Colleen Owens died Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 at the Mountain View Hospital in White Sulphur Springs, Montana after a valiant fight with cancer. Funeral services are to be held Monday, June 16, 2014 at the Yoked Parish Church in White Sulphur Springs with Pastor Jim Kidd officiating. Visitation is from 12 – 8 on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at the Stevenson Wilke Funeral Chapel.
Colleen was born to Bob and Dorothy (Whalen) Halvorson in Fergus Falls, Minnesota on July 12, 1941. The family moved to Colstrip, Montana in 1945. Colleen attended school in Colstrip through tenth grade. While attending high school, Colleen cooked and cleaned on ranches in the Colstrip area. The family moved to Billings, Montana in February of 1959 where Colleen attended Central High School, graduating in 1960. Colleen worked at the General Rose Hospital in Denver, Colorado for 3 years before completing her LPN nurses training in Billings in 1966. She worked as a nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings for 28 years.
Colleen married Laverne Owens in May of 1972. Their son Michael died shortly after birth. Laverne died December, 1991. Colleen married Wally Owens May 6, 1994 and moved to White Sulphur Springs, Montana, where they lived until the time of her death. Colleen was a people person; she loved meeting new people, helping out friends and being active in the WSS community, serving on boards of the Senior Citizen’s Center, Lutheran Church, and the Hospital Guild. She was involved in a variety of community services and was always lending a helping hand. She also enjoyed helping Wally and Thad on the ranch whenever she could.
Colleen and Wally took many trips south in the winter; Colleen liked escaping the cold. She also enjoyed the trip they took to Alaska. Other hobbies included reading, gardening, baking, and she loved spending time with her family, friends and the Red Hats.
Survivors include her husband, Wally, W.S.S., sisters Marlyce (Leon) George, Castle Rock, Colorado, Geri (Joe) Freize, Billings, Montana, Bob (Donna) Halvorson, Huntley, Montana, six step-children and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Laverne, son Michael Owens, parents Bob and Dorothy Halvorson, and grandsons Trevor Odell and T.J. Owens.
Colleen will be greatly missed by her family and many, many friends.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 15 at Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 103 E. Garfield, White Sulphur Springs. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 16 at the Yoked Parish, 411 Jefferson Street, White Sulphur Springs. Burial will follow the funeral service at the Mayn Cemetery. A reception will follow the funeral service at the White Sulphur Springs Senior Center, 101 1st Ave. Memorials in Colleen’s name may be sent to the White Sulphur Springs Senior Center, 101 1st Ave, White Sulphur Springs, Montana, 59645.
Service Schedule
Visitation
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday June 15, 0201
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
103 E. Garfield Street
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday June 16, 2014
Yoked Parish
411 Jefferson Street
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Burial
Following the Funeral Service
Tuesday June 16, 0201
Mayn Cemetery
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Reception
Following the Burial
Tuesday June 16, 0201
Senior Citizen's Center
101 1st Ave
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Service Schedule
Visitation
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday June 15, 0201
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
103 E. Garfield Street
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday June 16, 2014
Yoked Parish
411 Jefferson Street
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Burial
Following the Funeral Service
Tuesday June 16, 0201
Mayn Cemetery
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Reception
Following the Burial
Tuesday June 16, 0201
Senior Citizen's Center
101 1st Ave
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
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Larry & Dolly Buckmier says
I loved the way Colleen would tell a story, talking about her trips, and adventures that Wallace and she shared. I loved the story’s she told about her nursing days and the years she spent with my brother Vern on the truck. She was a wonderful listener, and would offer advice only when she felt she was asked for it. I never heard her say a “negative ” word about anyone.. I loved her visits to Rapid City, to visit and spend a few days with us..
I will truly miss her. Our prayers go with you !
Larry and Dolly Buckmier
Dorothy Cundall says
I liked spending time with Colleen am so sorry she is gone. My prayers are with the family as always.
Sharon Knapp says
Wallace and family,
So sorry to hear about Colleen. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Debby Beals Beartusk says
Colleen was a very friendly lady and always remembered everyone. She use to babysit
my sisters and brother when we moved to Colstrip to live with our grandparents – Obert
and Signe Rye. She had a smile and was so nice to meet at the hospital, reunions and on her trips home to Colstrip and Billings. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. She will be greatly missed.