Susie (Falcon) Gross

Susie (Falcon) Gross peacefully passed away from a stroke surrounded by family at home, on July 22, 2019, at 11:11 am. Susie was born on February 17, 1946 to Emily (Gladeau) Falcon LaMere and George Falcon in Dodson, MT. She was one of 13 children. The family eventually moved to Great Falls where she went to school. When she was young, she enjoyed playing with her brothers and sisters.She married Toby LaMere in 1961 and had six children. She later married Victor Gross in 1976 and had one son. Susie worked at the Downtowner when she was young. Then was proud to say, she worked for Camp Crew during wildland fire fighting season until she was in her sixties. Susie spent her life taking care of her beloved children and grandchildren.She even raised some of her grandchildren,Tristian and Cindy, as well as her last great-grandchild,Tommy . She would never let you go hungry, and would dish you out just enough food.When she was not taking care of all the kids, she enjoyed playing bingo and her machines. She would watch her favorite movies and T.V. shows over and over, including NCIS, Bones, The Good Doctor, Happy Feet, and Lord of the Rings. During her last years, she would go visit with her brother and sisters during their Wednesday and Saturday PowWows to talk about old times.Susie got to spend her last 4th of July under her favorite tree. Some of her proudest moments were when her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids graduated from high school and college. She was the fry bread queen of our family, and would enjoy her Lolitas from El Comedor. She was known for saying what was on her mind, but she had quiet respectfulness. Susie was sure feisty and mean towards her kids and grandkids, but meant well. Regardless of what she said and how she said it, everyone had great respect and love for her. Loved ones that will miss her until we meet again are her siblings, Charlotte LaMere, Peggy Morsette, Alfred (Punky) Falcon, Ann Geaudry, Tinker Belgarde, Ray LaMere, Carol LaMere, Annette (Punchine) LaMere, Victoria (Skin) LaMere, Gail LaMere, and Jack Striker; sons, Toby (Tina) LaMere, Joe LaMere, Paul LaMere, and John Gross; and her daughters, Jeanette Hankes, Tina (Peton) LaMere, and Tammy LaMere. Susie had 26 grandkids and 27 great-grandkids. Loved ones that welcomed her with open arms were her father, George Falcon; mother, Emily LaMere; stepfather, Tommy LaMere; granddaughter, Melissa LaMere; brothers Curtis and Eddie Falcon; grandson, Cody Wine; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Viewing, Rosary and Sharing will be held at O’Connor Funeral Home at 2425 8th Avenue North.The viewing will start at 6 pm and the Rosary and Sharing will begin at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, July 30.Her funeral will be held during Noon Mass at St. Ann’s Cathedral at 715 3rd Avenue North on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery at 2101 26th St. South.The Feed/Reception will be held at Heisey Community Center at 313 7th St. North from 2 pm to 4 pm. We would like to give a special thanks to the following people that have helped us tremendously during this time, Tammy LaMere; Lisa LaMere; Falcon Family; Jess and Kathy Hankes; O'Connor Funeral Home; Rev. Father Silvester AnthonySamy; and Kathleen, Terri, and Micky from St. Ann’s.Our family is large, we apologize if we have forgotten anyone in our time of grief. Until we see you again.