Dolores Ann Deyerle passed away peacefully at her home in Hunter’s Point on March 21st at the age of 89.
Dolores was born February 19, 1929 in Fortine, Montana to the late Charles and Esther Oertel. Her father worked for the Great Northern Railroad and the family moved to Libby, Montana in the early 1930s. Dolores grew up and attended school in Libby graduating from Libby High School as valedictorian in 1948. After graduation she worked briefly for the US Forest Service. On January 16, 1949 she married Paul Deyerle in Libby. Paul joined the Montana Highway Patrol in 1950 and the couple lived briefly in Great Falls, Harlowton, Big Timber and Livingston before moving to Helena in 1960.
After moving to Helena, Dolores obtained her certification as a Medical Records Technician and was employed by St. Peter’s Hospital. During her career with St. Peter’s she held several management positions including Director of Medical Records and Director of Medical Staff Services. She retired from St. Peter’s Hospital in the late 1990s after 32 years of service.
Following retirement, Dolores enjoyed traveling and spending time with her friends, children and grandchildren. An avid bridge player, she belonged to a number of bridge clubs playing duplicate bridge several times a week.
Dolores was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Esther Oertel and her husband of over 50 years, Paul V. Deyerle.
Survivors include her children: Joan Rutledge (Ken) of Henderson, Nevada; Sandy Plaggemeyer (Ted) of Mesquite, Nevada; and Ron Deyerle (Brenda) of East Helena; her grandchildren: Katie Hawkins (Eric); Jeremiah Deyerle (Christina ) and her great grandsons: Robert Hawkins, Dalton Deyerle and Corbin Deyerle all of East Helena.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 30th at the Anderson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. in Helena. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Lewis & Clark Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604 or to Helena Food Share, P.O. Box 943, Helena, MT 59624-0943. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Dolores.
The family gives special thanks to St. Peter’s Hospice; caregivers Marie and Shelby; and the caring staff and friends at Hunter’s Point.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
2:00 p.m.
Friday March 30, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Social Gathering
Following the Celebration of Her Life
Friday March 30, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
2:00 p.m.
Friday March 30, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Social Gathering
Following the Celebration of Her Life
Friday March 30, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Carol & Steve Athearn says
Brenda, Ron and family: Steve and I have you all in our thoughts and prayers. Keep remembering the happy memories and the long life of memories you have to share. You were blessed to have Dolores with you and to help her in her last days. Sending our love. Carol & Steve
Beau and Jennifer Opie says
Ron, Brenda and family. Beau and I are so sorry for your lost. May all her beautiful memories help bring you peace and comfort.
Clint and Jena Anderson says
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Bob Cortright says
I worked many years at St Peter’s Hospital with Dolores. I remember her as a kind, very dedicated employee with much grace and wisdom. She was “one of a kind”. I also remember Sandy from her time at St. Peters. My heart goes out to the love ones left behind. Being a Christian I know the “sting of death” gives way to the sunshine of Heaven provided by the Father. May Dolores enjoy peace in eternity with Paul.