I just learned today that another member of the PCQ&A community has passed away.

Marie Seely, known as "Montana" here, and affectionately known as "Mons" to those who knew her, lost her battle with cancer yesterday, March 28th, 2005.

She hadn't been active here for quite a while, but I hope some here will remember her.

From The Omaha World-Herald, March 29th, 2005:

SEELY—Marie, 48 yrs., of Omaha. Born June 8, 1956 in Anaconda, Montana.
Graduated High School in Anaconda in June 1974.
Entered the Army in Feb. 1975 and was discharged honorably in Feb. 1978.
Worked for 20+ yrs. for UPRR. She married Ed on Oct. 16, 2002.
Preceded in death by parents and brother, Raymond R. Seely.
Survived by husband, Ed.
VISITATION Thurs. 6-8 PM at the Funeral Home. Memorials to the family.
GOOD SHEPHERD FUNERAL HOME
6330 North 56th St. 505-9260

"Montana"


Here is her profile:


I remember Marie for her wicked sense of humor, and the strength she showed even when she knew she was losing the battle. She reached out to me two years ago when I was down with cancer myself, and I'll always remember that.

R.I.P. "Mons" ;(

Edit: Added obituary.

Seems like we are having an extraordinary run of bad news. I do remember her, who could forget the cat? :) May she find peace and solace now.

Thanks for posting, GK. That's sad to hear, but at least her suffering has ended.

My condolences to her loved ones.

It's strange how you don't remember someone until this happens, and then you remember how active she was "a long time ago".

As near as I can figure, her last posts were in December, 2001. Here's one of hers from the last day she posted:

"The biggest conspiracy has always been the fact that there is
no conspiracy. Nobody's out to get you. Nobody gives a shit
whether you live or die. There, you feel better now?
---Dennis Miller"

Sure I remember her. I was unaware she had cancer. We have had too much of this kind of news lately. Rest in Peace.

it was with great sadness that i received the news from Marie's husband of her passing,,

through it all, marie had such spunk, grit and determination, and a wicked sense of humor that kept not only her* going, but the rest of those who knew her, as well. she was truly an inspiration to many, many people and touched many a heart, mine especially. when her pain was at its 'bearable' stage, she spent her last months online at cancer forums, sharing information and helping others in whatever way she could.

my prayers and deepest condolences to her husband, Ed, and her family.

rest in peace, my friend, you have given me a wonderful friendship, and memories that will make me both laugh and cry.

God bless you,

d.

R.I.P. Marie....you've been sorely missed..God Bless .thanks,Peter..wot a bummer

Wow, just a young woman. Thanks GK, we had not seen her here in a while but I remember her from back when she was posting.

Visit us in the Basement

Rest in peace Montana . _

Rest in peace Montana.

Like so many others, I had no idea she had cancer... Don't know what I could have done, but she did live practically right down the road from us...

Rest well, and my condolences to the family

Rest in Peace my friend. :-(
Thanks for letting me know,Darcy and Peter.





In memory of my pal,Tuff.

Still upwind of Team PC911

Too young to die, but I'm happy that she is not in pain anymore. If anyone is in contact with her family, please send on my condolences.

Marti,
I plan on sending a card to Marie's husband, and I'll make sure he knows
about this thread.

Rest in Peace ;(

Thats very sad, so young. RIP Montana.

Thanks for posting. I definitly remember her, she caught my eye in a good way.

Rest in Peace.

RIP such sad news to know that yet another of our members has passed.In my prayers as always.

Sad news yet again. My condolences to her family. RIP Montana

Sad News Indeed. I did not know her. So young yet. Rest in Peace Montana.

My sympathies go out to the family. I remember Montana when I did the collage for PC911. It is quite sad to lose someone so young and vibrant.

I didn't know her, but I do remember her picture on the older collage. May she rest in peace. My condolences to her family.

I remember her...

I remember Montana from Bitbenders posting with Darcy on the hunk thread.... did she ever have fun. *smiles*

Such sad news, my condolences to the family.

Rest In Peace Montana

I remember Montana from her posts with Tuffie . They were great friends and I have a great respect for both of them . I was always in awe of Montana's fight against her illness . Great lady !

So sad. Rest in peace Montana.

Terry

My sympathy to her family.

I did not know her, but my heart goes out to her family for their loss. Her picture portrays a beautiful, intelligent woman. GBU Montana!

Montana had a quick humor and a mind of her own.

Rest in peace and laughter, Marie.

My condolences to her family.

Sophie

Here's a larger version of the original pic.

Thanks GK, what a very nice picture of Montana.

May God bless and provide strength.

very sorry to hear that. my condolences :(

Marie/Montana, was a very honest speaking person that after she came down really hard on me for smoking, I learned to listen to and appreciate. God knows she went through hell after she had her oral cancer. She lost her tongue and had to be fed by a tube in her mouth. She had trouble talking without her tongue, but she fought hard, and didn't hesitate to share her message about smoking. I sit here today, still smoking, with tears in my eyes.......Lord knows she was very honest about her situation.

I for one will never forget her open and honest comments of how her life was affected. RIP peace Marie.