Madeleine (Maddie) Anne Jette left this earth to join our Lord and Savior on February 27, 2012. She was born in Helena on September 3, 1938. She was born to Robert Lea and Genevieve Best (Albracht). She attended St. Josephs School for girls.
In her early years she enjoyed working for the McDonalds clothing boutique as a window display designer. She worked for the State of Montana in the DMV. Later in her career Maddie became a Certified Home Health Nurse; she worked at Westmont and the Florence Crinttenton Home.
She loved to fish; her greatest catch was a 6-lb brown she pulled out of a Toston fishing hole. She dug for sapphires; watching her it was like watching a little kid with a treasure hunt, great anticipation of what she would find and utter joy when she found a nice rock. She was at peace while she working in her flower beds and garden. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Her greatest joy in her life was raising her five children and relished being a grandmother. Maddie is survived by her children, Mary Caldwell, Paul Serumgard, Vincent Serumgard, Michele Serumgard (daughter-in-law) and Deanna (Jette) Likenbach (dauther-in-law). Maddie is survived by her grandchildren, Ange Furlong, Kerri Miller, Carla Serumgard, Megan Serumgard, Cassie Allison, Jordan Serumgard, Kade Serumgard, Jeremy Grotbo, Kevin Grotbo, Alyx Jette, Adam Jette, Angus Jette, Ayden Jette, Mali Serumgard Clem and nine great grandchildren: Mya, Nate, Jaidon, Josi, Brook, Jenna, Angela, Ethan and Lorelai: brothers, Bob Lea and Wayne Lea.
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Lea and Genevieve Best-Albracht and her two sons Mark Serumgard and Guy Jette.
A Rosary will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Retz Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled at 12 noon, Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Cathedral of St. Helena with interment to follow at Forestvale Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Brondel Center in the lower of the Cathedral after graveside services. Memorials to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Mountain States Chapter, 12200 E. Iliff Ave. Ste. 107, Aurora, CO 80014-5376 or any Catholic Charities of your choice. To offer a condolence or share a memory of Madeleine, please visit: www.retzfuneralhome.com.
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Susan Wheat says
Mary, Paul, Vince, and family….know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Maddie will always be remembered for her fierce and undying love for her children and grandchildren. Maddie, you are one our heavenly angels now, but will always live on through those you loved and who love you.
Love, Susan, Reggie, Josh, Chris, Jordan, and Kade
Aaron & Jonna Lea says
I am so overwhelmed, I am gonna miss Auntie Maddie so much!She was always kind to me, never a cross word towards me. I used to say she was the Elizabeth Taylor of Montana! She had the most beautiful eyes! May God be with you all and comfort you in this time. I know it hurts and I know that she was hurting before she went home to be with Our Heavenly Father, so that being said, I am thankful that she knew God! And that we will all have the opportunity to see her again! I love you Aunt Maddie! See ya someday soon, meet me at the gates!
flossie says
Ange and family:
My thoughts and prayers are coming your way. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Diana Richards says
Sending sincere sympathy to Maddie’s family. I worked with her briefly many years ago at the Bureau of Nursing with the Montana Department of Health & Environmental Sciences. She was a very sweet lady. I know you all have many good memories to cherish.