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The family requests that anyone attending the services for Helen please wear a mask.
Helen Landess Follmer, age 74 passed away on January 19, 2021 from heart failure.
Helen was born to Charles and Verna June Landess on September 29, 1946 in Powell, WY. The family relocated often, living in Powell and Casper, WY, Miles City and Glendive, MT. One of her first jobs was as a phone operator. She met and married Leonard Follmer in 1965. They moved to the family farm 18 miles south of Plevna where they farmed, ranched and raised their 6 children. In 1987 they sold the farm and moved to Miles City, MT. In Miles City she worked at Kmart, Walmart and the MC Saddlery. She also proudly owned and operated the Pioneer Video. She met so many wonderful people and made lots of friends thru the store.
Helen was also a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Going to church was the highlight of her week. Along with her mother, following her grandmother’s example, she was instrumental in doing genealogical research for much of her fathers’ ancestral family. Many emails were exchanged with her mom. Also, multiple visits together at history libraries pouring over microfiche films. Once in Salt Lake City with family she was touring the Temple grounds and said “Oh, if I could just touch the outside walls of the Temple I’d think I’d died and gone to heaven.” She later took out her own endowments and enjoyed the privilege of attending the Billings Temple several times. On one of these trips she was sealed to her parents and sister. On another visit to Salt Lake City, she touched the walls and actually entered inside. She participated in ordinances for and on behalf of some deceased ancestors along with other family members. Thru this research she became very adept at using the computer and printer which enhanced her skills of research.
Helen is survived by her husband Leonard of 55 years and her children: Cynthia Christianson and husband Dennis her son Daniel and daughter Alicia with her husband Richard and four sons: Roman, Joel, Rhys and Riley from Billings, MT; Paulette Baugatz and husband John her daughter Monique and Cody and two kids Tobin and Otto, son Bradley of Billings and daughter Melinda and Bryan and daughter Kathlynn of Casper, WY, Jeanette and husband Nick of Spokane, WA; Jodi and her two sons Cile and Keelen of Sidney, MT; Connie and husband wade and two daughters Century and Malayna of Billings, MT; and her son Gene of Miles City. She is also survived by her sister Debbie Dyer and two brothers Jerry and Don (Corita) Landess and many nieces and nephews.
Helen was preceded in death by her dad Charles and mom Verna June Landess, one son Andrew who lived for a couple hours before the Lord took him home.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences as well as a live stream of the funeral service will be available by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday January 24, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday January 25, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City , Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday January 24, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday January 25, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City , Montana 59301
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Shawna Gustad says
Dear Follmer family
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Helen was a elect lady. I will cherish her friendship forever
Ruben and June Opp says
Leonard and family,we are so sorry to see about the passing of your loved one.Helen was a wonderful lady and always such a pleasant person .We know she will be greatly missed by you all. May God give you comfort as you all prepare to lay her to rest in peace.
Love Ruben and June Opp
Garth Sleight says
I have known Helen for many, many years. I have fond memories of when she owned Pioneer Video back when that kind of business could still thrive. Her quiet tenacity to achieve her goals was often hidden behind her challenges with self-confidence. But she knew what she wanted in life and quietly sought to achieve her goals. I admired her steady commitment to be the best person she could. My sincere condolences go to all of Helen’s family. I am a better person for having known her.
Cheryl Smutt says
I am sorry for your loss. Helen was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
Cindy and Dale Berg says
Paulette, John and families,
So sorry to hear about your mom and grandma. We know you will miss her dearly. May God give you comfort at this very sad and difficult time. Blessings to you all.
Deb Lohman says
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our
thoughts and prayers .
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Raylynn Sleight says
Oh how I adored Helen. She was such a special lady to our family and played a really instrumental role in watching out for me and my siblings as a second Grandma. We loved to walk to the video store and say hi to Helen after we got a treat from Bill’s Minute Market next door. We loved when she would let us rent a movie for free. In kid world that was the BEST. She and my Mom were dear friends and I remember after my youngest sister was born she took great care to check on us and my Mom to make sure we were all doing ok. Her love for God and her family was always ever present and she was proud of her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed and I hope your family can have peace in your hearts in the coming days. You are her legacy to be sure.
David J Sparks says
My prayers go out to Leonard and all of his family for the loss of a very kind generous and wonderfully talented woman .when I worked for them in high school she knit/crochet a 31st very beautiful white with blue snowflake sweater for me before I left to go into the army that I cherished so much.She will be dearly missed.
Terry (Orcutt) Steffen says
Dear Follmer and Landess families, It is with a heavy heart that I received notice via email today of Helen’s passing. We knew the Landess family in the early 1960’s when their family moved into the court just about 3 lots down from our family. What a joy it was to have this wonderful family become our new friends! Helen, Jerry, Debbie and Donny were heaven sent as far as I was concerned. Many years went by, we learned eventually that Helen had married Leonard and lived in Miles City. Thankfully because of that we were actually able to see each other a few times over the years. She had such a peaceful personality, and was so talented. May you be strengthened, upheld and comforted during the days ahead. I have to admit it makes me smile to think of Helen seeing June again. May Father’s blessings be with you.
Rhonda Brown says
Helen has been such a dear friend for so many years. I will miss her so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you, her family. I know how much she loves you.
Shorty & Judy says
Our Prayers are with you all praying for God to give you all the strength now and in the days to come
carol watts says
Helen was a lovely woman and a joy to work with when we both worked at KMart. Love and prayers to her family.
Heidi Jacobsen says
Helen has been a dear friend since we moved to Miles City 18 years ago. We worked together in several capacities and through these associations, we found that we had a lot in common and developed a great fondness for each other. Helen was very creative and always had something she was working on that she would share with me. We spent many hours talking and planning for crafts we intended to make, she could make neat things out of just about anything. We harvested cukes from her garden and made pickles, we planted flowers together, we laughed and smiled a lot when we were together. She had a great love for animals and I enjoyed her various creatures she had over the last several years. Mostly, I will miss the gentle and kind way she took care of me, like a mom would. Helen is a priceless treasure to me and I look forward to the day when our friendship can continue. To all of her family, thank you for sharing Helen with me. I love you all for that!
LARRY FIRED says
LEONARD AND KIDS. SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR WIFE AND MOM. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE 4 YEARS I SPENT LIVING IN YOUR HOME AND WORKING YOUR FARM DURING SUMMER VACATIONS WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL FROM 1972 TO 1975. I REMEMBER LIVING UPSTAIRS IN THE OLD HOUSE AND THEN YOU BUILT THE NEW HOUSE WHERE I ROOMED DOWNSTAIRS. HELEN ALWAYS HAD A GREAT MEAL ON THE TABLE AFTER A LONG DAYS WORK WITH LEONARD AND EVEN A GREAT LUNCH BROUGHT OUT TO THE FIELD WHERE WE WERE WORKING. A GREAT PERSON INDEED, VERY KIND AND CARING ATTITUDE. FROM A PERSON FROM VERY LONG AGO BUT YET IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY.
Xina says
Follmer family, I am so sorry for the loss of your momma. Hold on to eachother tight. Know my thoughts and hugs are with you.
Virginia Gard says
My family loved sitting next to Helen at church each chance we had. We all admired her artistic talents of jewelry making and handicrafts. She so kindly encouraged my oldest daughter to try more medium of art. I enjoyed discussing our shared love of family genealogy work. I admired her ability to share her opinions on various matters, even if it wasn’t popular. What a wonderful lady! We will miss her. Please know that our prayers go out to all those that are grieving her loss.
Dee Dee Kane says
I remember Helen from the times she ran the Video store in the old LaGrangers site and our house was just one block over and we would rent movies and the VCR to play the movies. Oh how times have changed. To her husband, sons and daughters, especially Connie and her partner Wade Rasmussen along with many grandchildren like Century and Malayna, I want to express my deep sympathy. The heartache of losing a mother and grandmother is very hard. But knowing Helen’s deep faith, we can find comfort in knowing, we will meet again!
Bev says
Paulette, John and family, my heart aches for you, it’s so hard when a mom leaves us. Keep the memorys close to your heart and she will never leave you. You are in my thoughts..all of you.
Lynette & Dan O’Connor says
Leonard and families! So sorry to hear about Helena! She was always such a kind lady! Prayers for all of you!
Gwen (follmer ) Lefor says
Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all. Helen was my aunt that I always loved going to see at the farm. I remember her cooking and raising all the kids . My prayers to all of you hold on to each other . Gwen