Shary Thiel was born July 7, 1947, and died August 6, 2024, at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Thiel, her parents James and Frances Johnson, and her sister Carol Christianson of Sidney, MT.

She leaves behind a sister, Joy Folstad of Sidney, MT, and daughters Tina Young of Billings, MT., and Shelley Hickman of Coleman, TX. She had five grandchildren, Raeanne, Jordan and Sheridan Sturgis of Sidney, MT, Sarah Martin of Payetteville, ID, and Nathaniel Hickman of San Antonio, TX, along with four great granddaughters.

Shary was baptized and confirmed at Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney, MT, and gave her heart to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Arlington Baptist Church in Arlington, TX on June 11, 1973.

Shary attended Sidney Senior High School, serving as the A.S.B. Representative for the Distributive Education Club, and graduated in 1965 a Jaycee Scholar. She began her service in the Air Force the following year. There she earned the title Might Mouse, a nickname used fondly by her loved ones for the rest of her days.

She raised her daughters in Sidney, MT, where she appreciated the simple, rural life the area affords.

Shary enjoyed many creative hobbies, including sewing, wood carving, photography and gardening. She would master a craft and then move on to the next, as her joy was found in the challenge.

Shary lived an honest, simple life. She wanted those she loved to have the best, while she was content with very little. Her counsel was valued by all who knew her, and she will forever be cherished and loved.