Norene (Reynolds) Sears has gone to be with the Lord. Norene passed away on November 5, 2022, at the age of 89. She was born in Helena, Mt on June 4, 1933, to Raymond and Katherine (Sampson) Reynolds. When she was 3 months old, her parents moved to Winston, MT where Norene was raised. She attended school in Winston and graduated from Broadwater County High School. She attended Helena Business College and went to work for the State of Montana.
Norene married John Trarbach in 1953. John and Norene had 3 daughters. John Trarbach passed away in 1960.
Norene married Merle Sears in 1963 Merle and Norene had two daughters. They enjoyed many years of Model-T Racing and Snowmobiling. Merle and Norene also owned and operated Merle’s Thunderbird Station and the Townsend School buses for 26 years. Merle Sears passed away in 1990.
Norene enjoyed 28 years with her loving companion, Ken Loessberg. For 17 years, Norene and Ken went to Yuma, Arizona, during the winter, where they made numerous friends. In 1996, they traveled to six countries throughout Europe. They also enjoyed a Mexican cruise. They enjoyed many years of fishing, camping and gardening together. They loved playing cards and enjoyed the local Pinochle group.
Norene was a member of the United Methodist Church, and also a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 51 years. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, camping, fishing, sewing, crafts, cards, and pool. In her teens, she taught herself to play piano, guitar and accordion.
Norene thoroughly enjoyed her five daughters, grandchildren, and their families. She had 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Norene was preceded in death by her husbands and her daughter Vicki.
Norene is survived by her daughters, Vonnie Gorman (Lanny) of Kalispell, MT, Vallie Hulden (Gil) of Sun Lakes, AZ. Merla Wilkerson (Brady) of Helena, MT, and Marla Andrus (Paul) of Kalispell, MT. Don Loessberg of Belgrade, MT, Bill Loessberg, of Helena, MT. David Loessberg (Tana) of Stevensville, MT. Jim Loessberg (Irene) of Belgrade, MT, Steve Loessberg (Katie) of Bozeman, MT, Dan Loessberg of Livingston, MT, KG Loessberg (Amanda) of Sheridan, WY and Doug Loessberg of Helena, MT and Godson Terry Trarbach (Nancy) of Salina, KS.
Norene will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Norene wished any donations to be made in her name to the Deep Creek Cemetery Association, PO Box 12, Townsend, MT 59644 or the American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 804, Townsend, MT 59644.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
12:00 p.m.
Saturday April 1, 2023
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Saturday April 1, 2023
American Legion
211 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
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Merla says
Missing my beautiful Mom so much! Rest easy now Mom, until we see each other again. Always in my heart! ❤️
Lexsey Carpenter says
Missing my sweet grandma! Looking forward to celebrating her life this weekend and having a big family get together like she would’ve wanted! Until next time gramma, I love you!
Nicole says
Grandma I hope you having a great time in heaven with all your family . We miss you so much !! I have such great memories spending with you . This weekend our family will be together celebrating your life and remembering what an amazing person you were and I feel so lucky to call you grandma . I know you will be smiling in heaven seeing your family all together again . Grandma please keep being my guardian angel . Love and Miss you
Bonnie Silver says
Norene,
Thanks for all the times you let me go to the lake with you, teaching me how to cast a fishing reel. Most of all, for all the times you let me shelter at your house. Your laughter, humor and smiles will remain imprinted on my heart. I know you are in a much better place, how awesome to see Jesus! Miss you forever, will see you again forever. Love you, Bonnie P.S. Sorry I can’t hold my liquor.
Cory Williams says
One of my favorite and funniest memories of Grandma was when it was just me and her in the kitchen and she had just made me a sandwich. I asked her if she could grab me the cheese and next thing I know she was right there with a pitcher of tea. I said no Granny not tea, CHEESE! Im really sorry me and AJ didn’t make it out to see you like we had planned. That weighs heavy on my conscience for sure. REST IN PEACE and I LOVE YOU.