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Isabelle Mavis Obituary

Isabelle Ann Mavis

March 14, 1932 - July 1, 2024

HELENA, MT - Isabelle A. Mavis, 92, of Clancy, MT, passed away at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena on Monday, July 1, 2024. Isabelle was born in Fargo, ND, on March 14, 1932. She was the first of seven children born to Clifford and Elfrieda (Ludemann) Senn.

Isabelle was a resident of Pelican Rapids, MN, graduating from Pelican Rapids High School in 1950. She married Willis F. Mavis on Oct 1, 1950. In 1952 Willis joined the Air Force and Isabelle followed him to Massachusetts, Mississippi, and Bermuda. In 1956 Willis left the Air Force and joined the Federal Aviation Administration. His career brought them to Montana where they lived in both Great Falls and Billings before coming to Helena in 1974.

Isabelle was a member of Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church for 50 years, where she was active in both quilting and bible study groups. She loved to knit, sew and bake.

Isabelle was preceded in death by her husband Willis F. Mavis, Her parents and five siblings, Patricia, Rosetta, Loretta, Clifford Jr., and Joann. Surviving is her son, John (Susan) of Highlands Ranch, CO; grandchildren Brianne (Tyler) Schoen of Clancy, MT, Mackenzie of Littleton, CO and Tanner of Ft. Collins, CO. her brother Paul (Kates) Senn of Great Falls, MT, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Although no Service is currently planned; Memorials for the "Quilting Group" may be sent to Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church. 3580 N. Benton Ave. Please visit Bigskycremations.com to offer the family condolences or to share memories of Isabelle.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Helena Independent Record on Jul. 23, 2024.

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