LaVern “Vernie” Stewart, age 86, of Helena, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, October 1st, 2021. She was born April 21, 1935 in Zap, North Dakota. Her family moved to Helena when she was a teenager and it was there, she met and married her husband, Leroy Stewart. The two were married just shy of 60 years upon his passing on August 24, 2013.
Vernie loved to cook and bake for large family gatherings. In the later years, she loved her “Ladies Luncheons” with dear friends.
She is survived by her older brother, Edwin Sutheimer; her three children, Wayne Stewart of Helena, Lynn Kruger of Lubbock Texas and Shayne Stewart of Helena. Vernie is also survived by six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A Graveside Service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery with a reception to follow the service in the Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday October 7, 2021
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
7100 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the service
Thursday October 7, 2021
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday October 7, 2021
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
7100 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the service
Thursday October 7, 2021
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Mary Beth & Kenley Goodian says
Lynn and Sean. I’m so sorry to hear of Vernie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do to help. Please don”t hesitate to call.
Susan & Joe Devine says
She will be missed. Our prayers & thoughts are with you all.
Rena Grimes says
Prayers and sympathy sent to all of the Stewart family. Vernie was a wonderful lady. Hugs sent to you all.
Suzanne Marie Wilke says
Oh, I was sorry to hear about Vernie! She was such a good neighbor when we lived on Hollins.
Peace to all your family.
Sue and Andrea
Lonnie M Collings says
My prayers are with all of you. I have such fond memories of your dad and mom. All the things our folks did together, great times.
I am sure she is in heaven being greeted by all that have gone before her, especially LeRoy.
Love to all of you.
Lonnie and Dan Collings.
Theresa Heggeset says
We had the pleasure of meeting Leroy and Vernie thru our dear friend Shirley Sutheimer. We enjoyed visiting with them both. Thinking of you all and sending you our sincere sympathy! Gary and Theresa Heggeset.
Staci Littrel says
So sorry to hear of Vernie’s passing. Loved your mama! My thoughts and prayers are with you Wayne, Lynn and Shayne! Love & Hugs!
R. Harris says
She was my mother’s 1st cousin and my mom (Betty Wiedenmeyer Harris) told many stories about their younger adventures together. Our condolences to the family!