), was a legal secretary for Chas. E. Pew and for Weir, Clift and Bennett (Weir, Gough and Matson) law firm.
In 1915, she became an active member of the First Presbyterian Church and was proud to be the longest living member (85 years) of this congregation. She served in all capacities as ruling elder, secretary / treasurer, Sunday school teacher, youth group sponsor and was well known as the culinary expert of the church. She was the first woman elected to serve as moderator of the Presbytery and attended to national conventions of the Presbyterian Women's Association.
Mrs. Hinman was a leading member of the Republican Party since 1939. She served as vice-chairman of the Republican Central Committee, secretary in the state headquarters and as a member of the Republican Women's Club. She worked 12 consecutive sessions of the Legislature in many capacities, including chief clerk of the House of Representatives and assistant secretary of the Senate.
In 1953, she became secretary to Gov. J. Hugo Aronson, who appointed her state treasurer. She later was elected to the office twice, retiring in 1964 after more than 25 years service to the State of Montana. She was clerk of the Supreme Court and worked in the controller's office between terms as state treasurer.
Gov. Tim Babcock appointed Mrs. Hinman to the first Commission on the Status of Women, serving as chairman. She was a member of the Commission for the Montana Centennial Train. She is listed in the "Who's Who in American Politics." She served on the Governor's Joint Committee on Mental Health and Mental Retardation and locally organized the Thursday Night Social Club. President Dwight Eisenhower invited 20 women to Washington, D.C., including Edna, to begin what is now the President's Prayer Breakfast and Governor's Prayer Breakfast in each state.
Edna played an active roll in nearly every organization in Helena, dedicating much of her life to the welfare of others. As a member of the Women of the Moose, she served as senior regent, a member of the Academy of Friendship, College of Regents and was a member of the National Grand Council. She was a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star, was mother advisor for Rainbow Girls, a member of the Grand Cross of Color. She served as president of the American Legion Auxiliary, was active on the district and state levels and was honored for volunteering many hours at Fort Harrison. She was involved in Girls State for many years and served on that board.
Local organizations she served include the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Helena Community Chest and United Way, Helena Women's Club, Deaconess Home, YMCA, YWCA, Business and Professional Women, who selected her their State "Woman of the Year," Camp Fire Girls, Shodair Hospital, Helena Community Council and the Chamber of Commerce. She received the Carroll College Community Appreciation Award, the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award and was chosen Soroptimist Woman of Distinction.
With family and friends, for business and pleasure, she traveled extensively in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia, the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii.
If so desired, memorials may be given to the Cooney Convalescent Home, 2555 Broadway, Helena 59601 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 535 N. Ewing, Helena, MT 59601, in lieu of flowers. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 29, followed by interment in Forestvale Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hagler-Anderson Mortuary.
Obituary from The Independent Record:
Edna J. Hinman, prominent citizen of Helena and Montana passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2001. Edna has been a resident of Cooney Convalescent Home where she was lovingly cared for by the dedicated staff for the past 10 years.
She was born Nov. 27, 1902, Thanksgiving Day, in York, one of seven children born to Richard and Margaret Lyle McCreanor who had emigrated from Ireland. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, William, Richard (Cootie) and Lyle McCreanor; and her sisters, Eva Thompson, Marguerite Otten and Myrtle Cole.
Edna McCreanor and Dewey Hinman were married in Butte on May 19, 1923, and lived most of their lives in Helena. Dewey passed away Dec. 25, 1963.
Edna is survived by her two daughters, Suzanne Bateman of LaHabra, Calif., and Lucille (Bill) Samson of Helena; grandchildren: Bob Bateman (Cristie), Laurie (Steve) Whitton in California, Susan (Bob) Smith of Arizona and Shelley (Don) Pelc, David (Susan) Samson of Helena and Julie (Scot) Ferda of Whitefish; 11 great-grandchildren: Bethany Hoffman, Julie Bateman, Sean Whitton, Brian, Brady and Bryson Pelc, Tucker, Taylor and Ashley Ferda, Elizabeth and Lauren Samson; several nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada and Ireland.
After graduating from Helena High School in 1920, she began her career working for Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph, Union Oil Company (in Portland), was a legal secretary for Chas. E. Pew and for Weir, Clift and Bennett (Weir, Gough and Matson) law firm.
In 1915, she became an active member of the First Presbyterian Church and was proud to be the longest living member (85 years) of this congregation. She served in all capacities as ruling elder, secretary / treasurer, Sunday school teacher, youth group sponsor and was well known as the culinary expert of the church. She was the first woman elected to serve as moderator of the Presbytery and attended to national conventions of the Presbyterian Women's Association.
Mrs. Hinman was a leading member of the Republican Party since 1939. She served as vice-chairman of the Republican Central Committee, secretary in the state headquarters and as a member of the Republican Women's Club. She worked 12 consecutive sessions of the Legislature in many capacities, including chief clerk of the House of Representatives and assistant secretary of the Senate.
In 1953, she became secretary to Gov. J. Hugo Aronson, who appointed her state treasurer. She later was elected to the office twice, retiring in 1964 after more than 25 years service to the State of Montana. She was clerk of the Supreme Court and worked in the controller's office between terms as state treasurer.
Gov. Tim Babcock appointed Mrs. Hinman to the first Commission on the Status of Women, serving as chairman. She was a member of the Commission for the Montana Centennial Train. She is listed in the "Who's Who in American Politics." She served on the Governor's Joint Committee on Mental Health and Mental Retardation and locally organized the Thursday Night Social Club. President Dwight Eisenhower invited 20 women to Washington, D.C., including Edna, to begin what is now the President's Prayer Breakfast and Governor's Prayer Breakfast in each state.
Edna played an active roll in nearly every organization in Helena, dedicating much of her life to the welfare of others. As a member of the Women of the Moose, she served as senior regent, a member of the Academy of Friendship, College of Regents and was a member of the National Grand Council. She was a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star, was mother advisor for Rainbow Girls, a member of the Grand Cross of Color. She served as president of the American Legion Auxiliary, was active on the district and state levels and was honored for volunteering many hours at Fort Harrison. She was involved in Girls State for many years and served on that board.
Local organizations she served include the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Helena Community Chest and United Way, Helena Women's Club, Deaconess Home, YMCA, YWCA, Business and Professional Women, who selected her their State "Woman of the Year," Camp Fire Girls, Shodair Hospital, Helena Community Council and the Chamber of Commerce. She received the Carroll College Community Appreciation Award, the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award and was chosen Soroptimist Woman of Distinction.
With family and friends, for business and pleasure, she traveled extensively in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia, the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii.
If so desired, memorials may be given to the Cooney Convalescent Home, 2555 Broadway, Helena 59601 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 535 N. Ewing, Helena, MT 59601, in lieu of flowers. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 29, followed by interment in Forestvale Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hagler-Anderson Mortuary.
Edna J. Hinman, prominent citizen of Helena and Montana passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2001. Edna has been a resident of Cooney Convalescent Home where she was lovingly cared for by the dedicated staff for the past 10 years.
She was born Nov. 27, 1902, Thanksgiving Day, in York, one of seven children born to Richard and Margaret Lyle McCreanor who had emigrated from Ireland. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, William, Richard (Cootie) and Lyle McCreanor; and her sisters, Eva Thompson, Marguerite Otten and Myrtle Cole.
Edna McCreanor and Dewey Hinman were married in Butte on May 19, 1923, and lived most of their lives in Helena. Dewey passed away Dec. 25, 1963.
Edna is survived by her two daughters, Suzanne Bateman of LaHabra, Calif., and Lucille (Bill) Samson of Helena; grandchildren: Bob Bateman (Cristie), Laurie (Steve) Whitton in California, Susan (Bob) Smith of Arizona and Shelley (Don) Pelc, David (Susan) Samson of Helena and Julie (Scot) Ferda of Whitefish; 11 great-grandchildren: Bethany Hoffman, Julie Bateman, Sean Whitton, Brian, Brady and Bryson Pelc, Tucker, Taylor and Ashley Ferda, Elizabeth and Lauren Samson; several nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada and Ireland.
After graduating from Helena High School in 1920, she began her career working for Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph, Union Oil Company (in Portland), was a legal secretary for Chas. E. Pew and for Weir, Clift and Bennett (Weir, Gough and Matson) law firm.
In 1915, she became an active member of the First Presbyterian Church and was proud to be the longest living member (85 years) of this congregation. She served in all capacities as ruling elder, secretary / treasurer, Sunday school teacher, youth group sponsor and was well known as the culinary expert of the church. She was the first woman elected to serve as moderator of the Presbytery and attended to national conventions of the Presbyterian Women's Association.
Mrs. Hinman was a leading member of the Republican Party since 1939. She served as vice-chairman of the Republican Central Committee, secretary in the state headquarters and as a member of the Republican Women's Club. She worked 12 consecutive sessions of the Legislature in many capacities, including chief clerk of the House of Representatives and assistant secretary of the Senate.
In 1953, she became secretary to Gov. J. Hugo Aronson, who appointed her state treasurer. She later was elected to the office twice, retiring in 1964 after more than 25 years service to the State of Montana. She was clerk of the Supreme Court and worked in the controller's office between terms as state treasurer.
Gov. Tim Babcock appointed Mrs. Hinman to the first Commission on the Status of Women, serving as chairman. She was a member of the Commission for the Montana Centennial Train. She is listed in the "Who's Who in American Politics." She served on the Governor's Joint Committee on Mental Health and Mental Retardation and locally organized the Thursday Night Social Club. President Dwight Eisenhower invited 20 women to Washington, D.C., including Edna, to begin what is now the President's Prayer Breakfast and Governor's Prayer Breakfast in each state.
Edna played an active roll in nearly every organization in Helena, dedicating much of her life to the welfare of others. As a member of the Women of the Moose, she served as senior regent, a member of the Academy of Friendship, College of Regents and was a member of the National Grand Council. She was a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star, was mother advisor for Rainbow Girls, a member of the Grand Cross of Color. She served as president of the American Legion Auxiliary, was active on the district and state levels and was honored for volunteering many hours at Fort Harrison. She was involved in Girls State for many years and served on that board.
Local organizations she served include the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Helena Community Chest and United Way, Helena Women's Club, Deaconess Home, YMCA, YWCA, Business and Professional Women, who selected her their State "Woman of the Year," Camp Fire Girls, Shodair Hospital, Helena Community Council and the Chamber of Commerce. She received the Carroll College Community Appreciation Award, the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award and was chosen Soroptimist Woman of Distinction.
With family and friends, for business and pleasure, she traveled extensively in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia, the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii.
If so desired, memorials may be given to the Cooney Convalescent Home, 2555 Broadway, Helena 59601 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 535 N. Ewing, Helena, MT 59601, in lieu of flowers. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 29, followed by interment in Forestvale Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hagler-Anderson Mortuary.
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