Myra Marie Ferris, 79, of East Helena, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, after a long struggle from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
Myra was born in Lisbon, North Dakota, March 24, 1941, to Morris and Frances Joyce. Myra lived in North Dakota for a few years before moving to Montana. She was a member of 4-H and Builders Clubs during her younger years and won many awards for her baking and seamstress projects. She was also an avid bowler and often carried Helena’s High Average Woman’s bowler distinction. Myra was a homemaker and also worked in various jobs in the Helena area; her most recent being with the State of Montana, Department of Justice. While there, she was awarded the 2010 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Performance and the 2010 Outstanding Employee for the Department of Justice.
Myra married Tom Ferris in November, 1986. Myra has three children: Kevin, Don, and Nikki. Preceding her in death were her parents Morris and Frances. Myra is survived by her husband Tom, children Kevin (Vicky) and Don Anderson, and Nikki Scheet, and brothers Marvin (Joanne) and Walter (Norine) Joyce. She has 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Myra will be remembered for her wonderful cooking skills; she cooked and baked the most wonderful dishes. She will be lovingly missed by her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lewis & Clark Humane Society P.O. Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604, Frontier Home Health & Hospice, 800 Front St., Helena, MT 59601, or the donor’s choice. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Helena. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Myra.
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Henry Flatow says
My thoughts are with you Tom. Knowing how you have struggled with Myra’s illness for so long, I hope you are able to get some relief and rest. I hope to see you soon. Hank
Nikki Cory says
Nikki
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Nikki Cory
Jill Simonson says
My condolences to your family! May peace be with you at this time.
With love,
Jill Welch
Roy Moreno says
Tom so sorry for you loss
My sincere condolences Roy
Brad Bomar says
Sorry for your loss.
Sally Nyland says
Tom
Please accept my condolences and know that you and your family are in my thoughts at this difficult time. As a neighbor, I would either wave or visit with Myra as folks do. Myra was a wonderful lady and I enjoyed our conversations over the years. She loved animals and was always trying to return wandering dogs in our neighborhood to their rightful owners. RIP sweet lady.
Jeff Beck says
Tom,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Elana Kemple says
My name is elana kemple I am herman kemples widow.i lost him to a terrible car crash in 2008.myra was Herman’s cousin.when he and I made a trip to east helena and I got to meet some of his family.aunt franny and myra and herman saw each other again after many yrs.myra and tom are super wonderful people. Myra was so nice to me and welcomed me with open arms.im sure she will be missed I know I do.god bless you tom.
Fran says
Please accept my condolences to all of Myra’s family. Special prayers and comfort to her beloved son, Kevin Anderson.
Sending comfort and care to all in Myra’s absence.
Michelle Anderson says
Tom, Nikki and family…so sorry to hear of Myra’s passing. Thoughts, big hugs, and prayers are with you.
Michelle and family