Edna Bakke
Edna Bakke, 78 of Billings, formerly of
Saco, passed away September 12, 2009 at St. John’s Lutheran Home in
Billings.
Edna was born on November 20, 1930 in Columbus, MT. She
graduated from high school there and went on to join the United
States Air Force. Upon her discharge, she pursued her degree
in education, graduating from Eastern Montana College in Billings.
Edna taught for a number of years until she married Helmer Bakke in
July 1970. She joined him on the farm North of Saco where they
lived until moving to Malta and later to Billings due to failing
health.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents; husband Helmer; and
brothers John and Helga. She is survived by brothers Norman
(Lorraine) Anderson of Columbus and Arnold (Mary Lou) Anderson of
Terry; sister-in-law, Mollie Emmons of Saco; numerous nieces and
nephews, including special nephew Phil Emmons of Billings; and
foster daughter Jamie Lauckner of Fort Peck.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 15, at The Kathy Lillis Chapel on the Campus of St. John’s Lutheran Ministries. Burial will be at the Reitan Cemetery North of Saco with a Graveside service at 4:00 P.M.
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