Louise Amelia Nordstrom, 84, passed away on May 9, 2014. Louise was born on December 15, 1929, in Helena, Montana, to Amelia and Milton Middlebrooks. She was their only child. Louise graduated from Helena Senior High School in the class of 1947. She married Chester Henry Nordstrom on June 11, 1949. They were married 38 years until Chester passed away on September 28, 1987. She gave birth to eight children of which only three daughters survived. Louise and Chester lived and raised their family in East Helena, Montana. She worked for Mountain Bell in Helena, Montana for 25 years retiring in December, 1984. She was a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in East Helena, Montana, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the Marysville Pioneers, and the Telephone Company Pioneers.
Louise was a strong, responsible, intelligent, talented, and independent woman. She endured hardships in her life but did not dwell on them. She often told her daughters when faced with adversity, “We come from strong pioneer women”. She was an avid reader. She was talented at sewing, knitting, and crocheting which she learned to do from her mother. She enjoyed travelling and family genealogy.
Louise firmly believed in God and was sustained throughout her life with her faith in Him. Her journey on earth is over and she can rest now in God’s loving arms.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband Chester Nordstrom, her daughter Patricia Lynn (Charles) Chambers, her mother Amelia Latimer Middlebrooks, her father Milton Thomas Middlebrooks, and four infant sons and one infant daughter.
Louise is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Dean) McKnight, Coolville, Ohio and Susan Alvey, Helena, Montana; her grandchildren Angie (Paul) Lewis, Helena, Jerry (Steph) Chambers, Helena, Amanda McKnight, Parkersburg, WV, Casey McKnight, Vienna, WV, Larry Hortick, Austin, TX, Daniel Hortick, Round Rock, TX, and Trey Alvey, Helena; her great-grandchildren Shelby (Luke) Dutton, Helena, Ty Lewis, Helena, Kelsey Chambers, Missoula, Jim Chambers, Helena, Ashton Withrow, Parkersburg, WV, and a sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. on May 14, 2014, at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in East Helena. Rite of committal will be at Resurrection Cemetery immediately following the funeral Mass. A luncheon will be served for family and friends at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Church social hall after the burial.
The family would like to give special thanks to Aimee, Sherri, Kathy, and the entire Aspen Gardens staff for the phenomenal and loving care of not only Louise, but also our family. We also give special thanks to Hospice of Saint Peters for their loving and compassionate care for the conclusion of her life’s journey.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org), Saint Peter’s Hospice, or a hospice of your choice. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Louise.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 14, 2014
SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs
East Helena, Montana 59635
Burial
After the Mass
Wednesday May 14, 2014
Resurrection Cemetery
3700 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the burial
Wednesday May 14, 2014
SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs
East Helena, Montana 59635
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 14, 2014
SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs
East Helena, Montana 59635
Burial
After the Mass
Wednesday May 14, 2014
Resurrection Cemetery
3700 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the burial
Wednesday May 14, 2014
SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs
East Helena, Montana 59635
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Glen Cuchine says
My thoughts and prayers are with Louise’s family at this time. I have wonderful memories of waiting on Mr. and Mrs. Nordstrom at East Helena IGA; always a warm smile and greeting for everyone. It’s difficult to lose yet another of East Helena’s wonderful folks who taught us all so much about living. Thank you, Mrs. Nordstom for your grace and sharing it with us.
Susan Deming says
Shirley and family,
I knew and loved your Mom when I worked at SS Cyril’s. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all who loved her. I am sad for you but happy for her.
Bonnie Isaak says
Was sorry to hear about you Mom. I worked with her at Ma Bell. She always had a smile for everyone. I enjoyed the time spent with her.