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Christine Ann Hannifin Dugdale
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Christine Dugdale Obituary
Our angel on earth and now in heaven, Christine Ann Hannifin Dugdale, died Feb. 22, 2008 On Aug. 26, 1954, a whirlwind touched down in Butte, Montana. "It's a buppy, it's a buppy," brother Emmett shouted with glee. God had bestowed a wonderful gift on the home of Emmett and Charlotte (Doggett) Hannifin. Christine was a middle child with older siblings: Jimmy Knox, Teresa Knox, Emmett Hannifin, and younger brother, Tim Hannifin. Not wanting to miss her share of attention, Christine attacked life with vitality, an Irish temper and a Samaritan's heart. One could not choose a better friend or a worse enemy.
Christine graduated from Immaculate Conception Grade School and on occasion attended Butte Central High School in order to visit with her many friends. Christine developed a passion for style and grace which she would abandon in order to enjoy a good fight with her brothers. She was a very classy woman who defied convention. Christine studied interior design at Montana Tech, Washington State University and the University of Montana.
She fell in love and married Stan Dugdale in April 1983. After a brief career in real estate sales, Christine found her niche in real estate appraisal. Chris and Stan complemented each other. Together, they built a business and a life with two wonderful sons, Taddy and Sanjo. Christine was always loving and generous with others, but her family was her foundation.
While Chris had little leisure time, her generosity and self-sacrifice was boundless: assisting and sometimes housing elderly relatives and friends, not only praying in church but cleaning the church, heading Immaculate Conception Preservation Fundraising Committee, years on the Montana Tech Board of Directors, and hosting boys from Ireland through Project Children for several years.
Ironically, the people who Christine expected to be caring for, Stan, Taddy and Sanjo, became her caregivers as her health declined. Christine was loved and cherished as she fought a battle with cancer that she could not win. Christine always walked with God, but in her later years further embraced her Catholic faith, which gave her much solace and peace.
Preceding Christine in death were her mother and father; brother, Jimmy Knox; brothers-in-law, Fred Dugdale, Ray Dugdale, Art Dugdale; and aunt, Mary Hannifin.
Surviving Christine are her husband, Stan; sons, Tad and Sanjo; siblings, Teresa (Mick) Lowney and Teresa's children, Nels, Gretchen and Emily, Emmett (Pat) Hannifin and children, Tim and Bridgette, Tim (Joann) Hannifin and children Sean, Ben, and Talitha; brothers-in-law, Brad (Dorothy) Dugdale and Russ (Joan) Dugdale; sister-in-law, Irma Dugdale; Stan's children, Stan (Danielle) Dugdale and children Ashley and Sam, Deanna Dugdale, and Dannette (Jay) Fredrickson and children Mariah, Haakon, Jayson and Carynn; and a large extended family.
Christine loved life and always found the best in others. Words cannot describe how she touched everyone who knew her. She always said, "Every bump is a boost," and she will remain in our hearts and "boost" our spirits forever.
Christine's remains will be in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where friends may call beginning Wednesday at 5 p.m. Parish Vigil Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at the church Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with the Revs. Bob Hall and Gregory Burke as celebrants. Please be patient as Christine will probably be late.
Memorial: Immaculate Conception Church Preservation Fund.
Express condolences at www.mtstandard.com/obits.
This obituary was originally published in the Montana Standard.
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John and Laurie Raymond
March 1, 2008
Stan and Family,
We had great respect for Chris. She was a true professional. What a deep loss for your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barb Madison
February 29, 2008
Chris was truly a angel from above, she always put a smile on my face when I would see her. I will miss her . She was such a kind ,caring person and a true friend. God Bless
Lou Schlickman
February 28, 2008
Teresa and family, many of us can only imagine losing a loved one so close to us. From the numerous comments already posted in this guest book it's not hard to see how much of a loss this is to everyone touched by Christine's frienship and love. Our hearts go out to you all in your time of loss and sorrow. I'm jealous of those of you who had the opportunity to know such a wonderful person. I'm also grateful for our little office's important connection to her via her wonderful sister (that's you Teresa). It appears anyone who has know this family is irreparably blessed with some measure of great happiness. On behalf of my family and office our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Randy & Sharon Guizzo
February 28, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Chris was a very kind and caring person. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
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Denise (Kelley) Seilstad
February 28, 2008
To the Dugdale & Hannifin Family, I am so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. I went to high school with her, and am so glad she came to the last class reunion. We had a very nice visit. I remember her telling me she was not going to come, and her sister told her to get dresssed and get down there!! She was always a sweetheart in high school, which seems years behind us, but also just like yesterday. My sympathy to all of you. God Bless
Denise Horne
February 28, 2008
Stan, Tad, Sanjo & Family
Thank you for sharing your family with our family. You are right, Stan, if you can count a handful of great friends, you are wealthy. I am fortunate for that friendship with Chris & I will miss our early morning phone calls. All of you have done a fabulous job to honor a woman who so deserves it. She held her family and friends close. She was generous, loving, giving, faithful, caring, loyal & had so much integrity, above all. We love all of you and will miss Chris every day.
Denise, Kevin, Brianna & Lauren
Julie (Warner) Morris
February 27, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Christine's passing. She was my very first friend, what wonderful times we had together on Caledonia. I am thankful that I had the chance to visit with her this past September. She will always be in my heart.
Darelene De Clusin
February 27, 2008
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family.
Darlene Declusin
February 27, 2008
Stan and sons,
Our deepest condolences at your loss. Our prayers are with you.
John and Barbara Cunliffe
Mandi Arntson
February 27, 2008
Tad, Sanjo, and Stan-
I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you find peace in the happy memories you have of your mom. I'll never forget her warm smile.
Vern & Marilyn Kingston
February 26, 2008
So very,very sorry for your loss. Christine was a neat gal and will be missed terribly.
Kathy Maloney
February 26, 2008
Dear Teresa, Tim , Emmett and family. I have such fond memories of a wonderful summer when you lived on Mercury St. You were the nicest people, and I was so sad when you moved. Chris was always such a beautiful person. I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing her at Mass at St. James with her sons. Tender thought go out to all of you. May good memories sustain you until you meet again.
Love, Kathy Maloney
Heather Loucks
February 26, 2008
We only knew Christine through email & her appraisals that she did for mutual customers, but we were very sorry to hear of her passing. She was an upstanding appraiser & we will miss working with her. Take care in Heaven Christine......From all of us in the First Interstate Bank Real Estate Department.
Emmett McCormick
February 25, 2008
Teresa (Knox,)
My sincere sympathy for the loss of your sister.
Emmett McCormick
Sr. Sara Goggin
February 25, 2008
Dear Stan, Tad, Sanjo, Emmett, Pat, Tim and Bridgette, Tim, JoAnn, Sean, Ben, and Talitha,
Such a woman of faith, graciousness, Beatitude-living, Christine, I am sure, is with us as we celebrate her life and the gift she remains to be for us!
Our hearts are heavy at our loss, but, I know she experiences today her belief, that her death is her gain.
My love and prayers,
Mark & Debbie Driscoll
February 25, 2008
Stan, Tad and Sanjo,
Our hearts go out to all of you. Chris was a dear friend and a wonderful person and she will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her and I can't imagine the loss you must be feeling. I love this poem and it sounds so much like words Chris would be saying to you. Hopefully it will give you some comfort at such a sad time because I know she would not want you to be sad and she loved you all so much!
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jen Dahlke
February 25, 2008
Stan and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Chris. She was such a neat lady and I am so glad I had the opportunity to know her.
Deepest sympathy,
Jen (Rucinsky) Dahlke
(Dorothys daughter)
Board of Directors Habitat for Humanity
February 25, 2008
On behalf of our partner families and our organization, Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Montana wishes to thank the family of Chris Dugdale for sharing her with us, and for her years of service, donation and dedication to the mission of Habitat for Humanity. Her assistance helped in the turn-around of the Central Butte Neighborhood, and we will forever be grateful.
Kathy (Sheehy) Lovell
February 25, 2008
I am so sorry to learn of Christine's death. She was a wonderful lady.
I knew her best as a little sister to my friend Teresa.
Francie Reed
February 25, 2008
I remember Chris as a little girl walking down Alabama Street with her dog King. She had a beautiful smile & personality that only got better through the years. My thoughts & prayers go out to all the family & friends. She will be missed. With Deepest Sympathy, Francie (Warmuth) Reed
Len Kelly
February 25, 2008
Stan, I am very sorry to hear of Christine's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons.
Francie Reed
February 25, 2008
I remember Chris from the time she was a grade schooler walking around the neighborhood on Alabama Street with her dog King. She was always willing to help others. The last time I spoke with her, aprox 4 mos ago, I was not aware of her illness. I am so sorry for the family's loss. I know she will be deeply missed. My prayers & thoughts are will all the family & friends. Francie (Warmuth) Reed
Denise Pressler
February 25, 2008
I will miss you Chris, you will be the best guardian angel, you certainly earned your wings. Your kindness and smile will never be forgotten. My sympathy goes out to Stan and your children.
Debbie DAUENHAUER-HESS
February 25, 2008
Dear Stan and Family,
I am truely sorry for your loss. God Bless You All...
Bonnie Hannifin
February 25, 2008
Our deepest condolences to Stan, Taddy, and Sanjo, and all of the family in the loss of their dear Chris. Chris's kindness to our family when our father died will never be forgotten. Much love, Bonnie Hannifin, Barbie Huberman, Mike Hannifin, Eddie Hannifin, Shan Hannifin and all of our extended families.
Debbie (McCaul) & Patrick Kotan
February 24, 2008
To the Dugdale Family
Hoping you'll find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always, and strength in the companionship of those who share your loss.
Philip Hannifin
February 24, 2008
Cousin Chris will be missed. She will always be in my heart. I wish Stan, Tad, Sanjo, the, Dugdale Clan and Hannifin Clan my deepest condolences.
Ed and Patti Armstrong
February 24, 2008
We are very sorry to hear of Chris' passing. Our prayers are for your family.
Joanita McCartan - Munoz
February 24, 2008
Words cannot begin to express my shock and sadness when I received Teresa's email. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.
Bill Nugent
February 24, 2008
growing up as a kid u were like another mom always loved being around u and the family. you were there for me through all my troubles. this is a shocking surprise and i wish i could have said good bye. guess this is the best way i can. always loved u as another mother. may heaven be peace and watch over those that love you. my best wishes
VICKIE BIRD (ROONEY)
February 24, 2008
I will always remember your beautiful smile and your ability to make me do the same - it was a lifetime ago, but seems like yesterday. Rest in peace Chris.
mark burns
February 24, 2008
Christine was a beautiful person, and also a beautiful human being, she will be missed very much. She was always very nice to me growing up,and I have never forgotten that. I will keep you and and your family in my prayers daily. God bless.
Chuck Buus SF retired
February 24, 2008
I am so very sorry, life is so short, but the time spent here is so great. you will be missed
Paula Rotar Lynch
February 24, 2008
Little did I know when I talked to Chris at Christmas Mass that she was so ill. I remember her as a twinkle, who always made our family smile.She and my sister Maura had so much fun together.
May God bless you in the days to come. Know that she touched so many people. You are in my prayers.
Coleen Crowley
February 24, 2008
Stan, Tad, Sanjo, Emmett & Pat, Tim & JoAnn, and family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Christine and her wonderful spirit will be missed by all of us who knew her. God Bless you.
Coleen and Jim Crowley and family (Cailin Shea Abby Mary John Liz and Kelly)
Connie & John Caldwell
February 24, 2008
Were so sorry to hear of her passing. May she rest in peace.
George Castleton
February 24, 2008
Stan,
What a shock to open the paper and read that your sweetheart has passed on. She was one classy woman whom I appreciated doing business with for many years.
Best wishes to you and your children.
Gary and Jennifer Shea
February 24, 2008
Dear Stan and Family,
Our hearts are heavy as we send our sympathy and prayers to each of you on the loss of your dear Christine.
Chris was a vivacious, talented, kind person who we will all miss.
May Her Memory Be Eternal.
With Blessings,
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