Gingerlee Yde, 73, of Helena, peacefully passed away March 20, 2022, at home surrounded by family members.
Ginger was born August 11, 1948, in Hazelton, ND, to Carroll Keith & Ruth Elaine (Podritz) Smith. She attended school in Bismarck, ND, and earned a Double Associates Degree in Social Work from FVCC in Libby, MT. In 1965 she married Anton Holzer in Bismarck. They moved to Libby, MT where they raised their family which included several of Ginger’s siblings. They later divorced. Ginger met Chris Yde in 1988 and they married March 14, 1990 and resided in Helena.
Ginger was the Matriarch of the family and her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, watching the birds, camping, going to the NASCAR races and grandchildren’s sports games. Throughout her work life she was employed at numerous restaurants in Libby and Helena; she thoroughly enjoyed waitressing and working with people.
Ginger is survived by her husband of 32 years, Chris Yde, daughter Angela Holzer, son Brian Holzer, step-daughter Briana (Dan) Rickman, mother-in-law Eleanor Yde, sister Cindy Smith, brothers Bruce (Karen) Smith, Michael (Pam) Smith, Robert (Becky) Smith, Quin (Lisa) Podritz, brother-in-law Eric (Anna) Yde, sister-in-law Janet Yde, 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Ginger and her husband were also foster parents of 31 children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Narles Yde-Layne, and brothers Kelly C. Smith, Roy J. Smith.
Visitation will be on Sunday, March 27 th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home in Helena. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 28th at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Helena.
Pallbearers will be Jon Roberts, Eric Grotjohn, Brandon Vincent, Brandon Holzer, Scotty Rucker and Calvin Rucker.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Robert Layne and her great-grandsons Weston, Rylan, Cynch, Jace, Kypton, Greason, Adrian, and Arrow.
Interment will follow the service at Helena Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ginger’s name may be made to Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital or Benefis Gift of Life Housing.
Service Schedule
Viewing
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday March 27, 2022
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
11 a.m.
Monday March 28, 2022
Our Lady of the Valley Church
1502 Shirley Rd
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Follwing the Mass
Monday March 28, 2022
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Viewing
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday March 27, 2022
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
11 a.m.
Monday March 28, 2022
Our Lady of the Valley Church
1502 Shirley Rd
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Follwing the Mass
Monday March 28, 2022
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
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Jo Steiger says
What a special woman Ging was. Always caring for others and I can see her now gardening in Heaven. She will be greatly missed here on earth, now she’s with those who have passed before her. Angie, Brian and Chris, I pray you find peace knowing that she is in Gods light. all our love, Butch and Jo Steiger
Nicolle Seiller says
I first met Ginger through her brother Roy. Later, I waited tables with her. She was wonderful!! What a beautiful soul. I am blessed from having known her.
My condolences to all her loved ones. She truly was a gift.
Bonnie Lovelace says
Chris and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Ginger was an incredible woman- so warm and friendly. I thoroughly enjoyed knowing her and wish you all warm memories and support from each other. Bonnie Lovelace
Sandra Rust says
Beautifully written.. I will never forget the swimming parties in the hot tub, pickled canned green beans by the gallons and getting chased by ducks and chickens while fetching the eggs! So many special memories. Truly Gods gift to earth, she was.
Shane betts says
Thanks Ginger for telling me good luck on my adventure I will never forget you always hold you in my heart between you Robert and Narles it’s just chilling I love and miss you more than ever