Neva May Passage, 83, passed away on the evening of January 4th, 2025, with her family by her side.
Neva was born in 1941 to parents Anthony and Anna Mae. After graduating from Great Falls High School and going to college, living and working in Billings, MT, she married Larry Passage in 1965. They were happily married for nearly sixty years.
She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Anna Mae as well as her five siblings; Gene, Tony, Maryann, Terry, and Randy.
Neva is survived by her devoted husband Larry, their loving children, Todd (Kate) and Allison; her cherished grandchildren, Brad (Lauren), Sydney (Jake), Abbey (Alex), and Anna (Sawyer); and her beloved great-grandchildren; Cole, Henry, Emmit, Ryan, Zelie, Mia, Phoebe, Rowan, Sadie, and Levi. She is also survived by sister-in-law Connie, and many nieces and nephews and their families.
Neva was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed.
A Viewing will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A gathering will be held in the social hall of the funeral home following the service. Burial will be held at Forestvale Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Viewing
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday January 16, 2025
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday January 16, 2025
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Coffee and Cookies
Following the service
Thursday January 16, 2025
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
After the reception
Thursday January 16, 2025
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Viewing
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday January 16, 2025
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday January 16, 2025
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Coffee and Cookies
Following the service
Thursday January 16, 2025
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
After the reception
Thursday January 16, 2025
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
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Jody E. Reisbeck says
I am so sorry for your loss. I would love to reconnect with you Allison and remember your dad fondly when we boarded our horses at your parent’s place.
David Harvey says
Larry and family, I’m very sorry to see of Neva’s passing.
Yet on to glory, imagine what she sees. I have so many fond memories of her, all of you. Please accept my condolences and prayers.
Bill Bentley says
Larry, Todd, Allison- sorry to hear of Neva’s passing. She was one of the nicest people I have ever known. Please take care.
Terri Jo says
I remember going to Aunt Neva and Uncle Larry’s ranch several times, as a child. Those are also days from my childhood that are some of my happiest memories. As an adult I grew to love her kindness and generosity. She had an amazing laugh that I will never forget! She will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Larry and family during this difficult time.