Official Obituary of
Evelyn Rose Niland
October 3, 1928 ~ December 31, 2015 (age 87) 87 Years Old
Evelyn Niland Obituary
Evelyn Rose Niland
Evelyn (Evie) Niland peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015, surrounded by family at the Anaconda Community Nursing Home. Evelyn was the matriarch of her large family, and spent most of her 87 years providing care and upbringing for her nine children, eighteen grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren. She was a pillar of strength and resilience for both her close, and extended family.
Evelyn was born on October 13, 1928 to James and Loretta Burgess in Anaconda Montana where she was raised, and lived her entire life. She was the second in line of four children. She attended St. Peter's Catholic elementary school, and graduated from St. Peter's Catholic High School. Evie recalled fondly working at the Montana Standard office before marrying Bill Niland in 1949. Bill and Evelyn raised their family in the St. Paul's Catholic Church. She also was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. A very proud moment for her was when she was chosen to the Grand Marshal of the AOH St. Patrick's Day Parade. As a woman of faith, she started every day with a prayer. As a mother, she led Cub Scout Troops, Girl Scout Troops and provided stability and direction for her lively crew. As a wife she always had a lunch bucket ready and hot dinner at the end of the day for Bill. When faced with life's adversities, Evelyn projected strength and resolve. She always maintained a sense of hope and was known as a woman with a bright smile and a hug for those she met along the way.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Bill, daughters Carolyn (Henderson), Mary Rita, and Leanne, and her sons James and Thomas, as well as grandchildren, Billy Niland, Jacob Heard, Kaitryn Heard, and step grandchild Patrick Eckerson. In addition she was preceded by her parents, James and Loretta Burgess, brother Henry (Hank) and his wife Dorothy Burgess, brothers-in-law Tony Radonich and Lyle Wilks, and her good friend Jim Davison.
Surviving Evelyn are her sons, Ed Niland of Anaconda, Mike (Marilyn) Niland, Vancouver, WA, daughters Cathy Shackleford (Mike), Pineville, LA, Ruth Anne Eckerson (Mike), Butte MT, Jackie Niland of Anaconda, LeRoy Henderson of Helena and sisters Ruth Radonich and her daughter, Anaconda, Rita Wilks and her children and families, California, and the children and families of her late brother Hank Burgess, Helena. Additional survivors include eighteen grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren located in the states of Montana, Louisiana, New York, Tennessee and Washington. Evelyn also has numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
The Niland family would like to give special thanks to Evelyn's niece, Mary Carol Radonich who provided loving care to our mother at the nursing home, as well as the entire staff of the Anaconda Community Nursing Home for their kind and loving care.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Camp Mak-A-Dream, PO Box 1450, Missoula, MT 59806.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Anaconda with the LAOH service at 10:00 a.m. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the services at the church.
4th St. and Alder St.
Anaconda, MT 59711
4th St. and Alder St.
Anaconda, MT 59711
Evelyn (Evie) Niland peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015, surrounded by family at the Anaconda Community Nursing Home. Evelyn was the matriarch of her large family, and spent most of her 87 years providing care and upbringing for her nine children, eighteen grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren. She was a pillar of strength and resilience for both her close, and extended family.
Evelyn was born on October 13, 1928 to James and Loretta Burgess in Anaconda Montana where she was raised, and lived her entire life. She was the second in line of four children. She attended St. Peter's Catholic elementary school, and graduated from St. Peter's Catholic High School. Evie recalled fondly working at the Montana Standard office before marrying Bill Niland in 1949. Bill and Evelyn raised their family in the St. Paul's Catholic Church. She also was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. A very proud moment for her was when she was chosen to the Grand Marshal of the AOH St. Patrick's Day Parade. As a woman of faith, she started every day with a prayer. As a mother, she led Cub Scout Troops, Girl Scout Troops and provided stability and direction for her lively crew. As a wife she always had a lunch bucket ready and hot dinner at the end of the day for Bill. When faced with life's adversities, Evelyn projected strength and resolve. She always maintained a sense of hope and was known as a woman with a bright smile and a hug for those she met along the way.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Bill, daughters Carolyn (Henderson), Mary Rita, and Leanne, and her sons James and Thomas, as well as grandchildren, Billy Niland, Jacob Heard, Kaitryn Heard, and step grandchild Patrick Eckerson. In addition she was preceded by her parents, James and Loretta Burgess, brother Henry (Hank) and his wife Dorothy Burgess, brothers-in-law Tony Radonich and Lyle Wilks, and her good friend Jim Davison.
Surviving Evelyn are her sons, Ed Niland of Anaconda, Mike (Marilyn) Niland, Vancouver, WA, daughters Cathy Shackleford (Mike), Pineville, LA, Ruth Anne Eckerson (Mike), Butte MT, Jackie Niland of Anaconda, LeRoy Henderson of Helena and sisters Ruth Radonich and her daughter, Anaconda, Rita Wilks and her children and families, California, and the children and families of her late brother Hank Burgess, Helena. Additional survivors include eighteen grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren located in the states of Montana, Louisiana, New York, Tennessee and Washington. Evelyn also has numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
The Niland family would like to give special thanks to Evelyn's niece, Mary Carol Radonich who provided loving care to our mother at the nursing home, as well as the entire staff of the Anaconda Community Nursing Home for their kind and loving care.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Camp Mak-A-Dream, PO Box 1450, Missoula, MT 59806.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Anaconda with the LAOH service at 10:00 a.m. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the services at the church.
A.O.H. Service
JAN 7. 10:00 AM (MST)
St. Peter's Catholic Church4th St. and Alder St.
Anaconda, MT 59711
Mass of Christian Burial
JAN 7. 10:30 AM (MST)
St. Peter's Catholic Church4th St. and Alder St.
Anaconda, MT 59711
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