My Mom

Brewster Minton · Post by **Brewster Minton** » Dec 21st, '11, 19:45

Marian Haven Minton, known to most as Minxie and to her grandchildren/Elkhorn kids as Mame, was born December 5, 1933 in New York City to Thomas Frederick Davies Haines and Marian Haven Wickes Haines. She died peacefully December 17, 2011 in Bozeman, MT, of complications from breast cancer.

Minxie grew up in New York City and Mount Kisco, NY, along with two younger brothers, Thomas Davies Haines and Alexander Frederick Haines. Roller skating in Central Park and summers on Fisherâ€™s Island were favorite childhood memories. She was educated at Nightingale-Bamford School (New York City, NY), Foxcroft School (Middleburg, VA), and Brillantmont School (Switzerland).

Friendship turned into romance with Dwight Church Minton, whom she married in New York City on August 4, 1956. Courtesy of the United States Army, Minxie and Dwight started married life in Panama, where they enjoyed lots of adventures. Then on to New Haven (1957), where Dwight completed his undergraduate degree at Yale, and Valerie was born. Then to Palo Alto (1959), where Dwight earned his MBA at Stanford, and Daphne was born. When Dwight joined the family firm, Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Minxie and Dwight moved to Long Island where Henry Brewster was born. Minxie relished her roles as spouse, mother, and corporate wife. Active in the Garden Club of America, Minxie became a horticulturalist working at Planting Fields Arboretum in the 1970s. Minxie and Dwight moved to Princeton, NJ, (1980) where Minxie hosted weddings for her children and others, gardened, volunteered for Meals-on-Wheels, and played competitive bridge.

After years of coming to the Elkhorn Ranch as guests, Minxie and Dwight purchased the Elkhorn, just before the 1988 fires in Yellowstone Park. Minxie relished every minute of every summer at the ranch â€“ especially when her grandchildren and Elkhorn kids were staying with her. After Dwightâ€™s retirement, Minxie and Dwight made many road trips between Montana and New Jersey, delighting in visiting friends, family, and more than one hundred National Parks. Bozeman, Montana gradually became their home.

Other passions Minxie and Dwight shared were entertaining friends and family, fishing, bridge, and world travel. Able to fit multiple-weeksâ€™ worth of gear in a single suitcase and to stay upbeat regardless of inevitable third world mishaps, Minxie sought adventure. From camel riding in Egypt and donkey riding in Jordon, to Zodiacs in Antarctica, Arctic Svalbard and in between, cruising the Yangtze River, and flying the perimeter of Australia â€“ Minxie and Dwight were privileged to visit all seven continents. When home, Minxie continued to explore peoples, places, and cultures through her voracious reading, PBS specials, and nature films.

Minxie was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her brothers and their families; by her husband Dwight Minton; three children â€“ Valerie (Jim Webster) of Bozeman; Daphne (Scott White) of Durango, CO; and H. Brewster Minton of Southampton, NY â€” her four grandchildren â€“ E. Haven Webster, Cameron S. Webster, Danny M. Webster, Wickes B. Minton, and numerous Elkhorn children all of whom sheâ€™s exhorted â€œto live, live, live!â€

Bozeman friends and relatives are invited to celebrate Minxieâ€™s life at Bozeman United Methodist Church, 121 S. Wilson Ave., on Thursday, December 22nd: Memorial Service at 11:00 am, followed by a reception in BUMC Friendship Room. Baptized mourners are also invited to a service of Holy Communion 10 am in the BUMC chapel. Far-flung friends and relatives will gather at the Elkhorn Ranch in June of 2012 for a Service of Remembrance.

Flowers are welcome and will be distributed to residents of Gallatin Rest Home following the service. Memorial donations may be made in Minxieâ€™s name to Gallatin Valley Food Bank, P.O. Box 1129, Bozeman, MT 59771 (or donate online gallatinvalleyfoodbank.org ). The Minton family extends heartfelt thanks to the capable caregivers at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital and Cancer Center whose compassion softened her passing.

Dwight Minton

120 West Cleveland St.

Bozeman, MT 59715

(406) 585-8037 dwight@dcminton.com

In Memory of Vicroy · Post by **In Memory of Vicroy** » Dec 21st, '11, 20:05

Our condolences, Brew. She sounded like one helluva gal.

UV

Brewster Minton · Post by **Brewster Minton** » Dec 21st, '11, 20:12

She was a true lady.

In Memory Walter K · Post by **In Memory Walter K** » Dec 21st, '11, 20:15

Brewster- Dinaz and I send you and your family our sincerest sympathies. Having lost my first wife, sister and now praying that Dinaz has beaten that dreaded disease, I know a bit of what you and your family have gone through. It looks like she lived a full life when she was well, and her admonition to "live-live-live!" speaks volumes about the kind of woman she must have been. Hopefully, your good memories far exceed those of her illness. Walter

MarkS · Post by **MarkS** » Dec 21st, '11, 20:17

My family will keep you and yours in our prayers.

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Dec 21st, '11, 20:25

Brew...

Please know my family is thinking of you at this difficult time. We send our sincere condolances.

PeterPalmieri · Post by **PeterPalmieri** » Dec 21st, '11, 20:39

So sorry Brew, sounds like she's created a lot of wonderful memories for you and your family. You'll see her again.

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Dec 21st, '11, 20:45

Brew,

Very sorry to hear of your mom's passing and hope you'll accept my most sincere condolences...

Best regards,

Patrick

Rocket · Post by **Rocket** » Dec 21st, '11, 21:23

I bet her funeral will be a hell of a party full of great stories, she sounds like a lively girl - reminds me of my mum.

My heart goes out to your dad, sounds like they had a really great life together. No matter how expected, unexpected or if suffering is ended it is always tragic to lose someone you love. Hang in there, it sounds like her great gift to you was telling you to live,live,live and your gift to her is that you are doing it!

John F. · Post by **John F.** » Dec 21st, '11, 21:32

Brew-

My condolences.

Capt. DQ · Post by **Capt. DQ** » Dec 21st, '11, 21:43

Brew,

My God Bless You and your family. My condolences.

DQ

dougl33 · Post by **dougl33** » Dec 21st, '11, 22:07

Brew,

Your Mom sounds like quite a woman. My condolences.

Tony Meola · Post by **Tony Meola** » Dec 21st, '11, 22:23

Brew

Sorry to hear about your mom. Our condolences to your family.

Harry Babb · Post by **Harry Babb** » Dec 21st, '11, 22:30

Brewster
Reading your post I read about a family that is greiving the death of a great woman whom was loved by everyone she touched. I read about a family that loved their mother/wife as much as she loved them. I read about a woman was adventurous and loved life and lived it to its fullest.

Although she was taken early I read that she got the most out of her years here on earth.

Please accept my condolences....I am sure she will be missed by all but her good memories will carry you thru.

hb

jspiezio · Post by **jspiezio** » Dec 21st, '11, 22:42

My condolences Brew, I will keep you and yours in my prayers. Your mom lived a great life, probably the best think anyone could do in her memory would be to follow her example.

coolair · Post by **coolair** » Dec 21st, '11, 23:16

Sorry for you loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
My inlaws have a place very close to the elk horn, i have never noticed it, but have driven by it several times going to big sky or one of the resturants.. That is one of the most beautiful places on the planet, but as beautiful a place as it is, where she is now is even more beautiful.

DanielM · Post by **DanielM** » Dec 21st, '11, 23:23

Brew,

Just wanted to offer my condolences. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Danny

Rocky · Post by **Rocky** » Dec 22nd, '11, 00:42

Brewster,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss, may the memories comfort you during this
difficult time.
Sincerely, Rocky.

Ed Curry · Post by **Ed Curry** » Dec 22nd, '11, 06:38

Sorry for your loss Brew. She sounds like one helluva woman.

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Dec 22nd, '11, 07:06

Brewster,
Very sorry for your loss.
It sounds like your mom lived an amazing life and will be missed.
Carl

JP Dalik · Post by **JP Dalik** » Dec 22nd, '11, 07:50

What a fantastic life, we would all hope to be remembered as fondly.

Heart felt sympathies and deepest condolences to you Brewster

TailhookTom · Post by **TailhookTom** » Dec 22nd, '11, 08:35

Brew:

Quite a legacy she left. My deepest sympathy and condolences. May she rest in peace.

Tom

Capt.Frank · Post by **Capt.Frank** » Dec 22nd, '11, 09:19

Brewster, sorry for you loss. My condolences to you and your family.

randall · Post by **randall** » Dec 22nd, '11, 09:37

brewster....very sorry for your loss.

however, it kinda explains that apple- tree thing. you didn't fall far!

Dug · Post by **Dug** » Dec 22nd, '11, 09:51

Hey Brew,

You, my friend, are in my thoughts. As is your Mom. Tough timing, but I hope you and your family will find a happy Christmas while thinking of the good times shared with a Mom who sounds like a heck of a woman. Must have been tough to keep up with at times...

Take care my friend,

Dug

Hueso · Post by **Hueso** » Dec 22nd, '11, 10:34

Brew:

We are very sorry for your loss. Now you have another North Star in the sky.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Dec 22nd, '11, 10:55

My kind of Lady, Brew. Lived life to the fullest and (I bet) no regrets. It was that Virginia (Foxcroft) influence. Does it every time.
Celebrate a life well lived. I know its so. . . I communicate with her son every day.

Bertramp · Post by **Bertramp** » Dec 22nd, '11, 11:18

The loss of loved ones is never easy.
You will be in our prayers Buddy.

Harry Woods · Post by **Harry Woods** » Dec 22nd, '11, 13:17

Brewster,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your mom.
Irene & Harry

Russ Pagels · Post by **Russ Pagels** » Dec 22nd, '11, 13:42

Brew

Our deepest condolences on the passing of you Mother, see sound like a great Lady

Barbara & Russ

Tommy · Post by **Tommy** » Dec 22nd, '11, 15:48

Sorry to hear, Brew. Thanks for sharing the wonderful write-up on your mom with your Bertram family.

AndreF · Post by **AndreF** » Dec 22nd, '11, 19:20

I, too, enjoyed reading about her life. Sorry for your loss, Brew.

Bob H. · Post by **Bob H.** » Dec 22nd, '11, 19:43

Brew, I am so sorry for your loss my friend...Sounds like she lived life like one should...she taught you well...you have the same spark that led her through her life...your in our families thoughts...BH

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » Dec 22nd, '11, 20:42

Brew,

Seincere condolences on the loss of your Mom, charish your memories.

Regards,
John

BCBertie · Post by **BCBertie** » Dec 22nd, '11, 22:29

What a lovely tribute... I'm so sorry for your loss.

John Pond

Pete Fallon · Post by **Pete Fallon** » Dec 23rd, '11, 01:21

Brewster,
My condolences to you, your dad and your other family members. She was quite an adventurer, sorry for your loss.
Pete

SteveM · Post by **SteveM** » Dec 23rd, '11, 19:54

I'm sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family.

bob lico · Post by **bob lico** » Dec 23rd, '11, 22:18

well it appears that heaven received another uplift . your mother and mine are watching over us today .i will be out there to talk to you.
your friend bob

Capt Dick Dean · Post by **Capt Dick Dean** » Dec 24th, '11, 04:02

Very sorry for your loss but she had a great time in her 78 yrs! God bless.

tunawish · Post by **tunawish** » Dec 25th, '11, 13:31

Brew,

My condolences to you and your family......

Ray

jackryan · Post by **jackryan** » Dec 26th, '11, 09:38

Brew,

A very special lady and what a great mom. May she rest in peace and prayers for you and your family.

JR

34Hatt · Post by **34Hatt** » Dec 27th, '11, 12:50

Brewster Sorry to hear about your loss.

Sounds like she had a life that many only dream of, Good for her.

Take care
Dan

Rawleigh · Post by **Rawleigh** » Dec 27th, '11, 13:48

Brew: I am just catching up on things after the Holidays so I did not see this post about your Mom until just now. My condolences. No one can ever replace Mom!

gplume · Post by **gplume** » Dec 27th, '11, 14:35

Brew-
Also just logging on after being away for a couple of months.Sorry to hear about youyr mom...Krys and I send our condolances to you and your family. Sounds like quite a lady.....my guess is they don't make em like that anymore.

All the best..Giff

Brewster Minton · Post by **Brewster Minton** » Dec 31st, '11, 22:15

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKYdymt3 ... e=youtu.be

mike ohlstein · Post by **mike ohlstein** » Dec 31st, '11, 23:21

Wow.

Really nice.

Harry Babb · Post by **Harry Babb** » Dec 31st, '11, 23:39

What a beautiful tribute.......

hb

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Jan 1st, '12, 02:45

Superb!

Gert van Leest · Post by **Gert van Leest** » Jan 1st, '12, 09:26

Brewster, sorry for you loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Best Regards

Gert

In Memory Walter K · Post by **In Memory Walter K** » Jan 1st, '12, 09:52

A wonderful tribute to her...and your whole family. Thanks for sharing that with us. Walter

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