Alice C. Dritshulas passed away from COPD with Covid complications on December 4, 2020 at Son Heaven Assisted Living Center in Helena, Montana. She was born September 28, 1932 in Williston, North Dakota to Clarence and Agnes (Thorstad) Alme. She attended public schools in Williston, graduating in 1950. She went to Nurses Training at Sacred Heart Hospital in Havre, Montana before marrying Paul J. Verploegen on September 11, 1954. After 25 years of marriage they divorced having raised five children. She moved to Helena, Montana and married John Dritshulas on February 14, 1979. She enjoyed travel, music and dancing.
Alice was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in the Helena Valley. She loved her cat Peaches and took care of many cats on her property. She had many charities that she was fond of and supported.
Alice is survived by her children, Nicki Verploegen of Whitinsville, MA, Nita (Gerald) Johnson of Havre, MT, Paula (Jeff) Cory of Helena, MT, Karl (Shannon) Verploegen and Lance Verploegen both of Havre, MT. She also has eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Agnes Alme, her brother, Kevin Alme, and both of her husbands.
Due to Covid-19 precautions on gathering, services are not being held. A memorial service will be planned in the spring and her ashes will be buried at Fort Harrison Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or Shriners’ Hospital in Seattle. Memorials will also be welcomed at Wounded Warriors. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Alice.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Linda King says
So sad to learn of Alice’s passing from COVID complications at a local assisted living facility here in Helena. Alice and John were wonderful friends and neighbors during the almost 20 years when I lived next to them in the Helena valley. I even adopted a few of Alice’s many barn kittens over the years. Much love to her kids — especially Paula and Nicki.
Linda C Hull says
I will miss seeing you and having wonderful conversations. Be well now.
Linda Huso says
Nita and family,
So sad to see the loss of your Mother in the IR newspaper.
Our sympathy to you and yours.
Blessings,
Linda Huso
Karen Kinsella says
Paula and family – we’re so sorry for your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time.
Darin and Karen Kinsella
Pat Kelly says
Thoughts and prayers to each of you.
Charlie Wymore says
God, Bring this family peace. Provide them with your comfort. Let them know you tenderly care for each and every one of them. Lead them to be reunited with their loved one someday. Sit with them and let your presence provide rest. Thanks you for the gift of life that their mother Alice brought to the world. Let her rest peacefully wtih you for eternity. Amen
Nicki, NIta, Paula, Karl and Lance, you are all in my prayers and thoughts during this time.