Nancy Hlavnicka Neal passed away December 3, 2014
She was born in Wyndmere, ND , December 3, 1957 to James and Kathleen Blouin Hlavnicka. She received her education in Wyndmere.
She moved to Choteau, Montana in the early 80's, working as a cook and waitress. She married Bobby Hatlett in 1986. Bobby passed away in a traffic accident 30 days after their marriage.
She then returned to Leonard, ND until her return to Montana in 1994.
She married Richard Neal "Dick" on February 14, 2001. They made their home west of Choteau until this last year when Nancy moved into Skyline lodge in Choteau. She resided there until her death.
Nancy loved horses, cats, gardening and flowers. Her cat Sam was a very special friend to her. Nancy hated shoes, going barefoot whenever possible.
She is survived by her estranged husband Richard (Dick) Neal, numerous stepchildren and grandchildren , her mother and stepdad Kathleen and Herman Tordale in Choteau. 2 sisters- Julie ,Leonard ,ND and Janice . 5 brothers, John, Fayetteville NC : James (Pat) Lander,WY: Tim Hoonah ,AK: Tom Big Sandy, MT : Richard (Opey) Lander, Wy. And numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her Father James, her husband Bobby, and her sister Terry.
Online condolences may be left at www.gorderjensenfuneralhome.com