Connie Millard Neumann, 58, of Wolf Point, Montana passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in Wolf Point.
Connie was born to Vic and Ann Samuelson on August 31, 1958 in Culbertson, Montana. She graduated from Wolf Point High School Class of 1976. After moving to New Mexico with her 3 sons, she received a degree in Criminal Justice from Eastern New Mexico University. Her love of criminal justice had just begun in 1991 in Roswell, NM. Connie’s immense passion to help others was reflected by her various work efforts as a corrections officer, as an advocate for a domestic violence shelter for battered women, a volunteer as a CASA representative for children and as a 911 dispatcher. After moving from Roswell, Connie continued working as a 911 dispatcher in the town of Deming, NM where she would later retire after 11 years of dedicated service. She received many hours and awards.
Connie will be remembered for her sense of humor and huge heart. She always had a quick comeback and loved making others laugh. Her family will always remember her as a loving, supportive Mother and friend to all she met. She especially took great pride in her children and grandchildren. In her free time Connie had a love for knitting, she found it to be very relaxing and loved creating pieces for her family and friends. After moving to Wolf Point she became very interested in genealogy. She was very pleased to find that she was a descendant of the Cree Nation. She was studying their language and culture. Connie loved the peaceful sunny days sitting at the dining room table, petting Ralfy, and watching the birds feed outside the window. She enjoyed the company of her best friend, Auntie I. They loved to conspire against Mama Rose. Connie will be greatly missed by all. May we have peace knowing she is flying high with her angelic wings in Heaven that God has bestowed upon her.
Connie is preceded in death by Vic Samuelson, Ann Millard, Robert Lee “Bob” Millard and Rick Millard.
Connie is survived by son Brad Neumann and wife Therese, son Loren Neumann and fiancé Rory Jones, son Nicholas Neumann and wife Lauren; sister Wendy Flynn and husband Ernie, and brother Joe Millard; grandchildren Chad, Emilee, Brianna, Harlee, Brea and Caiden due January 2017 and her little Yorkie Ralfy.
The family of Connie wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to Rose Meumiller Green, Irene Moe, Wendy Flynn, Winona Runsabove and Bryson “White Elk” Meyer.