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Betty passed away peacefully the evening of May 30th, 2025. She was born to Eva and Brownie Hennen in Sidney MT December 26th, 1933. She was the youngest of 6 children and grew up working on a farm\ranch.
She attended high school and graduated from Syndey Senior High in 1951. After high school she worked as a waitress and served on the Girls State delegation and was a Woman of the Moose Lodge.
While her career furthered to the telephone company as a switchboard operator, she met Wayne Randall, and they married March 18th, 1960. They started their family in Miles City, moved to Billings for a short period and resided in Helena the remainder of her life. Her career after the kids were grown included working at Mountain West Bank and the State Department of Revenue
She loved being a homemaker and mother. She always had a cake on the cupboard and would always be busy preparing the evenings dinner. She would spend to the nickel on us kids at Christmas and birthdays. Come Fridays, mom would have the house cleaned and laundry done early in the day, so she could get the camper loaded (food, clothes and supplies), so when dad came home from work, he would only have to hitch the trailer, and it was off to Lakeside.
She was a devoted member of New Life Lutheran Church for almost 40 years. She took her duties with the church very diligently. She enjoyed working with St John’s Lutheran Church making quilts for the troops. She had many dear friends in which she went on special road trips. When in Branson they had dinner at a popular restaurant that the tables slowly and gradually raised during the meal, with the group not knowing this until the table was practically right under her chin (her being the shortest of course) she never blinked an eye she just kept enjoying her meatloaf. On the same trip she also drove the Duck Boat and pretended to play the guitar for a picture when they went to the Million Dollar Quartet tribute show. On a trip to Charleston South Carolina, to her dismay she could only get sweet tea served with her meals. Anyone that knows Betty, knows how much she loves her coffee, served hot and black.
She was involved with a wonderful group of women who worked out together and after would go to coffee at Super 1. She was part of many of dinner groups and had more friends than one can count. She was very funny and witty. Her “one liners” could bring the room to its knees.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Wayne Randall. Her siblings Clifford Hennen, Alvin Hennen, Gladys Paulsen, Anna Rose Martin, and Geneva Burlison. She is also preceded in death by her mother, Eva Hennen and father, Brownie Hennen and many dear friends.
She is survived by her children; Bill (Pam) Randall of Billings MT, Suzie (Dave) Shute of Helena MT, Cindy Backeberg of Helena MT, Richard (Kris) Nelson of Kansas City KS, Grandchildren Danny (Shelsey) Shute of Helena MT, Abbigail Belcher of Austin TX, Luke Olaf of Columbia Falls MT, Nicole Backeberg of Billings MT, Great grandchildren Carson and Rayleigh Shute of Helena MT.
Special thanks to her many loyal and loving friend for all the cards and spending time with mom, generously bringing gifts and treats especially during her last few months. Also, thank you to all the staff at Beehive Homes of Helena.
Betty has requested in lieu of flowers; donations be made to the charity of your choice.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
11:00 a.m.
Monday June 16, 2025
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana
Reception
Immediately following Her Celebration of Life
Monday June 16, 2025
Social Center of the Funeral Home
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Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
11:00 a.m.
Monday June 16, 2025
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana
Reception
Immediately following Her Celebration of Life
Monday June 16, 2025
Social Center of the Funeral Home
,
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Laura Glueckert says
So sorry for the loss of your mom! Betty and I have been friends and had coffee and talked a lot for over thirty years! She was a blessing in my life! She will be missed ❤️🙏❤️
Kathleen Broussard says
Cindy and family
We are so very sorry about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Keith, Kathleen, and Kory Broussard
Bobbie Gardner says
So so sorry for the loss of your Mom!! She will always hold a special place in my heart. Her and her witty personality!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elaine Bertrand says
Cindy, so sorry for the loss of your mom. She brought such joy when we worked together. Peace to all the family.
Kay Johnson says
Susie,
So sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a sweet woman and it was always lovely to visit with her.
Joan Heberly says
Thinking of Betty and her family
I so enjoyed Betty over the years- always a kind smile and fun visit with her
Don and Patty Herzog says
To all of Betty’s family,
We cannot think of Betty without thinking of the many hours she spent visiting our mom,. We were so hoping that their time together at BeeHive could have lasted longer. It was always a delight to see her. Our hearts go out to all of you. She was a special Mom, Grandmother and friend ! I know they are both laughing and reuniting with all who have gone before them. We are sorry for your loss.
Jim & Ginnie Hennen says
Cindy, Susie & Billy,
My sister Pat, Brother Dana, and ourselves like to extend our sincere condolences in the loss of your Mother & Our Aunt. Betty was a very kind, soft spoken, very sweet person. We are very sorry to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God bless all of you, and may he take Betty to rejoin her 1st love, Wayne.
Sylvia Banschbach says
Susie, Cindy, Billy and families,
Jay and I extend our condolences in regards to the passing of your dear Mother. She always had some cute ditty sayings that made us laugh at coffee clutches with the neighbor ladies. Your Father was a kick too, on board game nights! All too soon, we find ourselves on a different course in life, that makes us remember those great moments and want them back again. It was great getting to know you two gals too, Susie and Cindy. Sadly, we never met Billy. We wish all of you well, with better days ahead, in remembering that your folks were thought well of in the Tree Streets of Helena! They were great people to know! Sincerely, Jay and Sylvia Banschbach, Birch Street Neighbors to Maple Street Folks
Shelley Stewart says
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. My mom and I enjoyed visiting with her at the Beehive. She was a wonderful lady with a great sense of humor.
Donna & Bob Fischer says
Betty was the light of our church, New Life Lutheran. She had a great wit and would get us all going. I miss her in her seat on Sunday mornings. Someone said she was the Matriarch. She certainly was. She lived a full life and will be missed.
Glenda Heaney says
Cindy, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was a very special person, always a smile. I so enjoyed working and visiting with her.
Denise Backstrom says
Cindy & family, jugs to all of you. Your mom was such a sweet & kind person. Always a pleasure to be around. Always remember the happy times.
Leona Stewart says
Cindy and family,
I’m sorry to hear about Betty’s passing. She was a truly an good friend, and shared many recipes with me. Your mom was truly an angel on earth, and now one in heaven.
Lynn M Cheek says
My heart breaks for the loss of your mom 💔 She was a wonderful lady. Sending love and hugs.
Patti Thompson says
Cindy, so sorry for your loss, God’s peace be with you all.
Jim and Linda Price says
Jim and I are so sad to hear of Betty’s passing. We enjoyed Betty and Wayne so much and appreciated our time with them at New Life Lutheran Church as we worked together to further the mission of the church. We recall many conversations with them at potlucks, meetings, bible studies and couple’s social events during the years. Both of them were cards! The jokes and one liners were expected and memorable. I will always remember your mom’s laughter as we all enjoyed those times. May God’s peace fill your hearts as you know that your mom is now reunited with. your dad. and they are happy together again. Sending you much love and prayers at this time.
Elena Frederick says
Cindy, Susie, Bill and family, we will all feel a great loss with our dear Betty gone from earth. I know she is in heaven happy and well though. Our great loss, heaven’s new treasure. I will miss her mischief, her kidding and harassing teasing fun we had every week. Sending love to your family.
Carol Dolan says
Betty and I belonged to a dinner group that includes many mutual friends. i so enjoyed getting to know her these last 15 years. She became a dear friend and I will miss her.
Shirley Thomas says
Betty was a special lady. I have really enjoyed having her as a friend and part of Silver Dragons exercise group. She added so much fun to our trip to Branson, Missouri a few years ago. She was lots of fun, and a wise woman. I hope I am as wise when it is time to deal with changes in my life as she was. I will
Is her.
Tamara Hintz says
So sorry for your loss. I remember talking and laughing with her at neighborhood functions and also at St. John’s Lutheran Christmas luncheon and Bazaars.