Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Barbara Syrros passed away surrounded by loved ones and people who cared about her deeply on Monday morning, December 22, 2025 at The Springs of Butte. She was born on May 25, 1939 in Deer Lodge, Montana to Elizabeth and Max Moore. She grew up in Deer Lodge and married Charles (Chuck) Hansen and together they had four children: Rick, Laurie, Julie and Tom. They later divorced and she remarried the love of her life William (Bill) Syrros and together they had one child, Kristi completing their family.
Mom was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend to those she knew. She loved spending time in the kitchen cooking and baking goodies for her family and friends, especially at Christmas time. She loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, cheering them on with pride. She also loved to sew and crochet blankets and would generously gift one to anyone in need. She worked various jobs using her accounting skills in her younger years before going to work for the correctional system in Deer Lodge prior to moving to Santa Fe then Albuquerque, New Mexico with her family, where she retired as head of payroll for the State of New Mexico correctional system.
Mom was preceded in death by her loving husband Bill, her mother and father Elizabeth and Max, and sisters Maxine Fiske and Ruth Hunt, and grandson Petie Klein.
Mom will be deeply missed by her children Rick (Cindy) Hansen, Laurie (Ken) Johnson, Julie (Roger Schroeder) Hansen, Tom (Ken Roberts) Hansen, and Kristi (Charlie) Neilson. Grandchildren Derek and Troy (Lucy) Hansen, and Randee (Steve) Spangler, Trent (Caitlin) Horswill, and Danielle (Elias) Klein, Cody Klein, and Kadence (Derek) Neilson, Cole and Chance Neilson, and Alaina Hansen, Lynette (Cody) Sanchez, Patrick Hansen, and bonus grandchildren Jori (Mike) Schrapps, Kelsi (Mike) Skinner, Whitney and Colton Johnson and 23 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Karleen (Garry) Douglas.
Cremation has taken place and arrangements to be announced at a later date. Please visit axelsonfuneralhome.com to offer condolences to the family or to share a memory of Barbara.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Barbara and her family.
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Cynthia Moree says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Cherish your memories deeply and try to stay close and surround each other in Gods deep love
Frank Crosby says
I’m sorry for your loss Lori I know how much she ment to you and your family! I never met her but she raised such great children. You have proven that ! It is so hard to lose your parents and so much you want to tell them and do with them but just because they aren’t here it doesn’t mean you have to quit telling them what is going on each day ! Praying for you and your family!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 If you need anything please call ! Love you and your children GOD BLESS YOU AS HE WILL HELP YOU THROUGH THIS HARD TIME ❤️
Tanya Gallegos says
Love you Barb and will forever remember the blankets you’ve crocheted for me over the years and the smells of your kitchen at Christmas time. May you rest in peace and I hope you and Bill are able to sit in your recliners and watch your shows!
Jackie and Frank Graham says
Adding my hugs and love to you Kristi and Charlie and your family!❤️😘
Katie Webster says
My thoughts are with all of the family at the loss of your mom. Rick & Cindy, Laurie& Ken , Julie Tom and Kristi. Losing your mom is one of the hardest things you will go through. Find strength in your memories of your mom. May she rest in peace
Penny Kaleva says
My thoughts and prayers for Barbs family and friends.
Kelly Todd says
Sending my love and hugs to you Kristi and to all of your family. ❤️
Denise Horne says
Laurie, so sorry for your loss. May her Memory be Eternal
Denise Horne