It is with great sadness that the family and friends have to say goodbye to “Kristie” Maria Lamping. She passed away unexpectedly March 27, 2011 due to a heart attack.
Kristie was born October 3, 1950 in Conrad, MT to Boleslaw and Maria (Sywyt) Balcerzak.
Kristie had lived in Helena her whole life. She graduated from Helena High School in 1969. Kristie was a bookkeeper until 1992 when she had her first heart attack. After that, she was a homemaker. She and Chuck Blanchard were together for over 30 years.
If you ever had a problem, Kristie would be the one to get on the phone to get it solved. She loved her animals. If she could have, her house would have been full of them. Her best talent was drawing and painting when she was younger. She looked forward to Thursdays when her daughter would take her and her mother (Maria) to lunch and go shopping.
Kristie was preceded in death by her father, Boleslaw Balcerzak; brother and sister-in-law, Frances (Donalla) Balcerzak. She is survived by her partner, Chuck Blanchard; her two children, Bryce (Kathy) Lamping and Deana (Jim) Pace of Helena; mother, Maria Peterson; brothers, Gene (Chris) Balcerzak, Ben (Lori) Balcerzak, Rich (Jennifer) Balcerzak, and Joe (Linda) Balcerzak; and five grandchildren, Kyle Knight, Emily Griffith, Jesse Griffith, Chayce Lamping, and Payton Lamping.
The family will receive friends between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Funeral service will be noon Friday, April 1, at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Interment will be at Forestvale Cemetery at a later date. Memorials in Kristie’s name may be made to the Lewis & Clark Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604 or to an animal charity or organization of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.aswfuneralhome.com.
Deana Pace says
MOM, I Love you…..and will miss you, you were my best friend always….
Illa Adams says
Deana & Kyle;
I am so sorry for your loss, I know how close you were with your Mom and Grandma. I pray the pain of her loss grows less with each passing day leaving behind only bright beautiful memories.
Lloyd and Ann Brewer says
Deana, Jim, & Charlie
We were so sorry to hear of Kris’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all.
Neal & Deb Lloyd says
Charlie, so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this awful time!
Pat and Gaye Ackerman says
It is with fondness we remember Krisie. The fun we had snowmobiling, camping and just being around her.
Shari Welker says
Deana,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sharon Baker Heigh & Families says
Deana & Family
Bryce & Family
Chuck
All of Kris’ Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Spurlock Family says
Deana & family,
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Spurlock Family
Stacey Martin says
Deana and Bryce I am so sorry for the passing of your mom. I know its not easy. My prayers are with you both
Tom & Lori Gustin says
To Gene, Christine and the entire family–our most heartfelt sorrow at your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom & Lori Gustin, Roy and Shirley Neuhardt and families.
Tracie Prescott says
Chuck, Deanna, Bryce ~ So sorry to hear of the passing of Kris. She was a great person and will be missed by many.
Tracie and the entire Wood Family.