Deer Lodge - Millie Moriarty, 81, died early Friday morning Jan. 19, 2007, from complications of a stroke in Deer Lodge. She was born in Butte on Feb. 20, 1925, to James and Rose Boyle. Millie attended Butte Catholic Schools and graduated from Girls Central High School in 1943. After high school she enrolled in the St. James School of Nursing, graduating from that program in 1946. She subsequently had coastal nursing experience both in Brooklyn, New York and Seattle, Wash. before returning to Butte.
She met her future husband Frank Moriarty at her father's bar in 1952. They embarked in a 4-year courtship that culminated in the exchange of wedding vows at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Butte. The 7 a.m. wedding took place on a balmy 25 degree below zero Valentine's Day morning that didn't come close to chilling their love for one another.
Her hobbies included reading, baking, traveling, power walking and spending quality hours with her grandchildren. Millie's sense of humor was a source of delight for all who knew her and she continually touched the lives of numerous people with her dynamic personality, and never-ending kindness. Her love of the Lord, Catholic faith and devotion to the blessed mother were her daily instruments for embracing both the joys and challenges of life.
After raising a family, she returned to nursing at Warm Springs State Hospital for approximately 10 years. She continued to be involved in human service during her retirement with committed involvement in Hospice and frequent communal visits to the sick and homebound.
Millie was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Frank; sisters, Christine (Sister Mary Brendon, SCL), and Bridget; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kay (John) Kunst, May (Frank) Walsh, Aggie (Neil) Healy; brothers, Bill and Jack Boyle; and brother and sister-in-law, Bud (Nellie) Boyle.
She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Joe (Marcy) Moriarty of Bozeman, Mary (Paul) Peterman of Conrad, and the Rev. Tim Moriarty of Three Forks; grandchildren, Katie and Sara Peterman of Helena, Amy Peterman of Conrad, Kyle, Tyler and Collin Moriarty of Bozeman; sister-in-law, Doris Boyle of Butte, and a multitude of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Vigil with Rosary Service will be held Monday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Deer Lodge. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Immaculate Conception Parish.
Memorials: Butte Catholic Schools or the Diocese of Helena Seminary Formation Fund, P.O. Box 1729, Helena, MT. 59601 Jewell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Bob & Melissa Aklestad
January 31, 2007
Joe, Marcy, and boys......
You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Kathy Talmage
January 29, 2007
Joey, Mary, and Timmy:
My childhood friends. I am so sorry about your mother. Just know that time and miles do not erase old friends and the many memories that they hold. I can still hear your mother telling you you all had to come in from playing in the summer when the street lights came on. She was a wonderful woman.
With love and prayers,
Kathy (Giles) Talmage
Anna Dockter
January 24, 2007
Joe, Mary, Tim & ext family -- There are people that truly exemplify what it means to be a "Mother." Caring, compassionate and boundless energy, or exuding great joy are descriptive words for Millie. The family is such a tight-knit clan and I have fond memories of spending time with my Butte and Deer Lodge "group" -- we had many good times & I cherish them. And, she will be missed -- but indeed, she'll go "straight up" - no doubts about that. My Dad had this catch phrase "See you in the movies" whenever he left for work; cherish all the memories past and those on the horizon.
Regina Greany
January 23, 2007
Joe, Mary and Tim,
The Greany family has such fond memories of your mother - she was one of a kind to be sure!
I valued her friendship more than I can say because she was always there when you needed her, like good friends are. You can take solace in the fact that she touched many lives in such a positive way. My thougts and prayers are with you.
Regina Greany and family, Rapid City, SD.
Doreen Phillips
January 23, 2007
Joe Mary Tim
and Family's
You know how awfully much we loved
your Mom and the whole Family and always will. She was a wonderful
person and we all know God has her with your Dad. Please keep in touch.
Doreen Harold(P-nut)
Meg Downey
January 22, 2007
Mary, Joe, and Tim,
I am sorry to hear about your mom. I sure loved her wit and laugh. She was such a blessing at weddings helping me with all the relatives and especially at my mom's funeral in Deer Lodge. I'm sure there was a whole gang waiting to welcome her to Heaven. God sure does bless us with great memories. Enjoy all of yours. You are all in my prayers.
Love,
Sandy Brown
January 22, 2007
Mary, Joe, Tim, and family,
I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. I will always remember her wonderful smile and the hospitality she offered all of the Butte girls whenever we visited. She was a wonderful mother and wife and her life was an example to us all. I will keep you all in my prayers. Sandy Brown
Christine Tutty Johnson
January 22, 2007
You know I loved your mom and dad, and I always remember growing up, when they came to visit at my mom and dad's house: Your dad would be ready to go, and he would tell your mom, "Well, I think it is time to head over the hill Millie." I know that's what he said to her on Friday and he was waiting for her at the gates! My thoughts and prayers are with you guys!
Dan Kelly
January 21, 2007
I was so sorry to read of Millie's death this morning. What a wonderful and kind woman. Joe, Mary, and Tim- I'm sure this is a very difficult time, but if anybody is on the fast-track to Heaven, it has to be your mom. And, who couldn't smile, thinking about Millie and Frank- together again. God bless you.
Laurie Stimatz Noem
January 21, 2007
Tim,
I was sorry to hear about your mom. What a wonderful sense of humor she had, and how lucky I was to have known her.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sister Marie de Paul Combo
January 21, 2007
To all Millie's family,
It doesn't seem to me that sympathy is the right word to offer you even though I am sure you will miss Millie so much. Having read the obituary which my brother Jack forwarded I would rather tell you what you already know: how lucky you are to have had her in your family.
My own memories of the Boyle girls are all happy ones. Millie was in my sister Mary Jule's class and Aggie was in mine. We played basketball with those ridiculous girls' rules. Millie was tall and I think she was a center and in field ball a goal tender. Aggie was a forward and TOUGH! (Jean Frick was a close second. Those St. Joe girls scared us!)
And Sister Mary Brendan was such a good and beloved friend to all of us throughout her life, so sensitive and caring and with an endearing sense of humor. I was with her in Rock Springs and Oklahoma City as well as Kansas. She was a wonderful, delightful addition to any group.
Doris's name reminds me of how much my own parents loved her mom. Not only were the Boyles great people themselves but they had the good sense to find wonderful mates.
I know how much people out there respect Father Moriarity and I have always hoped to meet him but I don't get to Montana very often and have never been missioned there.
Even though I remember lots of fun times, my finest memories of Millie are of her expert, tender nursing care of my family members.
Your own memories will bring her blessings to you.
With my prayers,
Sister Marie de Paul,SCL
Kathryn Combo
Kansas City, KS
Frank McGarry
January 21, 2007
Dear Moriarty's and Boyle's
I am deeply saddened and distressed by the passing of your Mother and Aunt. It saddens me more to realize that she was the last of her generation of the Boyle Clan. I have many fond memories of all of you. I always loved Millies wonderful sense of humor and her welcome of everyone. I remember her telling us that she had the Holy Family (Tim this was before you were born). She had Joseph and Mary and Frank thought he was Jesus. Of course the most important thing I remember about Millie was that she was the nurse that named me Sparky. I was a preemie and she told my mother "Tess he's going to make it, He has the spark of life in him. You are all in our prayers at this sad time.
Sparky, Michelle and Meghan McGarry
Kay Sewell
January 21, 2007
I was so sad to hear about Millie'death,and was so happy I had a chance to visit with her when I was in D.L.last August. Millie and I were in the same Class @ Nursing School, and she and my cousin Mary B. kept the whole class in stitches. They are probably up in heaven keeping the Angels laughing. My deepest sympathy to her Family. Sincerely Kay Sewell
Tom & Rose Boyle
January 21, 2007
Joe, Mary, Tim & all the family,
There was no one like Millie. We all loved her and there is a large hole in our lives without her. God Bless
Jim Gaskell
January 21, 2007
Joe, Mary, and Tim~
What a life she had !! I'll Never forget her- My condolences and prayers are with you all. From her cooking to serving at Hot Dog Days at ST Mary's~~
She was Quite a gal plus her Irish Way's of telling a joke or getting you kids to straighten up.
Plus helping me with my mom !!
Jim
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