Rebecca ( Becky ) Lynn Teter-Lane
On the afternoon of October 21, 2023, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena, MT. Becky passed away unexpectedly and very peacefully surrounded by her family, she was 61. Becky was born in Dearborn, Michigan on September 20, 1962 the 4th of 5 children born to Constance Barbara and Homer Keith Teter.
Becky is survived by her Daughter Jessica Cloward, Son Jason Cloward and Seven Grandchildren Logan Burns, Addison Burns, Emersyn Thayn, Jason, Wyatt, Brayden, and Colton Cloward the pride and joy of her life. She also has 3 surviving siblings, sisters Jennifer, Susan and brother David of California. She also leaves behind a husband of 29 years James Lane.
Jim and Becky moved to Helena in 2018 as working retired. She so enjoyed this valley, the view, the people she met, most of them in the grocery store whether they wanted to or not, but friends in the end. Becky was a tiny but mighty person who always left the people she met with a smile on their face, she couldn’t pass by a new baby anywhere without asking.\\
Prior to moving to Montana Becky worked as a real estate agent, she liked being outdoors, when possible, with family, friends and her animals, and believe me when I say she loved the color purple. When the kids were younger, she enjoyed the weekend soccer games, tournaments, and baseball games. It was nothing for me to come home from work and have half the neighborhood kids at the house, even after our kids were out of the house the neighborhood kids always had a ride home from bus stops. She was a kind, gentle and caring person, but had a very stubborn streak at times. She will be truly missed by all that knew her.
To my wife
I didn’t marry you so I could live with you, I married you because I couldn’t live without you. We may not have been each other’s first date, each other’s first kiss, or each other’s first love, but I just wanted to be your last everything. Never forget how special you were to me; I love you forever and always. I’ll miss your hugs, kisses and smile. You’re my best friend, I’ll be a better man for knowing you.
Love, Me
No services or celebration of life are currently planned for now, please leave memories and comments here to be read by all about this incredible woman.
Thank you from our family.
Ma Lane says
Gone but will never be forgotten as there so many good memories. Like the time we were shooting skeet, the gun knocked you backwards clean off your feet right into Pard, who was waiting to catch you. You are such a trooper, loving daughter and friend. We Love you so very much. Dad and Ma
Dawn Ferguson says
What an incredible lady! Truly heartbreaking! I am honored to have known you and will see you again . Jim and family, I am so sorry for your loss!
James Lane says
Posted on behalf of Megan Campbell
November 7, 2023
Family
Megan Campbell
To the Lane / Cloward Family,
My heart was so sad learning about the passing of Aunt Becky. My heart is with you during these unimagninable and tough times….
Aunt Becky….We have not always talked, but this last year we spoke quite a few times and it was wonderful catching up with you, hearing all about Montana and your life there, and talking about how I wanted to move there one day, and how lucky you were to have already done so. Seeing the pictures of the animals, the snow, and hearing about your grandchildren… You were so happy.
My heart hurts for your kids, my cousins. I know all too well the feeling of losing a mother… and I hope and pray that their hearts too will mend one day, with all the loving memories they have of you.
May she rest forever in peace, and may she have joined so many of our other lost loved ones in the afterlife.
-Megan Campbell (Falcon)
Teresa Stites says
Hearing the news about Becky’s passing is shocking and still unbelievable.
I met Becky and Jimmy through my husband, Curtis approximately 25 yrs ago.
My phone conversations with Becky were always lengthy having much to share, joking & laughing at each other’s stories.
We joked about m&m’s, her choice of color was green and why? Well, If you know you know.
We all knew she loved the color purple and sported it well, her glass of wine (always with ice) then 2 glasses later came the giggles.
I loved her laugh it was cute and contagious.
One summer I worked with Becky, the jobs were a bit physical, after a few months had passed (I remember her words to this day) “Girlfriend, I have muscles now!” She was so jazzed.
Becky my dear friend, May you rest in peace and you will never be forgotten.
My love always,
Tress
Samantha Haney says
I was so sad to hear about Becky’s passing. She was always so kind to me and had the cutest laugh. She was tiny but mighty! I remember how much she loved the color purple and every time I saw her she either had a purple shirt or a purple cup in hand or both! My parents and Becky and Jimmy have been great friends with each other for many years and I have many memories together with all of them! Lots of get together and steak dinners at Steer N’ Stein in the desert in California and I remember when they were passing through Utah before they moved to Montana and they visited with us and we all went to dinner in a covered wagon which was also a steak house restaurant and we always had so many laughs. You will always be remembered and are already missed so much! Rest in peace Becky.
Love Sammie
Curtis Stites says
Becky.
Unbelievable that you are gone. But you will never be forgotten. The four of us had quite a few good times. Dinners in California to parties at the Stites casa. The parties included Hookahs, alcohol, and plenty of LAUGHS. When we decided to move to Utah, one of the hardest choices was leaving our friends behind. Then before you know it off to Montana, you and Jimmy went. We were so happy to hear that you two got away from there. The color purple and wolves will always remind us of you and bring a big smile to us. Along with that, our annual christmas gift of a pumpkin cheesecake (YUMMY). Always in our hearts. Love from your Utah boyfriend!! Curtis
Heather Reagan says
My heart and prayers are with you Jessica!! I have so many memories with you and your mama from middle and high school!! I remember her being so nice and also fierce! She always made sure we were having fun and well taken care of. I’m so sorry for your loss 🙁 Rip Becky!!
Zonia Slocum says
When I first met your mom, Jes… she was funny n like smaller then me, but boy did she speak her mind and tell it like it is!! But always in a truthful manner not mean.. great smile. My thoughts were wow !! That’s where Jess gets her Spunk!! lol
Beautiful woman your mama🥰❤️🙏🙏
Pam Milversted says
Becky,
I still can’t wrap my head around that you have passed. When I heard I felt such uncontrollable sadness that this wonderful, fierce, long time friend is gone. Then I was flooded with 20 plus years of memories. Starting with the first time we met you and Jessica. Bob and I just bought the house and the day after Christmas we were re-roofing when you come driving up, jump out of the Jimmy and shout out ” Hi I am Becky and this is Jessica we are your neighbors! Who are you ??
From that point you were like family. All the kids were young and grew up together, you were “MOM” to my kids, Jeremy and Kevin .
I know time goes by, everyone is busy and thinking “I will call tomorrow, next week and so on” But what I have learned the hard way is stop and make that call and sit and visit as tomorrow is not promised to no one. When I see the color purple, wolves or even hear the drink “mud slides” and your wonderful pumpkin cheese cake I think of your beautiful face, your wonderful smile and miss you so much. Jim, Jessica, Jason I am so very sorry for your loss, we love you all so much.
Susan Laumen (Teter) says
Becky Teter-Lane is my little sister and I just can’t believe she is no longer up there in Montana with Jim and their wonderful pups. I want to call her and talk, she’s the only person I could spend 3 hours on the phone talking to (6 hours was our record!!!). As I’ve been looking at pictures going back so far I’m reminded of the many adventures we shared, some quite daring at times. But we had such fun, you were more than a sister to me. I miss you so very much. She loved being a mother and care-taker to all those that she loved. Jim, Jessica, Jason and her 7 grandkids my heart is with you all.
James Lane says
I lost this beautiful person one year ago today, I love her as much today as I ever did. This was my best friend, my love, my sole mate. We always used a line from the movie Sandlot “Forever, Forever “ as it related to saying I love you. I miss you
Love Me