Interment: will be at a later date in the Victor Cemetery in Victor, MT
Helen Mary Ankeny, age 73 of Forsyth, formerly of Anaconda, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2003 at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth.
Helen was born on September 17, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA and was raised by her adopted parents. She grew up and attended school in the Philadelphia area. Following her graduation, she met and married Harley F. Ankeny in 1953 in Norfolk, VA. To this marriage, six children were born. Together, they moved to Anaconda where Helen made her home for the next 40 years. Later in her life, Helen moved to Butte and in the recent years, she moved to Forsyth where she lived until the time of her death. Helen was an avid reader, and enjoyed watching game shows. She especially enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren.
Helen is survived by her daughter Mary Ellen Ankeny of Lake Tahoe, CA her five sons Kevin H. Ankeny and his wife Willowa of Colstrip, Bruce Ankeny of Butte, Brian Ankeny, Harley Ankeny of Butte and Carl Ankeny and his finance Courtney of Billings. She is also survived by her grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her son Charles Chuck Ankeny.
A memorial service will be on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Burial will be at a later date in the Victor Cemetery in Victor, MT. Memorials can be sent to the charity of one's choice. Condolences can be sent to the Ankeny family at www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.
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