Jessie, grow up and have children. Spending time and taking part in activities with her great-grandchildren Jaycee, Justin, Tucker, Jerzey, Cody and Jake was one of her biggest joys. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Richard; three sons Gary Jay, Joseph, and Lee Richard; parents Jay and Elsie (Smith) Gregory; sister Bessie Gregory; sister and husband Violet and Carl Abrahamson; brother Kenneth Gregory; brother and wife George and Kathy Gregory; nephews Terry Gregory and Clayton Abrahamson; niece Alice Beckton; in-laws Emma and Henry Meyer and many of her husband Dick’s family. Helen is survived by her beloved daughter and son-in-law Joyce and Marty Billquist; granddaughter Jessie BillquistSather and her husband Doug Sather; former grandsonin-law Arthur Jette; great-grandchildren Jaycee Jette and fiancé Quinn DeMarois, Justin Jette, Tucker Jette, Jerzey Jette, Cody Amundson and Jake Sather; and many nieces and nephews on both sides of the family. In honor of what would have been Helen’s 101st birthday, a Celebration of Her Life was held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home Chapel. Following the Celebration of Life, a graveside service was held at Sunset Cemetery. Immediately following the graveside service, a reception was held at the Anaconda Elks Lodge. To honor Helen’s vibrant spirit and her Flag Day birthday, many individuals wore their brightest shades of pink or purple or red, white and blue. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Avon Grange Memorial Fund c/o Nancy Hardtla, PO Box 1367, Anaconda, MT 59711 or to the Smelter City Senior Citizen Center, 115 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Anaconda, MT 59711. Please visit longfellowfinneganriddle.com to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Helen. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Helen and her family. Trust Wisely When it comes to serving your families, trust Montana Funeral Trust. •Funds are 100% government-backed •Quarterly audit ensuring investments are fully secure and properly managed •24/7 online access, convenient forms make the Trust consumer-friendly Take advantage of this exclusive MFDA member benefit! mft@montanafuneraltrust.org | 844.206.0049 | www.montanafuneraltrust.org Montana Funeral Trust montanafda.org | 19
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