Kristin Jean Mullen, 47, born on November 3, 1976, in Sidney, Montana, passed away on August 11, 2024 in East Helena, from pancreatic cancer. Kristin passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family.
Kristin graduated from Jefferson High School in 1995 and the University of Montana in 2000. She worked at Lewis and Clark County Library in Helena, MT. Kristin enjoyed lifelong learning, and she was preparing to enter graduate school. She loved ‘All Things,” Alice and Wonderland,” concerts, playing the ukulele and loving her animals, especially her chicken, Grizzil, her cats BoBo and CJ, and her dog Burro. She was known as a loyal friend. Kristin reconnected last summer with Jeff Hopper, her partner.
Kristin is preceded in death by her brother John Mullen.
She is survived by her parents, Robert and Stephanie (Munson) Mullen; brother Robin Mullen; sister-in-law Alison (Blair) Mullen; a niece Nora Mullen; two nephews, Lachlan and Blake Mullen; partner Jeff Hopper; her aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N Montana Ave., Helena, MT 59602 on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11am. A graveside service will take place at Forestvale Cemetery, 490 Forestvale Rd., Helena, MT 59602 following the memorial service. A reception will be held back at the funeral home at the conclusion of the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Kristin can be made to the Lewis and Clark Library Foundation for the New Bookmobile Campaign, lclibrary.org. Condolences can be shared at www.aswfuneralhome.com.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 am
Saturday August 24, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
Graveside Service
Following the Memorial Service
Saturday August 24, 2024
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Rd.
Helena, MT 59602
Reception
Following the Graveside Service
Saturday August 24, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 am
Saturday August 24, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
Graveside Service
Following the Memorial Service
Saturday August 24, 2024
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Rd.
Helena, MT 59602
Reception
Following the Graveside Service
Saturday August 24, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
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Holly Herring says
I worked with Kristin for many years at the library. She was a lovely person. So sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy. Holly Herring
Emily Witcher says
Kristin was kind, funny and generous! I also worked with her at the library and she was a bright presence there. Although I did not know her well, she volunteered to help me at a low point in my life and I will always be grateful to her for that. My thoughts and condolences to Kristin’s family. – Emily Witcher
Amanda Wilson (Rosaaen) says
I’m so sorry to hear about Kristin’s passing. I have so many fond childhood memories from our time as neighbors. We spent many hours back and forth across the alley at each other’s house. Many thoughts and prayers going out to all of you.
Ted Polette says
I am devastated at the news of Kristin passing. My heart goes out to her dear family, who have had so much loss. I had the pleasure of teaching and coaching Kristin at Clancy School and enjoyed every minute of it. Her quiet demeanor was misleading because she had a good sense of humor and a little devious streak in her. All of her classmates, teammates, and teachers appreciated her. She will be missed and the sun has dimmed a little. Love to all of her family as they cope with their loss. Where there is sadness, love plants a garden of memories and I know Kristin’s will be blooming forever!
M Susan Geise says
Kristin was one of my all time favorites at the library. She was smart and kind. She was always up for some fun.
Rest in peace, dear Kristin.
Susan Good Geise
Sue Simmons says
Bob and Stephanie and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and hugs, Sue (Cresap) and Tom Simmons
Robin Auchterlonie says
Kristin and I worked together for several years at Hastings. One of the best Assistant Managers. If not, the best in our Company. Smart, quirky, funny and respected. We lost touch over the years but, I have fond memories her. We laughed A LOT! A great lady. My sympathies, Robin Auchterlonie
Eleanor Pierce says
Kristin at the library was kind, funny, focused and intense, –and generous. I loved her mischievous flashes! My heart goes to her often and I have missed her. Our world has lost a bright spot. I am so sorry for your loss. -Eleanor Pierce
Elaine Whitlock says
I still cannot wrap my head around Kristin being gone from this physical world. She was a quick witted, smart, talented person and WAY too young to be lost to vicious cancer. I worked with her at the L&C Library for a few years. She and Bretagne started the ukulele club and encouraged the rest of us to join in too. While I never joined the club, I have fond memories of gathering in the bookmobile at lunch for our “jamming” of ukes and voices. Rest well, Kristin. I will never forget you. ❤️❤️
Ida Meyers says
I, too, worked with Kristen at the Lewis and Clark Library for several years, in fact she was my supervisor for a while when I first started as a shelver. It was such enjoyable place of employment, and Kristen was one of reasons why. She played hangman, figuring out my word “sarcophagus” before a single letter was on the board! She introduced me to Wii’s Band Hero, and fully emersed herself one Halloween when most of employees dressed as Hogswart characters; it was probably her idea! I was devastated to heard she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, all cancer is awful, let alone one you can’t see coming! To her family and friends, I’m so sorry for your loss, as you know Kristen was one of a kind, and so much fun to be with. I will miss her smile, and the laughter in her eyes!!!