Helen Laverne Delange Henman passed away surrounded by family November 14, 2022 in Miles City, MT. Helen was born December 6, 1937 to Harley and Helen (Bard) Delange in Miles City, MT She was raised in Miles City and graduated from Custer County High School in 1955. She was very proud playing the flute in Ralph Hartse’s band.
She attended Presentation School of Nursing at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City and at the campus at Aberdeen, South Dakota graduating in 1960.
She married Larry Henman on March 9, 1957 in Billings, Montana. From this union together they had 6 children (5 boys, 1 girl) which included 2 sets of twins. She retired from a long and rewarding nursing career in 2000. She was on the first Open Heart Team in Billings MT. She taught Lamaze Classes and Natural Family Classes. She spent most of her career working as a surgical nurse in the operating room and an Obstetrics nurse in the delivery room. She worked in Miles City, Billings, Great Falls and Polson, Montana.
She spent her retirement years traveling to Hawaii, Mexico, Ireland and around the Western U.S. She especially enjoyed the Grand Canyon. Her travels mostly filled her Bucket List.
She also cared for her elderly parents in her home in Billings, Montana for 6 years before their passing. Hospice was a great help and source of spiritual support the last year.
She enjoyed the company of family and friends. She also loved to crochet and made many lovely afghans and baby blankets for anyone who requested any one of her masterpieces. She had a passion for matching colors of afghans and bedcovers.
She was proceeded in death by her husband of 42 years, Larry Henman Sr. in 1998, her parents Harley and Helen Delange in 2009, her son Eric Henman in 2008, her daughter-in-Law Tammy Jean Henman in 2008, her daughter-in-law Rhonda (Hintz) Henman in 2012, an infant granddaughter in 1978 and a brother-in-law Mike (Mylo) Kvislen in 2015.
She is survived by her 5 children, sons Larry Henman Jr. and wife Tammy (Carlson), and Jay Henman of Watertown, SD, Dean Henman and wife Pam (Lindberg), of Miles City, MT, Dennis Henman, of Fort Wayne, IN, and daughter Janelle Henman and her life partner Jeff Kirnan, of Aberdeen, SD. Also surviving are her sister Ardelle (Delange) Jurica and husband Dennis of Miles City, MT, brother Bill Delange of Tampa, Fl, Sister’s-in-Law Peggy (Henman) Kvislen of Belt, MT and Barbara (Henman) Van Noten and husband Brooklyn of Billings, MT. 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 13 nieces and nephews.
Stevenson’s and Sons of Miles City are in charge of services. Her internment will be in Miles City, MT next to her parents, Harley and Helen Delange and her son Eric Henman. A memorial service will be held later on in the spring of 2023 in Miles City, MT
I Love you all very much and was proud to be your Mom. Be good to each other and hug often. LOVE YOU HEAVY.!!!!
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday April 22, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Donna Leitholt-Taylor says
I am so sorry for your loss.
Peggy Orosco says
“Vernie”, as I knew her as our cousin, was such a loving and giving person. We had some great laughs together, as well as some serious chats. She was easy to be with and she had the best giggle ever, which she used often. We’re going to miss you, sweet gal. Until we meet again, I love you heavy, too.
Please know you are in our thoughts as you grieve this great loss.
God’s peace,
Sam and Peggy
Tracee Raymond says
To The Henman family,
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a very kind lady and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to all of you.
Debbie Johnson says
So many memories, so much love and laughter. You will live on in our hearts. I love you lots. Consider yourself hugged. 🌻
Leona Lindeman Wetherall says
Laverne was a wonderful cousin, she always had an encouraging word, and warm hug. She will be missed!
Marcy Stabler Parks says
I’m so sorry! My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise James says
Sending hugs and prayers to you all..
What a great lady and nurse Helen was..
She will be missed..
Dorrie Mangen says
Laverne was very sweet, easy to talk to and was always welcoming. Didn’t see her often but truly enjoyed being with her. She grew a big family and she talked fondly of all of them. Loved her smile and laughter. She’ll be missed by so many. She gave the best hugs and is being enveloped with pure love, now and forever. RIP.
Heather DeLange says
Thinking of the whole family during this time. Wishing you all peace and comfort through the warm memories of Aunt Vernie! She was such a lovely human, the world definitely feels the loss of a person like her.
Hugs to all,
The Denver DeLanges
Pemble Christina says
Laverne was my cousin whom I was fortunate to get to know during a few of my travels to Montana.
I thought of her as an understanding, funny & giving individual. Throughout the yrs, we had correspondence thru letters & Facebook. I will miss that. I was lucky enough to receive some of her crochet needles & how to books. I will treasure them. She made a blanket for my oldest son that I also treasure. I miss her & my heart goes out to all the families loss. Rip dear cousin Laverne
Fred South says
So sorry to hear of Laverne’s passing. She was my neighbor, lived just across 6th St.
Amanda Stevens says
Such a beautiful soul, & person all around. You will be dearly missed, condolences to all of my family 💙
Sandra Fladmo says
I worked with Helen in what was then Deaconess Hospital.
She was full of life and an excellent surgical nurse. She was a great mentor to me when I started in the operating room.
Condolences to her family and friends.
Maggi Reiter says
So many memories with you at work and at the cabin. We had some good times. You were an amazing nurse and friend. Your family will miss their matriarch.
Russ Carlson says
Helen was a special soul to so many people in so many ways. I was fortunate to know Helen for many years both professionally and personally. She was my first “boss” shortly after I graduated Nursing school (from her alma mater) asking me to move from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Polson, Montana where she had just become the Director of Nursing. Best career move I ever made!! Secondly, I knew Helen personally as my sister married her eldest son Larry. A beautiful person inside and out, I owe my nursing career to this wonderful women!
Dee Bickle says
Sorry for your loss
Bonnie Derenburger says
Dean and Pam sorry to read about your mom. I knew of her when I worked at HRH years ago. TAKE CARE AND MAY GOD COMFORT YOU AND FAMILY.
David DeLange and Family says
Oh Vernie how you will be missed by us. Your infectious laugh will always be imprinted in our minds. Love you heavy and will miss your annual Christmas update.
NorCal DeLanges
Julie Pietschman says
Helen was such a delight to work with – she was a great mentor to me as well.
She will by missed by many but her contributions to the world will not be forgotten.
My deepest sympathy to all the family.
RIP Helen.
Barbara Henman Van Noten says
the best sister-in-law ever. she will be missed by us all in the Henman clan she was one in a million. My thought and prayers are with you kids and everyone that knew like I did. love to all Barbara &Brooklyn
Laura Monasmith says
Dean: So sorry for your loss. my prayers are with you.
Shannon holmen says
I so enjoyed her personality. She will be missed.
Guelnara Savard says
What at lovely person, my special sister Vernie. Loving, supportive, caring and kind, and will be so missed. Our hearts go out to all of her family whom she loved dearly. May you have comfort and peace
She will be in our hearts for always and ever!
Danette & David Olguin says
Dean and family we re so sorry for your loss…Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Florine Etienne says
Laverne always had a infectious smile and laugh, I remember babysitting for for her and I asked her why? She said well because you need the money, I was saving up to buy my mom Eleanor a very special present a mothers day ring, and she said she wanted to help.
Laverne always thought about family even a cousin like me.
Laverne will always be missed and will always have a special place in my heart for who she was.
Even though I won’t be able to be there with you all just know my love for all of you And for Laverne is unwavering.
Love Always
Carol Henning says
Worked with Helen in the operating room in Billings, she was a great teacher, was awesome with her patients , and had a wonderful sense of humor, missed her when she left