Elizabeth (Betty) Shanahan 95 passed away from natural causes at home in Helena on December 12, 2012.
Betty was born July 25th 1917 in Great Falls Mt. Betty married Raymond John Shanahan on May 19, 1945. They raised 11 children primarily in Augusta before moving to Helena.
She was preceded in death by her parents Daniel V and Anna J McCormack and her brother Jack McCormack. Betty also survived her husband Raymond J Shanahan and two son’s Frank and Jack. Her surviving immediate family members are: MaryAnn & Ed White – Redmond WA., Kathy & Ron Griffith – Issaquah WA., Danny Shanahan – Fort Shaw, Rose Marie Albracht – Butte, Larry & Phylis Shanahan – Helena , Betty Shanahan – Helena , Eileen & Gary O’Brian – Helena , Ramona & John Byers – Butte , Patrick & Valerie Shanahan – Rifle Co. As well as Nineteen grand children, twenty three great grand children, one great-great grandchild, and Three sisters Kelly Troy – Augusta, Angela Hasty – Tacoma WA., and Doreen Curtis – Missoula.
We were able to have a great 95th birthday celebration this past July in Helena. Many relatives were able to attend including some from Ireland, Ontario Canada and Calgary Canada. Betty enjoyed the celebration and especially the visiting with some distant relatives who made her day by making the long trip. One of her favorite vacations was her trip to Ireland with daughters MaryAnn & Kathy and sister Angela.
Betty was very creative and loved to sew. She made many different kinds of clothes, toys, dolls and craft items all her life. Her family has many items she had made over the years.
She will be missed greatly by her family and friends.
A Vigil Service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 18th at Retz Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 p.m. Wednesday, December 19th at the Cathedral of St. Helena with a reception to follow in the Brondel Center of the Cathedral. A private burial will take place at a later date. Memorials in Betty’s name may be sent to the Lewis & Clark Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604 or to the Cathedral of St. Helena, 530 North Ewing Street, Helena, MT 59601.
Service Schedule
Vigil
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 18, 2012
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Avenue
Helena , Montana 59601
Mass of Christian Burial
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 19, 2012
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 North Ewing Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 19, 2012
Brondal Center of the Cathedral
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Service Schedule
Vigil
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 18, 2012
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Avenue
Helena , Montana 59601
Mass of Christian Burial
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 19, 2012
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 North Ewing Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 19, 2012
Brondal Center of the Cathedral
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Jim McGrane says
My deepest sympathies are extended to Betty, Larry, and the Shanahan family. I never had the honor of meeting Mrs. Shanahan however I have worked with Betty and Larry and had a grandchild as a student. If the hard work and kindness I have experienced with my Shanahan family interaction is any indication as to the type of person Mrs. Shanahan was, she must have been a remarkable woman. May the many fond memories of your mother’s life help you deal with the sadness of her passing.
John Allen says
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Betty. I know she was greatly loved by many and will be missed. I have many fond childhood memories of Betty and the family.