Paddy Jo (Kvande) Damschen, 60, of Helena, died of a heart attack Mar 8, 2011 at a Helena hospital.
A loving mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend was taken from us too soon.
Paddy was born Aug 24, 1950, in Havre, MT, to Trygve and Tracy Kvande. She graduated in 1968, from Havre High School and from Montana State University in 1972, with a bachelor's degree in microbiology.
She married Barry Damschen on Sep 12, 1970, in Havre. After graduation, they moved to Omaha, NE, where Paddy worked in a lab doing cancer research. They moved to Helena in 1975. She worked as a payroll clerk for the state until her son Ryan was born Oct 22, 1977. On Mar 31, 1980, daughter Carrie was born. Paddy's greatest joy was spending time with her children. She also loved waterskiing, snow-skiing, camping at the lake, going to Bobcat games and going to her kids' sports events. Paddy never missed one of Carrie or Ryan's games or track meets throughout their entire lives. Her four grandchildren were the light of her life, and filled her with more joy than she could have ever imagined.
Paddy worked as the business manager for Damschen and Associates for 15 years. At the time of her death, she was working as the office manager for Anderson Montgomery Engineering. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Many Thursdays were spent watching "Survivor" with friends, and Friday nights were spent at Lakeside. Paddy lived for weekends at the lake with her family and friends, perfecting her hostess skills over the 11 years she lived at the lake. Paddy was a Girl Scout, a member of Soroptimist for many years, a member of Our Redeemer's Church and was a board member of the Bobcat Track and Field Association.
Paddy is survived by her husband, Barry Damschen of Helena; her son, Ryan (Tara) Damschen of Lynnwood, WA; daughter Carrie (Freddy) Krepps of Helena; grandchildren Morgan and Carson Damschen, and Ella and Sarah Krepps; mother Tracy Kvande of Helena; sister Sally (David) Chvilicek of Havre; brother Duane (Linda) Kvande of Longview, WA; brother-in-law Jack McCracken of Port Orchard, WA; sister-in-law Debbie (Dan) Folkerts of Billings; numerous nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog, Reggie.
She was preceded in death by her father, Trygve; and sisters Joyce and Nancy.
A loving mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend was taken from us too soon.
Paddy was born Aug 24, 1950, in Havre, MT, to Trygve and Tracy Kvande. She graduated in 1968, from Havre High School and from Montana State University in 1972, with a bachelor's degree in microbiology.
She married Barry Damschen on Sep 12, 1970, in Havre. After graduation, they moved to Omaha, NE, where Paddy worked in a lab doing cancer research. They moved to Helena in 1975. She worked as a payroll clerk for the state until her son Ryan was born Oct 22, 1977. On Mar 31, 1980, daughter Carrie was born. Paddy's greatest joy was spending time with her children. She also loved waterskiing, snow-skiing, camping at the lake, going to Bobcat games and going to her kids' sports events. Paddy never missed one of Carrie or Ryan's games or track meets throughout their entire lives. Her four grandchildren were the light of her life, and filled her with more joy than she could have ever imagined.
Paddy worked as the business manager for Damschen and Associates for 15 years. At the time of her death, she was working as the office manager for Anderson Montgomery Engineering. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Many Thursdays were spent watching "Survivor" with friends, and Friday nights were spent at Lakeside. Paddy lived for weekends at the lake with her family and friends, perfecting her hostess skills over the 11 years she lived at the lake. Paddy was a Girl Scout, a member of Soroptimist for many years, a member of Our Redeemer's Church and was a board member of the Bobcat Track and Field Association.
Paddy is survived by her husband, Barry Damschen of Helena; her son, Ryan (Tara) Damschen of Lynnwood, WA; daughter Carrie (Freddy) Krepps of Helena; grandchildren Morgan and Carson Damschen, and Ella and Sarah Krepps; mother Tracy Kvande of Helena; sister Sally (David) Chvilicek of Havre; brother Duane (Linda) Kvande of Longview, WA; brother-in-law Jack McCracken of Port Orchard, WA; sister-in-law Debbie (Dan) Folkerts of Billings; numerous nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog, Reggie.
She was preceded in death by her father, Trygve; and sisters Joyce and Nancy.
Paddy Jo (Kvande) Damschen, 60, of Helena, died of a heart attack Mar 8, 2011 at a Helena hospital.
A loving mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend was taken from us too soon.
Paddy was born Aug 24, 1950, in Havre, MT, to Trygve and Tracy Kvande. She graduated in 1968, from Havre High School and from Montana State University in 1972, with a bachelor's degree in microbiology.
She married Barry Damschen on Sep 12, 1970, in Havre. After graduation, they moved to Omaha, NE, where Paddy worked in a lab doing cancer research. They moved to Helena in 1975. She worked as a payroll clerk for the state until her son Ryan was born Oct 22, 1977. On Mar 31, 1980, daughter Carrie was born. Paddy's greatest joy was spending time with her children. She also loved waterskiing, snow-skiing, camping at the lake, going to Bobcat games and going to her kids' sports events. Paddy never missed one of Carrie or Ryan's games or track meets throughout their entire lives. Her four grandchildren were the light of her life, and filled her with more joy than she could have ever imagined.
Paddy worked as the business manager for Damschen and Associates for 15 years. At the time of her death, she was working as the office manager for Anderson Montgomery Engineering. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Many Thursdays were spent watching "Survivor" with friends, and Friday nights were spent at Lakeside. Paddy lived for weekends at the lake with her family and friends, perfecting her hostess skills over the 11 years she lived at the lake. Paddy was a Girl Scout, a member of Soroptimist for many years, a member of Our Redeemer's Church and was a board member of the Bobcat Track and Field Association.
Paddy is survived by her husband, Barry Damschen of Helena; her son, Ryan (Tara) Damschen of Lynnwood, WA; daughter Carrie (Freddy) Krepps of Helena; grandchildren Morgan and Carson Damschen, and Ella and Sarah Krepps; mother Tracy Kvande of Helena; sister Sally (David) Chvilicek of Havre; brother Duane (Linda) Kvande of Longview, WA; brother-in-law Jack McCracken of Port Orchard, WA; sister-in-law Debbie (Dan) Folkerts of Billings; numerous nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog, Reggie.
She was preceded in death by her father, Trygve; and sisters Joyce and Nancy.
A loving mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend was taken from us too soon.
Paddy was born Aug 24, 1950, in Havre, MT, to Trygve and Tracy Kvande. She graduated in 1968, from Havre High School and from Montana State University in 1972, with a bachelor's degree in microbiology.
She married Barry Damschen on Sep 12, 1970, in Havre. After graduation, they moved to Omaha, NE, where Paddy worked in a lab doing cancer research. They moved to Helena in 1975. She worked as a payroll clerk for the state until her son Ryan was born Oct 22, 1977. On Mar 31, 1980, daughter Carrie was born. Paddy's greatest joy was spending time with her children. She also loved waterskiing, snow-skiing, camping at the lake, going to Bobcat games and going to her kids' sports events. Paddy never missed one of Carrie or Ryan's games or track meets throughout their entire lives. Her four grandchildren were the light of her life, and filled her with more joy than she could have ever imagined.
Paddy worked as the business manager for Damschen and Associates for 15 years. At the time of her death, she was working as the office manager for Anderson Montgomery Engineering. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Many Thursdays were spent watching "Survivor" with friends, and Friday nights were spent at Lakeside. Paddy lived for weekends at the lake with her family and friends, perfecting her hostess skills over the 11 years she lived at the lake. Paddy was a Girl Scout, a member of Soroptimist for many years, a member of Our Redeemer's Church and was a board member of the Bobcat Track and Field Association.
Paddy is survived by her husband, Barry Damschen of Helena; her son, Ryan (Tara) Damschen of Lynnwood, WA; daughter Carrie (Freddy) Krepps of Helena; grandchildren Morgan and Carson Damschen, and Ella and Sarah Krepps; mother Tracy Kvande of Helena; sister Sally (David) Chvilicek of Havre; brother Duane (Linda) Kvande of Longview, WA; brother-in-law Jack McCracken of Port Orchard, WA; sister-in-law Debbie (Dan) Folkerts of Billings; numerous nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog, Reggie.
She was preceded in death by her father, Trygve; and sisters Joyce and Nancy.
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