Elizabeth J “Betty” Pollack, age 71, passed away peacefully, of natural causes in the early morning of Feb. 10, 2015 at St Peter’s Hospital in Helena attended to by family, dear friends and the very kind hospital staff.
Betty was born July 5th, 1943 to Janet and Barney Pollack in Helena, Montana. As a family they owned Helena Sheet Metal. She attended St Helena Catholic School and graduated from Cathedral High School. Betty had an associate’s degree from MSU Northern in Havre, MT. She worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield for 42 years.
Betty loved to travel with friends. She was also a long time member of several bowling leagues, the Capital Carriages Antique Club, Elite Travel Club, The Summit Club, the Senior Olympics and enjoyed golfing. She loved animals and in her lifetime had horses, cats, and dogs.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Greg Pollack. She is survived by her aunt, Helen Goetz of Helena; cousin, Shirley “Sam” Call and her husband, Mark of WA; and John Moisan and family of MN. Also surviving her are special friends Gloria, Thelma, Ginger, Janet along with many friends who loved Betty.
Betty will be cremated and scattered somewhere fun and beautiful on our travels this summer. A memory urn will always be with us going along on many more road trips so that Betty can continue her travel adventures.
A memorial service celebrating Betty’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2015 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. with refreshments to follow the service in the banquet hall at the funeral home.
In Lieu of flowers the family request friends make a donation in Betty’s name to the Lewis and Clark Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Betty.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday February 13, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Social Gathering
After the service
Friday February 13, 2015
Banquet Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday February 13, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Social Gathering
After the service
Friday February 13, 2015
Banquet Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Rita McNees says
To Betty’s family and Gloria. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She will be missed. You always knew when she was around. You would know when she was at the club meetings. You could hear her voice and she had a bubbly personality. I will miss seeing her drive one of her old cars and being in charge of our polka runs. Will not be the same without her. R.I.P. Betty
Sunny Rawson says
So sorry to hear about the passing of Betty. She was sure a neat lady and I loved her laugh it was contagious. She always brought a smile to my face. I am so glad that I have had the opportunity to have known such a wonderful lady over the last 30 years. I got to know Betty thru my dad and volunteering at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Governors Cup in Helena. Thanks for the many laughs and fun times. I will never forget you. I am going to miss you. RIP Betty. Until we meet again.
Leon and Marsha Belville says
Gloria – So sorry to hear about Betty’s passing . The two of you have been such good friends. We are thinking of you. Take care, Marsha and Leon
Jeane Didriksen says
Dear Family ~
I hope you know you’re being thought about, and hope you find comfort in
knowing that “Betty” and all she meant to you ~ will remain in your hearts
forever. No words seem adequate, my friends. Love Jeane
Robert and Joyce Fries says
Gloria,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Betty’s passing. We will really miss her great stories at Hunting Camp and her infectious laugh. We are so sorry for your great loss.
Love Bob and Joyce
flossie shaw says
Gloria and Family
Betty was a special person and may memories of her continue to support you in your time of grief. Betty will love the travel plans you have for her in the future. My thoughts and prayers are being sent your way.
Melanie Neese Tollett says
When I was a young girl and we moved to Helena, Betty and her mother, Janet, made us part of their family, and we made them part of our’s. Betty always held a special place in my heart as a fun, caring, and warm person. I will miss her!
Mark &Barb ALTERMATT says
So sorry to hear of the passing of Betty. I met Betty 56 years ago.Mark and I spent a few days visiting the Pollacks,Barney, Janet, Greg, and Betty. I still have the cookie sheet Uncle Barney made for me,many cookies were baked on that cookie sheet. The family made a few trips to Mn.Betty and Greg visited us 5 or 6 years ago.
kelly schroeder rhimer says
Not knowing Betty or the family, sounds like she was an exceptional person. And her travels are just begining. What a way to go. Be safe.
Allen Stenhjem Family says
Sorry to hear of Bettys passing, will miss her stories and friendship at Camp ,God Bless….
Allen/Glenda
Maarcella ( Marcey ) Ogilvie says
I have known Betty for fifty years. We worked together at the hospital. I moved to Helena shortly after my husband died with my two children. She and Janet helped to raise Kevin and Melanie and we had lots of fun together. We both had horses and riding , camping, and traveling together. I now live in Arizona but we have always kept in close contact and she visited me many times here. She was a wonderful person and we had lots of fun together. I will miss her greatly.
Elaine Tuffli says
So sorry to hear of Bettys passing. Feels like I just saw her yesterday. I worked with her at bcbsmt for many of the 42 years. May she RIP, so sorry to those that were close to her. She was a beautiful person and is now a angel. My prayers are with you all.
Bev and Don OPITZ says
We were so shocked to read of Betty ‘s passing. She always was ready to lend a helping hand. She had a contagious laugh. We truly will miss her. We will remember her in our thoughts and prayers , hugs to all of you. Bev and Don Opitz
The Rawson Family says
So sorry to hear the loss about Betty, we had the opportunity to know Betty when we lived in Helena. She was a wonderful person and fun to be around. We appreciated how she lived a good ethical and Christian life. We had a lot of fond memories of her. She will be greatly missed and know that we will see her again someday.
The Rawson Family,
Harold, Bonnie and Sunny Rawson
Kathy and John Gummere says
Gloria,
So sorry for the loss of your wonderful friend Betty. She was always laughing and having a good time at hunting camp .I will cherish our conversation at Hunting Camp Auction about the Kentucky Derby and how much she loved the race horses . Nice that you both got to visit sunny Florida recently ….
Our sincere condolences . Love, Kathy and John
Val Flansaas says
Sorry for the loss of a wonderful lady. I worked with Betty at BC/BS years ago. She will be missed
Pat Downs says
To Betty’s Gal Friends I know you girls were always on the go somewhere fun, and as I have know Betty for at least 60 plus years she never changed.. Last time I talked to her she had had a hip replacement and was leaving for a trip abroad. Wherever she is now she will keep them laughing. So sorry for you loss.
KC Christopherson says
To Helen, Sam and Mark,
I met Betty in 1989 when Sam and Mark got married and remember what a fun, outgoing, jolly person she was. She was such a delight to be with and I know she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
I’m deeply sorry for your loss, remember she is making everyone smile and laugh over the rainbow!
With all my love, KC
bj benjamin says
betty always made our day with her great humor and love of life . she will be missed.
Dennis & Darlene Abeyta says
I worked with Betty at BCBSMT. She had the best laugh and sense of humor. I never saw her in a bad mood. Sorry for your loss. We could not attend her service as we had out of state family here. But she was in my thoughts and family in our prayers.
Matt & Mary Kunnary says
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I golfed with Betty at Fox Ridge. What an enjoyable person to have known. She always had a smile on her face. God bless her, and I feel so blessed that I knew her.
Mary Kunnary