Patricia “Pat” Anne (Kransky) Helm, age 81, passed away at Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona from cardiac arrest on May 24, 2016.
Pat was born in Miles City, Montana on November 6, 1934, the oldest of 2 daughters born to Emmaline Mary & Vernon Joseph Kransky. Pat worked at the theater, and after graduating from Sacred Heart Catholic School in 1952, she studied nurse’s training for a short time to become an x-ray technician. Pat married Donald Lee Helm on March 2, 1954. They were married 16 years and had 6 children together: Debra, Denise, Donnie, Dori, Derre & Dan.
Pat was very kind hearted and devoted her life to raising her children in Miles City. Pat liked to entertain, enjoyed sewing parties, luncheons, the Milwaukee Women’s Club and sold Avon. Pat especially enjoyed family gatherings and small children. Pat lived the final 35 years of her life, near her family in Phoenix, Arizona.
Pat is survived by her six children: Debra Valencia of Surprise, AZ, Denise Helm of Peoria, AZ, Donnie Helm of Bozeman, MT, Dori Boulanger of Silverthorne, CO, Derre Helm of Billings, MT, and Dan Helm of Miles City, 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews, and other family, friends and acquaintances who loved her and will miss her greatly. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, ex-husband Don Helm, sister Shirley Cates, and infant baby Thomas Vernon. A special thanks to everyone at Scottsdale Village Square in Arizona, where she resided the last 14 years of her life, who provided for her care. Along with doctors and other professionals, who extended special help and assistance throughout her life.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. A Vigil service will follow on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Miles City, MT. Following the graveside service, a luncheon will be provided at The Parlor 1806 Main Street. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of her arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made in Pat’s name to: American Heart Association, www.donatenow.heart.org, National Alliance on Mental Illness, www.nami.org, or Susan G Komen, www.Komen.org.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday June 16, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Thursday June 16, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday June 17, 2016
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, MT 59301
Rite of Committal
following funeral
Friday June 17, 2016
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday June 16, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Thursday June 16, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday June 17, 2016
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, MT 59301
Rite of Committal
following funeral
Friday June 17, 2016
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
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Betty Carter O'Brien says
To Patty’s family -I am so sorry for your loss and will pray for you. Also I was one of her and your dad’s brides maid when they were married in 1953. I remember it well and even took care of Debbie one time when they went to the movies. It was at their wedding that I met my future husband. Again so sorry to hear and may God bless each of you and keep you strong.
Renée Peterson says
Mother and I are sorry to hear about Pat. We have many fond memories of our families and the fun times we had together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Let us know if there’s anything we can do to help you at this time.
Love,
Muriel and Renée
Lynn Stanton says
So sorry to hear about Pat. The last couple of time I have seen her I have gotten to visit with her. it was sure nice. She has left a great legacy for those that loved her to carry on. Hugs and prayer to you all.
Mary (Muff) Engdahl says
To all of Pat’s family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Pat was a wonderful lady she will be missed by all that knew her.
Muff and family
Karen (Kay) Kransky Varner says
So sorry to hear about Patty.. I spent a lot of time with her and her family..After she married I babysat for her kids quite a lot.. I hadn’t seen her for years..She was a very special cousin even though I didn’t see her for many yearsSo very sorry for your loss and mine…
Michael B says
Among a cadre of friends who follow the beauty, success’ and sadness’s of your family through our shared devotion to mss. Denise; we add our condolences in the loss to Mrs. Patricia Helm, and to the memory of Mr. Helm, shared of her father, by Denise. May your reunion be safe, with a lifting memorial; and be the last so required for a long time. Thank you all for the vision you’ve shared with us; we will take her.
Michael B says
Among a cadre of friends who follow the beauty, success’ and sadness’s of your family through our shared devotion to mss. Denise; we add our condolences in the loss to Mrs. Patricia Helm, and to the memory of Mr. Helm, shared of her father, by Denise. May your reunion be safe, with a lifting memorial; and be the last so required for a long time. Thank you all for the vision you’ve shared with us; we will take good care of her.
Ron says
I will be there on the 15th, it will be interesting being there for aunt pat and seeing all the family history in the area. I am hoping to maybe find a few folks and talk to them also while there. see you all as we come together once again. Aunt Pat will be missed.
Ronald J Evans
( Butch Stiles )
Cathy (Hall) Emerson says
Dori and family: I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I too, remember the fun we had in school together and the walks we had back to your home. May God keep you in His care and be your source of strength as you walk through this valley.
Shirley Estrada says
Aunt Pat you will always be in my thoughts and missed. I know you are in better hands and love being with Emma and Shirley. Your beautiful eyes,
so big and round,
showed love,
showed laughter,
showed happiness,
showed sadness,
but we will remember you as the happy beautiful women you were,
The one who once cried for love,
The one who once laughed,
I love you my dear,
we will miss you,
but please wait,
we will meet once again,
In the kingdom of heaven,
where no pain we will feel.
James L. Arneson says
Remembering the best of times, the laughs and the smiles you all had with your mom. It is sad to hear of her passing. I never had the chance to meet her, but I know all of you since we were young. May God comfort you and keep you during this time of loss. Always, Jim