Billie Ann, age 74, of Helena passed away on January 15, 2017. She was born in Regent, ND. on August 15, 1942 to Margorie and Robert Rogne. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister; June. She is survived by her two children; Robert Langton, and Anna Brown (Clint) and grandson, Tanner; brother, Rick Rogne (Donna); Brother-in-law, George Adolph, aunts Helen Bjerke (Orin), Eileen Topham, & Hazel Braaten plus many nieces, nephews and cousins. She had many friends she loved dearly both through her church and other circles of lasting friendships including Billie Jo, Carolyn, Joanie, Ann, Sally and Hank.
After graduation from high school Billie attended Bismarck Junior College and graduated with a secretarial certificate. In her early 40’s Billie moved to Bozeman with her two children and attended Montana State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She worked for the state of Montana, Lottery System and retired in 2009.
Billie loved her family, practically her only grandchild, Tanner. She also loved caring for others, especially elderly friends and relatives such as her mother and sister, June, Maddie and Aunt Eileen. She loved making banana bread and bread pudding for everyone who said they liked it!
Services will be held at the Covenant United Methodist Church, 2330 E. Broadway, Helena, MT. 59601 on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. Please see below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Billie.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday January 21, 2017
Covenant United Methodist Church
2330 E. Broadway
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the funeral service
Saturday January 21, 2017
Covenant United Methodist Church
2330 E. Broadway
Helena, Montana 59601
Share
Jan Yokum says
Billie was a second Mom to me. I’m forever thankful of everything she taught me and the memories! Love you Mom!
Angie and Justin says
Billie was so pleasant to be around and a wonderful mother/grandmother. Always a pleasure to see her at the ball fields!
michael foley says
Billie was always bright and cheerfull . Had such a loving soul. If there was any negative going on or stress she wouldent show it to you. Always would give you a big Billie hug and all smiles.
michaelfoley says
Billie was all smiles and hugs . Such a loving soul. She would always give you a Billie hug and make you smile:)..
Michelle Olsen says
Aunt Bilie was a woman of simple means but had a great love for her family. She was quick to smile and always had a kind word. I am so very thankful that we were able to spend thanksgiving with Billie and do some goofy selfies and introduce her to snapchat! I love you Billie Ann and will miss your sweet smiling face.♡
Kaysee Williams says
My heart goes out to you my dear friend, Anna and your family. Your Mom touched my life and was a special lady. I will miss seeing her around town, her cheery personality, smile, laugh, and her hugs. I know how much you loved her and it pains me to hear you hurting in this way. Know that your in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there, ok. She would want you to continue smiling. Love you so much. Im here for you, always. ❤
Jo Berg says
Anna and family, I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was always such a sweetheart when we worked together at the Lottery. She took good care of our winners and loved you and your children so very much. Hugs to you all!
Londi & Art McCready says
My heart is so sad and broken with the passing of my dear cousin and “sister” Billie. My deepest sympathy and love to Anna, Clint, and Tanner, to Robert, and to Donna and Rick. I have so many memories of Billie and they all involve humor, wit, wisdom, her beautiful smile, her loving nature, the comfort she often gave me, and the many loaves of banana bread she would bake for me. Bill will be so very missed, and to this she would respond by saying, “you bet your sweet ass I will”. Billie . . . . you are now with the Angels <3
Jerry & Maureen LaChete says
Billie was always a ray of sunshine. No matter where we would run into her she wore a genuine smile and her eyes sparkled.
Mary Kay Bennett says
Worked with Billie in the early 60’s at First Nationsk Bank..we had a lot of fun times.
So sorry for the loss of a very lively spirit.
Jamie Canfield Harwell says
Billie was THE model of what embodies humility, goodness, grace, graciousness and gratitude. She told “her story” with all these qualities. And with her unique laughter.
She also made a damn good carrot and zucchini cake! And her generosity was always intact and available to others. I really will miss her sweet face and that laugh.