On January 24, 2015, Patricia Clare Proul passed away peacefully. She was born on August 18, 1933, to Margaret (Mugs) and Gilbert (Joe) Fletcher.
She attended school in Helena and was a waitress working at places like the Placer Hotel, Red Roof Café and the Night Owl. On February 9, 1960 she married her childhood friend, Richard (Bud) Proul and together they set out on an adventure of a life time. She traveled throughout Montana and the Northwest with Bud while he worked construction and during this time, she became a mom to her five greatest treasures.
In 1978, the family returned to Helena and opened R&R Diesel Repair. Together, side by side with her husband and family, they established a thriving business which continues in operation today. While she “retired” in 2013, her heart and soul have never left that shop.
Besides her children, her other joy was her 1957 Pontiac Bonneville, which she purchased new from Jim Brooks Pontiac. Her and Bud have traveled around the United States showing the car and winning many awards, but the friendships she made with others at shows was the best award to her.
She is survived by Richard, her husband of 55 years; her children, Patsy (Tasha) and Robert Personette, Larie Proul (Sonny Delahunt, deceased), Richie and Susan Proul, Yvonne and Gary Hufford, and Anita Proul. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson, as well as her sister, Barbara (Irv) Gingrich and niece, Valeria.
A visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home with a prayer service to begin at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A Funeral Mass will take place at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, January 29th at Saint Mary Catholic Community, 1700 Missoula Ave. Burial will take place after Mass at Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison. A reception will immediately follow burial at Jorgenson’s Restaurant, 1714 11th Ave. Memorials can be made in Pat’s name to Rocky Mountain Hospice, 1075 North Rodney Street #102, Helena, MT 59601. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Pat.
We will forever miss our classy lady…
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 28, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Prayer Service
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 28, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
12:10 p.m.
Thursday January 29, 2015
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Reception
Following Interment
Thursday January 29, 2015
Jorgenson's
1714 11th Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 28, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Prayer Service
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 28, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
12:10 p.m.
Thursday January 29, 2015
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Reception
Following Interment
Thursday January 29, 2015
Jorgenson's
1714 11th Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
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Bill and Janel Walks says
Bud and family sorry for your loss.. Pat was a wonderful lady and will be missed dearly. Our prayers are with you.
Jeane Didriksen says
Dear Bud & Family,
I hope you know you’re being thought about, and hope you find comfort in knowing that Pat, and all she meant to you ~ will remain in your hearts forever. No words seem adequate, my friends. Love Jeane
Don Roberts and Marcee Allen says
Bud and family,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss of your beautiful wife, and mother. May God’s love and grace surround you in this time of grieving. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry Thomas and Teri Bingham says
Our sincere condolences to the entire Proul family. Pat was little giant the way she ran R & R Diesel. Bud and Richy knew who was the “real” boss.
Always cost you at the shop when Pat was there and your language wasn’t appropriate she’d let you know “That’ll be two bucks”. We will miss Pat at the car shows around the state but we’ll still look for the white Pontaic.Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Inez Slayman says
Our prayers go to you, Bud, and Rich and the Proul family at this difficult time.
Allen Stenhjem Family says
Our thoughts and Prayers are with all the Proul Family ,Pat will be missed but not forgotten by all who crossed her path through the years. GOD BLESS……………..Allen/Glenda
Tony Baker and the Baker family says
I would like to offer my condolences for your loss. Your mom was a great lady and will truly be missed! Tony Baker and the Baker falimly
Ranee Dearden says
Anita,
Thinking about you. Your Mom was a beautiful woman. I know you are going to miss her.
MaryAnn Ranger says
Bud and family we are sorry for your loss. May God bless you and take care of you. She was one great lady. We will all miss her.
Anita, says
It sounds like she was a great woman who lived a full life. My thoughts are with you!
Clay Pipinich says
Bud, Rich and family so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.
Judi & Steve McCall says
Bud, and all the Proul Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Pat was a remarkable woman and will be missed by all. Always remember the good times and keep them close to your heart. She will always watch over each and every one of you.
Jimmy Wollenberg says
Rich,
I want to wish you, your sisters and especially your Dad my deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom. She always made time to say hello whenever I came by the shop. We never really lose our parents, they live on in our memories and our hearts. She will be riding in that car, hair blowing in the wind and a smile on her face every time you take it for a ride! Thinking of you all.
Jimmy