Barbara Jean Keller

Barbara Jean "Helen" Keller of Conrad, passed away at 90 yrs of age on March 9th,2025.

Barb was born on October 14th 1934 the youngest of three and only girl born to Ray Allen Long and Mathilda (Moore) Long in Wheaton IL. Barb moved to Conrad with her mom, dad, and brother, Richard, July of 1937. Barb Graduated from Conrad High Class of 1954. She married John Keller of Lewistown and together had two daughters, Pam and Carla Keller. She stayed at home and raised both her girls until she joined the workforce in 1972 where she worked as a housekeeper at the Pondera Nursing home for about 25 years. Barb and the family enjoyed many family vacations to Mexico, Florida and annual Glacier Park Trips. The annual Glacier trips became a tradition she passed down to her daughters and granddaughter.

On October 14th, 1990 Barb's Granddaughter Jessica was born. Jess says that "she was the best present Barb ever got." Barb enjoyed being a grandmother very much and they spent many many birthdays celebrating together. She will be greatly missed this year's birthday.

Barb had many hobbies from reading, singing, cross stitching, crocheting, jewelry making, or simply sitting at the table drinking coffee and watching the birds. Barb enjoyed singing in the Presbyterian choir in her younger years and was featured a few times in the local paper. You could often hear her humming and singing around the house. During the trips to Glacier you could find her combing McDonald beach looking for pretty rocks and treasures. Barb enjoyed pretty things whether it be rocks and shells on the beach or a shiny teal car she had to buy just for the color.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Mathilda Long; stepfather, Carle Leavitt; brothers, Donald and Richard Long and John Keller.

She is survived by her daughters, Pam Keller of Conrad and Carla Keller of Great Falls; granddaughter, Jessica (Matthew) Danreuther; two great grandkids, Cloee and Caleb Danruether of Great Falls; and niece, Bonnie Long of Goshen IN

Barbara's Celebration of life will be held on March 22nd 2 pm at Conrad First Presbyterian Church.