Irma Evangeline “Vange” Eslick Speer
On July 1, 2016 at age 92, Irma passed peacefully of natural causes. Irma was surrounded by her family at The Legacy Assisted Living facility in Helena, MT.
Irma was born June 22, 1924 in Alhambra, MT, the youngest of three girls born to Della and James Nash.
On March 12, 1944 Irma married Johnnie Eslick and they had two sons, John and Gordon. After the passing of Johnnie in 1995, she was fortunate to find a second love and married Elmer Speer August 1, 1998. They spent 13 years together until his passing in 2011. She had a long career starting at Fligamans Department Store, then retiring after 30 years supervising at Mountain Bell Telephone Company, and finally retiring a second time as a nurse’s aide at Shodair Children’s Hospital.
She is survived by her two sons John (Cristy) Eslick, and Gordon (Sharon) Eslick, 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grand children, 3 great great grandchildren and 5 nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents Della and James, husbands Johnnie Eslick and Elmer Speer, sisters and brothers-in-law, Francis (Bud) Ballard and Dorothy (Glen) Smith, niece Cindy Mauer and nephew Leslie Smith.
A special thanks to the staff at The Legacy Assisted Living for making Irma’s last home on earth a special one.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday July 7, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena , Montana 59602
Reception
Following the service
Thursday July 7, 2016
ASW Banquet Hall
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
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Darrel & Carol Alm says
Gordon and family, sorry to hear the passing of your Mom. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Mary Runkel says
Dear Katie:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Irma was a pistol, always had something emphatic to say. She lived with spunk and oh so many smiles and a laugh at the end of every sentence. She will be missed by many. She will be with you always!
Shirley Bentzen Reese says
I am so honored to have been able to serve Irma as her Senior Companion for 2 years and 8 months. Above all, she was my friend. Always upbeat, young-at-heart and delightful. I am so glad I was able to visit with her Thursday afternoon. I will miss her forever! Heaven is rockin’ and rollin’ now!
Rosalie Dedmore says
She was my favorite aunt. I really loved her and will miss her. My sincere condolences to the family.
She now joins her two sisters
Brenda Ballard says
My prayers are with all of you. I will miss her very much.
Judy Baker says
What a dear sweet lady! I’ve known Vange for many years and she’s ALWAYS been a spry, witty and fun person. She was always so positive and encouraging. She will certainly be missed by many.
Cristy (Harris) Eslick says
I love this woman and it was a pleasure to call her mom for the past 40 years. She was a pleasant, funny, compassionate person who loved her family. She was the hub of information where ever she lived and love playing bingo, making popcorn for the visitors and residents of Hunters Point and made quick friends at Legacy, her final residence. I will miss her. Love you Mom rest in the arms of Jesus. We will see you when we get there.
Judy Dodge says
I am so sorry to read of Vange’s passing. I have known her for years and know she will be
missed by all of her family. She was a wonderful person.
David RICHHART & Dorothy Scheid says
Gordon
i just learned of your Mom passing, although we did not know her we always enjoyed the stories you shared of her, she was quite a character, like yourself. Always keep her memories close to your heart and you will always be with her.
Bonnie Isaak says
I was so sad to here of your mom’s passing. I worked for her and considered her a good friend. She was a wonderful person and will be truly missed. God bless