Pamela Ann Peil passed away peacefully on May 10, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena surrounded by her family.
Pam was born in Detroit Michigan on September 24, 1947 to Terry E. and Genevieve M. (Novak) Jenereaux. She was the oldest of four siblings and looked after and protected her sisters and brother. Her younger years were spent in the Seven Mile and Joy area of Detroit. She was proud to have been a singer in their church’s choir. In 1960 her father accepted a position at the Fort Harrison VA Center in Helena. Being the oldest of four children (Paula L. Pomeroy, Dennis M. Jenereaux and Terri-Gene Fowler), Pam was responsible to help her mother move the family to Montana in a Station Wagon with visions of go to the “Wild West”. She attended high school in Helena and graduated from Helena High in 1965.
Pam loved Montana and its people and her love of people and their stories served her well while being a banquet waitress and bartender. Her work as a server included places like Jorgenson’s, Montana Club, Frontier Town and the Helena Elks Lodge. She was generous of spirit and a fierce protector of family and people she chose as family.
Pam married Carl Peil on February 21, 1970 in Helena. They were blessed with the arrival of daughter Kimberly a couple years later.
Pam was a Rainbow Girl, a Queen in Job’s Daughters and a member of the Oriental Band of the Daughters of the Nile, Sapphira Temple.
Pam joins her mother, father and sister Paula with her passing. She is survived by her husband Carl, daughter Kimberly A. Warren (Jeff), brother Dennis, sister Terri-Gene; granddaughters Cassie Warren, Rylie Warren & Josie Warren; great granddaughter Mara Woslager; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pam’s passions included world traveling, deep sea fishing, animals, rock hunting, antiquing, bowling, camping and road trips. There aren’t a lot of roads in Montana, especially western Montana, that she hasn’t been down with her husband and departed friends Dorothy and Jon. Her world travels included trips to France, Italy, Fiji, Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia. Later with her sister Paula she invested in a Deep-Sea Fishing Boat in Mexico where they vacationed for many years.
Per Pam’s request her body has been cremated and there will be no funeral. A celebration/reception/Lunch in Pam’s honor will be held at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave., in the Social Hall beginning at 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 15th.
The family thanks the Hospice of St. Peter’s and the angels in the Oncology Unit of St. Peter’s for their compassionate care of Pam. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Pam.
Service Schedule
Luncheon
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday May 15, 2021
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Luncheon
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday May 15, 2021
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Bernie Miles says
Pam was a beautiful soul, our time together meant lots of laughs, tall tales and a beverage or three. The past few years we didn’t get to visit much, but when we did we hugged, laughed, and just picked right back up as if we saw one another just yesterday, she was special and I loved her!
Carl, Kim, and family ~ my deepest condolences to you.
Bernie Miles
Jo-Ann Jenereaux says
Lloyd & Jo-Ann Jenereaux send their love and sympathy to the Peil and Jenereaux family. The last time Lloyd saw Pam was at his Uncle Edsel’s funeral. Lloyd and his father Lloyd traveled from Windsor, Ontario to be with the family.
Pam’s cousin Virginia Ducharme (nee Jenereaux) also sends her love and prayers. Virginia was the oldest of the cousins. She will be 89 this July.
Jim and Sally says
We are so sorry to hear of Pam’s passing. She did love to have fun. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, now, and the days ahead.
RIP Pam.
Kris Hoelstad says
Carl, Kim and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Pam’ passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John & Cherie Dahl says
Carl and family – Our thoughts and prayers 🙏 go out to you on the loss of Pam. So sorry 😢
Greg and Cathy Kovich says
Carl, Kim and family so sorry for your loss. Such a special woman in all your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom Erving says
Carl and Kim, my sincere condolences for the loss of a wonderful wife and mom. Always enjoyed seeing Pam over the years. I will keep you all in my prayers. Tom
Karen Rowan says
Carl,
We are so sorry to read of Pam’s passing. She was such a great person. Full of life and love. No doubt mom and her are making plans in heaven for the next party or road trip. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen and Frank
Wanda Weston_Hooper says
I so enjoyed being in the Oriental Band with Pam. We could always have a good laugh. Then later on seeing her at the Mother Lode usually on Tuesday for tomato soup. Was there this last Tuesday and thought of her.
Sandy owens says
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Pam at the Elks club. She was a great friend and a hard worker.She will be missed by all who knew her. Rest In Peace Pam.
Bonnie Arnold says
Pam was an exceptional Mother, Wife, Sister, Grandmother and Friend. She had a hug for everyone. She has probably given out hundreds of hugs this week. Pam never arrived without bearing a gift of some kind. At any gathering she always arrived early to help set up and was the last to leave after everything was cleaned up. Even though her life was one of service she knew how to enjoy it. I so enjoyed the many outings, sleepovers with the girls, shopping trips, vacations, deep sea fishing with Pam. I’m thankful for the time we shared. Life definitely will not be the same without her. My heart goes out to Carl, Kim and to all her family.
Dennis Jenereaux says
Being the only boy with three sisters, Pam took on her role as my protector. In my eyes, she was also my big brother, neat trick. She was my musical muse, she taught me how to drive, her way. Always entranced by her fashion style, and just being way cooler that I ever could be. After the passing of mom and dad, she took on the role of head of family.
We will meet up again, dear sister. I will bring some fresh tunes for the family to party to.
Carol, Bob and Ron Moffat says
Sending our love to Carl and his family on the loss of his wife, mother, and grandmother.
To our cousins Dennis and Terri Jean we send our condolences.
Your right Dennis, we will meet up again.
Love and prayers
Connie Ferriter says
Kim and family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Sounds like she was a fun loving person. I’m sure you have lots of fond memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
Jessica, daughter of Terri Jenereaux Fowler says
Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. The Peil family will always have a special place in our hearts and we look forward to sharing those memories of Aunt Pam for years to come. You have our love, support and prayers.
May God bless you.
Rosie Wilson says
Rosie Wilson
Carl so sorry for your loss. Pam and I were good frends in high school. I truly enjoyed her friendship. We had many good and fun times throught out school. She will be missed. Rest in peace Pam. My thoughts and pray are with Carl and the Family.
Leah Martin says
Kim and Carl, so sorry to hear about Pam’s passing. You are in my thoughts.
suzi says
Pam and I met thru her her sister Paula 25 year ago. But we have shared a lifetime of experiences an Jimmy Buffett put it “some of it magic and some of if tragic” but we had a good life all in all.
We called each other Sister and that meant a lot to me. She was a kind gentle soul but could hold her own in a tough spot.
I’ll meet you on the beach again someday in
Zihutaneijo. Love your sister Suzi
Craig F. McGowan says
I knew the family from when I was a child till I was sentenced to Vietnam , now that I’m 100% disabled, and have a difficult time getting around. I will never forget Uncle Terry and Aunt Jean. Even though they were not my true relatives I was told they were. I remember Pamela so well,we were together all the time, and she always be part of my life.