Tina Madler

Tina Madler, 51, of Belfield, came to the end of her battle with pancreatic cancer September 7th, 2015. Tina was born in Ekalaka, MT, daughter of Charles and Norma Woodsend. Tina graduated from Baker High School and later attended MSU Billings in pursuit of a degree in nursing. In 1982 she was married to Rodney Madler and celebrated their 33 years together this spring. Rodney and Tina had four children they are very proud of. Tina loved to help people and especially loved to care for children. She worked at Even Start in Billings caring for infants 0-1 and later helped to care for her grandchildren. Her dream was to become a labor and delivery nurse. Tina also had a passion for cooking and baking. She co-managed the Gunsmoke Bar-B-Que with Rodney and also decorated many wedding cakes. She leaves behind her beloved husband Rodney; her son James and his wife Zulema of Texas; daughter Barbara and her husband Phil of Sheridan; daughter Eva and her husband Ryan of Belfield; and son Nick and his wife Mandy of Billings; her father Charles; and sisters Linda and Tammy. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded by her loving mother Norma, sisters Brenda and Mary Ann, and a brother Charles Thomas Jr. Memorial services will be held this Saturday at 2pm at Billings First United Methodist Church, 2800 4th Ave N. for a celebration of her life with a coffee and sweets reception to follow.


Burial Date: September 12, 2015
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Memorial Service: Saturday, First Methodist Church, Billings, MT