Kathryn Ann (Buckley) Helland, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2019 in Miles City, Montana. She was 63. Kathy was born in Stillwater, Minnesota on February 3, 1956 to John and Barbara Buckley. Preceded in death by her parents.
Kathy enjoyed Minnesota and all the activities that it had to offer during her time there. She talked about the good ol times when her family would spend summers at the cabin fishing, playing and swimming in the lake. Kathy eventually made her way over to Montana in her early 20s with her friend Beth.
During her time in Montana, she met Glenn in Miles City. After three years of dating, Kathy married Glenn on February 10, 1989. After many years working at the Holy Rosary Hospital, Kathy wanted to work with children. She worked with special needs kids for many years at their homes and at Head Start. She always talked about how she loved spending time with her kids and loved watching them learn. On August 1, 2001, Kathy and Glenn adopted their three children Mackenzie, Mikayla, and Alex. Kathy loved her children so much and the last few days she was still expressing how proud she was of her three children. On December 23, 2018, Kathy became a grandmother to Andre Quincy. She fell in love with him immediately. She was so happy that she got to be there for the birth of her grandchild.
She was loved by all. Kathy will be greatly missed by her family and friends from Miles City and Stillwater. Kathy was one of a kind and cannot be replaced. Kathy is survived by her husband Glenn; children Mackenzie, Mikayla and Alex Helland; grandson Andre; siblings, Jean (Greg) Swanson, Stanley Buckley, John (Karen) Buckley Jr., Joseph (Mary) Buckley; and many, many nieces and nephews. Kathy loved her two cats, so she is survived by her cats Stella and Henry. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4-6 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will be held on a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Kathryn always wanted to go back to Minnesota. There will be a service in Stillwater, Minnesota; date to be determined.