Myrna, “Myrn” Dearing, 79 of Helena passed away while being attended by family and close friends the morning of July 5th 2016 at St Peter’s hospital from a sudden illness. She is survived by her loving husband Dale Dearing and her children Marcy Bergmann & Guy Dearing of Helena, Brett Dearing of Seattle and sister Jan Moe and brother Rusty Moe. Also grandchildren; Hiedi Rogge, Ray Bergmann, Brandon Dearing, Melissa Gray and great-grandchildren; Katina Rogge, Sidda Rogge, Emily Dearing, Sara Dearing, Tel Gray, and Tye Gray and many nieces and nephews.
Myrna was born in Helena on November 24 1936 to Evelyn and Melvin Moe. She married Dale on January 29th, 1954 they built their dream home in the mountains and raised their three children.
Myrna worked as a secretary at Clover Leaf Dairy and had many hobbies including painting, quilting and tending her beautiful home and yard. Myrna and Dale especially loved travel and they traveled all over the world but they especially loved traveling to spend the winters down in Arizona camping out in the desert in their R.V. which they did every winter for 26 years. They lived such a full life since their retirement and developed so many wonderful friendships with people from Montana to Arizona and many points in between. Myrna loved to laugh and was well known as being the life of the party and a great organizer of people and fun gatherings including spirited water fights.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00PM on July 8th, 2016 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave., Helena, MT. Please come honor Myrna’s life with the family. A reception will follow the service in the social hall of the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to St. Peter’s Cancer Treatment Center c/o St. Peter’s Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601.Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Myrn.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
2:00 p.m.
Friday July 8, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke F.H.
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Celebration of Life
Friday July 8, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Social Hall
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
2:00 p.m.
Friday July 8, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke F.H.
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Celebration of Life
Friday July 8, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Social Hall
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Diane says
Dale
I am so sorry to learn that Myrna passed away. I known how hard it is to watch someone you love struggle. Although it is so difficult to lose the love of your life you will find peace in knowing she is no longer in pain. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
God Bless, Diane Pedersen
Steve Hermanson says
Myrna was an inspiration and my hero. She was also a best friend. She taught us so much- not on purpose but by example. We had lots of great times- she was indeed the life of the party and I’m not quite sure what we will do without her. She was interested in almost everything. She HAD so many great friends because she knew how to BE a great friend. There was no one tougher and no one more caring. Vicky and I have always been proud to call her a friend. On a lighter note, somewhere in heaven Mryn is organizing a party, pulling a prank on someone and in general stirring things up a bit. Heaven will never be the same. Nor will we.
Jamie and Nick Bright says
Myrna was such a joy to be around and we are so thankful that we got to meet her at our latest camping trip! She sure was a firecracker of a gal and such a special women.
It was fun discovering that she and Nick are second cousins that we spent two days with before figuring out she was our relative. We sure will miss her around the campfire. I hope she doesn’t pick all the morel mushrooms up there before I get to heaven.
Dale, I’m so sorry that you had to say goodbye too soon. Myrna will be missed.
Anna, Brady, Stella and Jesper says
Dear Dale and family,
We will miss Myrna dearly! She has been a part of my American family for more than 28 years and for Brady’s his entire lift and it will not be the same without her. She was there for my wedding shower, all the way up to my daughter’s graduation. I treasure all the parties and family reunions we have shared with her and your family.
When visiting Myrna Friday evening I was very sad but Stella looked at me and said. ” Myrna is the feistiest but sweetest person you’ll ever meet. And EVERYONE has a little bit of Myrna in them!!”
Stella is right, Myrna will live on in all of us!
Danna, Mike and Cody Sinnott says
Dale, it is so difficult to imagine either one of you without the other. We send you strength and love.
Tamrah, Paul, and Blake Chatriand says
Dale and family,
There are no words that can send the comfort we all want to send to you right now. Myrna was a one of a kind, firecracker, that touched so many lives. She was always so caring to everyone she met, and she became family without even trying. I am sure she is up there causing a commotion, playing pranks, and laughing her unique laugh. “Mona” will be missed dearly. All of us are better people because she blessed us with her love and friendship. We are sending you all our strength, love, and memories of such a wonderful, unique, and caring woman.
Leona Zaharko says
Dale and family – I am so sorry for your great loss. Myrna was truly a great, fun lady.
Ed and Bev Bezanson says
Dale, so sorry to hear about Myrna. Can’t imagine one of you without the other. You had a wonderful 62 years together. Myrna never seemed to get old and will be greatly missed by all. Remembering all the pack trips we took together and all the good times with our two families. My heart goes out to you and your family.
VONNIE JENKINS says
Please know the Dearing Family is in my thoughts and prayers.
John and Rosemarie Tamol says
It’s so difficult to know how to express words of sympathy at this sad time. Dale, please do know that you and your family will be in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers in the coming days and weeks ahead.