Esther Tichenor, age 83, passed away in Helena, MT, in her home, surrounded by her children, on March 28, 2022.
Esther was born August 6, 1938, in Big Sandy, MT, the third child of Halvard and Alice (Panchot) Berg McConkey. She was baptized and confirmed in Christ Lutheran Church. She attended school in Big Sandy, graduating in 1956.
She and Stan Tichenor were married March 28, 1957, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Seattle, WA where Stan was employed at the North Central Outlook. Thus, began over 50 years of their life together in the newspaper and printing business. She and Stan operated and owned newspapers and/or print shops in Stanford, Big Timber, Townsend, Fort Benton, and Helena. Esther was also a typesetter for the Harlowton Times and worked in bindery department at the Park County News in Livingston.
Esther offered her abilities to Scouts as leader during the growing up years of their children. She was also an avid supporter of Townsend and Fort Benton Chamber of Commerce organizations. Watching her children succeed was her greatest pleasure. Esther’s home was the hub of most family reunions and holiday dinners. Esther took much pride in her yard, garden, and home.
Stan and Esther had four children, Teresa DeLane of Helena, Stanley Michael, AZ who passed away in March 2014, Stephen Dean of Helena, and Timothy Wayne of Belgrade. They also have eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Esther was preceded in death by her husband Stan in 2009, Marlene Standing in 2005, Warren Berg in 2021, and Dave Berg in 2022. She is survived by Sharon Patterson of St. Regis, Bonnie Clixby of Missoula, and Stan’s two brothers, Daryl and Wayne and families.
Interment of ashes, beside her husband, will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9th at Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, MT.
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DeeAnn (Roark) Middlestead says
Esther had such an entertaining way of telling stories! I will miss my occasional visits with her tremendously. Thoughts and prayers to all of her family.
Love,
DeeAnn (Roark) Middlestead
Sue Lane says
I am so sorry for this familys loss. She was my neighbor and we loved talking over the fence, and she would ride her scooter over by the fence. I truly enjoyed Stan and Esther as neighbors as they were very nice and fun to be around. Thank you Theresa for calling me and letting me know, I will truly miss her this summer…….
Marlene C. Terry says
So sorry to hear of the passing of Esther. 💕 Love, hugs and prayers for you all.
Floyd and Marlene Terry
Big Sandy, MT
Linda Fromm says
I worked with Esther, Stan, and son Mike for many years when I was with the Montana Newspaper Association. Esther was a delightful lady, with an outgoing personality and a hint of mischief in her eye, just the opposite of Stan and Mike, who I remember as quiet and reserved. I am sure she is busy stirring things up in God’s heaven now! May our gracious God comfort her family and friends, and may they remember His grace in their life together with her.
Lori Larson says
Always loved visiting with Esther! Her stories were non stop and of course there was always a beer to be drank! RIP dear lady.
Janet says
Steve, Theresa and Tim I want you to know how very sorry we are for your loss of your beloved Mother. I lost my very BEST Friend, but I have so many good memories of all the times we did have. I want to thank you both for the wonderful care of her through the years. I was so blessed to have her as a dear friend. she always knew what to say or do for you if you needed something. We spent many a evening playing cards, telling stories and sipping some cheer. I heard stories about her scooter and I could just see her riding it and I believe hitting a few things, laughing while she told you about it. thanks for calling me.
Janet and J.L. Jones
Barbara Reed says
I put a note on legacy. I’ll do one here also. Ester you are missed. You were a great friend from your time in Fort Benton. I will miss our yearly visits when went to see Mom(Rose Nagengaat). We had many stories to share. I know that with your brothers death there was a problem. Unfortunately, I found out about your death from the River Press. To your family , I give my condolences. It was a shock. Take care and God Bless. Your family is in my prayers.