Pauline M. “Gigi” Linton, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend.
God called her to come Home in the early hours of March 31, 2022 to join Him in Heaven.
Pauline was born on February 28th, 1929 in Helena, Montana to her parents Paul and Martha Smith. Pauline was raised in the country, just outside of Lincoln, MT.
Pauline spent her early childhood in Lincoln, helping her dad with logging and working around the sawmill. She helped her mom with country living. Going to grade school in Lincoln, she had many wonderful and funny memories. Two of those were getting her pigtails in the inkwell by the boy sitting behind her. Another memory was her traveling to school in the winter in a horse drawn sleigh pulled by Benji(Belgian Horse). Pauline moved from Lincoln to Helena with her siblings to finish out her high school years. Pauline married Lawrence(Larry) Linton on June 16, 1950 in Helena. Together they raised two daughters Victoria and Rebecca.
In 1956, they built their first and only house from materials from both of their parents. It was in this home, that they raised their family and created many special memories.
Mom was a very caring and beautiful person. She loved to entertain family and friends in her home or on her patio. She was proud of her beautiful back yard, full of beautiful flowers, many which came from her and Larry’s parents. In addition to gardening, Pauline enjoyed ceramics, Jazz music, picking huckleberries, sapphire hunting, and just about any other activity that would create an adventure and make a memory. Mom loved to quilt and from that love all of her family now have cherished family heirlooms. Pauline loved to work, and she instilled that in both of her daughters and grandchildren. Pauline worked at the Marlow theatre, western Life and worked many years for the State of Montana. After her retirement, she enjoyed volunteering with many organizations and traveling to Arizona.
In 2017 at the young age of 88, Pauline moved to Billings to be closer to family, not a simple feat for a 88year old lady but, like everything she did, she did with class and style.
All of her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her happiness , joy and entertainment.
Pauline was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years(Larry), her parents, Paul and Martha Smith, sister Goldie(Bob) Sullivan, Brother Gordon Smith, Brother in Law Ed Marovich, and Sister in Law Ethel Bright.
Pauline is survived by her daughters Victoria Linton, Rebecca(Jon ) Bass
Grandchildren Erik(Lexie)Bass, Nicole(Kale) Wilke, Brekk(Kelsey)Bass, Larissa(David)Preller
Great Grandchildren Vivian & Hazel Bass, and Krue & Kitch Wilke. Sister Gloria Marovich and many special nieces and nephews and a special friend (Katelyn Hamill, who shared the same Birthday.
The family would like to express their gratitude to everyone who has cared for mom over the past 8 years, Theresa Wold, Myrna Hardy, and the staff of Loving Hands(Carrie, Missy, and Annie)
Thank you much!
Thank you to Compassus Hospice Group who made our journey a lot easier!
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.
Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. with a funeral service to be held at 11 a.m. on April 13th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A reception will follow the service in the social hall of the funeral home. Burial will follow the reception at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison.
Service Schedule
Viewing
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Wednesday April 13, 2022
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
11 a.m.
Wednesday April 13, 2022
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday April 13, 2022
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the Reception
Wednesday April 13, 2022
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroes Road
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Viewing
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Wednesday April 13, 2022
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
11 a.m.
Wednesday April 13, 2022
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday April 13, 2022
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the Reception
Wednesday April 13, 2022
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroes Road
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
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Julie Ann Bailey says
Becky and Jon, I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all your family.
Kathleen Hamill says
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our special friend and neighbor, Pauline. She has been a part of our lives for over 40 years. We always felt a sense of caring and security knowing she and Larry we so close if we or the girls needed help or just someone to visit with. We will certainly miss her. I know she is happy in heaven with Larry. Rest in peace, Pauline.
Valerie R says
With deepest condolences to Pauline’s family. When we lived in Helena, she and Vee (her good friend) were both in my church circle at First Presbyterian and I dearly loved them both.
Lovely ladies now together again and I’ll cherish the fun memories that we gals all shared. May you find peace and comfort knowing she has now joined the angelic realm in Heaven and we will meet again, God bless you all!
Jim Benish says
We are saddened to hear that Pauline passed away. She and Larry were wonderful neighbors who were welcoming to us when we moved into the neighborhood. She was also a supervisor to my aunt when they were working for the State. Condolences to the family!
Tom/Judy Rolfe says
Our sincere sympathy to Pauline and Larry’s family. She was a wonderful Christian woman who mentored so many. She and Larry were an inspiration to so many.
Dee Strizich says
Such a gracious lady. She was a joy to work with. She will leave a big hole in your lives with lots of room for all those precious memories.
Susan and Rich Proul says
Becky and Vickie and all the family…so very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady. Thoughts and prayers to you all. May she rest in eternal peace.
Shelly Clinch says
Becky and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was such a beautiful, kind lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care.
Colleen Carpenter says
Becky, Jon and Vicki- I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweetheart of a mom. I have so many fond memories of spending time at your house growing up. Your mom was such a gentle, nurturing, kind Christian woman. Both your parents were such wonderful people.
SUSAN AND JOHN LAGERQUIST says
Pauline was a lovely, sweet lady that we knew from Grace Community Fellowship. We are sure she is resting in peace in Heaven!