Eileen C. Effing passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at her home. She was born Veronica Eileen January 10, 1923 to William M. and Esther (O’Farrell) Cashin in Hartford, Conn.
She attended grade school and high school in West Hartford and went on to attend St. Joseph College there, graduating in 1945. Eileen moved to Washington, D.C. and worked for the Paraguayan and Uraguayan embassies. She took trips to Cuba and Mexico with her friends.
Eileen met Gerald Effing in Washington, D.C. and they were married there September 3, 1949. Hearing from their friend Leona how wonderful Montana was, they moved west to Missoula. Their four children were born in Missoula. Eileen was a homemaker during those years. In 1969, the family moved to Helena. Eileen worked in the Vocational Education Office for a few years. She also worked as a Spanish and French translator for the U.S. Joint Publications Service.
Eileen was involved in the Altar Society in both Missoula and Helena. She was a PTA member during her kids’ school years. She also loved to play bridge. Eileen was a voracious reader, particularly the last few years when she didn’t get out much.
Eileen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry; son, John; and sister, Bea Steeves.
She is survived by her three daughters, Barbara Effing of Helena, Kathy (Bruce) Nettleton of East Helena, and Teresa Effing of Hamilton. She is also survived by seven grandsons, Scott Effing (Suzy Holley) of Phoenix, Ryan, Tyler and Jeremy Nettleton, Jean Freeman, Tim Wiseman and Dylan Zech; and one great-grandson, Landon Holley.
A rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 5th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be noon Thursday, October 6th at the Cathedral of St. Helena. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Please join the family for a reception in the Brondel Center in the lower level of the Cathedral immediately following the graveside service. Memorials in Eileen’s name may be made to the Cathedral of St. Helena, 530 N. Ewing St., Helena, MT 59601; Guatamalan Missions c/o Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena, P.O. Box 1729, Helena, MT 59624; or Helena Food Share, P.O. Box 943, Helena, MT 59624. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Eileen Burgess Watson says
so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing… She must have been a sweet woman, especially knowing her daughter Theresa…. sending hugs and prayers,
Eileen Burgess (Watson)
Kathy Moran-Johnston says
Barb – I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Margaret Steeves says
Barbara, Kathy and Teresa,
Our deepest sympathies to you on this tremendous loss. We loved your Mom very much and cherished the rare visits to CT and MT. Our mother is probably hosting the welcoming committee for her. May God and the angels bless you all and hold you close.
Love from your Connecticut family – Margaret, Brian, Michael & Jerry, and our spouses and kids
MaryLou Schoff says
Barbara, Kathy, and Theresa,
I am so saddened to hear that Aunt Eileen passed. Please know that I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to all of you as well as your families.
( I stumbled across this as I was checking something out)
Marylou
Natalie Simmons says
Dear Kathy,Barbara and Teresa, Am sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful mother (and My 2nd mother in childhood). Now your Mom and my Mom will have a ball together in heaven. They were both such class acts and you will miss her very much. Dad still at our home on Glen. He will be 91 this month and is frail with some memory problems. Just wanted to let you know I’m thinking about you all. Natali
Nedra Chase says
Dear Barb:
So sorry to learn about your Mom. My heart goes out to you and your family.
God Bless all of you in this time of sorrow.
Nedra
Susan Wallace Burns says
to Kathy & all the Effing family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your Mom & your family when we all lived in Missoula in the Target Range area. I remember staying at your home in Helena with Kathy when my parents would come over for Shrine fuctions & I was fortunate to stay with you. She was such a great cook! My prayers are with you all…God Bless, Sue Wallace