Doreen Beatrice Rask, 71, a long-time resident of Helena, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus surrounded by her immediate family on Saturday, March 12, 2011. <\/p>\n
Doreen was born August 28, 1928 in Williston, North Dakota to Tom and Doris Roane. Raised in Butte, Montana, Doreen was the oldest of her eight siblings, (Suzie, Butch, Chris, Monty, Mary Lou, Tom, Mike and Shawn). She attended Butte Central High School. Doreen met the love of her life, Robert Tamer Rask, married and raised four children. <\/p>\n
Doreen loved children and surrounded herself with them all of her life. While raising her own children, she took on the added responsibility of being a foster parent for 23 newborns waiting to be adopted under the direction of Catholic charities. Doreen loved each and every one of those babies and would have loved to raise them all as her own. There was a special place in Doreen\u2019s heart for all of her nieces and nephews along with her children\u2019s friends. She welcomed all into her home with open arms, offering comfort, love, guidance and strength to all the lives she touched. It meant so much to Doreen that she was able to be stay-at-home mom during her children\u2019s early years, but when the opportunity was presented she went to work at Hennessey\u2019s Department Store as a buyer where she made new friendships that would last a lifetime. <\/p>\n
Doreen and her husband moved to Helena in 1961 where they spent the next 29 years raising their children. In 1990, Bob retired from the Montana Department of Transportation and started a new career in Denver where they enjoyed nine fun filled years. They traveled throughout the United States and especially enjoyed fishing on the east coast, New Orleans, San Antonio, Palm Springs and taking cruises. They enjoyed the city of Denver, taking in Bronco and Denver Nugget games as well as many country music concerts. Most importantly to Doreen were the friendships she established while in Colorado. She reminisced often that their time in Denver was one of the most enjoyable in her life. Her friends made Denver feel like home and for that her own children and family are most grateful. <\/p>\n
Bob retired in 1999 and he and Doreen moved back to Montana to be near their children, grandchildren and their family in Butte. They spent retirement enjoying golf throughout Montana and Arizona where they spent several winters. Doreen was an active member of the Broadwater where she enjoyed participating in Pilates and exercise classes with both new and old friends. In her spare time she enjoyed quilting, knitting and crocheting for her family and charities. Everything she created was made with love and perfection resulting in beautiful blankets, throws and dish clothes. <\/p>\n
Doreen was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Doris Roane; brother, Monty; sister, Suzie; granddaughter, Amanda and brother-in-law, Matt O\u2019Dell. <\/p>\n
Doreen is survived by her husband, Robert Tamer Rask; daughter, Mary \u201cRanatta\u201d Moyer (Scott) and their two children, Amanda Redfern (TJ) and Jed Madrid; son, Tamer Rask (Anise) and their three children, Travis (Emily) Rask, Tyler Rask and Taylor Rask; daughter, Ann \u201cMichele\u201d Whitesitt (Andy) and their two children, Amber Jungers (Mike) and Victor Whitesitt; daughter, Kerri Jones (Steven) and two step-children, Renee and Amber. <\/p>\n
Doreen was also the proud great-grandmother of six great-granddaughters, Faith, Juliette and Joel Jungers, Ivy and Mariah, and one great-grandson, Taylor Redfern. Doreen is also survived by her sisters, Chris and Mary Lou; brothers, Tom, Mike, Butch and Shawn; sister-in-law, Violet O\u2019Dell and family, numerous nieces, nephews, her uncle Hank and numerous relatives in North Dakota. <\/p>\n
Doreen will be remembered forever as kind, considerate and was always willing to help anyone in need. She contributed too many charities willingly and without hesitation. Doreen was a true Christian and will be remembered forever by all that knew her. She will be sadly missed as an adorable wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and best friend. <\/p>\n
A special thanks to all those who never wavered in their kindness and support during this difficult time, you will never be forgotten by our family. <\/p>\n
A Vigil service will be held 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 17th at St. Mary\u2019s Catholic Church. A reception will be in the social center of the church immediately following the Mass. Burial of Doreen\u2019s cremated remains will be at Resurrection Cemetery at a later date. <\/p>\n
Memorials in Doreen\u2019s name are suggested to the Cancer Treatment Center at St. Peter\u2019s Hospital, 2475 Broadway Street Helena, Montana 59601 or to an organization of the donor\u2019s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.aswfuneralhome.com.<\/p>\n","photo":"https:\/\/helenafuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/332760_profile_pic.png","youtube_video_url":"","family_email":"","family_first_name":"","family_last_name":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/helenafuneralhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/case\/785","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/helenafuneralhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/case"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/helenafuneralhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/case"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/helenafuneralhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/helenafuneralhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=785"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}