Mary Josephine (Dwyer) Warren
Mary was born August 16, 1924 in Helena. She peacefully passed away August 1st surrounded by her family, joining her husband Bernard “Bernie” Warren who passed away in January of this year.
Mary was preceded in death by her Father, Bill Dwyer and Mother, Margaret Dwyer, her sister Margaret “Vi” Downs Brass and her brother Billy.
She is survived by her daughters Sherrie Fast (Dick) of Big Sky, Montana and Judy Bishop (Les) of Driggs, Idaho, her sister Shirley “Sug” Fischer (Eugene) and brother Jack Dwyer (Betty) both of Helena and many nieces.
She was a loving Grandmother and felt blessed in life with five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Brent and Tiffany Bishop of Laramie, Wyoming and their children Skylar and Cohen; Aaron and Kelsie Danz of Driggs, Idaho and their children Aiden and Griffin; B.J. And Rebecca Bishop of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, and their son Miles; Jenner Fast of Bozeman,Montana and Annie Fast and Justin Eeles of Bend, Oregon and their son Flint.
Mary spent most of her professional life as the business manager and bookkeeper for their business Warren Sales and Service.
Mary and Bernie enjoyed their motor home and travelled to Yuma, Arizona for many years where they developed many lasting friendships. Mary took this time to develop her painting skills and left many beautiful paintings to her children and grandchildren.
Mary also enjoyed spending time with Bernie and the family at their cabin on Canyon Ferry, feeding the wildlife, especially her beloved hummingbirds and maintaining the cabin – a never ending job. She was quite a card shark and enjoyed beating her family at just about any game of cards.
She is now with the love of her life of 70 years – Bernie.
The family would like to thank the kind staff at Aspen Gardens for the loving care of Mary and also the staff at St. Peter’s Hospice for their support during this difficult time.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2017 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A reception will follow the service in the Social Hall of the funeral Home. Burial will follow the reception at Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Harrison where Mary will be interred alongside Bernie, bringing their long, loving life together full circle. If you would like to make a contribution in Mary’s name to Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital c/o St. Peter’s Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Mary.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday August 11, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the service
Friday August 11, 2017
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
After the reception
Friday August 11, 2017
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroe's Rd.
Ft. Harrison, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday August 11, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the service
Friday August 11, 2017
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
After the reception
Friday August 11, 2017
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroe's Rd.
Ft. Harrison, Montana 59636
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Sherree Sheppard says
Dear Mary: I miss you already. The sound of that sweet voice and your calm manner always amazed me. You had such heart and soul.
Your family will miss you dearly as I do. Please say hello to Bernie, Mom and Dad – and play plenty of cards with Mom. And true enough you were certainly a card shark. I could not beat you one time. And be sure to listen to Bernie and Dad on all their war stories. They were truly fascinating. I love and Miss you Sherree
Sherree Sheppard says
I love you so