Deborah Walter, age 67, of East Helena

Deborah Ann House Walter, 67, of East Helena, MT passed away surrounded by loved ones in the early morning hours on December 10^th, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospital.

Debbie was born in Helena, MT on September 8^th, 1950 to Donald & Dolores House.  She received her education at Broadwater, Hawthorne, CRA, Helena Junior High & Helena Senior High School where she was an active member of the National Thespian Society once awarded Best Thespian Girl.  She graduated from Helena Senior High School on June 6^th, 1968. She furthered her education taking classes at the Helena VoTech.

After graduating from high school Debbie married Edward William Walter Jr. on September 20^th, 1969 at St. Peter’s Pro-Cathedral.  Debbie & Ed went on to have three beautiful children, Stephen, Stephanie & Kimberley.  They later divorced on December 3^rd, 1993.  She later met Stephen Robert Gray with whom she spent the last 22 years of her life.

Debbie worked for the A & W, BCBS, Clerk Typist for The State of Montana Department of Administration Purchasing Division, Secretary for the Department of Administration General Services, East Helena School District #9 & State of Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Fiscal Bureau. Debbie retired from The State of Montana in May of 2014 after 36 ½ years with the State of Montana.

She had many hobbies over the years including bowling, sewing, ceramics, gardening, baking goodies for her children & grandchildren for the holidays, puzzles, traveling, dancing, game nights & camping trips with friends & family. Many of her camp trips were with her Girl Scout Troop to Camp Thunderbird on McDonald Pass.

In her youth Debbie was a Girl Scout & also a member of the Order of Rainbow for Girls earning top honor, The Grand Cross of Color Award. She participated in teen modeling & fashion shows through Hennessy’s department store.

She spent countless hours over the years volunteering her time to the following organizations: Boy Scouts of America as a Cub Scout Leader, Secretary & Committee Chairman, Girl Scout Leader, East Helena PTA Organizer & Membership Chair, East Helena Kiwanis Baseball, Softball & T-ball Coach, YMCA Youth Soccer Coach, Red Cross Organizer & was a Unit Worker for Blood Drawings, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Member & Youth Activities Coordinator, East Helena Centennial Committee, East Helena Food Drive Coordinator & Volunteer, HHS Class of ’68 Ten-year Reunion Committee Member and Twenty-year Reunion Committee Chairman, Capital City Speedway and St. Peter’s Pro-Cathedral.

Debbie was “Mom” to many. Mom opened her door to many extended family members, foreign exchange students and East Helena kids taking many in to live with her and her family.  To this day Debbie is still “Mom” to them all.

Debbie is preceded in death by Father, Donald House, Mother, Dolores House, infant Brother, Douglas House, Step-Mother, Sue House, Sister-in-Law, Paula House, Nephew Mike’s Wife, Tracey House, Ex-Husband, Edward Walter and dogs Wizard & Sammy.

Debbie is survived by her partner in life Steve Gray. Son, Stephen Walter, Daughters, Stephanie Walter (Nettie), & Kimberley (Russ) Ring.  Steve’s children Katie (Brad) Anderson & Kelly (Arely) Gray.  Brother, Dick House & his children Jeff (Connie) House, Vince (Kathy) House, Mike House & Shawna (Jeff) Deadmond.  Brother, Dennis (Laurie) House & his children Heidi (Steve) McCarthy & Heather (Todd) Heintz. Grandchildren, Derek & Delanie Walter, Kylee, Madison & Allison Ring, Hannah Anderson & Myah Gray.  Fur Babies, Cat Sweat Pea & Dogs Gizmo, Mr. Magoo & Ozzie.

The family would like to give special thanks to the doctors & staff at St. Peter’s Hospital for the excellent care & dedication to our mother in her final days. We would also like to thank all our family & friends for reaching out and your support during this difficult time.

Memorial Services will be held at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home located at 3750 North Montana Avenue, Helena, MT 59602 at 3:00 p.m. Friday December 15^th, 2017.  A gathering of family & friends to honor mom’s memory will be held immediately following the service at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Social Hall.  Debbie’s wish was to have her ashes spread over the ocean which will occur at a later date.  She will have a resting place at Forestvale Cemetery next to her mom.

Memorial Donations in honor of mom can be made to the Lewis & Clark Humane Society located at 2112 East Custer Avenue, Helena, MT 59602.  Family condolences may be sent to Stephanie Walter 3013 Arendelle Drive, East Helena, MT  59635.

Enjoy your eternal life with loved ones that have passed before you. Fly high our guardian angel aka Butch, Toots & Old Bat love Chicken Butt, Kaycee, Spud & Little Sh!t.

Service Schedule

Celebration of Her Life

3:00 p.m.

Friday December 15, 2017

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N. Montana Ave.

Helena , Montana 59602

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Reception

Immediately following her celebration of life

Friday December 15, 2017

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home Social Hall

3750 N. Montana Avenue

Helena, Montana 59602

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