Audrey means noble and strength but to family and friends that knew her, it meant giver and generous.
Everyone called her “Babes”. At the age of 60 Audrey D. LaFromboise-Wilkinson passed away on November 14th 2015 very suddenly in her sleep, which is exactly how she wanted to go with no more laboring to breathe and no more pain. Audrey was strong in all aspects of life, she had to be, life for her was hard and she endured more than most people. But her faith and strength always carried her through troubled times. She was a very stubborn but kind and loving soul.
Babes was born in Great Falls, Montana on March 9th, 1955 and move to Boulder Montana at the age of 5. She attended a Catholic Indian Boarding School in the second and third grade. At the young age of 15 she left home to be on her own. She lived several places in Montana and traveled as far as North Carolina then settled in Utah where her gift from god “Matthew” was born. After spending seven difficult years in Utah raising her son she decided to move back to her hometown of Boulder. She married and settled down in Boulder until requiring more medical care. She moved to Helena where she spent the remainder of her years enjoying the summers with her grandson and family.
Audrey loved to go thrift shopping and to just buy random things for friends and family. She always had something to give someone. She loved to give to the grandkids the most. She was known as the “Sugar Lady” which she was so proud of and bragged about. She also loved reading and watching her Christian TV shows. She loved her best friend and dog Lilly, but her favorite person in the world was her grandson Caleb and she loved him dearly. She touched the lives of many. Her kind heart and soul will always be remembered and missed dearly by family and friends. But heaven needed another angel, and they just received one of the strongest.
Audrey is survived by her son Matthew Toscano, sisters Carmen Triplett, Sharon Saxbury (Ron), brothers Raymond (Donagene), Bruce, and Rodney LaFromboise, grandson Caleb Toscano and grandkids Leighton, Maysa, Chloe, and Colt LaFromboise.
MOM, “You will be and have always been my rock. Because of you I am the man I am today. I hope to continue to make you proud and I can’t wait to dance with you again. I love and miss you so much and so does Lilly. I am proud to be your son. I will see you again. I love you mom”. Matthew Toscano
Celebration of Life Services will be held at Frist Christian Church, 311 Power Street at 11:30 am Monday, November, 23rd with luncheon to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made in Audrey’s name to the Lewis and Clark Humane Society; First Christian Church; Assembly of God Church; Breast Cancer Survivor/Awareness Foundation or a memorial of your choice.
Sharon & Tom Nyland says
Raymond, Donagene, Sharon, Ron and all of Babes families…we are so sorry to hear of the death of “Babes”. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
She was much too young to be called, but trust that our Lord knows what is best for each of us. May you all find peace in being close to family and friends.
John 14 – “LET not your heart be troubled. You are trusting God, now trust in me…”
Rick & Cjheryl Haasakker says
Dear Matt and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Audrey. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Matt, Hold on tight to your mom’s memories, she is there, watching you. It’s the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that you’ll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help you through this difficult time and guide you as you move forward.
Semper Fi
Love,
Rick & Cheryl
Brenda Snider says
I just saw Babe’s obituary. I am still in shock. I know you all must be too. I’m so sorry to hear of Babe’s passing. My sincere and heart felt condolences. May she rest in peace. Hugs and prayers.
Brenda