Annabell Annita (Sathre) Seeley

1914 -2007

Our Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and friend shed her earthly bonds on May 20, 2007. Awaiting her arrival will be her husband Wilbur, her parents Ole and Amelia Sathre, brothers Rex and Orville and her many friends and relatives.

Annabelle was born December 20, 1914 on the Sathre homestead west of Havre. She attended country schools near Kremlin and graduated from Havre High School in 1932. Shortly thereafter she began to work for J.C. Penny's in Havre. Annabelle married Charles Wilbur Seeley on September 19, 1938. Soon thereafter they moved to Shelby where they started the Shelby Bottling Co. Except for a short move back to Havre during WWII, Annabelle helped Wilbur manage the bottling works right up until Wilbur’s death in 1980.

Following the passing of her husband, Annabelle continued to live an active, full life which included enjoying the family cabin near Glacier Park, spending winters in Mesa Arizona, and traveling to all parts of the world with her traveling partner, her daughter Anita. Annabelle was always ready for a round of golf or a bridge party.

Throughout her life Annabelle demonstrated a true zest for life and a humble appreciation for others as well as a deep love for the Lord. True to her nature, Annabelle remained independent to the end. When no longer able to drive, she resided at the Marias Heritage Center before moving to Billings in 2004 to be closer to her family. While in Billings, she resided at the Grand Park Vintage Suites until her passing.

Annabelle is survived by her daughter Anita Price of Riverton Wyoming, son Roger and Judy Lyn Seeley of Gilbert Arizona and son David and Audrey Seeley of Billings. She also took great pride in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jim and Karen Price (Jacob), July and Brady Carroll (Gavin and Brooke), Jane and Chuck Bisbee, Jimmy Fresorger, Kirk (twins Nathan and Tyler) and Bret and Bridgette. Annabelle is also survived by her beloved sister in law's Helen Lamey of Glasgow and Florence Seward of Seattle along with five nieces.

A sincere thanks to the staff at the Marias Heritage Center in Shelby and the Grand Park Vintage Suite in Billings as well the Big Sky Hospice for the compassionate care for our Mother.

A memorial service will be held at the Community Methodist Church at 2:00PM on Sunday, May 27, 2007. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Community Methodist Church in Shelby or the charity of your choice.