William L. “Bill” Jefferson, age 86 passed away April 17th in Helena, Montana. Bill was born at the old St. John’s Hospital in Helena, Montana on January 28, 1934 to Ralph Jefferson and Mary Josephine Mehelich. He attended Bryant School and was a Helena High Graduate of 1952. Bill attended college at the University of Montana for two years.
Bill worked for the state of Montana at the Mitchell building in the maintenance department until the state contracted outside maintenance services. After being laid off for a short time, he went to work at Jorgensen’s Hotel, Capital Laundry and Shodair Hospital where he retired after 46 years. Bill was a member of the First Assembly of God Church
Bill was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Mary. He is survived by his stepbrother, Bill (Ruth) Jones of Kent, Washington; cousin, Bill Themas of Gresham, Oregon, and Ward Thomas of Arizona.
Memorials in Bill’s name may be made to the Helena First Assembly of God church, 2210 Dodge Avenue or to Shodair Hospital.
Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Bill.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Catherine Nolan says
Such a good and kind man. Always greeted me with a smile when we both worked at Shodair Hospital. And a hard worker at that!
Roger Lonnquist says
I had the privilege of knowing Bill for more than 20 years. His faith in Jesus Christ, kindness towards all, and uncommon generosity, will always be remembered. Bill was always joyful, and it was always a pleasure to visit with him.
Joanie Werner Mathis says
Bill was a faithful supporter to the Christian Radio station. I often heard his name of sponsoring yet another day. What a faithful man! Surely heaven gained a great man of God. “Well done, good and faithful servant”
Kathleen Hunthausen says
Bill spent several years in BeeHive homes, at the time my father was also there. He was a most pleasantly genuine person, filled with kindness, love, joy, and goodness. He always had a smile on his face, and a most beautiful countenance. Until the last couple of years, he often brought his keyboard to the common room and played for the residents and guests-a gift of himself that was generously offered. He was a dapper dresser, wearing a pressed white button down shirt and slacks everyday, and he loved delivering the mail to each cottage. What a dear, dear person. Thank you to BeeHive staff for your loving care of this wonderful man. I know he will be sorely missed.
Marjorie MCNellis says
Bill was a co-worker at Shodair. It was a pleasure getting to know such a wonderful generous person. Bill was very quiet but when he spoke, people listened. Heaven now has a very talented kind man.
Jane Culler says
Bill was one of those people who I will never forget. He was quiet, but if if you engaged him in conversation, you would come away totally blessed by what he shared with you. I have never known another person who was so consistently kind, and humble in his actions – always the servant’s heart. We will miss him immensely, but so very thankful he gets to be in Heaven with Jesus. We will see each other again someday. Well done, good and faithful servant.
Mary Harrington says
It saddened me to learn of Bills passing. He worked at Shodair when I did. Always pleasant and a very kind hearted man. Always helpful when needed. Missed him when he retired, but he worked a long time there and it was time for him to retire. My sympathy to his family.
Carol Bridge says
It was an honor and privilege to be of service to Bill at the Cancer treatment Center. He was always so pleasant and really enjoyed the pizza the cafeteria served. Many Blessings to his family at this time. Carol Bridge
Ward Stiles says
I too had the honor and privilege as a volunteer to assist Bill at the St Pete’s cancer treatment center. He was a very quiet, humble, introspective man of faith. I always looked forward to seeing him. Blessings to his family.
MarlaAnne Jacoby Mousseau says
I met Bill when we worked together at Shodair Hospital, and later reconnected with him at Helena First Assembly. So faithful and such a kind gentleman, he would open the doors and then locked up the church after everyone was gone he will be missed… I’m sure JESUS said welcome home my good servant.