Dawn Isabella Hrouda of Helena passed away April 30, 2011 surrounded by her family. Dawn was born to Willis and Isabella Wood May 21, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York. She spent the majority of her childhood in the Helena area, graduating from Helena High in 1950.
She was previously married to the late Donald Hoff and together they had five children. A self-taught woman with many skills, she later went on to work as a clerk for the East Helena post office, and a bookkeeper at Anderson-Zurmuehlen.
On April 6, 1985, she married Wiliam Hrouda, whom she’d known from Bryant Elementary School. Together they opened and operated the Valley Feed Bag. They recently celebrated their twenty-sixth wedding anniversary.
Dawn and Bill spent many years golfing, bowling, watching college sports, gardening, and working around their property. Dawn’s handiwork included knitting, crocheting, quilting, and sewing. Her family enjoys many of her colorful creations.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Michael John Hoff, and daughter Mary Katherine Giuliani.
She is survived by her husband, William Hrouda; brother, William Taylor; sister, Betsy Phillips; son, Thomas (Kathy) Dunnehoff of Kalispell; daughter, Kimberly (Rich) Runkel of Brier, WA; son, David (Robin) Hoff of Puyallup, WA. Grandchildren include Ava and Grace Dunnehoff , John and Megan Runkel, James, Katie, David and Mary Giuliani, and Rebecca Bisson.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 3rd at Resurrection Cemetery. To offer condolences to the family or to share a memory of Dawn, please visit: www.retzfuneralhome.com.
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J Nunnally says
My deepest sympathy go out to your family during this time of sorrow. The death of a love one is very difficult. Therefore, I’d like to share scripture that may help. Please, read John 6:40, 44.
Kristi (Doggett) Gersch says
My sympathies to you Kim. Many years have gone by since I have seen your mom and a lot of changes in both of our lives with those we have lost. My thoughts are with you.
Randy Routzahn says
Bill
Lisa, Tanner and I are very sad for your loss. We know Dawn is finally free of her pain. If there is anything we can do, let me know. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Bob Kirkeby says
I’m sorry Bill to here about Dawn I know it will b tough for you to go through but you will be okay I know since I went through it a couple of months ago. Bob
Mark Barry says
Dear Bill,
We want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your of wife. We know our words can not bring you full comfort but we do hope that you God’s grace will be with you and provide you peace in knowing she is in His care.
Beth and Mark Barry
Bob and JoAnn Longmire says
Bill,
Sorry for you loss, our prayers are with you.
John & Michele Brodersen says
Bill,
So sorry to have learned of Dawn’s passing. May the Lord bless and comfort you and your family.