Mary Rose Hettinger

Mary Rose Harris Hettinger passed away on November 23, 2021, at the age of 86. She was born on November 26, 1934, to Jesse and Doris Harris in Miles, City, MT. She grew up on a ranch on the Big Powder River. She went to school in Powder River County and graduated from Custer County High School in 1952. She married Robert Hettinger from Rosebud, MT. They lived in Powell, WY, Billings, MT, and Great Falls, MT. They had two children, daughter, Dorrie, born in 1953 and son Dan born in 1959. Mary Rose was always a country girl at heart and enjoyed being outdoors. She loved growing flowers and feeding the birds. Chickadees and Goldfinches were her favorite birds, and she always kept her birdfeeders full for them. She was an excellent cook. Her fried chicken and gravy were a family favorite and always requested for birthday dinners. Mary Rose was known for her wit, sarcastic humor, and her generous spirit. She lived in Billings most of her life. In 2010, she moved back to Great Falls. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents, Jesse and Doris Harris; sister, Rita Lindvold; brothers, Roger Harris, Jerry Harris, and Don Harris; nephews, Brian Harris and Kyle Harris; and special friend, Jack Petrini. She is survived by her daughter, Dorrie (Doug) Petrini of Great Falls; son, Dan Hettinger of Scottsdale, AZ; brother, Ed (Sandra) Harris of Colorado Springs, Co; and numerous nieces and nephews. We would like to give a special thank you to the caregivers, staff, and owners of MT. Gems, Inc. for the excellent care of Mom for the past three years. You are truly a blessing. Also, thank you to Peace Hospice, her doctors, and nurses for the professionalism and comfort care during Mom’s last days. We are grateful. A celebration of life of Mary Rose’s life will be held in the spring of 2022. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity in her name.