Helen Symington
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Helen Symington
RONAN — Helen Louisa (Colgrove) Symington of Ronan passed away on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at Mountain View Care Center from years of a broken heart and natural causes. She was born on Dec. 17, 1938, to Roy and Helen Colgrove in Columbus, Montana.
Helen attended school in Columbus, Polson, and then graduated from Charlo High School in 1957. Soon after, she attended Nebraska Christian College. After college, she moved back home and worked at the consolidated dairy in the Creamery Mall.
Helen soon met the love of her life, James Symington. On Sept. 30, 1961, they married and started their life together. They raised four children together and were the owners of Ronan Laundry for many years.
Helen was a member of the Jaycees, Sparks and Throttle Car Club and the Ronan Women’s Club.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, James Symington; her parents, Roy and Helen Colgrove; her brother, Edward Colgrove; her brother-in-law, Robert Symington; and her nephew, Rusty Symington.
Helen is survived by her children, Kathy Symington of Ronan, Judy (Donald) Pierce of St. Ignatius, Jim (Joy) Symington of Texas, and Henry Symington of Ronan; her brother, Bob Colgrove; and her sister, Mary Jane Eldridge; as well as, eight grandchildren, Tiffany, Justin, Heather, Cole, Natasha, Julia, Faith, and Joely and nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Alvie Symington; sister-in-law, Hazel Colgrove; as well as many beloved friends.
Services have been held.
Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www.shriderthompson.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
