11/19/2023 0 Comments Teach and play pinochleLaVerne is survived by three daughters-Marla Embody (Doug), Lori Ann Bushly (Mike) and Shelley Oksness (Bob) 8 grandchildren-Zach, Jessica, Ryan B., Shane, Brooke, Britney, Lindsey (Ryan S.), Meggan 8 great-grandchildren-Nathan, Elizabeth, Lilian, Rafe, Avery, Cash, Taylor and Hopelyn Brother Larry Takala (Jacqie) Sister-in-laws JoAnn Mangold and Penny Takala. Our mom made a point to dress up every day even on days when she didn’t feel well as she felt that how you look dictates how you feel. ![]() She was a known fashionista evidenced by her stylish décor and inviting studio apartment. LaVerne moved to Grandview Assisted Living and eventually to Eastview as her health care needs changed. ![]() Holidays at the Mangold house were filled with good food, lots of family, neighbors and yes, people with no place to go. She dearly loved her grandkids and was actively involved in their lives whether babysitting, hosting slumber parties at the farm, baking, gardening, or attending their school events. For years, our mom and dad took us kids to Sun River Canyon to the family cabin and later to Sun Canyon Lodge. When her daughters were young, she taught Brownies, Girl Scouts, and Sunday school. Sometimes we learned the hard way! Mom enjoyed Bridge Club with friends and playing Pinochle with family. LaVerne loved spending time teaching her four children about what’s important in life kindness, giving back and doing the right thing. Our mom was a devoted wife to Leon for 62 years. She was introduced to Leon Mangold on a blind date and they married on November 16, 1952. During retirement, she sampled at Buttrey’s seeing familiar faces, as well as making new friends. Mom then worked at Deaconess Hospital in Great Falls on the surgical unit. ![]() After graduating from Simms High School in 1949, she attended the College of Great Falls. As a child, Sis loved spending time with her siblings and cousins. Born at home on Augin Sand Coulee, Montana to Frank and Fanny (Luoma) Takala, she was one of six children. “Sis” (Takala) Mangold, 92 passed away peacefully on Septemsurrounded by family.
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