Nellie (Brekke) Liston died February 23, 2015 almost exactly 3 years after her husband John, who on died February 25, 2012. She resided in Astoria, OR for the last three years, but Montana was always home.
She was born May 29, 1924 in Meagher County, Montana to Morten and Mary Brekke. She married John T. Liston on September 27, 1947. She retired from the Veterans Administration and spent her retirement years enjoying her husband, family and friends in Montana and at their winter home in Yuma, AZ.
Nellie is survived by her daughter Patricia (Patti) Boullie; brother Martin (Boots) Brekke; granddaughters, Heather Stewart (Richie), Lora Baker (Mike), and Meredith Boullie (Patrick). Nellie’s last years were made much richer by the presence and help of her great grandchildren; Ghina, Paisley, Joshuah, Olivia and Cera. Nana gave all of her family the gift of herself until the end. We are all better for it. Her infant son John Patrick preceded her in death.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 2nd, at Retz Funeral Home, 315 E. 6th Ave., Helena. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery. Memorials in Nellie’s name may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association Montana Chapter 3010 – 11th Ave. North Billings, MT 59101 or to the Disabled American Veterans, c/o VA Regional Office, 3687 Veterans Drive, Fort Harrison, MT 59636. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Nellie.
Tracy Greene (Simkins) says
Hello Patty. I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing away. Please contact me when you get a chance. God Bless. Tracy 406 431 9905
tom beneventi says
Hi Patti, My sincere condolences to you and your family. I received your letter just this week.I`m pretty sure I can make the funeral Mon. Call me when you can at 431 8574 . Iwill be out of town all day Fri. Tom
Rosalind says
My deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends during this time of loss. As the days go by I hope that the words recorded at John 5:28, 29 will continue to comfort you all until the day they are fulfilled.
Liz Scholz says
For many years I enjoyed Nellie and John’s trust in providing what Nellie’s had in mind for making their home more comfortable with some of the newer ideas and colors, but she had her own ideas, her desire of making her home lovelier, John never disagreed. I still remember her will of getting what she wanted. She always was sweet and nice from the first house to the last. She was one of my first customers and I will remember her for her kindness and trust. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Marjorie Zeigler says
Am so sorry to hear of Nellie’s passing.. She was such a nice person to be around. I miss her visits to Ringling and the friendly chats over coffee. Please give my condolences to the rest of the family.