Victor – Lloyda G. Krout, 86, of Victor, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at her apartment in Grizzly Peak of Missoula. She was born August 23, 1938, in Missoula, daughter of Lloyd and Zella Heggen.
Lloyda was raised in Florence, graduating from Florence-Carlton High School. In 1956, she married Stevensville boy, Robert Krout. Bob joined the Air Force, so they moved to Omaha, Nebraska. Lloyda worked for Mutual of Omaha and took care of their first born, Kathy.
In 1961, Lloyda and Bob returned to Montana where she worked some jobs in between raising all three children, which became her priority: Kathy Lynn, Michael Lloyd, and Ronald Duanne. She retired with husband Bob after managing their bus service, L&B Busing.
Lloyda volunteered in the children’s activities, including scout leader, 4-H leader, PTA, Booster Club, voting poll judge, school and activity bus driver, and Florence Community Church activities. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, crossword puzzles, and cooking.
Lloyda is survived by her brother Larry Heggen (wife Alice), daughter Kathy Stuart of Spokane Valley, son Mike Krout (wife Shelly) of Victor, son Ron Krout of Helena, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceding in death is her husband Bob Krout, sister Leandra Cady, father Lloyd Heggen, and mother Zella Heggen.
Pallbearers are Mike Krout, Ron Krout, Jeff Riehle, Bryce Krout, Brian Riehle, and Sarah Krout.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 18, 11 a.m. at Florence Carlton Community Church with Pastor David Blackwell officiating.
A reception will follow graveside service at the church. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.