Elizabeth M. “Betty” Temple, 81 of Helena passed peacefully at her home with her family at her side Wednesday morning July 20, 2011.
Betty was a gracious, loving, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, restoration projects around her home, family history, archived photos, memorabilia, baking (especially at Christmas) and spending time with her family.
Betty was born in Helena October 28, 1929 to Rudolph and Charlotte (Barnes) Anderson. She attended St. Helena Catholic School and graduated from Helena High School in 1948. Betty and Charles Temple were married September 19, 1953 from the Cathedral of St. Helena. She was a homemaker raising their two daughters, Lorie and Lisa and also worked for the Teachers Retirement System, State of Montana and Dillard’s retiring in 2002. Betty was a member of the Cathedral of St. Helena and Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers.
Betty was preceded by her parents, husband Charles and brother, Robert “Gump” Anderson. She is survived by her daughters, Lorie Temple and her husband Ted Theden of Seattle, Lisa Harvey and her husband Michael of Helena; grandchildren, Justin Harvey of Bozeman and Hannah Harvey of Helena; sister, Phyllis Sanders of Helena, Rudy Anderson and his wife Janet of Spokane; and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral Mass will be noon Tuesday, July 26th at the Cathedral of St. Helena. A reception will be held in the Brondel Center located in the lower level of the Cathedral immediately following the Mass. Memorials in Betty’s name are suggested to the Hospice of St. Peter’s 2475 Broadway Street Helena, Montana 59601, Cathedral of St. Helena 530 N. Ewing Street Helena, Montana 59601 or a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com
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Arlene Bailey Hunt says
To Phyliss and Bettys family, my sincere thoughts are with you today, Betty was a wonderful, sweet person, whom I liked very much. She was fun to be with, and had a wonderful laugh. She will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Daniel says
I will be haunted by 2011 for the rest of my days.
All my love
Dan
Janet Stellmon says
I was sad to see that your mom passed away. I grew up a block away and have very fond memories of your mother. Even in recent years when I would run into her around town, she always went out of her way to say hi. She was such a nice lady. I’m sorry for your loss.
Jude Illikainen says
Dear Temple family,
You may not know who I am, but I lived two days away from Betty, and worked at Carroll College. Walking by her home to and from work, I always enjoyed a chat with her as she worked in the yard and her flowers all summer and fall were the most beautiful I’d seen! I now live in Green Bay, WI, and am saddened by her passing. I will always remember her sweet smile and short visits as I walked by. God bless her family! Sending love and hugs! Jude
Laura Nisbet says
Dear Phyllis and Family,
Our hearts are saddened as you say goodbye to a wonderful sister, Mother, Grandmother,and friend. Thinking of you Phyllis and all your kind stories of your dear sister that you have shared with us.
In His Love,
Laura and Doug Nisbet/family
Marla Unruh says
Betty was a pillar of the Broadwater neighborhood, and was so willing to contribute to our understanding of Helena history. (I am the librarian at Broadwater School.) Her kind and gracious ways will be much missed by all of us.
Paula Hayes says
Dear Lorie and Family.
We were sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve your loss.
Paula (Norrid) Hayes
and
Don Norrid
Robert Temple says
Lori, Sorry for your loss.
Tracy Mabry says
Lisa, Lorrie and families,
I am so sorry about your Mom. She was a great lady and I will miss her! Even tho I haven’t seen her much of late I can still see her tending her gardens and hear her warm greetings.
Take good care,
Tracy Mabry