Eileen Marie Atwood, 84 passed away peacefully on February 16, 2022, at Logan Health in Kalispell, MT. Eileen was born August 10th, 1937, to Eleanor and Adolph Anderson in Kenmare, North Dakota. She was one of six children who grew up on the family farm near Coulee, North Dakota.
Eileen was baptized in September 1937 and confirmed in June of 1951 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She graduated from Kenmare High School in 1955. Attended State Teaching School in Minot, receiving a First Grade Elementary Teaching Certificate. She worked for several years teaching.
She was united in marriage to Eugene Dwaine Atwood and together they had four children. Eugene’s occupation took them to live in Wyoming, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana as well as the Canary Islands. In 1971 Eileen and family moved to Wolf Point, Montana where she resided until her passing.
Eileen had several occupations in her journey. She was a caregiver providing care in the nursing home and hospital prior to moving to Wolf Point. She was a bookkeeper and helped manage Westland Gas Station in Wolf Point. She worked at J.C. Penny in Wolf Point before accepting a position at Buttrey’s Food Store which later became Albertsons and worked there for 35 years before retiring at the age of 72 in 2009.
Eileen loved being part of her community and enjoyed helping others. She volunteered and gave to many causes. Eileen liked to visit with friends, enjoyed social gatherings and spending time at the Wolf Point Senior Center. She was always thoughtful of others and would take the time to talk. Eileen was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wolf Point, regularly attending services and enjoyed conversations with the Pastor and members of the congregation. She was an avid reader and a member of the Wolf Point Library reading club.
Eileen enjoyed being outdoors and working in her yard; she spent many hours tending to her flowers, working in the garden and making her grass green and weed free. She found overwhelming pride in baking cookies, pies and caramel rolls and making jelly. Family and friends never left the house empty handed when they visited. She always looked for new recipes to perfect her baking skills.
Survived by sons: Dwaine Atwood of Glenwood, IA, Ross Atwood (Roxsan) of Williston, North Dakota and her daughter Kim Cain of Bismarck, North
Dakota. Grandchildren: Ashleigh Atwood, Addison (Ian) Cameron, Natalie (Kyle) Lanical, Julianne (Brandon) Marriott, Brooklynn Atwood, Brittany Cain, Brandi Cain, Nicki (Hannah) Cain, Brooke (Tyler) Pollock, Jerico Villarba, Jiro Villarba, John Rain Atwood, Jarad Ross Atwood, Dustin Blount, Kameron Myers, Lexie Flynn and 10 great-grandchildren. Brother, Robert Anderson (Eunice) of Brookshire, Texas and sister Margaret Hansen of Grapeview, Washington. Nephews, nieces and cousins.
Eileen is preceded in death by Parents Adolph and Eleanor Anderson; son Mitchell Atwood; Brothers, Clarence Anderson, Marlin Anderson and Adrian Anderson; companion Dennis Coles.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Cremation will follow services with burial of cremains at a later date.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m.
Friday February 25, 2022
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Interment
11:00 a.m.
Saturday February 26, 2022
Trinity Lutheran Church
103 Benton Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m.
Friday February 25, 2022
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Interment
11:00 a.m.
Saturday February 26, 2022
Trinity Lutheran Church
103 Benton Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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Beverly Evans says
So sorry for your loss, your Mom was such a nice lady.
Tim Sorley says
Thinking of you in your time of loss may God bless you Kim and Ross and you find comfort in Gods healing hands
Stacey Summers says
Sorry for your loss! I knew Eileen when she attended the wellness center. She would be in her red truck ready to workout! Rest in Peace dear friend, you will never be forgotten! Heaven gained another Angel! Love ya .
Codi Kawasaki-Jensen says
Growing up…Eileen was like a grandmother to us. She was one of my Grandmother Jennie’s best friends and we spent many, many days at her house. We enjoyed Schwan’s Vanilla ice cream with chokecherry syrup, her gorgeous rose bushes, and her always shiny Red Pickup. Rest in paradise. I am sure Gram was waiting for you with open arms.
Cam Martin says
So sorry for your loss to all of Eileens families, always enjoyed her visits when I saw her, God bless & take care Cam & Jodi Martin.
Donna Mann says
Sorry for the loss of your Mom. Eileen and my Mother were very good friends and often she use to pick up my Mom to go for lunch at the Senior Center. I just visited with her in the grocery store not very long ago. She was always so friendly and fun to talk with. My thoughts and prayers are with all her kids and family.
Donna Mann
Pam Clark says
My condolences to the family, your mother was a sweet lady 🙏
Marlene says
Ross and family so very sorry for your loss ❤
Betty MacDonald says
Eileen was such a beautiful lady, whenever I would see her, we always had such a nice visit. I will miss her dearly. May you find comfort in the Lord, he is with us always!
Jim Gabrielson says
God Speed my Sweet, sweet Friend. Will miss that smile
Gina Bearfighter says
Growing up on this Fort Peck Reservation …Eileen was like a breath of fresh air.
I lived in Poplar but I remember her being a nice lady on every trip to grocery shop in wolf point.
Sorry for your loss Eileen was such a pleasant lady.
Prayers for all.
Bill and Irene Rathert says
Rathert’s So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers . She was such a nice lady.
Bill and Irene Rathert says
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a nice lady. I will miss seeing her . Our thoughts and prayers.
Annie Block says
Sorry to hear this news. Your mother was always so friendly, I bet she was a wonderful grandmother! God picked a good one to take home.
Sue Johnson says
I remember your mom from her many years at Buttrey’s then Albertsons. Where I got to know her much better was at the Wellness Center. She was so faithful to her fitness program… an inspiration to me for sure. Always enjoyed running into her and having a little visit where ever we were. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. Blessed be the memory of Eileen Atwood.
Pat Stennes says
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was such a kind lady. She always helped my Mom at the Senior Center after Mom’s sight got bad. Very special lady.
Jeanette Graveley Loucks says
I remember your mom really well because we worked at JCPenney’s together. She trained me & was so patient. I really enjoyed her & we had lots of fun working upstairs. She was a very nice lady & I always chose her line when she was at Buttrey’s. I bet alot of people did. I’m sorry for your loss & pray you will find peace going forward.
Jake says
RIP. Will miss you at the gym!