Renee Lynn Garrett Rogers was born April 26, 1969 on a beautiful spring day in Helena, MT. Renee left us unexpectedly on Christmas Day 2015, from an acute asthma attack.
Renee was a free spirit, and her free spirit showed before she was born. After three trips to the hospital, Renee decided it was time to bless her parents, Richard (Dick) and Cheryl Garrett with her presence and a blessing she was.
We will all remember Renee for her love of flowers, she loved to garden and that probably stemmed from her birth on that beautiful spring day. As a child she loved to fish, fly kites and play baseball with her brother Rick and she also enjoyed playing her violin.
Renee was very strong willed, so strong willed she was the only girl on the baseball team. Renee also loved to perform with the Razzle Dazzles; she was so excited and honored to perform in Salt Lake City at The Salt Palace. Renee was an excellent student; she was selected to read her essay on Government at the State Capital.
After graduating from Helena High School, she went on to receive a Bachelors in Science of Psychology from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT. Shortly after her graduation she moved to Salmon, Idaho and worked as a Social Worker for several years. Later returning to Montana, Butte Montana to be exact, Renee continued to follow her passion as a Social Worker and continually reach out to help others. With Renee’s strong drive and dedication to her education she completed her Master Business Administration (MBA) at Walden University. However she did not stray from her Social work. Renee was very dedicated to her clients and co-workers, and Social Work was definitely her passion as far as her career.
Renee lived life to the fullest. She loved all her family and friends very much. Although the true loves of her life was her two sons, Dacota Rogers who was born in 1992 and is 23, and Joey who was born in 2002 and is 13. Dacota lives in California, and Joe who will now be residing with his father Brad Atkins here in Helena. In 2008 Renee married Julian Seger and later divorced.
Renee is preceded in death by Grandparents Harold and Margaret Garrett of Helena, Grandmother Shirley Diamond of Townsend and her Uncle Dan Davy of Missoula. She is survived by her parents, Dick and Cheryl Garrett of Helena, brother Rick Garrett (Renee) of Winston, sister Rinda Morgan of Helena; her beloved sons Dacota Rogers of California and Joey Atkins of Helena, Grandmother Peggy Byrne of Kalispell, 4 nieces; Kaselin Garrett Handcock (Larry) of Butte, Dezstiny Brennan of Helena, Jaden Garrett of Sacramento, and Cheyenne Morgan of Miles City, 1 nephew Seth Brennan of Wyoming, 2 Great Nephews and 1 Great Niece of Butte, several Aunts, Uncles, cousins and many friends all of who she loved very much.
A memorial service celebrating Renee’s life will take place at 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2016 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A reception will immediately follow the memorial service in the social hall of the funeral home. Memorials in Renee’s name are suggested to The American Lung Association in Montana c/o American Lung Association, 822 John Street, Seattle, WA 98109 or visit www.lung.org or to Farm in the Dell International, 1208 Poplar, Helena, MT 59601.
Service Schedule
Viewing
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 29, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke F.H.
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Memorial Service
3:00 p.m.
Monday January 4, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke F.H.
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Monday January 4, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Social Hall
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Viewing
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 29, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke F.H.
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Memorial Service
3:00 p.m.
Monday January 4, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke F.H.
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Monday January 4, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Social Hall
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Gail Briese-Zimmer says
Dick, Cheryl and family I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter/sister Renee. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
kevin, Becky, Brittany and Jessi Mackenstadt says
We are so sorry for your loss, we are thinking of all of you and sending love and prayers your way.
Dr Darrell & Lisa Turley (2121 Argyle) says
We are so sorry for your loss, the Turley’s
Linda Cameron says
Dick and Cheryl, Our sincere condolences are being sent your way. John and I are so saddened by your loss. We love you and pray for you during these darkened hours.
Vanessa Lindquist says
Vanessa Lindquist
She was my good friend. I love her. She was a good case manager.
Carol & Cliff Wilkins says
We are so sorry for your loss, all our thoughts and prayer’s go out to you all,
kaselin says
I love you auntie. Thank you everyone for your kind words and prayers. She was an amazing person, she will be missed my many.
Shawna Galloway Pratt says
Dick, Cheryl & family,
So sad to hear about Renee’s passing. My heart goes out to you. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Jamiolkowski says
To Renee’s family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Renee at Community Health Center and she was a wonderful person. So caring, giving and willing to do whatever it took to help her clients. We had a lot of good time together. She will be missed. Your family and her sons are in my thoughts any prayers.
michelle pastor says
Dick and Cheryl I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Renee was my dearest bestest friend ever and I will never forget her. It doesnt even seem real, like a bad dream. Believe me when I say I know how you feel losing a daughter the pain is deep. If there is anything I can do for you to help with anything please let me know. I love your daughter very much. I will see you at the viewing. Love to you both. I miss you Nae.
Leon and Marsha Belville says
Dick, Cheryl and Family: We are very sorry to hear of Renee’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Leon and Marsha Belville
Jerry Davisson says
My heart goes out to Dick, Cheryl and family for there loss of Renee. God be with you in time of need.
Colleen Byrne Fisher says
Dick, Cheryl & family. I am so very sorry for the loss of Renee. My thoughts & prayers are with each & every one of you. Love you all, Colleen Byrne Fisher
Barb and Ken Rudio says
Cheryl, Dick and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We love you.
Ken and Barb
Ellie (Linden) Sletta says
To: Garrett Family,
Although I have not been in touch with Renee for many years, I have thought of her and your family often. I have so many fun, silly, happy and fond memories of Renee. We laughed together, cried together and of course got in trouble together in middle school and high school. I always had a great time with Renee. I had so much fun when you opened your home to us girls, to be our crazy and probably really loud selves. I have read all the wonderful things people have said about her in her adult life and I am not at all surprised that she touched so many lives. She always had a heart for those around her but she especially had a heart for those that had it a little harder in life. She is a beautiful soul. May God look down on all her family in this time of loss.
Ellie (Linden) Sletta
Kim Lineaweaver says
To Renee’s family & friends,
I was so shocked and saddened to read about Renee’s passing. I only knew her a short time while she helped my sister, but I felt like I knew her longer. She was a very kind-hearted woman and it really struck me how she went beyond her job duties to help those in need. She was really a blessing to my sister in how she reached out to help her and it meant alot to me and my Mom. She will be missed by so many people. I am praying for your family during this difficult time, that God will bring you comfort and healing in your hearts. ~Kim
Jamie Moe says
To Renee’s family & friends,
We are so saddened to hear of Renee’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends during this difficult time.
God’s blessings and peace and comfort be with you all.
prayers and love Jamie
Don Sautter says
Cheryl and Dick,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. There are no comforting words to say at a time like this. My thoughts are certainly with the both of you and your family.
Carol Ann Dagenais says
Dear Cheryl and Dick,
Renee’s bright spirit still shines in our hearts. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Terry and Carol Dagenais
Lynda Reisbeck says
Cheryl, Dick and Family,
I am shocked and saddened to hear about Renee. Although I haven’t seen her for many years, I have fond memories of her during Middle School and High School. Her friendship with both of my daughters and the many wonderful trips we took with the Razzle Dazzles will never be forgotten. Watching her perform, along with the other girls, and her excitement at each performance and the accomplishments made will forever be ingrained in my heart. May the good Lord comfort you and bring you peace during this difficult time and your memories sustain you in the days ahead.