Helen Gage, 88, a longtime resident of the 6th Ward in Helena, passed away on August 22, 2013.
She was born to Harry and Ruth Linderman in Opheim, Montana. She was proud to have been raised on a farm and had a great love for animals, especially dogs. Helen served the State of Montana for 29 years in the Department of Revenue. She was a loving mother and grandmother and touched the lives of many with her generosity.
Helen was preceded in death by John Gage, as well as her son Donny Gage and his wife Mickey. She is survived by her son Bob Gage, her three grandsons, Dan Hawkins, Mike Gage and Joe Gage, three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
A graveside service will be held in her honor on Wednesday, August 28th 12:00 p.m., at the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Lewis & Clark Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604. To offer condolences or share a memory of Helen, please visit below.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 28, 2013
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
7100 N. Montana Aveune
Helena , Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 28, 2013
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
7100 N. Montana Aveune
Helena , Montana 59602
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Jim Murray says
Rest in peace
Barbara Townsend says
I’m so sad to learn that Helen passed on. How I will miss her! My husband and I were her neighbors on Lyndale Avenue for a while, and she quickly became a part of our family circle. I loved listening to her memories of life in early Helena, and the 6th Ward in particular. She was a fiesty, funny, generous, and loving friend. My condolences to the family, and I wish I could be there for the memorial service. Rest in peace, Helen.
Carol Ann (Hoell) Dietzen says
I am leaving this memory: my mother, Bessie (Beth) Hoell, worked for 35 years at the Dept. of Revenue. She often spoke fondly of her co-worker, Helen. My mother lived about a century, and I am so glad I recall her memories of those significant people in her life. Helen was one of them!
Helene Rust Vance says
Dear Bob and Family,
Sorry to hear about Helen but celebrate her long life and admire her strength and feistiness! I am sure she was thankful to live on her own and in her own home. May she (and Donnie) rest in peace. Take care. Sincerely, Helene
Ellen Speranza says
Helen was always a joy to be around. I knew her for 8 years and whenever I saw her she always had a couple of jokes that her friend had sent her. To say the least, some of the jokes were pretty racy – which is the embodiment of Helen. She had such a good sense of humor, loved a good story and was so interested in all that I was doing. Never did I see her without her hair done, make up applied and some jewelry on. She was an absolute delight of a human being and I will miss seeing her. May she rest in peace.
Sally Nyland says
My condolences to the family of Helen. What a great and interesting lady. I knew Helen for many years beginning when I also worked for the Department of Revenue. I also grew up in the 6th Ward. I remember many times visiting with Helen over the years at the laundry facilities where she worked evenings and weekends. Helen would share stories about her family and she would also tell a joke or two. Helen loved dogs. I remember one in particular that was a chow that she would talk about. She was a dedicated and hard worker. It has been quite a few years since I talked or visited Helen to my regret. I would like the family to know that Helen was a special lady and you are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Barbara says
My condolances to the family, I will miss her in the early mornings with her sack of recycled news paper bags for us. I enjoyed being her paper carrier for the couple of years that I was. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.