Carolyn Borer
January 15, 1929 - March 11, 2021
Obituary
Bev Borer, 92, passed away Thursday, March 11 at home with family after a short illness. She was born January 15, 1929 in Bozeman, the daughter of Walter C. and Mildred Blackwood. She grew up on the family farm with the support of her brothers, Burr and Dick as their dad died at an early age. On Sept. 22, 1947 she married James Borer after he returned from Navy service in WWII. Following their marriage, they lived in Forsyth and Bozeman before moving to Billings in 1953 and raising their five children. As a longtime member of St. Pius X Parish, she trained several generations of altar servers and helped organize blood drives for many years. At age 90 she was still volunteering at St. Vincent Hospital. Much loved, church friends referred to her as “Saint Bev.” Survivors include daughter, Teresa (Dan) Klusmann of Bozeman, sons, Mike (Cherie) Borer of Sedalia, Colorado, and Pat (Kim) Borer of Cody, Wyoming, brother Dick Blackwood of Bozeman, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, plus many nieces and nephews. Bev was preceded in death by husband, Jim, sons Tom and Dave, grandson, Kevin, and brother Burr. A vigil service will be held Monday, March 15th at 6:00 PM at Dahl Funeral Chapel in Billings; Funeral Mass is Tuesday, March 16th at St Pius at 11:00 AM (by invitation only); Visitation/Vigil at Dahl Funeral Chapel in Bozeman on Wednesday, March 17th at 11:00 AM; and burial will be at 1:00 PM at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman following the Vigil. Due to Covid restrictions the funeral is by invitation only but can be viewed online at: www.stpiusxblgs.org. (Click on live stream). Memorials in her name may be made to St. Pius Parish, Eaglemount, Northern Plains, or United Blood Services.
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Doug and Renee McCarty
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Devon and Mercadies Winhofer
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Our condolences and prayers
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Tom and Cindy Dell
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I grew up on 18th Street with all the others kids and we all knew Bev always watched out for us. When I was 8 she found my glasses whenI lost them I was playing with the Borer kids and others in our neighborhood. I. remember thinking she was an angel. When I was 9 she took care of me at Mass when I almost passed out from standing too long. She was everyone’s second Mom. I have many more stories of one of the kindest hearts I have ever met and I will miss tremendously. However she is in a better place and probably having coffee with my mom Roberta and Gladice Manning and Helen Driscoll (which they often did) and surrounded by her family, so I know she is at peace and that is enough. My thoughts and prayers to the Borer Family, Tom and Cindy Dell
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Wanda & Darold Berube
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It is with saddened hearts today, but yet joyous, that we watched the service at St. Pius Church today for Bev. Our cherished memories of her, come from being members of that Parish for 30 years! It was always a 'Joy' to greet Bev along the walkway as we would come to masses. She always had a Beautiful Smile to share with us, ask how we were, and she really cared about people! Memories of fun times together in the CCW Group of ladies, as well as at other Parish events, will always be with us! As she took walked that 'Stairway To Heaven' she was probably Smiling all the way, and the Light of Christ's Promise coming to her, likely made her beautiful white hair just glisten! I will always remember her walking the pathway to St. Pius, esp. now as Spring arrives, and the beautiful trees will be in full bloom with blossoms! She shined bright as a diamond! May God's Blessings be with you all, Her Family! Wanda & Darold Berube
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Cathleen Lynch
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I want to express my sympathy to Bev's family & to all her friends. Bev was a friend of my mom, Mary McEneaney,& they shared mutual friends. They were involved in womens circle & other activities at church together. Mom even had to sit in same section of church as Bev, if not in the same pew or within a pew or two. I believe it was friendship but also loved wishing each other Peace of Christ. They often were the ladies dressed in blue! We sat together often at funeral luncheons & I admired Bev's warm & quiet presence.I I also admired her love & dedication to the Altar Servers. May you all be Blessed with the many great memories of your mom & may your broken hearts be healed with Christs presence & the knowledge she is with her Jesus & hopefully has joined my mother (died:(9/19/20). God Bless, Cathleen Lynch (Mary's daughter)