Evelyn L. Holm, 89 of Lincoln passed away on Monday morning October 14 at the Renaissance Senior Care in Helena in the presence of her family.
Evelyn was born on March 27, 1924, in Great Falls, Montana to William and Evelina Johnke. After only a short time in Great Falls, the Johnke’s moved to Flat Willow, Montana where Evelyn spent her early childhood until the family homesteaded a small farm in Fairfield, Montana where she finished her last year of grade school along with high school.
At the age of 20, she married Eddie Welch of Augusta, Montana and they had two children together; Diana and Steven. They moved around the state of Montana including Lincoln in search of employment before an unfortunate logging accident in Plains, Montana took her husband’s life after only a few short years of marriage. Evelyn moved back to Lincoln with her two small children taking a job at Stoner’s general store and did everything from pumping gas to operating the telephone switch board while waiting on customers in the meantime. She eventually met Gary Holm who was working on the Grosfield Ranch at the time and at the age of 25 accepted his proposal for marriage. They bought some property in Lincoln where they built their home and added two more children to the family; Rick and Rodger. She eventually became a full time homemaker having her hands full with four children and a loving husband to take care of.
Evelyn enjoyed all of the pleasures of home, gardening, visiting with her friends and taking trips across the country with her family. She was a very kind and loving person. Family was the most important thing in her life and it was apparent every time she saw them. She was a beautiful person inside and out and will be missed by all who knew her.
Evelyn was preceded in death by Gary, her husband of 67 years; her parents William and Evelina Johnke; her three sisters Phyllis Bremer, Shirley Welch, and Rozella Talseth; her brother Farrell Johnke; and her son Rodney.
She is survived by her three sisters; Jeanine Bronson, Corrine Squires, and Gwen Carnes; her two brothers; Dale and Richey Johnke; her children Diana Colton, Steven Welch, Rick Holm, and Rodger Holm; her 10 grandchildren; her 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of Evelyn’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2013 in the social hall at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Homel; 3750 N. Montana Ave. In lieu of flowers memorials in Evelyn’s name are suggested to Lincoln Community Hall or the Lincoln Senior Citizen’s Center, 801 Mt Highway 200 E. Lincoln, Montana 59639.
Service Schedule
Reception
2:00 p.m.
Thursday October 17, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
Service Schedule
Reception
2:00 p.m.
Thursday October 17, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
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mischa welch says
our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, your mother was one of the finest people in the world I have ever met. and the coolest aunt by far…. her love for Gary and her pride of all her family and all there accomplishments speaks volumes. she will forever be missed as we celebrate her life there was never one family picnic in all those years where we were sure to have table clothes and a coffee maker and a plug to put it.and a wood and electric stove that worked like no other.. I am sorry i will not be able to attend the memorial , but I hope you find peace we the loss of both parents as Herb, Bill and I do as we long to see them and yet know they did not deseve to suffer for even one minute of one day. so we celebrate there lives and all the great memories we have and know that they too will forever be watching over all of us..May God bless you and keep at this time, I n God’s Love , Mischa, Kamryn, Konner & Kiara(Arizona)
Darlene Miller Scott says
What a sweet lady the heavens have received. Evelyn was such a nice person. May your hearts be mended by the wonderful memories that you have. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Darlene Miller Scott
Patsy Martin says
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Russ and Trish Gray says
Sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you. Russ and Trish Gray of Helena
The Wells' Sisters says
There is not enough room or time to share all of the wonderful memories that we have of Evelyn. Our mother and her were the “best of friends” and we cherish those times. I know that her and our mama will have lots to talk about when she reaches the “gates of Heaven”. To all who are left behind, know that we share your grief, but most of all, the joy of knowing her and being part of her life will sustain us until we “meet again”. We will certainly miss her!!! Love to all and if there is “anything” that any one of us can do,,please do not hesitate to call on us! Our love and prayers, Carol, Myrna, and Phyllis
Karla Luttrell says
Rick, Rodger and Chris,
I will always remember your mom’s kindness. You are all in my thoughts.