Norma Beth Connor Ricks Passed away June 19th, 2025, at the age of 87 in Helena, Montana.
Norma was born May 5th, 1938, in Helena, Montana. She was born to loving parents, Frank and Effie Connor. She had one sister, Bonnie Gjerde.
Norma was very active in Helena High School choir Program where she earned an academic scholarship and then went on to Western Montana College in Dillon, where she earned her teaching certificate. Teaching was something she went on to pursue and loved greatly. Her first teaching job was in Havre, teaching 1st grade. She also taught at Radley school in East Helena and in Newport, RI. She also worked for the U.S. Census Bureau conducting surveys.
She joined The Church of Jesus Christ at an early age. Something that she was very passionate about throughout her life. Cultivating many, many lifelong friends.
Norma and Blair met in college in Dillon. Their first date was at a church dance. They were married a year after, on January 4th, 1958, in the church. They were married for 67 years.
After Blair retired from the Navy, he soon took a position with the Montana Power Company. Which moved them throughout the state. During this time Norma was a loving stay at home mother to her three children Brent, Lori, and Brandon. She was always an example of how to live your life in service to others.
She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and daughter. Norma is survived by her husband Blair; her two sons Brent and Brandon; her sister Bonnie; her seven grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; and her many friends. She was proceeded in death by her parents Frank and Eddie Connor and her daughter Lori Beth.
Funeral services will be held on Friday the 27th of June, Viewing will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on 6th Ave. Friday the 27th at 10:00 AM with services to follow. Interment will follow at Forestvale Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Viewing
10:00 a.m.
Friday June 27, 2025
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1610 E. 6th Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday June 27, 2025
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1610 E. 6th Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial
Following the Funeral Service
Friday June 27, 2025
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Burial
Friday June 27, 2025
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1610 E. 6th Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Viewing
10:00 a.m.
Friday June 27, 2025
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1610 E. 6th Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday June 27, 2025
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1610 E. 6th Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial
Following the Funeral Service
Friday June 27, 2025
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Burial
Friday June 27, 2025
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1610 E. 6th Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
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Sherri Lynn Anderson says
My heart is filled with sadness as I learn of the passing of the sweet and wonderful lady. I have known this wonderful lady and her husband for many many years through the church. She touched many many lives. She will be missed by many many people. I know though she is with our Heavenly Father in Jesus. My love goes out to you Blair and all of your family.
Terry Ricks says
Dear sweet Aunt Norma! I was so lucky to have lived over the hill from you and Blair in Colstrip. Such fun memories of the shenanigans those 2 brothers instigated! I will always cherish my memories of your cute laugh and your gentle hands. Rest in sweet peace
Kerry Ricks Mangum says
My dear sweet Aunt Norma. I will never forget all that you and Blair did for my family in Colstrip. It was always a great time in Billings with you, mom, and Aunt Karen. I miss those days and you as well. Thanks for all of my memories. You are missed.
Holly R Miller says
My earliest memories have Blair and Norma in them.
Always so much fun and I loved loved loved them.
I’m so grateful for Norma and her presence in my world.
My prayers and condolences to her treasured families.
Cathy Rudolf says
Blair and Norma were neighbors of ours for many years in Menlo Park. We are not always lucky to have the perfect neighbors and we were blessed to have them. Sending hugs and prayers to Blair and the family and I know Norma is up with the angels right now.
Scott colvin says
Norma was a super sweet kind soul. I’ve known her for years. When they lived in Butte we all became fast friends.
Her great husband and I were home teachers together for years, and they were so supportive when I was called on my Mission.
I pray for the family at this difficult time.
Love
Scott and Geri Colvin
Mary and Oliver Westover and Robert Taylor ZZZ says
We will miss you, Norma. We will be here for your family.
Kevin Rencher says
Norma Ricks has been a great friend to our family! For the last 20 years, our family has been greatly blessed by her example, kindness, and friendship. All three of our kids have the most tender of feelings for this remarkable woman. She will be missed. We love the Ricks family!