Earlyne Lassila, 86, passed away on October 31, 2024, with family nearby. A Graveside Service will be held at Highland Cemetery on Monday, November 11th at 1:00 PM, with casket bearing provided by her grandchildren.
Earlyne was born and raised in Great Falls, leaving only after becoming a farmer’s wife in 1956, when she moved to the farm just a few miles east of Great Falls. Here she was a loving mother to three wonderful children: Kerry Ann, Daryl (Linda), and Kevin (Steffani). A wonderful person herself, she always turned heads upon entering a room.
The child rearing years were busy times while chasing parts, getting a meal on the table or helping her husband, Bob, with other chores. Still, she found time to keep up her yard and cultivate beautiful flowers. Learning early to be an LDS Lady, Earlyne became an accomplished cook and housekeeper with outstanding meals and superb desserts, especially the cakes, cookies, and pies that came out of her oven.
Earlyne suffered a cancer invasion during the early 2000’s. Her strong will pulled her through the chemo treatments, and she emerged cancer free.
Earlyne’s expanding family was her greatest pride with eight grandchildren: Molly Fraser and twin brothers Kolton and Kolby; Trista Lassila Anderson and brother Brady; Brandon Lassila, Lyndsay Lassila Breckenridge and Nikolas Lassila Allee. The result of this yields 10 great-grandchildren: Callie, Khloe, Ricky, Payton, Bridger, Olyvia, Tayler, Kira, Emma and Ethan.
The family wishes to acknowledge our appreciation to Peace Hospice and the staff for their gentle care of Earlyne. Also, to the staff of Highgate Memory Cottage for the care administered. Please donate if so inclined.
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