Anne M. Tomlinson, age 100, of Helena

Anne Mola Tomlinson was born in Helena almost 101 years ago. She was born on June 9, 1916 joining her older brother, Johnnie. As neither could speak English, they were able to talk to each other as they learned the English language.

Anne attended schools in Helena and during WWII she worked as a “Rosie the Riveter” in an airplane factory in California where she met and married a Helena native, Everett Simmons.

Anne later married Arthur Tomlinson and her children increased from Carol and Dona to include Anna Marie and Art Jr. who was always known as “Butch”.

Anne was known and admired by all for her strong work ethic. During her life she wore many hats, including hod carrier and brick layer with and for her father. Her longest and best job was with USFG Insurance Company where she worked for forty years into her seventies. She made many friends during that time which included Mary Lou Fisher. One of Anne’s proudest moments was when she was told she was the first single mother to be granted a home loan. She was truly a pioneer in her own right.

Anne’s greatest joy was her family. She is survived by four children: Carol Brown (Don), Dona Blanchard (Allen), Anna Marie Mildren (Al), and Arthur “Butch” Tomlinson (Belinda). She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Tammie Brown-Butler (Jeff), Tracy Brown (AnnaLena), Rhonda Schlosser (Steve), Anita Gomes (Jess), Stephanie Boysen (Randy), Keith Mildren (Melissa), and Mary Mildren, she is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren along with her longest and most loyal and loved friends, John and Mary Lou Fisher.

Anne was preceded in death by her parents John and Anna Sustarsic Mola, her husband, Arthur Tomlinson and brothers, John and William Mola.

A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave., Helena. A reception with light refreshments will take place in the social hall of the funeral home following the service. A graveside service will follow the reception at Forestvale Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Anne are suggested to Aspen Gardens Assisted Living, 9 Bumblee Ct, Helena, MT 59601 or to Compassus Hospice, 1075 N. Rodney Street STE 102, Helena, MT 59601. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of AnneAnne M. Tomlinson, age 100, of Helena, passed away on May 7, 2017. A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave., Helena. A reception with light refreshments will take place in the social hall of the funeral home following the service. A graveside service will follow the reception at Forestvale Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Anne are suggested to Aspen Gardens Assisted Living, 9 Bumblee Ct, Helena, MT 59601 or to Compassus Hospice, 1075 N. Rodney Street STE 102, Helena, MT 59601. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Anne.

Service Schedule

Funeral Liturgy

1:00 p.m.

Friday May 12, 2017

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N. Montana Ave.

Helena, Montana 59602

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Reception

Following the funeral liturgy

Friday May 12, 2017

Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N. Montana Ave.

Helena, Montana 59602

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Graveside Service

Following the reception

Friday May 12, 2017

Forestvale Cemetery

Helena, Montana 59602

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