Nelene A. Hallberg, age 79, of Glasgow passed away on the morning of November 3, 2024 with family by her side at her residence in Prairie Ridge Village.
She was born on December 26, 1944 in Billings, Montana to Carl (Marvin) and Dorothea Hallberg. She completed 12 years of school in the Garfield County school system and graduated in May of 1963. In the fall of 1963, she went to college at Bozeman, Billings Business College, and finally Eastern Montana College in Billings. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with a major in business and physical education in 1969.
She started her teaching career in 1969, teaching business at Poplar High School. After 7 years, she decided to move west and settled in Glasgow. She taught there for 18 years and retired in May of 1994 with 25 years as a teacher. During that time, she was blessed to become a foster mom for Sherrie Thompson- whom she loved dearly. Following her retirement from teaching, she started work as a data entry clerk at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. She enjoyed the work and found it less stressful than teaching.
Nelene’s activities included being the cheerleader and pep club advisor, which kept her involved in sporting activities and some traveling as the chaperone. During the summers, she enjoyed playing softball- especially tournaments. At the age of 41, she was chosen as the MVP of the tournament- she was very proud of that accomplishment. The following year, a rotator cuff injury and the resulting surgery forced her to give up the passion of playing softball.
In her spare time, Nelene enjoyed fishing, camping, working with plastic canvas, making gifts for others, playing cards and traveling whenever possible. She also enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews and their families.
Nelene was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Dorothea Hallberg; her brothers, Don and Dale Hallberg; and brother-in-law, Ted Haider.
She is survived by her sister, Alyce Haider; nephews, Marvin (Helen), Tyler (Juanita), and Myles (Laura) Haider; nieces, Missy (Ben) Struble, and Tina Houim; great-nieces, Jasmine, Roxanne, Bandy, and Jaymie; and a great-nephew, Travis.
There will be a funeral service for Nelene starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Bell Mortuary with a reception to follow. Nelene will be laid to rest next to her parents in Pioneer Cemetery at Jordan, Montana at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday November 7, 2024
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave S
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Reception
12:00 p.m.
Thursday November 7, 2024
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave S
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday November 7, 2024
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave S
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Reception
12:00 p.m.
Thursday November 7, 2024
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave S
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Kitty Lou Rusher says
Nelene was a dear friend. I will miss our phone chats. I knew her even before her arrival at GHS. We were both active in Delta Kappa Gamma for years. RIP. Kitty Lou
Kaylin Gunderson says
Nelene was a good friend of my mom and our family. I enjoyed playing softball and city league volleyball with her. She had a big heart and opened her home to me when I was post surgery on crutches and could not navigate with them in our home with stairs. Condolences to her family,
Kaylin Gunderson
Donna dascher says
Nelene was a kick! I played softball with her for, I don’t know how many years. Besides Softball, we didn’t really have much in common except for bowling, but I wasn’t on her team. But we had lots and lots of fun times during softball! She will be missed.
Condolences to Alyce and family.
Lisa Baxter says
Remember Nelene as a teacher and later at Prairie Ridge. God Bless.
June Johnson Jensen says
Miss Halberg as I knew her was an Amazing teacher. I had her for a cpl years in Polar Hugh School. She was always so much fun and a great teacher. Pep bus trips were always the best when she was aboard. I’m sad to read she has passed away . I have thought of her over the years wondering where she was. I guess now I know. Wish I had known sooner. I would have loved to have bought her lunch. RIP Miss Halberg. You are loved and missed by so many. 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏