Marlene Kay Byrd, also known to many as Punkie, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, very early in the morning of February 7, 2016.
Marlene has resided in Helena area nursing homes for the past 10 years. Marlene was born September 28, 1938 to Monty and Alice Richmond and spent her early years on a farm east of Sunburst, MT. She also spent many happy hours with family and friends at the Sweet Grass Hills. Marlene attended Sunburst schools from grade school through high school.
She married her high school sweetheart, Terry Meagher, and the two saw the joy of 4 daughters born to them. Marlene (Punkie) and Terry worked in the family grocery store and many busy years followed. Marlene and Terry later divorced in 1976.
Though the hills of life are often rough and stony and the valleys often cold, Marlene’s crowning achievement was giving life to four amazing daughters, who she is survived by: Teri Mundahl (Mike) of Billings, MT; Lori Mann (Louis) of Sutherlin, OR; Nancy Gartner (Jim) of Santa Ana, CA; and Jodi Lindgren (Scott) of Helena, MT. May the lives touched, helped and changed by Marlene’s legacy
be ever grateful for her life.
Marlene is also survived by her sister Donna Anderson, 3 half-brothers: Mike Richmond, Randy Richmond and Rick Richmond; grandchildren: Zachary Mundahl, Nathan Mundahl, Terry Mann, Ted Mann, Rachel Mann, Sarah Mann, Christopher Gartner, Jenna Gartner, Georgia Lindgren and Samuel Lindgren; as well as numerous great grandchildren.
A memorial service celebrating Marlene’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 13th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A reception will immediately follow the memorial service in the social hall of the funeral home. Memorials in Marlene’s name are suggested to Frontier Home Health & Hospice, 800 Front St., Helena, MT 59601.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 am
Saturday February 13, 2016
Anderson Stevenson WIlke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena , Montana 59602
Reception
Following Memorial Serivice
Saturday February 13, 2016
Social Hall of Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 am
Saturday February 13, 2016
Anderson Stevenson WIlke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena , Montana 59602
Reception
Following Memorial Serivice
Saturday February 13, 2016
Social Hall of Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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Vince, Relinda & Nic Lindgren says
Scott, Jodi & Sam,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. It was a joy to spend a few hours with her toward the end. She sure kept me on my toes in regards to Classic Movie Trivia! 🙂 We pray that the Lord will continue to give you peace and comfort as you journey through this time, but we rejoice in knowing she is experiencing a freedom and joy that we can only dream about. Blessings to you all!
Jenny & Chris Dargan says
Teri, Lori, Nancy and Jodi my heart goes out to you, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom was a good person, and a good mother, she will be missed. Hugs and love to you all. Jenny (Byrd) Dargan and family
andrea walker says
Praying for you and your family. Love you guys so much!
Heather Church says
Jodi, we are praying for you and your family, as well as your sisters and their families. May God give you peace and comfort as you reflect on what your mom meant to her loved ones. What a blessing to know that she is in the presence of our gracious, loving Savior. With our love and prayers, Jim & Heather and family.