SHELLY (WALTER) MOEN Obituary (1963

On July 26th, heaven became a more fun place with the arrival of Shelly Ruth Walter Moen. Shelly died unexpectedly of natural causes at her home in Eureka, Montana with her beloved dogs by her side. Shelly, who was funny, smart and loved life will be missed by so many. She was born May 24, 1963 at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. She graduated from Butte Public High School in 1981. In high school, she was a member of the marching band, drama club and capped her time as a Bulldog playing Aunt Eller in the school production of Oklahoma. Shelly attended Montana State University (Go Cats) and earned a degree in Travel & Tourism from Trend College in Spokane, WA. There she met and married Bud Eveland from Rocker. Several years later they divorced but remained friends. In 1994, she earned a degree in Elementary Education from Western Montana College in Dillon, and later a Master's in Literacy. After graduating from Dillon, Shelly moved to a "little town up North," -- Eureka, Montana, to teach at the elementary school. She fell in love with the people and never left. She married Chris Moen in 1995 and they had Sarah Emily Moen in 1997 - Shelly's pride and joy. After divorcing in 2011, Shelly continued to teach "her kids," and cheer on (quite loudly) the Eureka Lions. Shelly served on several educational committees, sold tickets at the high school sporting events, and during the summers, waited tables at Four Corners Restaurant. Shelly loved acting and singing and had major roles in all the productions put on by the Eureka Community Players. At the time of her death, she was happily preparing to play Sister Amnesia in Nun-Sense. Shelly also loved--bears, anything Disney, good-looking men, 80s songs, good (and bad) jokes, babies, Butte's 4th of July parade, the Twilight series, Minions, performing the robot, chocolate and Groot. To say Shelly - a wonderful teacher, a super devoted mother, a caring, crazy and thoughtful friend to so many -- will be missed by her family, friends and the Eureka community is such an understatement. Shelly actually made this world a better place. Those who were blessed to have been touched by her grace and beautiful spirit should try to find joy in all of life's little things -- like Shelly did. Shelly is survived by her daughter Sarah; her father and mother, Fred and Gerry Walter, sister Valerie (Tim) Trefts and nieces Carley and Tatum Trefts of Butte; brother Scott (Robin) Walter of Colestrip; uncle and aunts George and Loretta Day, and Char LeVasseur of Helena. Cousins Tom (Shannon/James) Day, Bozeman and Mark (Nicki/Jonna) Day, Billings. A memorial service and celebration of life will take place at Chapel of Praise in Eureka, MT on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 at 2pm. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Eureka. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tobacco Valley Animal Shelter or a charity of your choice. Shelly was all about helping others.