Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1948
DIED
2022
FUNERAL HOME
Heidi Skocilich Obituary
Heidi Eleanor Skocilich, 73
May 5, 1948-March 6, 2022
Heidi Eleanor Skocilich, age 73, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly in her home Sunday, March 6th, 2022. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home on Monday, March 14, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. She will be laid to rest and in our lord's loving hands at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
She was the daughter of Joseph and Eleanor Walter of Deer Lodge MT.
She enjoyed life and is survived by her husband of 56 years, Mike Skocilich. Their 5 children/ spouses, DeeAnn McNay (Dan), Michael Skocilich (Heather), Tonya Skocilich, Melanie Barrios (Carlos) and Raymond Skocilich (Nora), 13 grandkids and last summer welcomed her first great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her mom and dad, her sister, Sonja Ryan, brothers David & Joe Walter, and we can't forget her fur baby Jazzy.
She graduated with an Associate's Degree in Psychology from Western Montana College in 1982 while taking care of her 5 kids at home and working full time at the Montana State Hospital. She later worked at various places, including the Town Pump of Rocker, until the time of retirement in 2009.
She loved spending time with her grandkids and laughing with family. She recently fulfilled her lifelong dream of eating fresh lobster in Maine with her daughters this last September. Her biggest joy was her love of animals, especially her two fur babies, Begee and Jazzy. Jazzy will be laid to rest with our mom. We believe this will give her comfort on her journey, as Jazzy provided so much love while she recuperated from her previous heart surgery. A life full of laughter, love, and adventures came to a close. She would simply say Go Packers!
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral & Cremation Service is entrusted with Heidi's funeral arrangements. You may pay your condolences at www.longfellowfinneganriddle.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Heidi Skocilich
Sponsored by Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home.
Make a Donation
in Heidi Skocilich's name
Memorial Events
for Heidi Skocilich
Mar
14
Mar
14
How to support Heidi's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Heidi Skocilich's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
