On the morning of July 7th, 2019, Eleanor May Wedlake passed away at St. James Healthcare surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was born in Butte, MT on August 11th, 1927 to Bill and Molly Weis. She attended St. Joseph’s Grade School graduating from Butte High School in 1945. Eleanor worked at Barkley Motors after graduation. On August 23th, 1949 she enlisted in the Naval Reserve and was honorably discharged on August 1st, 1953 as a seaman apprentice.
Eleanor married Robert “Bob” Wedlake on August 20th, 1950, and they were blessed with 5 children: Karen (Fred) Hayes, Sandy (Pat) Maloney, Pam (Walt) Gonder, Rob (Christy) Wedlake and Chuck (Christina Crosby) Wedlake. She was the proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 5 ½ great-great grandchildren.
Eleanor enjoyed bowling, pinochle, watching grandchildren participate in a variety of sports. She loved watching baseball and was a Braves fan. Eleanor loved to read, but macular degeneration limited her ability to see.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, mother and father, brother and sister-in-law Jack and Lilah Weis, granddaughter Alisa Hayes, several brother and sister-in-law’s, aunts and uncles, niece and nephew.
Special thanks to the aids at The Springs and to the staff of St. James for the wonderful care they provided for mom.
Mom, we love you so much and will miss you forever, especially the love and care you showed all of us. You are finally home.
Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM on Friday July 12th, at St. John’s Catholic Church. Funeral mass will follow at 11:00 AM at the church. Rite of Committal will follow the mass at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Memorials in honor of Eleanor are suggested to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, St. Jude, Albert’s Angel Fund, or the Montana Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Please visit https://buttefuneralhome.com to offer condolences or share a memory of Eleanor.
Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services is privileged to serve Eleanor’s family.
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Friday July 12, 2019
St John's Catholic Church
1500 Majors
Butte, Montana 59701
Funeral Mass
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Friday July 12, 2019
St John's Catholic Church
1500 Majors
Butte, Montana 59701
Rite of Committal
Following Mass
Friday July 12, 2019
Holy Cross Cemetery
4700 Harrison Ave.
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Friday July 12, 2019
St John's Catholic Church
1500 Majors
Butte, Montana 59701
Funeral Mass
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Friday July 12, 2019
St John's Catholic Church
1500 Majors
Butte, Montana 59701
Rite of Committal
Following Mass
Friday July 12, 2019
Holy Cross Cemetery
4700 Harrison Ave.
Butte, Montana 59701
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Ann (King) West says
There are way too many memories to list. Eleanor and my mom drinking Cold Duck. Watching Eleanor make pasta from scratch. Her dogs Freida and Schultz. Picnics out at the Nine Mile. I am truly very sorry for your loss. What a wonderful lady. Hang on to all the happy memories. She will be missed by you all.
Nina says
Karen,
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful mother. I haven’t seen her since I was a teenager. She was a great lady. If you would like to talk my number is 931-237-5963. After 6 your time is a good time for me. Or you can write to me at 7367 Southmoor Dr, Fountain, CO 80817
Nina Hamilton
Joe King says
A Grand Lady has passed. Gibraltar has crumbled. Far too many memories are tied to her to ever list. I can’t be there for the service, but my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Randy Robbins says
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I haven’t seen her in awhile, but seeing this picture, I sure remember that great smile. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you……Randy Robbins
Sandra (Reed) Thompkins says
Eleanor, my best friend’s mom…
Living on South Gaylord across the street from the Wedlakes were some of the best years for us.
You made the best pastys (or is it pasties) ever and that colorful side dish. Karen maybe you can send the recipes. Although your mom had the magic touch.
I will always remember your generous easy smile and your infectious laugh.
Thank you for being patient with three precocious little girls – in this case Karen, Sandy and me. In particular the plate glass window caper, although in all fairness Karen had the good sense to head for home before matters went sideways. And of course the time you came home and found Karen and me sitting on your front steps cramming candy into our mouths. We figured if Karen needed a bit of sugar from one piece of candy then 20 pieces must be even better!
Butte will never be the same without you. You will cross our minds often in the years ahead. I know that you’re carefully and lovingly watching closely over your family & friends and of course you are with Bob and with my folks, John and Margaret, soaring with the angels as you should be.
Love you always.