Demetria A. (Dietrich) Saulsberry, 75, passed away April 9, 2011 at home in Townsend, of natural causes. Dee was born on February 17, 1936 in East Helena, MT to Frank and Ellen (O’Shea) Dietrich. She was the third of four children.
She attended Helena High School. She worked as an operator at the phone company in Helena until moving with her family to California. She also had fond memories of working at the Bus Station in Long Beach, Calif. In 1964 she married Billy Saulsberry in Las Vegas, NV. Together they raised 8 children.
Dee will be greatly missed by many whose lives she has touched. She is survived by her husband, Billy Saulsberry; sons: Ed Scow of California, Billy (Wanda) Saulsberry of Virginia, Don Scow of California; daughters: Debra (Cliff) Wagomon of Montana, Pamela Hendrix of Kansas, Anndina (Lynn) Halvorsen of Wyoming, Jeanette (Jason) Roberts of Montana; 24 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins & in-laws. She was adopted by many as another mother and grandmother.
Dee was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ellen Dietrich; brother: Jack Dietrich, sisters: Francis Nasi & Gloria Garjian; son: Michael Scow; and great-granddaughter: Jezeriah Byrd.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Retz Funeral Home, Helena, MT. Memorial service will be held at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 301 N. Cherry St., Townsend at 10:00 am, April 15, 2011 with reception following. A private graveside service will be held at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison. Her family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in Dee’s name may be made to a charity of donor’s choice. To offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Dee, please visit www.retzfuneralhome.com
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Lisa Higgins says
So sorry for your loss. Growing up with Anndina I was at the your house often. Your mom always tried to keep us out of trouble. Loved seeing her around town she always asked how I was doing. She always seemed so pleased giving the update on her kids and grandkids. I know she will be missed.
Joan Pavlinick Eaton says
My sympathy in the loss of Dee. We were childhood friends and lived across the street from each other in East Helena. Her mom was the 4-H leader of our club. Dee and I spent many afternoons sewing together. I didn’t realize she still lived in the Helena area. I’m sorry we lost touch.
Kristeena Porter says
My grandmother was an amazing woman. Even at the end she was more concerned with how everyone else was doing. She will be forever missed and always in our hearts. I love you Grandma!