Comments on: Norman R. Paulson, age 91, of Helena https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/ Assisting the Montana communities of Helena, East Helena, Townsend, White Sulphur Springs, Montana City, Clancy & Lincoln Mon, 04 May 2026 16:08:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Allan V Stricker https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-491287 Mon, 04 May 2026 16:08:00 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-491287 So sorry to hear about Norm’s passing. He and I were friends for 52 years, dating back to when we both worked for Conoco at the refinery in Billings starting in 1974. That seems to have been missed in his obit. Norman and I contrived together to recruit my first member into the Montana Army National Guard – another young man who worked at Conoco.
Over the course of the years Norm and I served the Guard and eventually both in a full-time status. He could always be counted upon to do everything possible for the Guard. Soldiers like Norm don’t come along every day. He will be sorely missed.

]]> By: Stan Putnam https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-491274 Sun, 03 May 2026 18:07:35 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-491274 They don’t come any better than Norm. Great Soldier. Great Guy.
Always concerned about everyone he knew. He placed everyone in front of himself. Rest in peace my friend, we’ll reunite again.

]]> By: Stan Putnam https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-491273 Sun, 03 May 2026 18:02:50 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-491273 They don’t come any better than Norm. Great Soldier. Great Guy.
Always concerned about everyone he knew. He placed everyone in front of himself. Rest in peace my friend, we’ll reunite again.

]]> By: Zane Rodriguez https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-490660 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:10:10 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-490660 My great grandpa Norman was the best I loved his stories the music he played on guitar I didnt get to see him much but when I did it was good memories. I had the most enjoyable family gatherings with him he was such a very good man everyone loved him deep down. I will say this was one of the hardest passings I had to accept he is in a better place love you great grandpa you legacy lives on rest in peace you amazing guy love you dearly great grandson Zane Rodriguez

]]> By: Wayne k. Christensen https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-489119 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 02:04:33 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-489119 What a GREAT guy. I have known Norm for probably 70 years. Norm worked on our farm when he was in high school. He never forgot his roots and most of all, his friends. When he would come back to Flaxton, he always would come out to the farm and visit, even after my parents had passed. Norm’s smile and laugh were contagious, never to be forgotten. Our sympathy to the Paulson family.

]]> By: LuAnn https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-489115 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:54:29 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-489115 Dad,
I know I have told you before but I would like to tell you again, you are my hero. You always have been. You taught me love, compassion, humor and other valuable life lessons. You helped me and my children so much through the years. I miss you so much.
Please give Greggy my love a hug from me. Find Bryan and have a good laugh!
All my love….. Sis

]]> By: Dave Schneider https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-489041 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:55:22 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-489041 My hero’s have always been cowboys . In particular “Dakota Playboys” ! In particular the lead singer and the manager. Thank you Uncle Norm for the guidance. affection, and education you have provided over the years.
I will miss you terribly and your family and society are very much deprived.

In sadness and mourning,

Your loving nephew. Dave S.

]]> By: Kathryn Buchanan https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-489026 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:07:13 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-489026 I had the great pleasure of caring for Norm in the last year of his life. I loved that he was so positive. Every morning when we would get up, I would ask him how he was and his answer was always the same, ” I am excellent, I feel great, it’s a beautiful day, and things just couldn’t be better!” It could be the ugliest looking day outside, and he could be looking like he had been hit by a truck but his answer was always the same and always delivered with a smile. His stories used to crack me up! He managed to make me smile everyday. He was a wonderful man with a lot to offer. It was a great honor to get the time with him that I did. He will forever be in my heart. Thank you Dawn, Gary, Richard, and Joe for giving me the opportunity and the time that I had with him and your family. It truly will be something I will carry in my heart for the rest of my life time. I love you all.

]]> By: Mary Lynn Comes https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-489013 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:45:41 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-489013 😘😘]]> Sandee, I was so sorry to read about Norm leaving us. He was a special person. He cared about Mick and asked about him often. Norm was such a gentleman. John and I were with him in Missoula to watch a game. He walked back to his car to bring me a seat he had so I could be more comfortable on that wooden bench. When I read about his life, I couldn’t believe all the talents he had. Everyone will miss him I know. Take care. You are in my thoughts and prayers 😘😘😘

]]> By: Judi kittson https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-488926 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:58:59 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-488926 Dawn, Luann and Butch. Sorry for your loss. I loved Norm and was shocked by his passing. He was a great man. RIP

]]> By: Dawn Paulson-Morgan https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-488900 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:10:13 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-488900 Hey Dad
It’s been a great run !
Some days better than others but mostly good.
Thank you for the life lessons, some hard, most were teaching ones.
And for the memories ! Ones with the military, the DAV, and ones out here on the farm, but most of all, with the family.
It’s been great having you with us on the farm !
Recent years, still teaching us and the boys, right up to the end.
We ALL hope you have found some peace and comfort !
Give Mom and Gma Jo a hug from us.
We love and miss you Father.
HUGS
RIP
The Compound

]]> By: Mary Jane Unsworth https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-488887 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:21:32 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-488887 I am so sorry to hear of Norman’s passing! He was a very nice man and a great singer. I would like to send my condolences to his family.

]]> By: Janet Cron https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-488868 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:23:23 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-488868 My condolences to Norms family. My husband, Barney Cron , and Norm were classmates and great friends. I have a quilt made by his sister, Betty, that Norm supplied the seven Dwarfs patterns. They started as lawn ornaments !!!
I can attest to the fantastic music of the Dakota Playboys. Danced the night away many times in the Burke County WW1 Memorusl Gall. He was a keeper. Hugs

]]> By: Carynn B LeMieux https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-488865 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:07:17 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-488865 So sorry to read of Norm. He was such a great soldier to work with and a great dancer also on a trip to Pryor Oklahoma. He served with honor.

]]> By: Steve Larsen https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-488863 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:00:05 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-488863 remember him when he lived in Flaxton, ND as my father and I did carpentry work at his parent’s home. All nice people.

]]> By: Deb https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-488855 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:17:27 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-488855 Dawn and family. I am so sorry for your loss! I really enjoyed my chats with your father when he would come into the clinic. He was quite a gem and will be greatly missed.

]]> By: Don Erdmann https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/norman-r-paulson-age-91-of-helena/#comment-488842 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:51:59 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=31555#comment-488842 I really liked Norm. I was proud to serve with him. He was always real proud of having been a paratrooper. I wish I could have heard him sing with The Dakota Playboys Band. Dawn, Gary, Richard and Joe Man: you are a living legacy of Norm. He couldn’t have asked for better. I’ll see you at Fiddlers Green, Norm.

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