Myrtle "Babe" Hennessey

Myrtle Marie “Babe” Hennessey, a long-time resident of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Missouri River Center from natural causes. She was 90 years old. A vigil service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. A funeral liturgy will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, followed by entombment at Hillcrest Lawn Mausoleum. Born in Washington on May 19, 1925, Myrtle moved with her mother and siblings at a young age to Great Falls. She met the love of her life, Daniel Hennessey, at a local Elks Club dance, and after dating only a few weeks, they were married in a small ceremony. They were married for 54 years and spent their lives devoted to each other. Throughout her life, Myrtle served primarily as a nurse’s assistant and a baker, where she worked side by side with her sweetheart, but most importantly was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was well-known for her cooking, her sense of humor, her sassy personality and her loving hugs. She enjoyed crocheting, painting, her flowerbeds, and spending time with her family, while also being active in her faith at our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Myrtle is survived by her five children, Dannie Polk of Lake Bay, Washington, Connie (Paul) Barnhorst of Helena, Sharon Hennessey of Helena, James (Susan) Hennessey of Great Falls, and Donna (Russell) Thunstrom of Great Falls. She is also survived by her brother, Leo Hansen, Jr. of Great Falls; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel; her mother Orpha “Suzie” Kellogg; and three of her siblings.