Orpha Mae Brewer (Keiffer)
On April 13, our mom decided to take a new adventure. As was customary with her, once she got it in her head, that was the way it was going to be. This time, however, she didn’t tell us all what she was up to.
Orpha was born December 12th 1938 as the only child to Albert and Margaret Keiffer. She was born and raised in Helena and attended Helena High School. She worked several jobs until she met the man of her dreams Frank Brewer, whom she married in 1958.
With the birth of her first child Albert, Orpha began a new adventure as a stay at home mother, where she raised 6 children of her own, and was “mom” to many more. Once all the kids were in school, Orpha went to work for the Department of Revenue, then Department of Labor and Industry where she made many friends she would cherish long after retirement.
Orpha loved chatting with friends and relatives, or just giving people a “hard time”. She loved bowling on local leagues and for many years drug her mother and best friend Bonnie Vincent along. Later she could be found at Rodeo’s and football games cheering on her family, traveling to visit friends, and camping in Lincoln over the 4th of July.
Orpha joined her parents, Frank, and best friend Bonnie in her new adventure. Feeling blessed to have been a part of her life, but missing her today are her children; Al (Kris) Brewer, Wes (Teresa) Brewer, Will (Janice) Brewer of Kalispell, Walt (Heather) Brewer, Ben Brewer of Kalispell, Juanita (Russ) Kelley, and Mark Johnson: Grand-children; Keelin, Taton, Kegan, Brendon, Cody, Hunter, Jade, Coleton, Crystal and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial celebrating her life is being planned for early summer.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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deb stansberry says
So very sorry to hear of Orpha’s passing. I remember the high school rodeo days and how we were all like family. Orpha was family. she was very proud of each one of her kids and whenever I would see her she would brag about all of you. Your mom was one in a million . My heart and prayers go out to all of you…………Love Deb
Joseph Reiner says
My heart is aching, met Orpha in 2008 and were friends since. She was always there if you needed to talk to someone. She always talked about her children and how proud she was of each of them. She was a straight shooter, didn’t mess around with game-playing with people. I will miss her, i will always remember her!
Darcie Ogle says
Orpha was a valued customer, and we always enjoyed her visit’s with Itsy. She always spoke of her children highly. We will certainly miss her visits to the station. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. God Bless. The Crew at Queen City Exxon
Kathleen Broussard says
We are so sorry about Orpha. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Keith, Kathleen, and Kory Broussard
Shelley Sharp says
Your families are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories of Orpha and her children during their days at Jim Darcy. May all your wonderful memories help you through these sad days and bring you joy in the days to come.
Wendie Fredrickson says
I am so sorry. I’m so glad I had the opportunity to know her. She was a wonderful woman who was so full of life and love. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie (Vincent) Mougeot says
I am so sorry to hear about Orpha. I was married to her best friend, Bonnie’s son. I knew her for 40 years. Your mom was one of a kind. When God made her he broke the mold. She was definitely a peach! She was always there for anyone that needed her. I will miss her greatly, as I’m sure a lot of people will. I see that the service won’t be until later. I am leaving town the first part of May and I wish I could attend but I won’t be here. I just wanted all of you to know that you are in my prayers.
Dianna Wenger says
I am sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Orpha was a very warm and caring person. She always had a funny story to share and genuinely cared for others. Orpha will be missed. May she Rest In Peace.
Terry Hutton says
I truly enjoyed knowing and working with Orpha at state government years ago. She was a joy to work with, always willing to do what was needed and always did her best. She loved her family and share many stories. She will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Betsy Phillips says
I was fortunate to have Orpha work for me and with me several years ago at the DOR. She was such a hard worker and I could always count on her help with any project. Her family was always her first priority and she had some great stories To Frank and Teresa I say I am so sorry. I know what she meant to both of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers as is your entire family. God Bless all.