Mary Tropila

Mary Helen Tropila, 89, died Feb. 25, 2024, at Great Falls Clinic Hospital in Great Falls.

She was born April 28, 1934, in Medicine Lake to Russell and Helen Evans. She graduated from Medicine Lake High School in 1952 and continued to Kinman Business University in Spokane, Washington, earning her secretarial degree. She and Joseph Tropila were united in marriage April 27, 1957, at St. Patrick Church in Medicine Lake. They made their home in Great Falls.

She enjoyed Saturday evening Mass at St. Ann’s Cathedral, Gonzaga basketball, Seattle Mariners baseball, time with her children and Nestle milk chocolate chips — the small bag.

Surviving are children, Mike, Cathy MacDonald, Mitch and Cecile Sorensen; sister, Joan Ator; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband; brother, Robert Evans; and sister, Jean Wirth.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 13, at noon at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Great Falls.