June E. Gabel, 87, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital early in the morning of July 16, 2013. She was born in Helena, Montana on June 27, 1926 to Joseph M. Gabel and Ethel Moriarty Gabel. She attended St. Helena Grade School, Cathedral High School and Helena Business College.
In her early secretarial career she worked for Hal Wheat Insurance Agency and the State of Montana until moving to Billings. She worked for 20 years for the president of Hart Albin Department Store. During that time she made many good friends and enjoyed a full social life.
She moved back to Helena and worked for the Department of Labor and Industry until she retired.
June had a special way with children and always enjoyed being around them. June was very generous and loved all of her nieces and nephews. She loved to be part of a fun crowd.
She was a devoted Catholic and proud to be a member of the Saint Mary Catholic Community.
She enjoyed many years at Vista Square Apartments and moved to the Masonic Home where she has resided for the past 16 months.
She is survived by her sisters Dorothy Higgins (Jim) and Marjorie Merrill. Also surviving are nephews Joe Merrill, Thomas Higgins, James Higgins and John Higgins, nieces Marsha Merrill, Jean Sewell, Kay Young, Helen Higgins and Marian Higgins.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Saint Mary Catholic Community. A funeral reception will follow the Mass in the social hall of the church. Rite of Committal will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Resurrection Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Saturday July 20, 2013
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
Funeral Reception
Following the Funeral Mass
Saturday July 20, 2013
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Saturday July 20, 2013
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
Funeral Reception
Following the Funeral Mass
Saturday July 20, 2013
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
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Richard Bidleman says
As a kid, I just thought she was a “big kid”. She was a lot of fun and enjoyed partying with the Bidleman family. Seems to me I recall she got more talkative and her cheeks got a little rosier after a few drinks.
Aloha nui loa
Richard Bidleman
Pahoa, Hawaii
Dawn DeWolf says
I am so sorry to hear about June’s passing. June and my mom, Betty Mae DeWolf were best friends their entire lives. When I came home to visit, mom, June, and I would spend time together. It was so fun to listen to them tell stories from times when they were little kids and on through their lives. They had so many stories. They would just laugh and laugh as they remembered the good times. These past few years, before mom passed and they were not able to see one another very often, they talked every day on the phone. June was a wonderful woman. She was so fun to talk to and I loved to hear her laugh. I will miss her.
N perez says
May I offer my sincere condolences to you on the death of June. May your hearts find comfort in God’s Word where it states: “He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord will wipe the tears from all faces.” (Isaiah 25:8) May your loved one awaken to a world where there will be peace (John 5:28,29; Psalm 37:11), no sickness (Isaiah 33:24), and no more troubles (Revelation 21:4) throughout eternity (Psalm 37:29). May your hearts find comfort and hope in God’s Word, family, friends and good memories at this time. My deepest sympathy to you.
sue moore says
June was a great lady who really enjoyed her friends and it was always fun to be in her presence. Like Dawn, I remember her strong bond with my mom Penny Moore( and all the “Greenies”. I always admired the dedication the five ladies had to honoring birthdays and living their faith. She will be missed.
Sandi Benson says
June was a very kind lady. I enjoyed rides to and from work with her daily on the city bus for many years. We had many laughs and always found something to talke about. “God Bless”
Cathy White says
June was a wonderful woman with a smile that could light up a room. It was an honor and a privilege to take care of her.
Lori Gittens says
When my daughter made her first communion quite a number of years ago, the kids baked bread and picked someone at Mass to give it to. My daughter gave it to June, who sent the loveliest thank you card, and made a real effort to support Laura as she prepared to receive the Sacraments. As Laura grew older, she often chatted with us, and was always so sweet and sincere!
J Johnson says
Dear family of June E. Gabel – Please be comforted by your beautiful memories and by Bible promises at this difficult time. Be assured that it was not a part of the Creator’s purpose that people suffer and die. Everything made by God was “very good” (Genesis 1:31). Death was introduced by Adam’s disobedience (Romans 5:12). There will come a time when the dead are resurrected (John 5:28, 29) pain and death will be no more (Revelation 21:4). Faith in Bible promises will ease our pain in the time of this loss. Treasure the many beautiful memories left by Mrs. Gabel and be comforted by Bible promises that give us hope (John 17:3).