Ann Norene Buen

Ann Norene Buen, beloved sister and godmother, of Great Falls, MT passed away on October 30, 2024, at Benefis Peace Hospice with family by her side. She was 64 years old.

Ann was born on February 22, 1960, in Glasgow, MT to Arthur and Eleanor Buen. Ann attended school in Nashua and graduated from Nashua High School in 1978. She later attended college in Powell, WY.

Ann married Gene Abbott on November 11, 1989, and later divorced.

Ann worked as a CNA for 25 years, and most recently, St. Vincent de Paul. Her passion in life was to help and care for people. She was an angel and a friend to anyone who was less fortunate. Ann didn't have an easy life but she always strived to make the most of it. She never had children but she adored her nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. She also had two special dog companions, Spot and Maggie.

In her younger years, Ann was an organist at Bethel Lutheran Church of Grain, North Nashua. Later on, she was a long time member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Great Falls, where she joined the choir for many years. She had a beautiful harmonizing voice.

Ann loved to play cards, make quilts, knit and crochet potholders, build jigsaw puzzles, play the piano, make lefse and a rhubarb dessert, collect angels, stuffed bears, collect old black and white pictures, and liked to be a Norwegian.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Eleanor Buen of North Nashua, MT, and her dog companions, Spot and Maggie.

She is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda (Daryl) Lassila, Charlotte (Dick) Tabacco, and Marjorie Hill all of Great Falls; nieces and nephews, great- nieces and nephews and spouses; Trista (Kyle) Tayler, Kira Anderson, Brady (Gracie) Emma, Ethan Lassila, Jenna (Chad) Lucas, Layla Hayes, Krystal Tabacco, Kendra Hill, Kailey, Aiden, and Derek Tabacco.

A funeral service will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church (1326 1st Avenue North, Great Falls, MT) on November 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Ann will be missed by all who knew her. She is now at peace. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.

The family wants to thank the dedicated and compassionate staff of Benefis Peace Hospice, Benefis Healthcare, and Park Place Health Care Center for making Ann and her family feel comfortable and supported.

Donations can be made to Benefis Peace Hospice, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, or Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center.