Kathleen Keller
June 09, 1923 - December 22, 2013
Obituary
Kathleen “Kay” May Keller, 90, of Belgrade, Montana, passed away December 22, 2013 at her home. Kay was born June 9, 1923 in Poplar, MT, the daughter of George and Ida (Ove) Conlin. She met and married Alvin M. Keller June 7, 1942. Kay loved to bowl, and bowled every week until she moved to Belgrade. Kay worked as a bookkeeper in the upholstery business. She enjoyed travelling with her friends in Global Grannies, and especially loved Hawaii. Kay loved clogging at the senior center in Belgrade. She had a fun loving group of friends in Billings who were always up to a new adventure. Kay loved playing dominos with Dolly. She loved her house in Belgrade, and also loved working in the yard and garden. Kay would look at the mountains every day, and sit on her front porch swing. She was also known for her delicious pies. Kay had a PhD in compassion and love. Kay was a wonderful mother, grandmother and confidant. Kay was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son Jim Keller, her sisters Peggy and Agnes, and her special sisters-in-law Betty and Nettie. Kay is survived by her son Rick Keller, his children Annamarie (Jay) Brasseur, Jamie (Joe) Parker, Stacie (Peter) Jensen; her daughter Gerri Englert, and her sons Brian, Brent (Tora) Kober and Blake Kober; daughter-in-law Rosemary Keller; daughter Sharon (Ralph) Miller, her children Rick (Pam) Wagner, Shane (Chris) Wagner, Casey Miller, step-grandchildren Kirk Miller and Rene Miller; adopted daughter Jennifer Williams; and eleven great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2013 at St. Pius X Church with interment in Calvary Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow. Please wear bright colors to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to St. Pius X Church or to Belgrade Senior Center, 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade, MT 59715. Arrangements are in the care of Dahl Funeral Chapel of Billings and memories may be shared with the family at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com
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Kirk Miller
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I will always remember "Grandma K's" appreciation of, and zest for life. She has no doubt touched many lives with her kindness and compassion.
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Casey
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Grama we will miss you like no ones business. From the plastic flowers to the crazy polka dot chair, we loved you. We take comfort that you are now with Jim and Grandpa and the rest of the gang. It wont be the same here without and it probably wont be the same up there with you. Thanks for the christmas card. Until I see you again, I love you.
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Stretch and Cheryl Bohnet
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Kay: We will miss sharing birthday parties together and all the other fun times. Your smile was contagious and you always saw the positive side of life.
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Sam Miller
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Mom I want to pick up the phone and tell you so many things but most of all how much I love you. For all that I am, and all that I will be, THANK YOU for being my Mom
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Linda Hoppman
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Kay is now the most brilliant angel shinning in the universe. I had the privilege of working with her at St. Bernard's Parish years ago. Her dancing blue eyes sparkled while she volunteered for so many, many tasks there. Whether it was stuffing envelopes, folding church bulletins, preparing funeral luncheons or, my favorite, portraying "Dirty Gertie" at a Church Women's gathering. No matter what the task, she could handle it with such grace, and then thank us for asking her to help. She had a lot to teach us "young things", and I hope she was proud of us. Thank you, Kay, for being a good role model and an even better friend.
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Bob Gregoire
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I was saddened to hear of Aunt Kay's passing, but I know for a fact that she lived everyday to the fullest. She showed up at my father's retirement party (memorably as Dirty Sally) and at my mom's funeral even though though the January weather in eastern Washington was horrible. My family loved having her around at those times. Kay was one of those people who you simply can't forget and because of how she lived her life and the positive effect she had on people she won't be forgotten.