Helen J. Nesbit Damm, age 85, of Miles City formerly of Broadus passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Helen was born in Miles City, Montana on November 6, 1927 to Gerald and Nellie (Robison) Nesbit. She was raised on the family ranch and attended school on Crow Creek near Powderville, Montana. She married Lenn S. Damm on March 16, 1947 in Miles City, Montana. They raised their family in Broadus and were lifelong Powder River County residents until Helen moved to the Holy Rosary Health Care Facility in Miles City.
Helen loved working in her yard and flower gardens. She had a great compassion and love for all animals, particularly her cats and dogs. She enjoyed antiquing and reading.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Bill and Hank Nesbit and her husband of 52 years Lenn Damm. She is survived by her four children: Cheri (Earl) Alt of Joliet, MT, Deanna (Larry) Hay of Bridger, MT, Vicki Damm of Miles City, MT and Shawn (Corinna) Damm of Billings, MT; six grandchildren: Bodee and Reed (Beth) Alt, Heather (Dana) Quenzer, Spencer Hay, Kylie Damm and Garrett Damm; great grandchildren: Hailly and Aidyn Clark and Skyler and Shaylee Quenzer.
Cremation has taken place and as per her wishes there will be no services. Interment will be held at a later date. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Powder River Museum in Broadus.
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Mrs. Williams says
Dear family of Helen J. Damm, please know that you are not alone for the Bible tells us that “God is near to those that are broken at heart; And those who are crushed in spirit he saves ” (Psalms 34:18). Take heart in the Scriptures for comfort. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Pat Sturdevant says
I was a neighbors of Helens, I lived next to Thomas Williams, Loved going and sitting on her swing and talking and she gave me some wonderful plants, I will always remember her, My Sincere Sympathy to the family.
Dave & Pam (Moths) Nisley says
We have so many memories of your mother and grandmother. How she loved you kids, and spoke so fondly of all of you!
Please know you are in our prayers for God’s comfort through this time. It is so hard to lose your last remaining parent – we care.
PS to help connect the “dots” for those that may not know, my dad Howard Moths and your mom were first cousins. Their mothers were both Robison’s my Grandmother Stella Robison Moths and your grandmother Nellie Robison Nesbit.
Roberta Morgan Rickman says
Thoughts and prayers to all of Helen’s family. God Bless
‘Bird’
Kathy (Damm) Culy says
Sends hugs and prayers to you all at this sad time
May your wonderful memories remain in your hearts always
Duane and Debbie (Portwine) Talcott says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. When our Lord calls a loved one home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. May your memories keep and sustain you. Debbie and Duane
Gerald & Janet (Wallace) Himelspach says
Our sincere sympathy to you all. We have fond memories of your folks. Always enjoyed our little visits, and what a gardener your mother was. She always had such a pretty yard.
Rayetta Fjell says
Deanna; so sorry to ‘read’ this about your mother. Thoughts and prayers with you and family. Rayetta Fjell
Lance Clark says
Shawn, Corinna and Damm Family:
On behalf of the Clark family members, my thoughts and prayers are extended today.
Lance C. Clark, Portland, Oregon
Lance Clark says
Shawn, Corinna and Damm Family: On behalf of the Clark family members, my thoughts and prayers are extended today. Lance C. Clark, Portland, Oregon –
Dixie says
So Sorry! I have missed her mothering my family from across the street. Take Care! Love Dix
Deb (Moths) Schmeling says
Sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a great story teller. Although I didn’t see her often I remember the family reunions that she attended. I am a second cousin to her. May God wrap his loving arms around each one of you during this time. My Dad is (Howard Moths).
Love
Deb Moths Schmeling
Patti Hay says
Deanna and Family,
Our love and prayers of Sympathy are with you at this difficult time. Jeff and Patti
Gary Petty says
Shawn and Family: So sorry to hear about your loss. Hang in there Buddy, I’ve been thinking about you a bunch lately.
Mary Gilman Sturtz says
To the children of Helen,we always enjoyed visiting with your Mother, so sorry for your loss , she gave me some of the flowers for my yard always think of her when they are blooming , she had a good life. Dick and Mary Sturtz
Audrey Haumschild says
prays to here family she is miss by all of us she was always up and down the hall and stopped and visited all the time with everyone , and she always had some orders to give out on how thing should be done, may God take care of you
Slug & Poppy Mills says
Cherie, Deanna, Shawn & families..Thinking of you at this difficult time but know your mother was a great person, always friendly & loved looking at our auction items. She enjoyed life & her kids. Sending prayers & hugs..
Wendy Vallejo says
So sorry to hear about your Mom-she was a good friend-I think about her every spring when the yarrow and creeping charlie starts blooming.
Judy Shamley says
My deepest sympathies to all of you in the loss of your mother. I have very vivid memories from my childhood of going to your home with my mother, Claire. My mom was very fond of your mom and considered her a very dear friend. They so enjoyed drinking coffee and cruising through your mom’s yard talking flowers and gardening. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
J Johnson says
Dear family and friends of Helen J. Damm – I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you peace and comfort through his sure promises to end pain, mourning and death(Revelation 21:4). Almighty God also promises to fulfill our desires, not just our needs (Psalms 145:16). Cherish all the happy memories of Mrs. Damm and be further comforted by the Bible (John 17:3).
Linda Cole Bianco says
Dear Cheri, Deanna, Vicki and Shawn; I remember your mom well and am so sorry to hear of your loss. We lived just down the alley from you all, and I have very fond memories of those times – kick the can in the street, etc. until it was dark – and after – with both of our moms hollering for us to get home! My heart and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I think of you all often. God bless you. Love, Linda