Jean Marie Allen, Buckingham, age 95
3/7/1923 – 10/1/2018
Jean Allen-Buckingham left her earthly home on October 1st surrounded by her loving son, Harry, daughters, Patricia and Betsy, and her devoted granddaughter, Nora Bazuin. She was greeted in heaven by her two late husbands, mother, father, 11 siblings and a thousand other friends and family. Safe journey mom.
Jean Allen was the 11th child born to Orlando Timothy Allen and Katherine Marie (Sheehan) Allen, at Southern Cross Montana.
Jean spent most of her younger years in Butte, Montana, as her father worked in the Butte mines. In 1938, the Allen Family moved to Broadwater Co. In 1941, Jean married Harold Bomar, from this union, son Larry Bomar was born. Jean became a war widow in 1944. On June 1st, 1946 Jean married Richard (Dick) Buckingham from Townsend, from this union, son, Harry, and daughters, Patricia and Betsy, were born.
Jean was preceded by husbands, Harold Bomar and Dick Buckingham, parents, brothers: Johnny, Connie, Jamie, Harry, Bobby; Sisters: Bessie, Marguerite, Mary, Martha, Helen and Ann; son-in-law, Richard Breidenbach, grandson-in-law, Justin Jones, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is survived by sons: Larry Bomar, Harry Buckingham (Kathy), and daughters: Patricia Buckingham (Greg Hahn), Betsy Riley (David Riley), daughter-in-law, Sharon Stockstad (Gordan); eleven grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 24 great, great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Jean, was a great softball player, hitting numerous homeruns for her lady’s team, she also was an accomplished bowler. Mom was a marksman with all calibers of rifles. Jean will be greatly missed for her wisdom, humor, and unconditional love for her family and friends.
Special thank you to the Apple Cooney staff for their warm care and their support during moms stay.
Service Schedule
Vigil
5:00 p.m.
Sunday October 7, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Monday October 8, 2018
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N. Ewing Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the Mass
Monday October 8, 2018
Brondel Center
530 N. Ewing Street
Helena, Montana 59602
Graveside Service
Following the Reception
Monday October 8, 2018
Deep Creek Cemetery
Townsend, Montana 59644
Service Schedule
Vigil
5:00 p.m.
Sunday October 7, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Monday October 8, 2018
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N. Ewing Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the Mass
Monday October 8, 2018
Brondel Center
530 N. Ewing Street
Helena, Montana 59602
Graveside Service
Following the Reception
Monday October 8, 2018
Deep Creek Cemetery
Townsend, Montana 59644
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Clara Price Fillbach says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Jean’s family.
Aunt Jean was such a special person, the last of the Allen Family. She will always be remembered as such a loving and fun auntie with a laugh that was contagious. We love and miss you. Love and prayers, The Fillbach Family, Clara, Dave, Shawn & Matthew
Sharon Stockstad says
Jean was my second mother all of the 60 years I have known her! I have always felt loved and blessed to have her in my life. She was always so proud of coming from a big family and I so enjoyed the many stories she shared from her childhood. She loved her kids unconditionally and was always so proud of them. She leaves a big void in the lives of many of us. May she Rest In Peace with the many family members who have gone on before her. What a big reunion that will be!! Love and miss you “Mom”!
Elaine says
My deepest condolences to the Family on the lost of your dear loved one our average life span is 70yrs or 80yrs if especially strong (Psalm 90:10) Ms Buckingham lived beyond that living a full life may you find comfort in God’s promise that we will be able to see our dead loved ones again (John 5:28,29)
Nancy Dahl says
Aunt Jean you will be dearly missed. You are the last of the Allen family, give them all a hug for us. We will see you again some day. Love ❤️
Cindy Bryant says
Auntie Jean, loved sitting and visiting about the family and all your experiences. You helped me get through the loss of my own mother. I will miss you dearly, love you always.
Teresa Graham says
I will always remember Jean fondly. She always had a warm smile and kind words. Growing up in Townsend she was everyone’s favorite mom. My love and prayers to her family, especially my dear friend Pattie. May your memories of all your wonderful of precious time with her give you strength.
Dana Rauser says
So sorry for your loss. Jean ,like all the rest of the Allens were great people. I knew several of them quite well growing up in the Crow Creek Valley.
jenny dargan says
So sorry for your loss Pattie and your family. Prayers of comfort and remembrance of wonderful memories with your mother. Jenny
Karen Croom says
So sorry to hear about Jean’s passing She was a sweet, caring and thoughtful lady!
Claram says
Patty
Sorry to hear about your mother
God bless
Henry & Vanette Nagamori says
Our condolences on your loss.