Noreen Kay Halvorson, 76, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Northern Montana
Care Center of natural causes. At her request, cremation has taken place and a
memorial service in her honor will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in
Noreen's honor may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Please visit
Noreen's online memorial to send a card or leave a message of condolence for her
family at www.hollandbonine.com.
Noreen was born May 8, 1946, in Bozeman, Montana to Neal and Mildred (Roush)
McLees. Noreen attended school in Manhattan, Montana. She then moved to Helena to
attend Carroll College, where she received her Bachelor's in Elementary Education in
1968. After Charles returned from Vietnam, Noreen met and married Charles Evans
Halvorson on July 27, 1968 and together they made their home in many different places,
such as Lincoln, Neihart, Reed Point and Great Falls, working as school teachers.
Charles and Noreen couldn't have children, so they adopted Neal and Michelle. Charles
worked for the Boy Scouts of America and retired in 2000, due to health problems.
Noreen heard of a job teaching at Rocky Boy School system, so she drove up to Havre,
Montana and interviewed for the position. She was hired in 2003. She taught at Rocky
Boy School for five years and then transferred to the East End Colony to teach for
another five years until she retired in 2013. Noreen loved to inspire and educate the
young minds of children. She enjoyed interacting with them and seeing the "light" come
on when they understood the concept she was teaching. Shortly after she retired her
husband Charles passed away in 2014.
Noreen enjoyed working puzzles, crosswords, reading, knitting, crocheting and
collecting art and books. She was a good shopper and loved to find a good deal. She
also watched television and loved a good movie. She would go to the Senior Center for
lunch, visit people and stay active. She was also an active member of Messiah
Lutheran Church. She attended many of the ladies luncheons and was part of TOPS.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband Charles.
Noreen is survived by her son, Charles Neal Halvorson, and daughter, Michelle M.
Morales. Two granddaughters, Madilyn and Elizabeth Halvorson. Her brother Richard
(Mary Lou) McLees. Nephew Craig (Colleen) McLees and niece, Stacey Diehl.
Numerous extended family members, her church family and friends.