In Loving Memory of
Shelly Ann Kaiser
August 24, 1959 – April 7, 2016
At 2:55 AM on April 7th, 2016, Shelly passed away at St. Peters Hospital in Helena, MT after a ten-month battle with brain cancer. She was 56 years old.
Shelly was born in Cut Bank, Montana to Norman Leroy Kaiser and Doyle Theora Stevenson, she was their fourth child.
She attended Helena schools and graduated from Capitol High School in 1977
Shelly started out working at the Masonic home caring for those in need, worked in the banking industry, and then went on to become a Computer analyst for Helena College where she worked for 18 years.
Shelly loved the outdoors – hiking, fishing, swimming, skiing, rock climbing/rappelling, motorcycle and horseback riding, or even just sitting around a campfire sharing stories.
She was able to take her horses into the Bob Marshall wilderness, a place that was dear to her heart, for a one-week adventure that was solely organized by Shelly.
She also enjoyed gardening and many other crafts.
What she cherished most was being a mother, Shelly raised five wonderful, beautiful, loving children and three beautiful grandchildren. She also, through marriage, had three step daughters, and three more grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband Jeff Block, Sisters Vicki (Denny) Willert and Joni Kaiser, Brother Jack (Susan) Kaiser Children – Cally Harper (Erin Vanek), Kade (Shannon) Taylor, Cody Taylor, Krista Taylor (Jeremy Allen), Korey Taylor (Jesse Riddle) Grandchildren – Nickolas Allen, Makenzie Allen, Myles Allen, Tyler Thronson, Jakeb Thronson, Shea Thronson And many Cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents and Lazarus Kaed Taylor (Parents – Lucinda Davis, Kade Taylor).
A celebration of Shelly’s life will take place on Monday April 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave., Helena. A reception will follow in the social hall of the funeral home.
There will be a tree and memorial plaque planted in Centennial park of Helena, MT in the near future.
Shelly asked that memorials be sent to help with the battle of Brain Cancer research for children, to the charity of your choice.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
1:00 p.m.
Monday April 18, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Celebration of Her Life
Monday April 18, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3700 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
1:00 p.m.
Monday April 18, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Celebration of Her Life
Monday April 18, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3700 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
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Tammy S. says
The deepest of sympathies to all of Shelly’s family. You will be missed and always in my heart sweet Shelly.
Laura Fix says
Vicki, and All of Shelly’s Family,
My sincere condolences on your tremendous loss. Please know I am keeping you in my prayers at this very sad time.
With love,
Laura Fix
Summer Marston says
I’m so sorry. Peace be with you, Shelly, and I wish my deepest condolences to Jeff and the rest of the family.
Love,
Summer
Therese Collette says
Very sorry for all that you and your family have been through. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
my deepest sympathy,
Therese
Michelle Van Nice says
My deepest sympathy to Shelly’s family. Keeping you in my thought and prayers.
Cathy (Pullin) Kovich says
Joni, Jeff, Taylor and all the family,
I am sorry for your loss. May the good memories and peace replace your sorrow as the days pass. Shelly is in the best of hands. A big heart felt hug to each one of you.
brett says
Jack and sisters, we lived through some funny times didn’t we? Thoughts are with you. Your friends, Brett and the Collins family.
Joanie Nicholls says
So very sorry you have all had to go on this journey. May the memories and love from family and friends help you get through this very difficult time in your lives
Maren says
So sorry to have lost such a beautiful person. She will be loved always.
Carla Trewett says
Prayers sent to GOD – WHAT A GREAT REUNION! Please Our Lord and Savior send your Holy Spiirit upon Shelly’ s family and friends so they know the “Comfort and Peace” ————AMEN
Dawn Sorensen Lopach says
Joan, Vicki and Jack,
I am so sorry for your loss. Memories of us all as kids are still warm and special in my heart. Remembering sleeping in bunk beds and choosing which Beatle we would marry still brings a smile to my face. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dani Kaiser says
Cody and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and good wishes go to you. I know her life will be celebrated. My deepest sympathies.
Dani
Tami (Rosencrans) Statton says
I am so sorry for your loss. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you at this time! I know you have lots of people to turn to but I am here for all of you as well.
Kimberly Worthy says
Shelly was a great woman and will be missed. Jeff we are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Victoria Glass says
Jeff & family I will always think of Shelly we had such fun times traveling and working together. She could always make me laugh, she was special to me and many she worked with. My prayers and love go out to you and I’m so happy you found each other and thank you Jeff for supporting her through her trials. Victoria
Michele Smith says
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And, if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” John 14:1-3
Praying that the Lord’s consolation, comfort and peace would be very near to you, Jeff and family.
Julie Cannon says
Such fond memories of working with Shelly. Never knew financial data interfaces could be such fun. She was a great woman and I feel honored to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family now. May you find peace in your hearts as each day passes.
Greg Wickes says
We have had such good times working with Shelly, and walking the paths of our careers together. Dedication and determination were her badge. We will sorely miss her friendship, positive attitude and professionalism, but also her sense of humor. Jeff, just know she was a key piece for us, and our thoughts are with you as you heal.
Julie Adams says
Jeff and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Cindy Ferguson says
I had a great time working with Shelly, such a wonderful sense of humor and a very smart woman. I’m so sorry for your loss, she will be greatly missed.
Brenda Johnson says
Jeff and family,
Shelly was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. You all are in my prayers.
Laura Gifreda says
Jeff & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May you all find peace during this time.
Brandy Spangler says
My sweet Korey, Krista, Jeff and all of Shelly’s kids, grand kids, family & friends,
I am so very sad to know that she is no longer with you, with all of us. She loved you each and all so deeply. You could always see it in her eyes and her smile, when she was interacting with you. I know there is something to be said for the fact that she isn’t suffering for this stupid disease any longer. But I will never understand why she was taken from a world and a life that she was completely in love with. I keep hearing her fun laugh over and over, and you know, I always laughed with her. Every single time. You have amazing memories with her, that will help you through this time of mourning. I am deeply sorry to each of you. My heart hurts for you, and especially for Korey, as we were so close for so many years. Please know that I am always here for you guys. Whatever you need. My heart and thoughts are with you. Love you Korey. Love, Brandy,Haley, and Heidi
Jennifer Schade says
Jeff and Family,
I am so deeply saddened by the news of Shelly’s passing. She was one of the bravest women I have known. She fought a hard fight and was so very blessed to have such a supportive family there to help her. Her spirit was captivating – she will forever be remembered. My love and prayers go out to each of you. Love always! Jennifer
Amanda says
Jeff and Family,
My deepest condolences to all. Shelly not only was kind, but compassionate, forgiving, and so very loving. Her sense of humor was something to be reckoned with and no matter what was going on, she was always able to make me smile. I will miss you dearly, my Shelly! My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you- Love you! Amanda
Susan Kirley says
OH MY! So sorry to hear Shelly is no longer with us. We had some fun times together at the college, with her infectious sense of humor. I am happy she is free from any pain and suffering. My thoughts and prayers to Jeff and the entire family. She will be missed. Hugs.
Susan
Rhonda Finstad says
I just found out that Shelly passed away. I’m sorry. I’ve been thinking about her the last few days and was hoping to get together with her after we both returned from our trips with our kids. Shelly was always smiling and I loved her laugh.
Kathryn Cochran says
Dear Jack, Sue and family:
Sending my love, condolences and support. May Shelly now rest in peace eternally.
Aunt Kathryn in Toronto
Cindy Sparing says
We send our deepest sympathy to you all. We often talk of the “old” neighborhood in the valley and Shelly (and your entire family) has often been part of those memories. Please know that we are lifting your family in prayer now and over the next days, weeks, months to come. God speed you through the really hard times and cause you to linger in the good memories.
Cindy Newton Sparing, and Irene, Jim, and Valerie Newton
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted…” Psalm 34:18
Jay and Shari says
Jeff, So sorry to hear about Shelly. Enjoyed working with her and really enjoyed our visit at the Lake a couple years ago. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Elizabeth Cochran says
Dear Jack
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister, too soon and too young. These have been such difficult months for you all, most especially Shelly, and she is now in that place of mystery and peace from which we all come and to which we must return . May happy memories and the knowledge that her travails are over bring you comfort now and in the future.
Always here for you.
“Mom” Elizabeth in Calgary
Elizabeth Cochran says
Dear Vicki and Joni
Your little sister is now at peace after her brave struggle, and you, and all who loved her, are mourning her while knowing you must somehow go on. I am so sorry for your loss and am sending comforting and caring thoughts across the miles to you.
Elizabeth C.
Nontobeko Nkosi says
Shelly was a very loving and the most caring person.. She will always be rememberd by her britening smile.
I’m sorry for your loss
Julianne Curtis says
As a cancer survivor I can only say that I do understand the battle and the courage it takes to confront and fight it. Shelley may you now finally find the eternal peace you have longed for. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jeff, and with all of your family and friends.
Jack Kaiser says
Thank all of you for remembering my little sister. She was the best of us, kind and loving, her laugh was large and came from the heart, as did her love. I will miss you little one….I will miss you.