C. Victoria Long of East Helena, MT, passed away July 24, 2011 in Helena of complications from pneumonia. She was 83 years of age. She was born to Edwin and Selda Spiering on April 3, 1928 in Stewart, Minnesota.
She graduated from high school in Brownton, MN.
She married Byron E. Long in Spanaway, WA. He preceded her in death on March 21, 1994.
She was a homemaker and was an amazing wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandma and best friend.
Among her favorite activities, she loved playing pinochle and Bingo, going to garage sales, and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her family. She was also a member of Senior Citizens in East Helena and a member of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Helena.
She is survived by her son, Craig Long (Beth) of East Helena; daughter, Patty-Patricia Foley of East Helena; son-in-law, Pat Foley of East Helena; sisters, Virginia Paul, Vangie Derby and Elvera Ogren; grandchildren, James and Brian Foley, Keith (Melissa) Foley, Stephen (Kelley) Foley, David (Jenny) Foley, and Sara (Joey) Valvoda; and great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Samantha, Matthew, Madison, McKinley, Graysen, and Kendall. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 27th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 28th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Interment will follow at East Helena Cemetery. Memorials in Victoria’s name are suggested the Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church Building Fund, 1500 Stuart Street Helena, MT 59601 or to East Valley Foursquare Church 708 E. Groschell East Helena, Montana 59635. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Billie LeDeau says
Dear Craig & Beth,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Vicky was a wonderful woman. I will miss my Facebook friend. 🙂
May you have peace in knowing she rests in the arms of the Creator.
With love and respect,
Billie LeDeau & Stephan Pennington
Billy Bartlett says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and celebrating Aunt Vickie’s life. I remember going to Uncle Byron and Aunt Vickie’s house in Spanaway and eating snap peas out of their garden in the back yard. Thank you for those memories.
Billy Bartlett and family
Dave Anderson says
Craig, Patty and families; My deepest sympathies to you all.
She was a great neighbor and a good friend. She will be sincerely missed and forever remembered.
dave
Florence Armagost says
What a sweetheart Vicky was. We had many Bible studies together at Our Redeemer’s and loved her smile and twinkling eye. I know she is with God.
Gay and Edith Buck says
Craig your mom was a great lady, always nice even when we were in trouble….
(The greatest saying)
what you boys up to !!!!
Vanessa Ogren says
Our family is so sad to hear of the passing of Claire. She was always so sweet to me. I remember her calling to check on her sister Elvera-my Grandmother-when she was ill and I knew it was her right away from that sweet voice. She was such a caring person. She was always wearing a smile-you could even hear it over the phone! I am so glad the sisters all got to spend those few days together before this unexpected turn, it had been a very long time since they had all seen each other. I will keep you all in my thoughts at this time and always. My deepest sympathy-Vanessa