Helen Marlene Pipe, age 71, passed away February 7, 2020 in Wolf Point, MT.
Helen was born on June 20, 1948 to Jack and Elaine (Red Elk) Pipe. She was raised in Chelsea Mt with all her brothers, sister and special Auntie Rita Brown. She was the baby girl of the family.
She married Julius Poitra in 1969. From this marriage, she had two children, Joseph & Julie. She was later blessed with another son Jonathon Pipe.
Helen graduated from Montana State University, Bozeman, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing on June 9, 1978. She specialized as a Diabetes Educator. She worked and retired from the Indian Health Service after 30+ years. She then worked for various Tribal Programs including the Fort Peck Diabetes Program and was currently working for HPDP. She always stressed the importance of a college degree to her children and grandchildren. Helen loved to travel. She was always driving somewhere almost every weekend. She traveled to many areas across the United States from coast to coast. She enjoyed sewing and making various quilts and blankets. Her life was devoted to her family and will be greatly missed by all of us.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Elaine Pipe, 8 brothers; Jack, Myron “Buddy”, James “Jimmy”, Richard “Dickie”, Herman, twins Reuben and Frederick, Turben, sister Lillian “Gay” Weinberger, Uncle George Ferguson and Uncle Shep Ferguson; nephew Horace Pipe and grandson Jeremiah Pipe.
Helen is survived by her sons, Joseph Poitra, Jonathon (Karena) Pipe, daughter, Julie (Harper) Wright, Special Nephew Herman (Randy) Pipe Jr., 12 grandchildren; Very Special Granddaughter Juanita Pipe, Reeves Poitra, Derik Poitra, Aeryn Martin, Korra Poitra, Celea Poitra, Daniel Sears, Audrina Pipe, Dylan Poitra, Jack Pipe, Thomas Wright, Ahleena Pipe, numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, cousins, and friends.
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday February 12, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday February 13, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday February 12, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday February 13, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Rhonda L Mason says
Rest in Peace my friend. Will miss seeing you around. Prayers of comfort for your children and family.
Michael Wolf says
Rest in peace my friend from Iola Scott
Terry McAnally says
My condolences to Helen’s family and friends. May the Creator wrap loving arms around you all as you move through this time of loss.
Jonny BearCub Stiffarm says
May your journey home be filled with joy. I will miss our visiting . We had so much fun talking about everything and everyone! My friend, tell everyone on the other side we miss them.
Judy Hopkins Wagner says
Condolences to the family. Rest in peace my friend. Will miss you
Raine Adams says
I will surely miss your visit Helen. When you came and stopped in monthly we always ended up talking about our faith in GOD. The minute I heard you have crossed over a Posting popped up on Facebook which went something like, “One Minute After a Believer dies: Angels usher your soul to Heaven. Luke 16:22 ” You immediately enter GOD’S presence. 2 Corinthians 5: 6-8. I was comforted by this message knowing that at the end of the posting it said you would recognize and communicate with those who were in Heaven. I am and will always be grateful for the talks we shared every time you stopped over. I miss you in body but in SPIRIT I know you are filled with Love and Happiness of GOD!
Patience says
Joe, We are so sorry about the loss of your mom. All of us here at Reclamation will have you and your family in our prayers. ~Reclamation
Lanette Ryan says
Rest in peace Aunt Helen. I will miss you. Prayers to the family.
Connie Price says
Rest in peace, my dear relative from Montana. I am so sorry to hear of your leaving too soon.
Prayer said for comfort, peace and strength for your family. I’ll miss you Love you.
The Grey Bear Family says
Rest in Peace our relative (Auntie) Toka Sa Aka
Bernadine Pease says
Rest In Peace my friend
shawn noland says
Condolences to the family.from Caroline Bighorn/Baker
Bill and Irene Rathert says
Julie and family So sorry that you lost your mother. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Myra Dupree says
Helen, we just had lunch at Poplar Sr. Center last week. We talked occasionally of our belief in Christ. Look forward to seeing you again.😁 It’s my prayer your family will inherit that same belief.
I will be missing you my friend😥
Paulette Pipe says
Awmiiiii my dear sweet Auntie….
Fly high, watch over us
Joel Rae Ferguson says
Helen. My Sister. Tell my Dad Hello from us. Thank you for always making time for me. Give Big Brother Buddy Pipe a Big HUG from me. I’m going to miss you. I will be here for Julie.
Carlene Ferguson says
I enjoyed the visits we had when you came to the Senior center in Poplar. You always had a good word for me . My condolences to your family.
Charlene plain bull says
Rest in peace Helen. Thank you for riseing my son to be a good man.
Colleen Buckley says
RIP my friend. I will remember all the good times we had together 😊❤️.
Cadillac Courchene says
She always had a giving and helpful demeanor and it’s too bad there isn’t more people like her in the world 💎👍 God Bless you gentle heart ❤️ Cadillac Courchene
Patrick Brien says
All of our friends we grew up together are all passing away, bless them all who left us, and we miss all of them. Helen and Bill Smith are in good hands with the lord.
Sandra Lippy says
Rest In Peace my old friend.
Michelle Trottier says
Condolences to the family.. Helen was a wonderful lady.. May she rest in enteral peace.
Gay Pennington says
Rest in peace Helen. I got to no you when you bought Avon from me. I enjoy knowing you. You always had a smile on your face. My condolence to the family… God be with you. Keep her memories in your heart. (Gay Paulson)Pennington