Evelyn Renee Noel known by her friends and family as Renee passed away January 3rd, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones and in the exceptional care of the doctors and nurses at St. Peters Hospital in Helena, Montana.
Renee was born in Fargo, North Dakota on April 19th, 1958. She was adopted at an early age by Bob and Ruth Olsen. Renee was the middle child of two siblings, Ken and Luanne. She spent her childhood years in Bowman North Dakota where she graduated from Bowman County High School.
In the late 1970’s Renee moved to East Helena, Montana where she soon found her husband. Renee and Richard (Dick) Noel married in Coeur d’Alene Idaho on September 29th, 1984. They spent the next 40 years building a beautiful life together and welcoming two boys Rory and Tanner.
Renee loved Montana and the people. She had special relationships with her friends, and she held them dear to her heart. Renee was employed by a few businesses in Helena including helping her boys with the paper route and eventually retiring after almost a decade from the Post Office. Renee loved spending time with her grandkids, playing cribbage, getting her nails manicured and enjoying coffee dates at vanilla bean with her friends. She adored her pets and was known for taking in dogs throughout her life that needed a home. Renee was so happy and fun; you could always count on her to cheer you up and make you smile.
Her laugh was contagious, and her kindness was unconditional. She was truly the life of the party anywhere she went.
Renee was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and wife and is survived by her husband Dick Noel, children Rory Noel (Raelynn) and Tanner Noel, grandchildren Ashling Noel and Reegan Noel, brother Ken Olsen and family and sister Luanne Shannon and family.
Per Renee’s request her body has been cremated and there will be no funeral. A celebration of life/reception will be held in her honor on January 31st at Simple CremationSunset Funeral Home 315 E. 6th Ave Helena, MT from 12:00pm-2:00pm. The family thanks the nurses and doctors of St. Peters and the employees at Big Sky Cremations for their compassionate care of Renee. While we mourn her passing, Renee’s life will be honored and remembered by her loved ones.
Big Sky Cremation and Simple Cremation Montana have assisted the family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Noon to 2:00 PM
Friday January 31, 2025
Simple Cremation Montana
315 E 6th Ave
Helena,
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Noon to 2:00 PM
Friday January 31, 2025
Simple Cremation Montana
315 E 6th Ave
Helena,
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John & Jeanie Horne says
So sorry to hear or you loss. May god take the hands of you and the boys and guide you all thru these troubling times.
Susy Finck says
Dear Dick, Rory, Tanner and families. I’m so sorry for the pain you are going through. Renee loved her family so much. When we spoke she’d always tell me about what was going on with each of you with such pride and love in her voice. Know you all meant the world to her. I will miss my dearest friend more than words can say. She truly was a blessing to all that knew her. May God give you all strength to overcome this devastating loss and peace with the beautiful memories she left you. Rest in Peace my sweet friend. You live on in my heart until we meet again. I love you Nae.
DeAnna Noel says
I love you Aunt Renee. Your laughter and kind nature will forever be in my heart and mind. Save me a seat up there to play another game of crib. My heart goes out to that old Dick, those phenomenal boys of yours and your precious grandchildren. Go with our Lord and rest.
Marlene Longfellow says
Your in my thoughts and prayers 🙏
Steve Lantz says
So sorry for your Iose. Renee was an awesome person and missed by all. Prayers to dick and sons.
Patty Tetrault says
I’m so saddened to hear of Renee’s passing. She was the first friend I had when moving to the Bowman school system. I was a shy little country kid who knew absolutely nobody. Renee was the one who could bring a smile to the tear stained face. I’m sure our mothers (who were friends) made her be friends with me but it was a forever deal. She remained kind and entertaining! Bless her soul. My sympathies to all the family. Patty T.
Kevin E. Olson says
Dear Dick… I was sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Renee was a wonderful and cheerful soul as she will be missed.
I pray for God to wrap his loving arms around you and your family and grant you peace ✝
God Bless and GODSPEED
Your friend always ❤
Kevin Olson
Turner Rathbun says
Thinking of Dick, Rory and Tanner!! Sending your prayers of peace. Renee was the fun hippie cousin always happy and smiling. My favorite memory of cousin Renee was the year she came for Sturgis Rally. She peaced every biker that rode by!
Rita says
So sorry for your loss, enjoyed the times
Gary Sohm says
Nay was an amazing friend and I will miss her very much. Soo many wonderful memories. Rest in peace Nay.