Mary Jane Spiroff, age 87, of Helena passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was born June 29, 1936, to Walter and Esther Schumm of Perham, Minnesota. In her young age her family moved to Montana to the Hysham area. Mary Jane graduated from high school in Hysham. She and Raymond F. Spiroff were married in 1956 and they made their home in Billings until 1969 when they moved to Helena. Mary Jane then went to work for the Office of Public Instruction in 1978 until her retirement in 1995. In her retirement, Mary Jane loved to travel, spend time with family and friends work with flowers and plants and helping others.
Mary Jane is survived by her husband, Ray of Helena; daughter, Sharon (Barry) McNeice and granddaughter, Lauren all of San Deigo, CA; daughter, Carol (Mike) Petersen of Bend, Oregon; son, Wayne (Kim) Spiroff and grandson, Zachary all of East Helena; sisters, Dorrine Kapptie of Great Falls, and Lorraine (Larry) Walter of Billings. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Mary Jane requested a private service to be held at a later date with a special goodbye to all her friends. Mary Jane will be laid to rest at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Harrison, Montana.
Memorials in Mary Jane’s name is suggested to the Lewis and Clark Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455 Helena, Montana 59604 or to an organization or charity of the donor’s choice.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Shirley Reese says
Ray and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mary Jane was such a lovely person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Marilyn R Campbell. CAR: 3-19716E says
Dear Ray and family.
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss
Of MaryJane. You are in my prayers!
GOD bless each of you..
Sincerely,
Marilyn Richardson
Kathy James says
Ray and family,
We are very sorry for your sadness. Mary Jane was very kind to our family, and always had a smile and cheerful comment. We are thinking of your family as you grieve.
With love,
Kathy & Doug James
Laurena Stephens says
Ray and family,
We were saddened to hear about Mary Jane. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Laurena and Ken Stephens
Linda Pfister says
Ray,
I was sorry to read about the loss of your lovely wife.
Linda Rindal Pfister
Deloris Mead says
Deloris Mead says With sincere sympathy and prayers to you and your family. Also to Dorrine and family and Lorraine and family. Thinking of you all, your cousin, Deloris.
Carol Henderson says
Ray,
I am so sorry for your loss As a neighbor at Summercrest, I offer my assistance is you need anything or help in any way. I always loved to see the two of you sitting in lawn chairs watching the world go by. My prayers are with you.