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In Memory Of

Stacia Dawn Gaab, age 50, of East Helena

November 14, 1962 – June 1, 2013

Stacia Dawn (Doggett) Gaab went peacefully to be with the Lord on June 1, 2013 after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer.  Stacia was surrounded by her family and close friend.

            Stacia was born on November 14, 1962 in Townsend, MT. to Benton “Bud” and Barbara (Williams) Doggett. Stacia Grew up and attended school in Townsend.

Stacia married Steve Dayton and to that union, one child Amber Lynn Dayton was born in 1982; Steve and Stacia later Divorced.

            Stacia learned to hunt and fish at an early age and loved being in the outdoors.  She also loved to do ceramics and her favorite flowers were the Bleeding Hearts. She also loved the Dallas Cowboy Football team.  During her High School years Stacia loved to play softball.  Stacia also had a special love for animals.  She was employed at Heritage IGA in East Helena where she made many friends.  Stacia’s pride and joy was her daughter, Amber, and Granddaughter, Jaden Dawn Dayton, born May 7, 2008.

            Stacia was preceded in death by her father, Benton “Bud” Doggett of Townsend, MT., Grandparents, Newt and Edith Doggett of Townsend, MT., and Grandmother Margaret Crawford of Centralia, IL.

            Stacia is survived by her mother, Barbara (Williams) Marian of East Helena, MT.; brother Dale Merrill (Susan) of Kalispell, MT.; sister Dianna Chapman of Edmonton, Alberta Canada; brother Brad Doggett of Helena, MT.; daughter Amber Dayton and granddaughter Jaden Dayton of Helena, MT.; special companion Jack Norris of East Helena and numerous nephews and nieces.

            Stacia will be dearly missed by her loving companion, Jack, and her family.  Stacia also had many co-workers and close friends who will miss her. “Goodbye… until we meet again.”

            Public Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Friday at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Cremation will following the receiving of friends. 

Service Schedule

Visitation

9:00 am to 7:00 P.M.

Friday June 7, 2013

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750

Helena, MT 59602

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Family and Friends Service

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday June 7, 2013

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750

Helena, MT 59602

View map

Service Schedule

Visitation

9:00 am to 7:00 P.M.

Friday June 7, 2013

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750

Helena, MT 59602

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Family and Friends Service

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday June 7, 2013

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750

Helena, MT 59602

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  1. Annella (McQueen) Biggs says

    June 3, 2013 at 4:40 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with the Gaab and Doggett families at this time. You will be missed and after all the years I kept you really close in my heart for helping me in such a rough time in my life.

  2. DEBBIE SCHRAMM says

    June 4, 2013 at 9:18 am

    I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, SHE WAS A VERY SWEET AND STRONG PERSON. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE NO MATTER WHAT WAS GOING ON WITH HER. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEART FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS.

  3. Jack Norris says

    June 5, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    I LOVE YOU SWEETHEART I MISS YOU VERY MUCH. YOU ARE THE WORLD TO ME AND ALWAYS WILL BE MY SWEATHEART. LOVE MAUNEY

  4. dianna chapman says

    June 5, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    i will miss our middle of the night talks and cups of coffie u will always be with me no matter where no matter what i love you stacia

  5. Jo Anne Baum says

    June 6, 2013 at 6:56 am

    Bless you my friend….I’ve known you for years and enjoyed our chats at the store when I stopped in….Be happy & pain free …..Prayers are with your family & loved ones as they miss your presence in their lives!

  6. Karen Houston says

    June 6, 2013 at 9:06 am

    You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jack, I am so sorry for your loss. We will miss her smiling face. She will be in your hearts forever.

  7. Debbie Uncles says

    June 7, 2013 at 10:15 am

    sorry for your loss take care

    take care sorry for loss

  8. Barbara Hernandez says

    June 7, 2013 at 10:20 am

    I will miss you very much! I may not have gotten the oppertunity to know you as well as others did but you are still a wonderful person you always had a smile and good outlook even when things went bad. I love you and hope that wherever you are you are just happy and healthy and surrounded by love. I will miss you and I love you very much, we all do.

  9. Mrs. Williams says

    June 7, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    Dear family of Mrs. Stacia Dawn Gaab, please know that you are not alone for the Bible tells us that “God is near to those that are broken at heart; And those who are crushed in spirit he saves ” (Psalms 34:18). Take heart in the Scriptures for comfort. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

  10. Teresa Graham says

    June 7, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    Barb, Dale, Diane and Brad,
    I am so very sorry to learn that Stacia passed. May your many happy memories help you through these troubled days ahead. Love you all – Teresa

  11. amber dayton says

    June 7, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    mom u where one of a kind u allways proceted meh with ur heart your a fighter an u never gave up even when the times where bad u showed meh how 2 be strong when it was going rough I miss u mom ur the best love u allways n forever ur daughter amber Dayton

  12. LEXANA FLINK says

    June 8, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    Stacia you will always be in my heart. I sure do miss you. Working without you is so hard, there is nobody like you. Jack I’m so sorry. Stacia you gave me such good memories. I will treasure forever. Rest in peace. Love you Lex

  13. Stephani & Rich Holdorf says

    June 8, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    We are so sorry to hear of her passing and for you loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
    Stacia we miss you and will never forget you. You were always a bright part of the day when we would go to the store and you would be working. Words could never express what your friendship meant to me over the years. You will be dearly missed. Til we meet again!

  14. dianna chapman says

    June 9, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    when we were little kids my sister would always say things when mom was cooking “it’s done because i smell it” ill always remember that ill miss you Stacy love your sister dianna

  15. Dear Friend says

    June 24, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    I am so sad to here of Stacias passing, I grew up in the East Helena area and have known stacia very long as she worked at Heritage Food Store we did not talk very often , she kept to herself and was not a very talkative person but she really grew on me and I am going to miss her dearly and once again I am very sorry to her of her passing. She has a special place in my heart.

  16. Beth Ries says

    July 28, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    I was saddened to learn my favorite checkout gal at the grocery store was sick and even sadder to learn just yesterday that she will never return. She was certainly a kind soul who cheered our days. Sympathies and prayers for your family.

  17. Mattingly says

    May 26, 2014 at 5:33 am

    A good many vaallbues you’ve given me.

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Friday June 7, 2013

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

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Helena, MT 59602

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4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday June 7, 2013

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Helena, MT 59602

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