Obituaries. Patricia Geary. Were she here in person- -and hearts from Helmville to Ireland wish with fervor she were- -- Patricia Eileen Bernadette Baker Geary , born March 1. Thank You”. Expressing her thankfulness for the kindnesses done by many, many people drawn to her magnetic humor and unmatched hospitality became a driving motive for a woman who, at 9. Lincoln to have her hair done. This just three weeks before she left this earthly plane on June 1. Cautioned once by her daughter that there might come a day the car keys would be relinquished, Pat quipped, “No. I’ll drive to the cemetery and you bring the car home.” To the young patrolman who pulled her over for speeding at 8. ![]() I hope your grandmother is proud of you!” Sometime after her 8. Pat would jokingly reference her time in Saint Thomas Church as “cramming for finals”. She didn’t say “death”, preferring . Years later, on a romantic lane in Butte, Jack knelt to propose. The demure, red- headed love of his life immediately proclaimed, “Hell, yes!” Henceforth they laughingly called that lane the “Hell Yes! Road”. Accomplished musician, Pat would, on any given Saturday night in the Blackfoot Valley, pull pep and pluck from even the most pathetic piano in dance gigs with the Helmville Orchestra. ![]() Come Sunday, she was at the church organ where pomp and circumstance prevailed. Should, however, this notice of her passing also serve as curriculum vitae for a position as Organist in Heaven, full disclosure by members of Saint Thomas Parish requires we admit in recent years not just a little infusion of boogie woogie began to flavor her rendering of the musical liturgy. If you haven’t heard “Ave Maria” with a backbeat, you really haven’t heard “Ave Maria”. Educator. Pat taught grade school. She taught piano. She taught boys to remove their hats indoors and everyone to tie up their dangling prepositions. She taught the Hokey Pokey. She taught the schottish. In each of these, she put not only her left hand in, her right hand in, she put her whole heart in and shared it all around. She quite literally taught how to live, condensing her pedagogical philosophy to the oft- repeated declaration: “You can’t have too much fun.” She is predeceased by her husband, Jack; son- in- law Cliff Holt; grandson, Eric Holt. She is survived by daughter Michelle Holt and husband Ted Hannah, daughter Nora Myett and husband Greg, granddaughter (cribbage and cruise partner) Heather Holt, grand- daughter- in- law Tammy Holt, three great- grandchildren- -Jeremiah, Sierra and Bridger Holt- - many Baker and Mc. Donnell kin and her dear dog, Taffy. Hers was such a big, welcoming personality, fourteen nieces and nephews, their children and grandchildren, the kind people of Helmville, Ovando, Lincoln, Deer Lodge and Butte also must be listed as saddened survivors. They say it takes a village to raise a child. But who raises the village? Patricia Eileen Bernadette Baker Geary raised us up to the dance floor. She raised us up at the mass recessional. She raised the standard for desserts. She raised more eyebrows than Groucho Marx. If you are among the kind, caring staff of Saint Patrick’s Hospital or Kalispell Regional Medical Center whom she invited to the Labor Day Rodeo, let it be known the offer still stands, though the one who extended it is probably busy trying to make Saint Peter laugh and remove his hat should he show her through the Pearly Gates (which a gentleman would do.) Tell the staff at the rodeo gate: “Pat invited me”. A vigil will be held at Saint Thomas Parish, Main Street Helmville on Friday June 2. A luncheon will then be served at the community hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Helmville Chapter of the Daughters of Isabella beneficent fund or the Patricia Baker Geary scholarship fund for 8th grade graduates of the school she loved. 4501 jobs in Sacramento, CA are available at Snagajob. Sacramento employers are now hiring. Find your next job today!![]() She’s on the Hell Yes! Road to Heaven and in classic style she’ll raise some dust. Patrolmen, doff your hats and don’t dare ask “Where were you speeding to?”. Tessa was born to Butch and Wendy Gehring on January 1. Missoula, Mont. Although she was dealt a very difficult hand in life, coping with debilitating medical problems and resultant disabilities from a young age, she played that hand with grace and beauty, setting such an unflinching example of courage, compassion, humor and lack of self- pity that she couldn’t help but touch the lives of everyone she encountered. Never one to complain or seek the spotlight, Tessa was known for her sense of humor and quick wit, was always ready for an adventure, and enjoyed a close relationship with family and an active social life with her many friends. A gentle and empathetic spirit, she had a lifelong love of animals and was an avid reader and a sci- fi and fantasy buff. ![]() Although Tessa’s life was far too short, she lived a very big, authentic life. She traveled to Europe, spent a summer on the coast of California, furthered her education, nurtured loving relationships and worked with children. She despised pity, refused special treatment, and did her best not to dwell on limitations or setbacks, endeavoring instead to always move forward, toward the future she desired. Though she is now reunited with her Dad, Butch, in heaven, Tessa’s passing is mourned by so many. She leaves behind a grieving mother, siblings, niece, nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. However, her warmth and genuine spirit were felt by so many that countless people will feel her loss. ![]() ![]() We, her family, encourage all who knew her to join us in celebration of Tessa’s life. In remembrance of Tessa and with her family’s heartfelt gratitude, donations to help defray funeral and medical costs can be delivered into the care of Citizen’s Alliance Bank in Lincoln or made online at www. Rosary will be offered Friday, June 1. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday June 1. St Jude’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, Mont. ![]() All friends and family are invited to celebrate this kind man’s life at Jim and Loretta Souders’ home, 4. C St. Dan was born on Nov. Perkins, Oklahoma to Pauline Grace and Daniel A. He later legally changed his last name to Robinson after his stepfather Elmer Edward Robinson. Recognizing his intelligence at an early age, his 4th grade teacher decided to advance him early. One day she said “Tomorrow.. Much to the chagrin of his cousins and siblings. An engineer by nature, in his early teens Dan was the first in his neighborhood to have electricity, because he found a way to install it himself. All the neighbors would gather around once a week at the Robinson residence for an hour of Grand Ole Opry. This would mark the beginning of a lifelong passion for engineering, and define Dan’s self- made spirit. Growing up in Arkansas near the Oklahoma border, Dan decided he would rather attend high school in Oklahoma. He would get up early in the morning, milk the cows, check his fur traps and then ride his “one- handled, no seat” bicycle across the border into Oklahoma where he could catch the bus to Colcord High School, from which he would later graduate. Around the age of 1. Chicago, he was offered an opportunity to learn the trade of clock repair. Daniel Arley Robinson Daniel Arley Robinson, passed away at his home in Lincoln on March 20 at the age of 88. Dan was born on Nov. 20, 1928, in Perkins, Oklahoma to. Below are many of the emails I've received with questions about Bella Vista, Arkansas, along with my responses. I'm sure many of the same questions are on your mind. When they eventually called for him, he dressed in his finest (though meager) clothes and rode the bus all the way to Chicago alone. When he was 1. 7, his uncle offered to send him to college but Dan declined, and instead opted to join the US Navy. While he was enlisted, he served in the Korean War on two different aircraft carriers as an Aerographer’s Mate. First on the USS Badoeng Strait (CVE- 1. USS Antietam (CV- 3. Enlisting was a decision he would never regret. Medals and honors included; Korean Service Medal, Navy Occupation Medal, China Service Medal, Good conduct Medal and a United Nations Ribbon. ![]()
Dan never stopped, his indomitable spirit endured throughout his entire life. Some notable accomplishments include: a diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (1. Certifications from both the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (1. American Gem Society (1. Certified Biographical Record with the Marquis Who’s Who Publication Board (1. He was an accomplished Engineer, Goldsmith, Gemologist, Jeweler, Clocksmith, Hunter, Fisherman, Gardener, Poet, Builder, Horse Wrangler, Brewer, golfer, boating enthusiast, and more. If there was a challenge to be had, Dan was always ready to meet it. Dan was fortunate enough to have traveled all over the United States throughout his lifetime. From Silicon Valley to Tennessee, Oklahoma, Arkansas, across upper Montana, and Alaska just to name a few. But it was in Lincoln that Dan finally found his true home. A place where he could literally feed the deer in his yard out of his own two hands. A place of quiet solitude where he could enjoy his golden years with his wife Kathie and his cat Mason. He always said, “The only way I’m leaving this place is boots first”. Dan is survived by his wife of 2. Kathleen S. Robinson, his siblings; Mary Lou Henegar and Edward Eugene Robinson, his Sons and Daughters; Daniel, Paulette, Henry, Michael, Jeanette, Annette, and his stepchildren; Anna, Nicole, Christopher, and Matthew. We will always remember your love, kindness, attention to detail, can- do spirit, and your sense- of- humor. You were always a person who could be relied on for a helping hand. Dan’s remains have been cremated at his request and will be Interred at the Fort Harrison Cemetery in Helena, Mont. Services will be held in Lincoln at an indeterminate time. Inquiries can be forwarded to his wife Kathleen at (4. Evelyn was born to Walter and Marguerite Mehmke Aug. Belt, Montana. She was raised on the farm ten miles east of Great Falls. She graduated from Great Falls High School in 1. Evelyn married Donald Hammer Jan. Karleen and Donna. In 1. 95. 3 the family moved to Lincoln, Montana to start a log construction business. After Don’s death in 1. Evelyn and her daughters moved back to Great Falls and she started working at Weissmans. On Aug. 1. 0, 1. 96.
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