Audrey M. Plymale Quist, 94 of Helena, passed away April 2, 2011 at Aspen Gardens where she had lived for the past three years. Audrey was born April 28, 1916 in Canton, Montana – a town which is now under Canyon Ferry Lake. She was the fourth of eight children born to John (Bert) Gilbert and Olive Keene Plymale.
Audrey graduated from Broadwater County High School in 1935. She graduated from Montana State College in Bozeman in 1940 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. She also received a teaching certificate. Her first teaching job, in 1941, was in Toston. She moved to Antelope in 1942 to teach and then in 1943, she moved to Plains to teach school. In 1943, she moved to Spokane, Washington and began working in the lab at the Phillips 66 Refinery (formally Inland Empire). She worked there until 1950.
Audrey married Umbert Carl Quist on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1950 in Townsend. They lived in the Helena valley and she was a homemaker. Together they had three sons. Umbert passed away in June of 1970.
Audrey enjoyed crocheting, knitting and making handmade crafts. Throughout the years, she crocheted many afghans and Christmas stockings for family and friends. She also enjoyed making “sequin” calendars each year to give as Christmas gifts. She was very interested in genealogy and spent many years researching and traveling to find and document the family ancestors. She enjoyed attending family events and always loved having her family together. She loved gardening and sharing her harvest with everyone.
Audrey was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. She attended weekly bible study classes which were led by George Harper. She was also a member of Eastern Star.
She is survived by her three sons, John (Julie) Quist of Helena, Carl (Laurie) Quist of Carnation, Washington, and Glen (Joan) Quist of Perryton, Texas; eight grandchildren, Stephanie, Michael, Amy, Caitlyn, Kelli, Shannon, Megan, and Ryan; three great-grandchildren, Adelaide, Carson, Colby, and one on the way; brothers, Hubert and Fred Plymale; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Umbert; parents, Bert and Olive; sisters, Inez Shaw, Ava Madren and Doris Shearer; brothers, Wayne and Laird Plymale.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff at Aspen Gardens for all the wonderful care they gave Mom.
Viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, with funeral services at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. A reception will be in the social center of the church immediately following the funeral service. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Townsend that afternoon.
Donations are suggested to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 512 Logan St., Helena, MT 59601, the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org), or the National Brain Tumor Society (braintumor.org). Condolences may be left to the family by visiting www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Becky Malensek Muller says
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the Quist family during this difficult time.
Becky
Candace Ahl says
To the Quist Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brian, Candace, Samantha, and Justin
Carrie Bartos says
To the Quist Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. We will always remember Aunt Audrey with her smiling face and outstanding disposition.
Carrie and Paul Bartos
Darla DuBois & Family says
Dear John, Carl , Glen & families,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I will always remember her kindness and talents. Her gifts of afgans and Christmas stockings are treasues in our home.
With Sympathy,
Darla, Craig, Cameron & Aubrey DuBois
Helen Richter says
To the family of Audrey Quist
I was sorry to learn that Audrey passed away. I met her through the Eastern Star. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. God Bless
Helen Richter
Vickie Rauser says
John, Julie, & Family:
My sincere sympathies to you all during this difficult time. Although it’s been several years since I last saw Audrey, I have fond memories of the times she was still able to come to Townsend for Star events. May God hold you in the palm of His hand and your faith in Him bring you comfort.