Ivan Albert Woehl, age 89, of Helena passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital in the early morning hours of July 4, 2014. Ivan was born on December 17, 1924 in Burke, South Dakota to Pete and Martha Woehl. He married Helen Uraspir on July 3, 1948 in Gregory South Dakota.
Ivan and Helen owned and operated their dry cleaning business for many years in South Dakota. The family later moved to Helena, Montana in July 1969; Ivan Worked at the Montana Club and then at the Masonic Home until his retirement.
Ivan enjoyed pheasant hunting, fishing, pool, cooking and refinishing furniture.
Ivan was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; parents, Pete and Martha; brother, Ira, sister, Irene; nephew, Norman and niece, Sharon.
Ivan will be missed by his daughters Glenda Heaney of Great Falls, Renee (Jim) Webster of Whitehall and son, Tom Woehl of Elk Park. Son-in-law, Chuck Heaney of Helena, brothers, Herman, of Helena, Ed (Ruth) of Washington, Larry (Virginia) of South Dakota; sisters, Ruth (Leighton) Anderson of Billings, Ione and Elaine of Washington; grandchildren Melissa (Chad) Engan of Great Falls, Joel (Nicole) Wilson of Billings, Josh Wilson of Helena, Brandon Webster of California, Malinda (Chris) Bates of Bozeman, Darin Woehl of Helena and Bradlee Woehl; great grandchildren, Addyson Wilson, Jacob Wilson, Sean, Cora, Floella and Viola Bates; and many nieces and nephews and many friends from the Eagles Manor.
A memorial service celebrating Ivan’s life will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Avenue. A reception will follow in the social center of the funeral home. Interment will be at Forestvale Cemetery following the reception. Memorials in Ivan’s name are suggested to the Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital c/o St. Peter’s Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
10:30 a.m.
Thursday July 10, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Immediately following the memorial service
Thursday July 10, 2014
Social Center of the funeral home
,
Rite of Committal
Approximately 12:15 p.m.
Thursday July 10, 2014
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
10:30 a.m.
Thursday July 10, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Immediately following the memorial service
Thursday July 10, 2014
Social Center of the funeral home
,
Rite of Committal
Approximately 12:15 p.m.
Thursday July 10, 2014
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana
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Joann Longmire says
Glenda, so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. He will be missed. My sympathy to you and your family.
Elaine Gnirk says
Praying that God will be with you through these difficult days and bring you comfort and peace. Love and Prayers, Elaine
Cindy Summerfield says
I remember Uncle Ivan saying, “Aw Shucks”, and that was the only “swear word” I ever heard him say. I also remember that he was very camera shy. My Dad, Ed, had an 8mm movie camera and would chase after Ivan with it and Ivan would put his hands ove his face or run away from the camera. (Maybe it was the camer’s bright light of a thousand suns that Uncle Ivan was fleeing?) Uncle Ivan reminds of a gentle giant teddy bear and I look forward to seeing him again and having the biggest family reunion in Heaven, once we all get there!!
Janet Burright says
Uncle Ivan. May he Rest in Peace but I think he and my Dad are Happy to see each other now. I can see them both smiling up there and chatting it up. He secretly bought Dad a subscription to the Burke Gazette and dad always had a ” sneaky suspicion” about who it was and he really enjoyed that paper. That was an awesome thing for Uncle Ivan to do. You all take care and I wish you Peace in your Hearts, and Forever Memories of the Good times.
Betty Brewer says
I am so sorry to hear about Ivan’s passing. I always loved seeing his beautiful smile and getting a hug and getting to chat with him when I come into Eagles to see my mother Virginia Russell and the joy be brought to everyone he met. It was great that he and my mom and Jack Nagele all celebrated their birthdays on the same day the 17th. Ivan will be sorely missed but it is so wonderful to know he is in heaven with Jesus. God bless all of his family and remember all the wonderful memories you had here on earth and look forward to a wonderful reunion in Heaven. Our sympathies to all Betty Brewer and Virginia Russell
Teresa (Woehl) Hanson says
I remember spending many summers growing up going to stay with Ivan and Helen in their home in Helena. It was always so nice to finally get there and have a warm welcome and a great place to stay. Dad (Ira) always looked forward to being able to spend time with his brother. They are now both in Heaven enjoying telling all those great stories of time past with Grandma and Grandpa. Great souls serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again