Rodney Thomas “Tom” Landry passed away March 9,2023 at home surrounded by family after an extended illness. He was a good soul with a strong heart. He never met a stranger and would always take time to visit with friends and neighbors.
Tom was born the youngest of four children to Paul and Wilma (Barrick) Landry in Helena on September 8, 1936. He graduated from Helena High in 1955.
After high school, he joined the US Air Force where he trained as an airplane mechanic, eventually working on the new B-52 bombers. He was very proud of his military service and maintained friendships with his Air Force friends throughout his life.
Tom met Edith “Edie” Brown when he returned to Helena after completing his military service. They were married in Helena in 1961 and spent their early marriage years moving throughout Montana as part of his job with Mountain Bell. They eventually settled back in Helena where he continued to work for the phone company until his retirement from AT&T in 1991. They were the proud parents of three children: Monique, Martin, and Marion.
He was fond of spending time outdoors–fishing, hunting, camping, shoveling snow and trimming his hedge. Many adventures were had exploring the mountains of Western Montana and Yellowstone National Park in the family camper. In later years, he enjoyed having his children and grandchildren visit.
He liked working with his hands and was adept at fixing things. Working on cars was a passion that began as a teen and he continued throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Wilma Landry; brothers Pierre and Roger; and sister Nola McLane. He is survived by his wife Edie, and children Monique (Bob) Clark, Martin Landry, Marion (Dave) Schultz and grandchildren Mollie (Talha) Ahsan, and Tom Clark. He is also survived by brother in-law and sister in-law, Jim and Betty Brown and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Carolyn, Angie and Barb at St Peter’s Hospice for the care and assistance that they provided to Tom and the family during his final weeks.
A Memorial Service will be held March 24, 2023 at 12pm at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N Montana Ave. Following the service, a Luncheon will be held at the Green Meadows County Club in the banquet hall, 2720 Country Club Ave, Helena. Inurnment with Military Honors will be held following the Luncheon at 3pm at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison at the Pavilion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the donor’s charity of choice.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
12:00 p.m.
Friday March 24, 2023
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Fineral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service to 2:30 PM
Friday March 24, 2023
Green Meadow Country Club Banquet Room
2720 Country Club Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial with Military Honors
3:00 p.m.
Friday March 24, 2023
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroes Road
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
12:00 p.m.
Friday March 24, 2023
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Fineral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service to 2:30 PM
Friday March 24, 2023
Green Meadow Country Club Banquet Room
2720 Country Club Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial with Military Honors
3:00 p.m.
Friday March 24, 2023
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroes Road
Helena, Montana 59602
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Jack Weiser says
A good friend and will be missed.
Deanna Cain Ziesman says
Edie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kris Sullivan says
Edie,
I am so sorry to read of the loss of your husband Tom. I know you enjoyed a long life with him and one day you will be together again 💕. Praying for you.
Mary Kay Bennett says
Edie, I am so sorry about Tom.
I remember walking by your house & he would be puttering in the yard.
A pleasant and loving man.
Peace be with all of you.
Gersch family says
Knowing his children and how great they are as individuals, he clearly was a unique person. I know he is leaving a void in your hearts. Prayers.
Barb says
Monique-he was quite the trooper! I am happy that you had this time to spend with him. Thoughts, prayers, and love to you and your family.
John Matthews says
Knew Tom as a neighborhood kid who lived on Breckenridge. Always a fun guy! May God rest his soul.
John Matthews (formerly of corner of 5th and Hoback St, Helena, Montana
Jim Baker says
I have great memories of Tom from our high school days (HHS-55) especially our hunting together, he was a good man & friend!
Annette Wakefield says
it was so nice to have Tom and Eddie at our high school class luncheons at the Motherlode for some time. He was a great classmate and we will miss him so much. I pray for strength and comfort for Edie and all his family as they grieve his loss.
John & Bonnie Finstad says
Dear Edie and family, we send our condolences
and love to you. Tom was a great guy and will be fondly remembered. May God’s peace and comfort be with all of your family during this
saddened time. John & Bonnie Finstad
Phil Mooney says
Adios Amigo – End of Watch 3/9/23
Jerry Griffin says
My parents (Frank and Pat) and I lived across the street from Tom and Edie for many years. Tom, dad and I spent many enjoyable hours playing cribbage and other card games while working on our house. Also I worked many years with Tom at AT&T at the Montana City microwave site. Tom was a fantastic mentor, work companion and friend. He will be missed but I can see him and my dad playing cards in heaven.
Dianne Ducello says
Edie, may your precious memories of the life you and Tom shared comfort you now and in the future. Love to you and your family!
Mary and Gary Spaulding says
Edie, I’m so sorry to hear that you have lost your husband. Gary and I are sending prayers and love to you and your family.
Lynn Worsech says
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
John Hoyrup says
So sorry to hear that Tom died. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember the camping trips in Dewey and the trips I made hunting with Tom and my dad. He was my dads best friend to work, hunt and camp with. He will be missed.
Donna Gleaves says
Edie, I am so sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Judy Palmquist says
Dear Edie, My sympathy to you and your family. It is so difficult to lose one’s life partner. I pray you will find peace and healing. You are always ready with a welcoming smile and warmth for others. May you be showered with the same. I am out of town but will send prayers Friday. Judy Palmquist
Mary Garrett says
Tom was a great neighbor. He was always smiling and full of neighborhood on goings. All of us who knew Tom will miss him.