Terri Ann Paske, 70, was born on May 23, 1947, in Billings, MT to Richard T. and Helen R. (Calkins) Trott on a beautiful spring day. Terri always had a love of life, a servant’s heart, and could see the beauty in all things around her. She cherished her family, friends, and her personal relationship with God. She attained her final reward mid-afternoon on December 23, 2017, when Heaven received a very loved and cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and dear Friend to many. Terri passed away from natural causes; surrounded by family when she was called to her Heavenly home.
Terri is survived by her husband, Charles Paske, sisters, Sue (John) Donohue of Big Lake, AK and Francie (Ken) Hoversland of Scobey, MT, and by daughter Anne (James) Greaney and grandchildren Gareth (Denesse), Connor, Caitlin and Alaina of Helena, MT, and son Michael (Sonya) Paske and grandchildren Tyler, Noah and Jayde of Clearwater, FL and son in-law James Bennett and grandchildren Abigail (Kele) Carterby, Daniel and Selah of Pasco, WA and Charles’ siblings; Roni (Ray) Hamby of Kenai, AK, William (Sheila) Paske of Missouri City, TX; Carol (Richard) Huff of Franklin, TX and Jim (Debbie) Paske of Gig Harbor, WA and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Helen Trott, sister Joan Trott (Henninger), daughters Kareen Bennett and Jennifer Paske.
Viewing will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 229, 2017 at Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church, 3384 Canyon Ferry Road, East Helena, MT 59635. A funeral service will follow at noon, at the church. A reception will be in the social hall of the church. Burial will follow the reception and be at Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery, at Fort Harrison, MT. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Terri’s name may be made to Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Terri.
Service Schedule
Viewing
11:00 a.m.
Friday December 29, 2017
Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church
3384 Canyone Ferry Rd.
East Helena, Montana 59635
Funeral Service
12:00 p.m.
Friday December 29, 2017
Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, Montana 59635
Funeral Reception
Following the Funeral Service
Friday December 29, 2017
Church Social Hall
Fort Harrison, Montana 59602
Burial
3:00 p.m.
Friday December 29, 2017
Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Hero's Raod
Fort Harrison, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Viewing
11:00 a.m.
Friday December 29, 2017
Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church
3384 Canyone Ferry Rd.
East Helena, Montana 59635
Funeral Service
12:00 p.m.
Friday December 29, 2017
Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, Montana 59635
Funeral Reception
Following the Funeral Service
Friday December 29, 2017
Church Social Hall
Fort Harrison, Montana 59602
Burial
3:00 p.m.
Friday December 29, 2017
Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Hero's Raod
Fort Harrison, Montana 59602
Gilda Clancy says
Dear Chuck and family,
I will miss my dear friend! She was the true example of the virtuous woman in every way. So gracious and a wonderful Christian. Some day we will be together again in Heaven.
I am praying the Lord will give you the “peace that passes all understanding” during this time.
Much Love to You All!
Evy Burris Sass says
Dear Family & Loved Ones of Terri. I’m sending my sincere condolences on the huge loss of your Terri. I along with many have great admiration for this Great Lady. She had so many goals & missions & worked tirelessly to accomplish them. God Bless our Terri. She will be forever missed. Evy
Nyla Greydanus says
Chuck and family:
I just got word of Terri’s passing. What a shock to hear! My heart breaks for you all. She always had such kind words and encouragement for me either after I’d practiced on the piano for a while or played for a church service. My heart goes out to you all. I am praying,
Diana & Bryan says
Dear Chuck and Family-
Although we know Terri’s with Jesus, she will be missed so much until we see her again. I honestly don’t even have the words to say right now 🙁 such a blessing to so many of us. What a difference she’s made in my life over the years!! We love you guys and are praying for God’s peace and comfort for you now and in the coming days.
-Diana&Bryan
Shari Lewis says
Miss Terri, you had a most beautiful and peaceful robe room in Judgment House and you are now experiencing that peace. I so miss you, your smile, your wisdom and your awesome hugs and I know one day we will be hugging again. What’s the chicken game that you so loved to play?! Haha, until we meet again!
My prayers to you Chuck and family, for strength, comfort and peace during this time and forever more. Love you much.
Shari n Warren
Cheri and Glenn Robertson says
Dear Chuck and family,
We were so shocked to hear about Terri’s passing. We’re still in disbelief and just haven’t quite absorbed it. Like she was to so many, she was such a special friend to me always encouraging me in everything. I am going to miss her so much. We are praying for you and your families and so very sorry for the unspeakable loss you’ve had. Heaven gained a rare soul for sure. She was a bright light where ever she was.
Denny and Melanie Davis says
Dear Chuck and family, you have our sincere sympathy and condolences. Take comfort in that she is in the arms of the Lord that she so dearly loved. Take pleasure in all the memories she made with you. Our prayers are with you in this most difficult of times. Denny and Melanie Davis
Melody Foster says
So shocked to hear of her passing.. Thankful for heaven, and time I spent with her this side of heaven. Loved her smile! Seems she always had one.. Praying for you during this time..
Jack and Melody Foster
Susan Day says
Dear Chuck and Family,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Even though I’ve only known you and Terri a short time, you both have blessed me both spiritually and emotionally. Terri had such a gentle loving spirit and truly led the life of a God filled woman. I will miss her greatly.
Susan Day
Jo Copeland says
Dear Chuck and family, We are so sorry to hear about Terri’s passing. We saw saw you, both, in Walmart just a few days ago. Terri was smiling, always gracious. She is with her Savior… Please know that we are praying for you.
Jo (Ann) and Mike Copeland
Tom and Judy Rolfe says
Chuck and the Paske family,
We are very sorry to learn of Terry’s passing. She was a beautiful Christian woman who loved her family, her country ?? and the Lord. She will certainly be missed. Please know we are thinking of you at this very difficult time and will keep you all in our prayers.
Jacques & Kimberly Beaudin says
My family’s hearts are broken and overwhelmed with sadness and shock! What an example of a Christian woman who dedicated her life to be an example of a “Bright Light On a Hill” proclaiming the Joy of the salvation found in Jesus in words and by example. No way of stating the impact that her caring lifestyle had on our family in years past and even on Facebook. Check out her last 2 posts. Our love, our tears, and prayers are with you now, Chuck, and in the coming days. — feeling sad.
Jamie Thompson says
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Terri was a dear friend to my mom, Cheri Robertson. I met her at the church and when a was single and pregnant with twins she delivered a dresser to me and she also came to the hospital and prayed with me when I was in labor and going to be flown to Great Falls for delivery. The joy in her smile could be seen through her eyes as well. She will be greatly missed. Prayers to you all.
Jamie Thompson
Beth Ries says
Dear Chuck and family,
Prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Beth Ries
Jodi Anderson says
My dearest Chuck and family,
So many memories flood my heart from the past 15+ years. Terri was not just an ordinary person, she was a very special angel sent from heaven. She was such a strong God fearing and loving woman that blessed me with friendship, as my mentor and counselor, sister and adopted mama. We shared laughter, tears, hardships, joys, sucesses, and our love for crafts. My heart breaks for all of us here on earth for her sudden departure, but rejoice that we will see her again in heaven.
Go in Faith
Mark Calkins says
What a loss. God creates lives that cannot be replaced by any soul before or after, and Terri is a perfect example of an irreplaceable work of art in a human form of joy. Terri is my cousin, and because of distance and ages, I was never privileged to spend much time with her. When we lost her sister Joni my time with her then made such an impact regarding the kind of beautiful soul she is. Her Christmas notes and enthusiasm for her faith and hope were a light in the darkness, even when tragedy had beset her life. I know tragedy of this order more deeply bereaves and besets those who love her, and I pray that her faith will echo with comfort from where she lives triumphantly now.
Tom Rasmussen says
Dear Chuck and family ….. My condolences to you in this most hurtful of losses. Yet in spite of all that we
feel in our human spirit, we can rejoice knowing that Terri is walking on streets of gold and rejoicing with angels.
She represented the very best as a Christ-like model, walking with a loving and gentle spirit yet standing strong
in advocating for Biblical values in our personal lives and in our culture. My prayers are with you, that you will receive
all the peace and comfort that our Father has for us in times like this.
John and Sandra Johnson says
Dear Chuck and family, We send to you our deepest sympathies on the passing of Terri. Memories flood our minds of working and serving together in Helena in various Civic organizations and church. She was a committed, kind, and gracious lady and always had a smile. May you find comfort knowing that Terri is now in the presence of the Lord.
Larry Pedersen says
Dearest Dearest Chuck,
Larry and I are so deeply grieved at Terri’s passing. I just came across it on Facebook today and our hearts are broken. Terri was my only friend during that stressful time in 1969 during OCS at Fort Belvoir, VA and without her companionship the entire experience would have been so much harder. I loved her like a sister and was so blessed with her laughter and joyfulness. We were a couple of young brides at the beginning of our marriages and God knew what he was doing when you and Larry got off the buses at Fort Ord. They lined you up alphabetically, Paske then Pedersen. A forever friendship. Please call us at 970-217-7799. Sending all our love and prayers.