Weber , Helen (Debus), April 22, 1915- Jan. 20, 2011 Billings Gazette Billings, MT 22 Jan 2011 On Jan. 20, 2011, Helen Weber, beloved wife (Alfred, deceased) and precious mother of James A. Weber (dear Dixie), Elizabeth Jane Weber and Dorothy H. Weber (deceased), slipped these earthly bonds and drifted peacefully into the sweet slumber promised by our Lord Jesus to await the awesome and glorious Resurrection Day. Her youngest daughter, Jane, was holding her hand and kissing her farewell when their darling mother looked right at her and slightly nodded her head, acknowledging her kisses. Jane seldom called Helen "Mom," but always "Sweetheart" or "Darlin'." It is ONLY because of Helen's and Jane's deep faith in our Heavenly Father and His Wonderful Son that allows us to release her, in peace and gratitude, to Their blessed care. Helen belonged to the Billings Seventh Day Adventist church family in Billings since 1972. Our "Darlin'" was a very bright, loving and intelligent person whose whole life was dedicated to her family! Born on April 22, 1915, to her loving parents, Phillip and Maria Debus, and raised on the Huntley Project and then later living in Billings, she worked extremely hard all her life. Her very clever mind and determination, along with her many skills, earned her the respect of all who knew her. She was the beast seamstress in town for 17 years, performing such exquisite work in drapery construction that the most prestigious homeowners often waited three or four months so she alone could make their homes' window treatments more beautiful because Helen was a perfectionist! Helen's younger sister, Leah Reiter (Carl), and Helen's three grandchildren, Steven, Kenneth (Monique) and Sandra Sherwood (Kurt) and five great-grandchildren, Christopher, Justin, Austin, Nathan and Logan, even though they were many miles away, were very dear to her heart. This also applied to her nieces and nephews and all the rest of her "family." She felt that one special church family member was a real "sister in Christ," as well as a wonderful friend. And that friend knows who she is! The entire staff of St. John's Lutheran Home conducted themselves with the utmost loving care and professionalism. Jim and Jane wish to acknowledge the many heartfelt hugs and expressions of sympathy from everyone! Thank each of you for your care, service and protection. We have always loved you, "Darlin'," and will forever love you. You will live FOREVER in our hearts and minds. We will join you soon. Rest well now and sleep in Jesus. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Smith Downtown Chapel, located at 925 S. 27th St. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24. Interment will follow in the Pleasantview Cemetery.