Helen N. Speidel, age 77, of Helena, passed away June 8th, 2015 in Helena.
Helen was born August 3, 1937 in Merced, California. She married Dennis D. Speidel on February 8th, 1958 in Sacramento, California. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage together before his passing on May 24th, 2013.
Helen worked for the State of Montana in Social Services until her retirement. She considered the Cathedral of St. Helena her parish and enjoyed painting, knitting, and westerns. With retirement, Helen did a lot of charity work with the Lewis and Clark Humane Society and Hospice.
Helen is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Grace (Williamson) Nash; her husband, Dennis D. Speidel; and a brother, Frank Nash. She is survived by her children, Robert Speidel, Patricia Cobb, Frank Speidel, and Michael Speidel; her sisters, Virginia Rush and Joan Nutter; and grandchildren, Isaac, Havilah, Shanna, Faith, Anna Marie, Emily, and Katherine.
Helen will be laid to rest on July 2, 2015 with private family services at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Harrison, Montana. Memorials in Helen’s name are suggested to God’s Love Shelter, 533 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, Montana 59601.
Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Helen.
Service Schedule
Inurnment
Thursday July 2, 2015
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroes Rd.
Ft. Harrison, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Inurnment
Thursday July 2, 2015
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroes Rd.
Ft. Harrison, Montana 59636
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Mark Speidel says
Patty, Mike, Frank, Robert and families,
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your Mom. Thinking of you all and wishing you peace.
Much love,
Mark, Dee, Nicole and Eddie Speidel
Lisa Gilliam says
Patty,
Your mother was so beautiful! Now I know where you get your kind eyes.
Thinking of you, Mike and the girls and hope being home will bring you some comfort. Your mother raised an amazing woman, and I’m glad you are able to see the gift in your final days with her. God bless you dear friend. Your mother has gone home, and now it’s time for you to come home too! We miss you.
Bruce and Monica Daigle says
Patty, Robert, Frank, Mike and your families,
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of your mother. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I remember Aunt Helen laughing like crazy when watching our dad and your dad talking in our backyard years ago – they were so alike in looks and mannerisms that it was eerie. Martin sent us a wonderful video of our Dad and your Mom hugging during that visit; it warmed our hearts.
Patty, you were a great blessing to your mom and we are thankful that you were able to spend so much time with her this past year. You are a blessing to us, as well, and we are sending you, Mike and the girls hugs and kisses from Rhode Island. We love you!
Joan Nutter says
Patty, Frank, Mike and your families,
I believe my sister Helen’s greatest legacy will be in the wonderful children she raised. She was so very proud of you.
May God keep us in His embrace during this difficult time.
Gwen & Steve Kuhn says
Patty– With this photo it is so easy to see your mother in you. <3 We are so sorry for the loss of your mom and the last grandparent for your girls, but know that the legacy of her life & love will continue on through you. We are lifting you and your family up in prayer as you grieve and remember and lay her by your dad. May God cover you all in a blanket of love and peace. Xoxo
Judy Baker says
I met Helen when she was a volunteer for hospice. She was a wonderful person filled with compassion and kindness. She had the sweetest smile with just a hint of mischief in it. I really admired her as well as her husband Dennis. They both volunteered at St Peters Hospital and were a blessing to many! My condolences to your family.