Linda Madsen McKeown, 76, of Townsend passed away peacefully on February 23, 2017 after a brave battle with an extended illness. She was surrounded by her husband Patrick and her family.
Linda was born in Helena MT on December 26, 1940 to Harold and Wilhelmina (Wickersheim) Madsen. She was the third child of a family of seven children.
She married James Loescher on October 6, 1973 and he passed away on November 2, 1994. She then married Patrick McKeown, whom she met in Sturgis SD, on October 9, 2004.
Linda worked hard since she was a young teenager and never took the easy road to get things done. She worked at many professions including, car hop, waitress, bar tender, she also managed the Veterinarian clinic that her first husband owned and operated here in Helena. She took pride in her work even when she was retired, keeping her yard beautiful and groomed.
Linda loved to go fishing with her husband Patrick and socializing with all their friends in the Townsend area. She also loved fishing with friends in South Dakota where Patrick was from, they would come back with walleye, northern, and cat fish, along with good stories and great pictures.
She is preceded in death by her parents Harold and Wilhelmina (Wickersheim) Madsen, her sister Shirley Madsen Olson of Helena, brother William (Billy) Madsen of Petersburgh VA and her first husband James Loescher.
She is survived by her husband Patrick McKeown, step daughter Amanda Flage and her husband Scott, step daughter Denise McKeown and her son Malcom Innes, all whom she adored. Included also, are her brothers Harold Madsen (Ellen), brother Lester Madsen (Susan), brother David Madsen (Susan) and brother Farrell Madsen (Suzanne), as well as numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.
A Celebration of Life and Potluck will be held at 3 p.m. at the VFW East Helena Post 10010, at Saturday, March 4, 2017. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Linda.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
3:00 p.m.
Saturday March 4, 2017
VFW East Helena Post 10010
117 W. Main Street
Helena , Montana 59635
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
3:00 p.m.
Saturday March 4, 2017
VFW East Helena Post 10010
117 W. Main Street
Helena , Montana 59635
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Laura Felch says
I’ll always love and miss you my beautiful, awesome Aunt. The world was a better place with you in it.
Lindi Rusek says
You will be forever missed and loved! Take care of grandma for me…
Sherri Staats says
Pat, I am so sorry for the passing of your beautiful wife. It is my sincere prayer that the wonder love and memories that you shared with her give you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Lori and Terry Raprager says
We have had many good times with Patrick and Linda. She was always my angel. Now she truly is a real angel from Heaven. We will miss you Linda.
Leah Hathaway says
Hi Pat and Family,
I know Pat from Print and Mail. I park next to him everyday. On Valentine’s Day I saw a bouquet of flowers sitting in his font seat. It made me smile and I’m sure it made your beautiful Linda smile too. Please find comfort in these hard times by sharing fond memories.
Sharon McKeown says
My thoughts are with you Patrick. I am sorry for your loss. I know you loved Linda very much and that you will miss her so much.
Love, Sharon
Heather (Madsen) Schultz says
Aunt Linda was always so kind and one of the most fun people to be around. I have fond memories of visiting her in South Dakota. Sending all the family my love and condolences. Prayers she is now in peace with her loved ones.
Love Always,
Heather
Nikki Madsen-Stecki says
I have so many memories, that date back. When we moved away, and came back to visit, Skip and I would tease with Aunt Linda and Aunt Shirley, who was their fave. Of course it was always me? LOL I also remember visiting Aunt Linda and Jim in their mountian side home in the mountains of Montana, great memories!! Then for a few they moved to Hastings, NE and I was able to go visit with her then. Then later in life, we were able to spend time with Aunt Linda and Pat. What a lady!! Her smile and attitude brought joy to everyone!! Love you!! 🙂