Nancy Rose Enghusen

Nancy Rose Bothun Enghusen passed away in her home surrounded by her family on the morning of April 17th 2024.

She attended school in Tacoma, Washington and truly enjoyed fishing Puget Sound with her stepfather George Wolze. Nancy spent 9 years of her youth roller-skating, dancing and teaching classes to younger students. She eventually made her way to Montana where she married Chris Enghusen on June 5, 1976. This day will forever be one of his fondest memories.

From 1979 to 1986 she owned and operated the Rexford Grocery & Bakery and loved every minute.

Nancy worked in housekeeping at the Good Samaritan Evangelical Nursing Home from 1999 to 2023. She was so much more than a housekeeper. She also spent 24 years listening, laughing, crying, rearranging stuffed animals and blankets, bringing in puzzle books.....If a resident was looking for something she'd find it. Her co-workers always knew she had a stash of candy hiding on her cart for them. They were her 2nd family.

Mom was so much more than a timeline. She was more than a wife, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was a woman that would light up a room, bring a smile to your face and let everyone she was around know that they were special and loved. She was at every important event that we had and we were granted the honor of seeing her through to her next adventure.

I asked for special memories and it looks like this: Her littlest people loved that she was always stocked up on the treats they love; they went up regularly to get some and share their day with her. They said she makes the best deviled eggs in the world and she shows up for their stuff. She was known for ” I Love Lucy” marathons or good old fashioned cartoons. Mom was famous for the best hot chocolate that was served with Little Debbie goodies. Another favorite with her grandkids was going for a drive and reminiscing as Gramma Nancy was always the best listener. She always took care of anyone that came across her path and if you were going to play cards with her you better bring your A game because she made ya earn your win. How any of us could sit on that back porch, just talk about how they wanted to be successful in life and how beautiful the sky was. We all share that porch story equally. Mom appreciated all of the crazy things we made for her over the years and most of it is still on her walls. Knowing that we had to stand over her shoulder to learn her recipes was a given. She would patiently walk us through the process one entree at a time. She loved her family, each one for their own individuality. Even when we made her roll her eyes or her flip flops would fly through the air she never wanted any of us to change. When we had tough moments and her oldest saved every dime he made from his odd jobs so he could give it to her she had the grace to hug him tight and thank him.

She was our rock, our friend, our right hand and our confidant.

She is dearly missed by her husband Chris Enghusen and children Kenneth Enghusen (Lori), Twila Webb (Tracy), Blaine Enghusen (Tonya), Hilary Dennis (Joel), Ashley Watkins (Justin), Chelsie White (Zach). Grandchildren-Lena, Britney, Katie, Leha, Zach, Drake, Kala, Derek, Aerianna and Kaidence. Greatgrandchildren-Chase, Patrick, Preston, Tyrone, Aspyn, Prym, Kara, Lioni, Xyler, Remi, Cooper, Athena and Aletheia. Godchildren- Shawn, Kendra, Josh, David and Kim.

She was preceded in death by her mother Irene Collar; step fathers, George Wolze and Leo Collar, and granddaughter, Bliss Ann Enghusen.

Mom requested no service. Remember her fondly for her quiet kindness.  In lieu of flowers her family asks that you donate to the Tobacco Valley Animal Shelter. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Eureka, MT.  Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.

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