Jacquelin Bompart McHugh passed away on Monday 12/28/2020 surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was 92 years old. Can you imagine what the eyes of anyone who has lived that long had seen?
She was born in the Roaring Twenties on September 11, 1928. She was among the fourth generation of a family rich in both Helena and Montana history. She was the third daughter born to Irene (Winnie) and Reuben Bompart.
She experienced the Great Depression and the heartache that time in history brought to so many people. She was there listening to the fireside chats and the broadcasts when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.
Jackie was representative of the Greatest Generation. She lived in the now and always lived that way. She was a wonderful wife to her late husband Ed McHugh. She was a terrific mother to her two daughters Kathy Kahla and Shelley Rodenberg. She was an inspiration to her family. She also loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Jackie lived an extraordinary life in the way she made her house a home and made anyone who went there feel welcome and comfortable.
There are fond memories still in this community for The Ice Cream Parlour. She made a dream come true when she and her husband started The Ice Cream Parlour. It was her vision and hard work that the local gathering place became a favorite for families. She was active in the McHugh family businesses. She worked with her husband while he ran the Cloverleaf Dairy until its closing. She is well known for keeping the McHugh Mobile Home Park a desirable place to live in the Helena Community. She was a life-time member of the St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral.
Jackie is preceded in death by her parents Irene (Winnie) and Reuben Bompart, her sister Irene Silberling, and her husband Edward McHugh.
Jackie is survived by her sister Lois Kahla, Las Vegas Nevada, two daughters, Kathy (Rick) Kahla of Helena and Shelley (Jim) Rodenberg of Wolf Point, Montana; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jess (Brooke) Mortensen, Fallon and Fox of Helena; Lena (Casey) Phelps, Campbell and Sheridan of Helena; Craig (Kari) Rodenberg, Kylie, Lauren and McKenzie of Wolf Point; Jeff (Kerry-Ann) Rodenberg, Danny, Hailee, Brendan and Thomas of Parker, CO; Julie Rodenberg of Gig Harbor, Washington, and numerous nieces and nephews. Her life-long friends, Jeannie Barker, Esther Fuerhrer, Shirley Sautter and Jerre Martello.
Her life was firmly planted in the love of family and friends, and it will be carried in their hearts forever. There will not be a service at this time. Donations and gifts can be sent to the Helena Food Share PO Box 943 Helena, Montana, 59624, or the charity of your choice. Please below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Jackie.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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LIZ SCHOLZ says
One of the most beautiful, gentle, sweet, and fun ladies I ever met, has left us to deal without her presence. It was my privilege, to know Jackie for more than 25 years, to have the pleasure to engage in very stimulating projects designed by her always creative mind. She was direct and firm to ask for a well-done job and we did what she expected from us. Old fashion quality of good manners, honesty, politeness, light-hearted, and a very sweet voice, these were a few of Jackie’s qualities. I am for sure I won’t ever meet another Jackie in my life. Thank you Jackie for your smile.
Diane says
Shelley and Kathy
So sorry to learn your mom passed away. She was a great person and will be fondly remembered by many. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy Diane Pedersen
Rudy and Lynette Haas says
Your mom was a sweet lady. Cherish all of the memories.
Karen Bryson says
Kathy,Shelly and families,
Know my thoughts and prayers are with you. You mom certainly had a life well lived. She had a wonderful smile and great sense of humor. I’m sure the many memories you have will be a comfort.
April Fife says
Kathy, Shelly and family- It breaks my heart to see this. She was such a beautiful, classy lady inside and out. I have such fond memories of time at the ice cream parlor, visits to her home with my Grandma Shirley Sautter. I loved going to her house with my grandma to see her beautiful Christmas decorations every year when I was young. What a beautiful friendship those ladies have had for most of their life. Watching them through the years, was just a lovely example of true friendship. My thoughts and prayer are with you all.
Shnnel K. Pocha says
Jackie and I shared many good times and great laughs together. I will always remember her and Edward fondly. My deepest sympathies are with your family at this time.
Shannel K. Pocha
Pam Tyree says
Shelley Kathy and family
I am so sorry for your loss. What an amazing life. Prayers to your family
Pam Kovick Tyree
Colleen Rhein Carpenter says
I am sorry for your loss. Ed and Jackie lived next door to my family on Warren Street. Jackie was my 1st boss when I scooped ice cream and later a waitress at the Ice Cream Parlour. I learned so much from Jackie. She was always so gentle and understanding to a very young teenager.
Mimi says
Like Colleen, I lived up the street on Warren from Jackie and Ed. And Jackie gave me my first job at the Ice Cream Parlor. Her niece and name sake Jackie Silberling-Higgins and I have been best friends for 50 years. And I was very sad when she told me her aunt Jackie had passed. I have very fond memories of her “big Jack” . She was always very kind to everyone. To her family, may your memories provide you comfort now and always. Please accept my deepest sympathies during this difficult time.
Michelle Dickey says
Dear Shelley, Kathy and family,
Jackie will always be remembered for the easy mannered person that she was with a wry sense of humor and such a positive outlook on life. My family and I have happy memories of going to the Ice Cream Parlor and having Jackie greet us always with a smile. I was fortunate to see her on a yearly basis and always looked forward to her visits and her humorous stories. Thinking of you and wishing you Peace, comfort and love.
Michelle Dickey
Rick O’Connell says
Kathy, Shelley and family. What a great life Jackie lived. Mother, grandma, friend. We’ll miss her.
Rick and Jan