Monte was born on November 7th, 1946 and passed away on Sunday, February 19th, 2017. Monte was born and raised in Helena, attending many of the elementary schools and then graduating from Helena High School in 1965. He then spent three years in the army. After returning to Helena he worked at several jobs with the state of Montana, ending as a Bureau Chief for the Montana Department of Livestock. He retired in 2012 and thoroughly enjoyed his retirement. He enjoyed a lifetime interest in black and white photography and a new found interest in wood-working. He was known for his intelligence, his kindness and his devotion to his family and his love of the outdoors and pistol shooting, his friends and his church.
He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Janet; his brother, Greg Nick of Seattle, WA; sisters Gini(Doug) Artley of Whitefish, MT. and Melinda (Dan) Shriver of Missoula, MT.; his mother, Jessie Nick of Whitefish; his sisters-in-law, Doris Andrews of Rapid City, SD, Elane (Ron) Murphy of Puyallup, WA; brother -in-law Robert (Nell) Iversen of Adamsville, AL; many nephews, nieces and great nephews and nieces. Please see below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Monte.
Viewing will be at 12:30 p.m. with a funeral service to begin at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 27th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. Burial will follow the service at Sunset Memoria Gardens Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Viewing
12:30 p.m.
Monday February 27, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
1:30 p.m.
Monday February 27, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the Funeral Service
Monday February 27, 2017
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Viewing
12:30 p.m.
Monday February 27, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
1:30 p.m.
Monday February 27, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the Funeral Service
Monday February 27, 2017
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
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Jim & Pat (Englund) Snider says
Dear Janet, Jessie, Greg, Jeannie and Melinda. Please know you are each in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss the occasional visits with Monte upon meeting him (and you, Janet) in the grocery store.
May God grant each of you peace as only He can give. John 14:27
John & Patti Thompson says
Janet, so sorry to hear about Monte. He was a great friend and wonderful, caring man. Love & prayers
Sandi & Dan Benson says
Janet – We were saddened to read about Monte. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We sure had fun with both of you and hold good memories. May you find peace in the days ahead.
Cindi Englund-Colbert says
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom juhl says
RIP Monte my prayers are with your family…..
Janet Merritt Lamping says
My prayers are with Monte’s Family, His Mother, and his Wife. I remember Monte from school, and he was a good friend to many and had a gentle soul.
Jim Wolters says
Are prayers are for Jessie, Greg, Jeannie, Malinda, and Monte’s wife. You all have our deepest sympathy.
Relatives from Portis, Kan.
Mike and Paulette McManus says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Mike and Paulette McManus
Pam Whitehead (Lindstrom) says
My thoughts and prayers go out to Monte’s family and friends. He was a friend and school mate (Class of ’65) and I remember him fondly. “Gentle soul” (as another comment described him) fits my memory. May the sorrow of his passing soon be replaced with wonderful memories for those close to him.
Richard Wright says
My deepest sympathy to all of Monte’s family. He was such a gentle soul. I had not seen Monte since high school until I was so fortunate to visit with him at our 50th class reunion.
Many blessings
michael spurzem says
Janet – I was very saddened to hear of Monte’s passing. I moved from Helena shortly after graduation and had not seen Monte until seeing you both at the 50th Class Reunion. I will always remember some of the fun times we shared together playing “hockey” on a frozen pond close to the Green Meadow Golf Course or playing baseball in a huge vacant lot on Elm Street behind the old Bair’s Truck Stop. As others have said, Monte had a gentle soul. He was liked by everyone who met him. Monte left us much too early. Thinking of you and the rest of his family. Peace, michael
Vanessa & Chuck Tolson says
So sorry to hear of Monte’s passing. My thougts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I worked with Monte for several years and enjoyed visiting with you both when I would see you at Farmer’s Market, he was a great guy.
Dennis L. House says
My condolences to Monte’s family. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve knew Monte since Junior High School and he always acknowledged me with a smile and handshake. We did reminisce from time to time some of the things that went on “back in the day” lol. May he rest in peace.
Les & Sharon Hathcock says
We will miss seeing Monte on his front porch during warm summer days. He loved his lawn and there would never be a dandelion in it. His lawn was definitely the envy of the neighborhood. Our thoughts and prayers to you and family.
Deena Verworn says
Janet, Jessie and Family,
Please except my deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. Monte was one of the kindest, humorous and generous men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I count it as a blessing having the honor of knowing him over 30 years. I will miss our many conversations about photography, shooting, gardening, Janet’s looming, carpentry projects, antiques and travel adventures just to name a few. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Deena and Skip Verworn