Helen Louisa Symington Ronan, Montana Obituary

Helen Louisa Symington

<p>Helen Louisa (Colgrove) Symington of Ronan passed away Friday January 14, 2022, at Mountain View Care Center from years of a broken heart and natural causes. She was born December 17, 1938, to Roy and Helen Colgrove in Columbus, MT.</p> <p>Helen attended school in Columbus, Polson, and then graduated from Charlo High School in 1957. Soon after, she attended Nebraska Christian College. After college, she moved back home and worked at the consolidated dairy in the Creamery Mall.</p> <p>Helen soon met the love of her life, James Symington. On September 30, 1961, they married and started their life together. They raised 4 children together and were the owners of Ronan Laundry for many years.</p> <p>Helen was a member of the Jaycees, Sparks and Throttle Car Club and the Ronan Women&rsquo;s Club.</p> <p>Helen was preceded in death by her husband James Symington, her parents Roy and Helen Colgrove, her brother Edward Colgrove, her brother-in-law Robert Symington, and her nephew Rusty Symington.</p> <p>Helen is survived by her children, Kathy Symington of Ronan, Judy (Donald) Pierce of St. Ignatius, Jim (Joy) Symington of Texas, and Henry Symington of Ronan; her brother Bob Colgrove and her sister Mary Jane Eldridge. Also, eight grandchildren, Tiffany, Justin, Heather, Cole, Natasha, Julia, Faith, and Joely and nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Alvie Symington; sister-in-law Hazel Colgrove, as well as many beloved friends.</p> <p>A visitation will be Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 2:00 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Ronan. Burial in Ronan Cemetery.</p>
December 17, 1938 - January 14, 202212/17/193801/14/2022
Share Obituary:

Share a memory

Add to your memory
Photos/Video
Candle
Mementos

Tribute wall

Plant a tree in memory of Helen

An environmentally friendly option
C
CFS Store
January 20, 2022
A Tranquil Light

A Tranquil Light was purchased for the family of Helen Louisa Symington. Send flowers

J
Joan Graham
January 19, 2022
Helen was one of my first parents moving to Ronan. She was so upbeat and welcoming. I enjoyed working with her. Im so sorry for loss.
M
Monte
January 18, 2022
Memories of our years together bowling, jayceens & Ronan womans club will be held dear forever. Helen was a dear friend. Well all miss her & her smile. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all, sorry we cant be there. Monte & Dick
H
HAZEL COLGROVE FAMILY
January 18, 2022
LOVING MEMORIES
P
Pat and Jane Tougas
January 18, 2022
Rest In Peace Helen you were a nice lady. Sincere sympathy to the family. Pat and Jane
H
HAZEL COLGROVE, ISAIAH, NANCY COLGROVE, SANDY, DAV E, SAMANTHA , RYAN NEARING
January 18, 2022
LOVING MEMORIES
Memorial Tree

Memorial Tree was purchased for the family of Helen Louisa Symington. Send flowers

T
The staff at Shrider -Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services
January 17, 2022
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Helen. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Memorial Tree

Memorial Tree was purchased for the family of Helen Louisa Symington. Send flowers