On the afternoon of November 15, 2018, our beloved Theresa passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Helena, MT. She was in the presence of her family as she continued her journey to her heavenly home. Theresa proudly lived in Scobey, MT. with family & friends for the past 61 years.
Theresa was born in Ward County, North Dakota, on April 17, 1927. She was the first daughter of Nick and Marion Filzen. Her sister, JoAnne followed on January 10, 1936 to complete their family.
Theresa grew up and received her education in Minot, ND. She graduated from Model High School in the spring of 1945. Then, she attended the nursing program at St. Joseph’s in Minot. It is here, Theresa began her lifelong passion of caring for others. After finishing nursing school she traveled to the West Coast to start her nursing career. She briefly returned to Minot to care for her mother & continue her career before moving to Williston, ND.
While working in Williston ND at Mercy Hospital, Theresa met the love of her life, Joe Anderson. Theresa & Joe were married on July 7, 1956 in Glendive MT.
In 1957 they moved to Scobey, MT, where Theresa continued her nursing career & the couple started their family. On January 7, 1958, Joseph Patrick was born, and soon after on Sept. 6, 1959 Mary Katherine was born.
Theresa was infinitely proud of her two children. She was known for her unconditional love & support of her family. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren. Her biggest belly laughs and happiest moments came at the hands of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her family, Theresa’s nursing career gave her a great sense of fulfillment & satisfaction. She loved helping and serving others as a compassionate and humble nurse.. As her children, we remember several occasions when she would be called into surgery to assist Dr. Norman, Dr. Fitz or Dr. Listerud. This part of Theresa’s nursing career was especially rewarding for her. Her eyes lit up, many times, when people came up and thanked her for being their nurse.
Besides her family and nursing career, Theresa worked hard and found joy in serving her friends, family & community with her many talents. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and getting out of the house to socialize with others. Many have fond memories of enjoying food prepared and served by Theresa. She also enjoyed bowling, darting and friendly banter. Over the years she made lasting memories with her family & friends. Many of these stories still live on today.
Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Anderson, her parents, Nick and Marion Filzen, and her sister JoAnne Brice.
Theresa is survived by her son Pat (Brenda) Anderson of Scobey, her daughter Mary (Dave) Smith of Helena. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Nicole (Nicholas) Hash and Justeen Leibach of Helena, MT, two step-grandchildren, Kurtis (Meghan) Weltikol, and Nicole Weltikol, of Billings, MT. She is survived by 3 great grandchildren, Emery Hash and Madison Hash of Helena, and Ezra Weltikol of Billings, MT. The entire family feels extremely blessed to have had Theresa serve as a guiding light & strong foundation for so many years.
A vigil will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 30th at St. Philip Bonitus Catholic Church. 404 Timmons St in Scobey, MT. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 1st at the church. A reception will follow the Mass in the fellowship hall of the church. Burial will take place at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on Monday, December 3rd at the Riverview Cemetery in Williston, ND. Memorials or donations can be mailed to the Beacon Community Foundation, PO Box 726, Scobey, MT. 59263. Please visit www. bellmortuarymt.com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Theresa.
Service Schedule
Vigil
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday November 30, 2018
St. Philip Bonitus Catholic Church
404 Timmons Street
Scobey, Montana 59263
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday December 1, 2018
St. Philip Bonitus Catholic Church
404 Timmons Street
Scobey, Montana 59263
Reception
12:00 p.m.
Saturday December 1, 2018
Fellowship Hall of St. Philip Bonitus Catholic Church
404 Timmons Street
Scobey, Montana 59263
Service Schedule
Vigil
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday November 30, 2018
St. Philip Bonitus Catholic Church
404 Timmons Street
Scobey, Montana 59263
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday December 1, 2018
St. Philip Bonitus Catholic Church
404 Timmons Street
Scobey, Montana 59263
Reception
12:00 p.m.
Saturday December 1, 2018
Fellowship Hall of St. Philip Bonitus Catholic Church
404 Timmons Street
Scobey, Montana 59263
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Mike Link says
Pat and Mary,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom and Dad were such wonderful people, I fondly remember going to your house in Scobey as a kid when our family would visit from MO almost every summer. Your Mom was such a gracious host when we would come with 5 or more or us Link kids and our Mom and Dad to visit Grandma and your family. I never wanted to leave when it was time for us to go back to MO! Your Mom always would make such great meals and would open her house to us. I remember so many fun times in Scobey at your house. I was so glad to see you in SD at our cousin reunion 10(?) years ago.
Your Mom was a great person, she will be missed by many. I know you will miss her.
God bless her and you. You have my deepest sympathy,
Your cousin,
Mike
Darla and Carroll Ferestad says
We have fond memories of Joe and Theresa and the post basketball games at Dorothy and Ron Fjelds, they would last late in the night!. So many good times. I also had Theresa as a nurse at Daniels Memorial quite a few times, very much appreciated for her kind and caring ways. Our condolences and prayer for her family, Pat, Brenda and family and Mary, Dave and family. Theresa will be missed
Sue Dotson says
Sympathy and condolences to Mary and Pat and your families. Your mom was always a joy and inspiration!
Love & Prayers,
Sue (Danelson) Dotson