On the morning on August 3, 2018, Marsha passed away surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer at St. Peter’s Hospital.
Marsha was born on March 20, 1944 to Magnus “Shorty” & Evelyn (Johnson) Dahl in Helena. She attended schools in East Helena and graduated from Helena High School in 1962. Following graduation, Marsha became employed by the Federal Reserve Bank (Helena branch) and continued her career with them until retiring as an Analyst in 1999.
Marsha met and soon after married Leon L. Belville in 1964 in Helena, MT. The two shared their life together for 54 years. Marsha & Leon were blessed with 2 daughters Chris and Jennie. Marsha took a leave of absence from her career to stay home and raise their children until the girls were in school full time, returning to the bank thereafter. After retiring, her and Leon became snow birds, traveling to Arizona during the winter months.
Marsha loved hiking (particularly in the desert), camping, ATV riding, fishing, crafting, rock & seashell hounding and especially traveling the world with her beloved husband. She was especially thrilled with 2 trips they took to Norway to meet family and learn her heritage. She loved spending time with her family & friends whether at a dinner event or casually hanging out laughing. Marsha loved spending time at the ocean collecting shells and exploring tidal pools. Her smile was uplifting to anyone and everyone she met. She especially loved spending time with her best-friend, her rock, and life partner, Leon. They were known well for being inseparable, if you saw one the other was not too far away. Marsha was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in East Helena, MT.
Marsha is survived by her husband Leon, daughters Chris Belville (Darcel), Jennie Robinson (Brian), Grandchildren Kristina Carpenter (Scott) & Michael Liming, Great-Grandson Karsyn Grandy, Niece & Nephews Mary Ann Mailloux (Tim), Dave Petek (Jan) and numerous Great Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and older sister Judy Nelson.
The family would like to give special thanks to St. Peter’s Hospital Oncology floor staff, and all the nurses that took care of her.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A memorial service celebrating Marsha’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. with a reception to follow on Friday, August 10th at the funeral home.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Montana Hope Project. P.O. Box 5927, Helena MT 59604. http://montanahope.org/
Service Schedule
Viewing
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday August 9, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Memorial Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday August 10, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Friday August 10, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Inurnment
Following the Reception
Friday August 10, 2018
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Viewing
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday August 9, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Memorial Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday August 10, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Friday August 10, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Inurnment
Following the Reception
Friday August 10, 2018
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
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Wally Peel says
Leon and Family
I am so sorry to learn of Marsha’s passing. My prayers are with you. May the Good Lord guide you through this most difficult time, and bring you peace.
Anita Buchanan says
SORRY TO LEARN OF MARSHA S PASSING. YOUR IN MY PRAYERS
Kelly O’Sullivan says
Leon and family
Jimmy and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Kelly and Jimmy Weg
Allen Stenhjem Family says
Leon and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you God Bless………..
Allen / Glenda
Valerie Flansaas says
Earl and I are sorry to hear of Marsha passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Val Flansaas / Earl Fred
Dawn Ferguson says
Leon and family. So sad to hear of Marshas padding. She will be so missed. Gone to soon but will forever live in our hearts!
Pam Lund says
Leon and family
So shocked and sorry to hear of Marsha’ s death!! My prayers are with you. She was a wonderful lady!!
Pam Lund
Jo, Mo, Daphne Gatien-Hatfield says
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to your whole family, Chris. We never had the opportunity to meet this classy lady but I know we would have loved her. All our love to your dad and sister and you too of course
Rosemarie Pouliot says
Dearest Leon and beautiful daughters of Marsha and Leon. My friend since we were young teens has gone on to her eternal life and I shall miss her so much. I am so sorry. Sweet memories are what we hold dear. Your grief is tremendous and terribly hard to bear. May God bless you all. I will never forget our beautiful years together. I am grieving too. I’m so sorry I cannot be there to honor her life but I will in my prayers and memories ❤️??✝️
Rose Crocker says
Leon and family,
So sorry to hear of Marsha’s passing. I always enjoyed seeing the two of you at soup and sandwiches, occasionally.
My thought and prayers are with you.
Sharon Grace says
Leon, Chris and Jennie, So sorry to hear of Marsha’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carla Tevis says
Jenny, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother passing. Thoughts and prayers with you.
Helene Rust Vance says
Leon, so sorry to hear about Marsha. I hope the memories you have of your life together can provide some comfort to you and your family. Take care.
Pegge Zander says
Leon and family. I was deeply saddened to learn of Marsha’s passing. My sincerest condolences to you, Leon, and your family. Prayers.
Nata & Randy Noland says
Leon and family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Leon, you and Marsha had such a wonderful relationship. Her passing will be a very difficult adjustment for you. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dorothy McCarter says
Dear Leon and family, We were both so saddened to learn of Marsha’s passing. She was such a special lady. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Sincerely, Mike and Dorothy
Betty & John Brewer says
We are so sorry to hear of Marsha’s passing. She was a very special lady and always had a smile on her face. I knew Marsha from working at the FRB and she was always kind and sweet. We pray that God will hold all of her family and friends and that He will grant you wonderful memories and total healing. Remember you will see her again in Heaven
Tina Tillo says
Jennie and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about your mom,my heart goes out to you and your family..
James wills says
so sorry to hear of Marsha’s passing Leon, she is without pain now.
John & Cherie Dahl says
Leon and family, So sorry to read of Marsha’s passing. She was a good friend and HHS classmate ???
John Link says
Leon,
I was greatly saddened when I learned of your loss.
You two were definitely the prime example of a couple.
May you find solace in your memories.
John & Carolyn Link
Aloha, Oregon
Van Meter says
Leon and famly,
Jim and I want you to know how sadden we are with Marsha’s passing. I really don’t think I ever saw you without Marsha by your side Leon. Family and friends will be there to help you journey through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Jeanette Loughridge Van Meter
Rod and Donna Hodgson says
So sorry to read about Marsha’s passing. I love the following quote from Tuesday with Morrie by Mitch Album
“Death ends a life, not a relatioinship.
As long as we can love each other, and remember the feeling of love we had, we can die without ever really going away. All the love you created is still there. All the memories are still there. You live on- in the hearts of everyone you have touched and nurtured wile you were here.”
Sending lots of love and hugs–
Tony Hubbard says
Leon, Cris and Jennie – thinking of you all and sending you love. Marsha was always so sweet to me, always a smile with that twinkle in her eyes.
Love to you all,
Tony Hubbard and Travis Cronen
Rhonda Krieger says
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To the Belville Family – I am so sorry to hear about Marsha. She was a wonderful person with such a genuine smile and I am lucky to have worked with her for several years at the Bank. I still have the little treasures she gave me from her travels including some seashells. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Michelle Dickey says
To Leon and family,
My heart goes out to you. I always so enjoyed seeing the two of you together at the office and hearing about your adventures. The relationship and friendship you and Marsha shared was to be admired. Sending warm thoughts of healing, peace and love.
Michelle Dickey
Lori Jackson says
I did not know her very long. But, she was always so happy and always waving at me and my kids. She always had a smile on her face when I saw her. My condolences go out to Leon and her family as they mourn her loss. Life is too short. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. Sending hugs your way.