Signe O. Reeves (also known as Dixie), 96, passed away Nov. 20, 2016, of natural causes in Billings.
Signe was born Aug. 27, 1920, in N.D., on a family homestead near the small town of Alexander. She and her three brothers and sister were children of Norwegian immigrants. When Signe was 2 years old, her mother, Berit, passed away, leaving Signe’s father, Christian, to raise the five children.
Signe met her first husband, Garvin Murray, while working at Fort Peck Dam. They were married in 1938. When Garvin was serving in Europe during World War II, Signe moved to Denver and was employed at Rocky Mountain Arsenal. After the war they moved to Billings and later to Great Falls, Montana. Sadly, their marriage ended in divorce.
On July 15, 1972, Signe married William Reeves of Billings. They had a deep love for Montana and together they traveled, played bridge, enjoyed golf, and entertained. She learned the art of fishing from Bill, the master himself. Their home was always open and a destination to family and friends.
Signe was proud of her Norwegian heritage. She considered herself very fortunate to have been able to travel to Norway on three occasions. She was privileged to meet her Norwegian family, re-establish ties and to immerse herself in the Norwegian culture of her heritage.
Signe was outgoing and full of energy. She could engage anyone in conversation and make them feel at home. She made many, many friends and sustained these friendships for as long as she lived. She was communication central for her family—the go to person for the “news.” She was a determined, strong willed and a deeply religious person who believed strongly in the tenets of Christianity. She will be greatly missed and always remembered.
Signe was preceded in death by her husband William, brothers; Arnold, Palmer and Clarence Moe, and her sister Margaret Evjen.
She is survived by her daughter, Annie (Richard) Stenn of Dallas, Texas; her son, Dr. Garvin (Barbara) Murray of Fort Collins, Colo.; Niko (Michael) Wojczuk of Boulder, Colo.; and her step-daughters, Dorothy Veldman of Dallas, Texas and Margaret ‘Peg’ Lake of Missoula. Signe leaves behind nine loving grandchildren—Jennifer Murray-Chavez, Crystal Murray, Tiffany Murray, Eric Davis, Jason Davis, Kris Brown, Connie Henry, Tana Wojczuk and Carla Wojczuk. She is also survived by step-grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Signe treasured the close relationships she had with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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