Lora M. Hartz, age 92, of Helena passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 in Helena. Lora was born in Caldwell County Texas November 25, 1921 to Robert B. and Artie M (Barron) Vickery.
She attended schools of the area and graduated from Lockhart High School. She continued her education and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos, Texas. Lora taught school in Carrizo Springs, Texas and Lockhart High School. Lora married Raymond A. Hartz on June 30, 1944 in the San Marcos Methodist Church in San Marcos, Texas. They lived in Lockhart for four years then moved to Helena, Montana January of 1948. In Helena Lora received a fifth year teaching certificate from Carroll College. She taught 26 years at Mountain View School in the Helena Valley and retired after 30 years of teaching.
Lora was an active athlete in softball and was also involved in coaching. She played on the championship softball city team and state championship team. Lora was a member of the Miriam Chapter #1 Order of Eastern Star and served as Worthy Matron in 1967 thru 1968. She was also a member of Josephine Hepner Chapter #89 Order of Eastern Star, Sapphira Temple #79 and Daughters of the Nile.
Lora was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond in 2006; her parents; sisters, Thelma, Dorothy and Myrtle and brother, Delmer. She is survived by her sons, Raymond B. Hartz of Helena and Luther M. Hartz of Bozeman; her grandson, Brandon A. Hartz; two brothers, Willis and Royce of Texas; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation hours will be from noon to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Avenue. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 23rd at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Forestvale Cemetery. A reception will then be held in the social center of the funeral home. Memorials in Lora’s name are suggested to the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Building Fund, 512 Logan Street Helena, Montana 59601; the Masonic Home Foundation 2010 Masonic Home Road Helena, Montana 59602 or to an organization of the donor’s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday June 22, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday June 23, 0201
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Interment
Following the funeral service
Monday June 23, 2014
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Interment
Tuesday June 23, 0201
Anderson Stevenson Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Visitation
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday June 22, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday June 23, 0201
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Interment
Following the funeral service
Monday June 23, 2014
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Interment
Tuesday June 23, 0201
Anderson Stevenson Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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Nickie Eck says
Lora was a guiding force to me in Eastern Star – a knowledge base of everything I needed to know as a young officer – her guiding hand was always welcome. She took care to always touch base and visit and especially loved to visit about my son. I will miss her and will carry her memory with me for ever. Prayers to her sons and grandson, who were the world to her.
Freddi Haab-Fiedler says
Lora was very instrumental for me when I was advancing in Easter Star – her knowledge and assistance was always appreciated. I traveled on a few excursions with Lora and we had a grand time. I will miss seeing her at church. Thoughts and prayers to her sons and grandson.
Fred L. Thompson says
Ray so sorry to hear about Lora’s passing, she will be missed by many. I will miss hearing her voice and her asking how everything is going in my world. I liked to joke around with her and she would always give me some crap back. She will be missed, you two boys were her world, she is in a better place not. Take care in knowing that.
Diane Richter Pedersen says
To the Hartz family:
I met your mom through the Eastern Star groups. What a kind and wonderful person. She reminded me of the Energizer Bunny. Nothing seemed to ever slow her down. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely
Diane Richter Pedersen
Mary and Dan Hoyrup says
To Lora’s Family: Lora was my bridge partner for many years, and we played in a bridge club every Tuesday for a long time too. I will surely miss her. She was a very caring person. We may not make attend her funeral because Dan is home healing from a broken hip. Our thoughts and prayer will be with you. Sincerely, Mary and Dan Hoyrup