While surrounded by friends and family, Chelsie Mary Garrels was taken from us far too soon from a courageous battle to Metastatic Breast Cancer on November 2nd, 2021, in Butte MT. Chelsie was born to Trevor and Kristie Garrels in Missoula, MT on January 12th, 1988. A few years later she created a special bond with her little brother Joshua Garrels, one that kept them close for years to come. Graduating Butte High School in 2006 led her to further her education at Cappella University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business in 2020. She was highly recognized for her loyalty, drive, professionalism and outstanding work ethic at all places of employment. Following a lifelong dream of being a photographer she created “Guss Guss Photography” where she spent countless hours truly indulging in and enjoying her job, capturing memories to last a lifetime. In 2020, with much perseverance, she opened her first photography studio where she would expand her passion. She had a love for the outdoors, anything she loved it including a good softball game, hunting with dad or just a ride out with the family. Chelsie’s biggest love and devotion was to her two boys, who made up the entirety of her world, Wyatt and Morgan Garrels. She was always a devoted mother striving to give them the best life in every way possible. Her time with the boys was her absolute favorite from baseball, camping, hunting, and fishing to just cuddling on the couch for movie night. From scraped knees and boo boos to outstanding circumstances she was there with tremendous amounts of love and strength holding them tight, and never missing a kiss goodnight. Chelsie was a mother figure to many more than just her own as she always had her arms and heart wide open. She shared her courageous ways and wisdom in so many ways to so many around her. Chelsie was phenomenal at everything she did. Her drive for work, life, family and friends was extraordinary. The beauty of her friendship made a mark on anyone who had the honor of knowing her. Her strength was admirable and always shared that strength with anyone who needed it. Full of care and compassion she would always put others needs before her own, if you needed something she had it done before even being asked, always giving her time, knowledge and heart. She had true fire and grit full of courage and strength to overcome any obstacle, absolutely Butte Tough. A one of a kind, a warrior, self-spoken, remarkable human being. Her smile and laugh were very contagious, if she was laughing you were too and if you weren’t smiling before she would change that real quick. She is honesty, beauty and confidence all rolled into one. A beautiful, courageous, young woman who impacted so many lives will be dearly missed by all. A special thank you to our community for such tremendous support from all through such a difficult time. Chelsie is survived by her two children, Wyatt Trevor Garrels (age 11) and Morgan Otto Garrels (age 8), her parents, Trevor and Kristie Garrels, her brother, Joshua Garrels (wife Courtney and nephews Jackson and Ryder), her grandparents, Lou and Alberta Lopez and Lloyd and Joyce Garrels, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A celebration of her life will be held at 6pm on Monday, November 15th, at the Front Street Station, 800 E. Front St., Butte MT. In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Chelsie are encouraged to Chicks-n-Chaps by visiting http://chicknchaps.org/donate/ or by: PO Box 4442, Missoula, MT 59806.
Please visit below to offer a condolence or share a memory of Chelsie.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Chelsie and her family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
6:00 p.m.
Monday November 15, 2021
Front Street Station
800 E. Front St.
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
6:00 p.m.
Monday November 15, 2021
Front Street Station
800 E. Front St.
Butte, Montana 59701
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Jana Lorenz says
I am so very sorry for your loss of your beautiful Daughter Chelsie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and her beautiful boys. God bless you all.
Barb Kahm Mayer says
All of you, especially her boys will be in my prayers. I am so sorry.
Lisa Anderson says
We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Chelsie. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Becki Collinsworth says
We are so very sorry to hear about Chelsie. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Marlisa Nakwas says
What a beautiful angel she is. I will always cherish her through the wonderful pictures she took of me and my family. Love you chelsie.
Mike says
Thoughts and prayers for all 🙏🙏❤️❤️
Ben and Charmaine Everett says
Ben and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of this beautiful daughter, grand daughter, sister, mother and friend. Our love and prayers are offered to all who loved her.
Emily Connors says
What an amazing photo and a beautifully written obituary, it explains our Chelsie so perfectly. She was all of ‘ours’ as God had blessed us all by sharing her with us all. It’s as if, she quite truly was, an Angel in a human body. One thing could be said for our Chelsie and that was that she LOVED. 💗She loved hard, and she loved beautifully; she loved everyone she knew, with her whole heart. And she GAVE. She gave it her all, she gave everything she had, to all around her without expecting anything in return..Oh,And her smile though.Oh but those wonderful, precious Chelsie Smiles, that will forever live in all of our hearts and memories. As our hearts break and weep for her being gone too soon😢 as Heaven got its Angel back. Our hearts also break for her family and her sweet lil boys. We pray for them and all who knew her. We pray God eases the heartbreak over time as the months amd years pass by. There is a small comfort to be had in knowing she is up there in Heaven and watching over us all and that oneday, someday, we may see her once again.
😔 We love you and miss you. Sweet Chelsie. Fly High sweet Angel. This is not goodbye, no not goodbye forever, but more like, we will see you, later.💗🙏🕊
Frank and Sharon Davis says
Frank and I are so glad we were able to meet Chelsie and her family and spend a day and function at the Kriskovich’s
Family home in Butte Montana in September of this year, Chelsie is a truly amazing individual her legacy will live on!
Our Condolences to a family , Blessings, Frank and Sharon Davis and Family
ROCK ON CHELSIE 🙂
Judy Devine says
I am so very sorry for you and the loss of a daughter and sorry for her children for their loss of their mother.
Thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace to all who knew her.
Pam Smith says
I pray that your not in pain anymore Chelsie, and I pray for your boys to have happiness and health, I know you will be watching over them. I pray for you parents to have happiness and strength to raise those too young men!
Carol Woods says
Trevor, Kristie, Lou and Alberta and family I’m so very sorry for you loss! I didn’t know Chelsie or the boys. Only knew of the. When the little one was hurt. She seem to be a loving Mom. A angel from above so caring and loving to veryone she knew. I wish I could of known her but I can see she took after her Mom and Grandmother. She will be looking down on all of You! You all will be in my prayers.
Wini Stokke says
We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Chelsie.
She is gone far too soon. We send heartfelt condolences, love and healing prayers to her family. Chuck and Wini Stokke
Barbe and Jack Kelly says
We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Chelsie Mary. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time. We send healing thoughts and prayers to you all as you travel this journey.
Barbara and Jack Kelly
Barb Madison says
Trevor ,Christie and Josh I am so sorry for the loss of Chelsea ,she was such a strong amazing young lady . My heart breaks for all. I am sorry for not attending her service as I was out of town. Sending prayers to all.