Lee Ann Neu, 60
Daily Inter-Lake | UPDATED 3 weeks, 3 days AGO
Lee Ann Neu, beloved sister, friend and longtime member of the Flathead Valley community, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20 at home. For more than 40 years Lee lived at 4th Avenue Supported Living under the wonderful care of Kim, Shannon and outstanding staff who loved her as family through illnesses, surgeries and life’s ups and downs. We are deeply grateful for their loving support.
Lee was tough, sweet and wonderfully witty — the strongest woman many of us have ever known. She loved her family above all, treasured her many longtime friendships and delighted in visits, outings, concerts, sister trips and Neu family reunions. Lee participated in Special Olympics when she was young and worked for many years at Flathead Industries. She loved country music and shopping – especially for watches, sunglasses and T Shirts. She loved video calls with family and friends, and delighted in calls from her nieces and nephews, who sang songs to her and kept her actively engaged in their lives. Lee faced pain and multiple health challenges with grace and spirit, never complaining and always offering an encouraging word. She loved food, but detested green beans.
Survived by her siblings: Gary Neu and spouse Sally, Diane Brien (Neu) and fiancé Jim Zevely, Barb Dopp (Neu) and spouse Tim, Brad Neu and spouse Christine, Bob Neu and spouse Susan, Mary Neu Runde and spouse Wolfgang, and Paula Witt (Neu) and spouse Todd.
Preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Janette Neu. We give thanks to the many family members and friends who traveled over the years to see Lee, to everyone who kept her life full of love and laughter and to the tender and attentive care of the hospice team in her last days. Memorials may be sent to 4th Avenue Group Home 21 4th Ave. W. Kalispell, MT. 59901 in honor of the care they provided. There will be a Celebration of Life Mass and reception Thursday, March 26 at 11 a.m. at the Saint John Paul Catholic Church, 195 Coverdell Road, Bigfork. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for the family.