Beverly passed away peacefully at home with family on July 24th. Beverly Mae Susag was born on March 23, 1934 to William and Evelyn Brown. She was adopted by her Aunt and Uncle, Nicklas and Viola Sordal, on July 15, 1936 and lived in Minot, ND.
When her adopted parents divorced in 1943 Beverly, her mother, and her brother moved to the Albert Brian Farm in Noonan, ND. Beverly loved the farm and would often remark how happy she was there. Albert Brian died of a sudden heart attack on February 14, 1947. Beverly returned to Minot and attended Minot High School.
Beverly married Robert Susag on July 9, 1955. The couple had four children, Mark Allan in 1956, William Vernon in 1957, Cynthia Fay in 1959, and Elizabeth Ann in 1960. The family lived in East Helena until 1980. Beverly was employed at Mountain View Correctional School and retired on January 1, 1994. During her retirement she traveled extensively to Alaska, Hawaii, and the East and West coast with her best friend, Joan Miller. She enjoyed photography, fishing, country music, playing cards and board games, gambling, and camping.
She was preceded in death by her birth parents, her adopted parents, her sister-in-law, Marjorie Sordal, and her daughter, Cynthia Susag.
She is survived by her brother, Robert Sordal, half-brother, Larry Delzer and Elaine; half-sister, Barbara Delzer & Eugene; two sons, Mark Susag of Helena, William (Bill) Susag and Kim of Helena; one daughter, Elizabeth Susag and Dan Cross of Helena; three granddaughters, Amanda Miller of Helena, Angie Stinchfield and Luke of Kalispell, Kelsey Bell and Miles of Helena; and seven great grandchildren, Austin Miller of Helena, Jayden Triplett of Helena, Skyleigh and Jaxson Stinchfield of Kalispell, Dominic and Emilyn Bell of Helena.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave., Helena, Montana 59602. A graveside service will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery with a reception to immediately follow back at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home in the social center. Memorials in Beverly’s name are suggested to Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital c/o St. Peter’s Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday July 30, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Graveside Service
Following the memorial service
Thursday July 30, 2015
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Graveside Service
Thursday July 30, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday July 30, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Graveside Service
Following the memorial service
Thursday July 30, 2015
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Graveside Service
Thursday July 30, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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DEBBIE MURGEL SCHRAMM says
I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL, SHE WAS A VERY BEAUTIFUL PERSON AND MOTHER. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. KEEP YOUR CHINS UP AND REMEMBER SHE WILL ALWAYS BE LOOKING DOWN UPON YOU. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE. LOVE AND THOUGHTS TO YOU ALL.
Cathy Hubbell says
I’m so glad we made the trip to Montana and got to visit with all of you and especially Aunt Beverly last summer. I’m especially glad we managed to get my dad there to visit with her. I’ll cherish the memories from last summer forever. Love and hugs to all of you.
Kim Hendry says
I’ll always have wonderful memories of Aunt Beverly. Like Cathy said, so glad we got to spend time with her last summer and that Dad was able to visit too. She was a fun Aunt and she’ll be missed. Sending love and prayers…
Sandi Coyle Benson says
I’m saddened to read this news. Your mom was a great lady and I always enjoyed chatting with her. Know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. “God Bless”
Lillian Tovey says
Beth my prayers are with you and your family.
Melissa Anderson says
We will all miss your mom’s smile and gruff little laugh. She was a great lady with a lot of spunk. Our hearts go out to you and your family for your loss. She is in a better place now without pain! She and Cindy are surely smiling and laughing from above!
May God Bless you. Miss you lots Beth! Hugs and more hugs for you! You will see her again.
Thanks for taking such good care of her all of these years.
Lissa and family
(St. George)
Kerri Sordal says
I so happy that I was able to see Aunt Bev last summer with Dad. I have wonderful memories of her. She always made me smile. I will miss her a lot. Prayers and Hugs to you all.
Beth Susag says
I would like to thank everyone for their blessings, it is heart felt by our family. She will always be in my heart, she was greatly loved.
Dan Cross says
She was the best mother-in-law a son-in-law could ever have. I loved her dearly, always have and always will. May God bless her and keep her close.
Tom and Patti Russ says
Mark and Bill
We were saddened to hear about your mother’s passing, and wanted to share or condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Joyce and Gordon Bruce and Bob Lyman says
Beth, Bill, and Mark
Just heard about Bev today. I did call and tell Bob but he and I can’t seem to find a number to call Mark and would like to. His cell is 208 9941474. I worked at the Girls School with your mother for a time and also knew her when we were in East Helena. Bob always said she was a nice lady. In this age of cell phones it is very hard to keep in touch with people who you do not call daily. Will see you at the funeral.
Joyce Bruce
Barbara Delzer says
I wish your Mother and I could have known each other better. Time passed by for both of us. We are so sorry for your loss. She is now numbered among the angels. God bless you all!
steve Lantz says
I have known Bev for 41 years, and have some great memories of her and the family that
I was a part of a very long time ago. I will miss her dearly and am very sorry for our loss.
JoAnne Olds says
Beth, Dan and family, I had a chance to see a newspaper last evening and saw that your mom had passed away. I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in all the good memories you have of her and know she was welcomed on the other side by her family with open arms….she is in good hands. Sending you all my most sincere sympathy.