Sylvia (Young) Dutchak

     Sylvia (Young) Dutchak passed away Monday, May 20th, 2024 at home in Great Falls, Montana. Sylvia was born, February 19, 1945 in Carson City, Nevada to Dale Albert Young and Leona Eloise Hollars.  She was the oldest of eight  children.  She loved all of them as if they were here own children.    She graduated from Great Falls High School in 1963. (Her graduation present was her brother Greg.) She married Jerry Dutchak, Sr. on November 10, 1970 - they had been married 54 years.  Sylvia and Jerry had two children, Jerry Dutchak, Jr. and Melanie Picken.  She loved all of them with all of her heart.  She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses - and  tried to always preach about Jehovah to everyone she met.

     She enjoyed visiting with people everywhere she went and loved cooking!  She also loved her red Valiant.  She tried to enjoy life -laugh and make people laugh - everywhere she went. She worked various jobs.  She worked for Montgomery Wards (always bought her brothers and sisters things) because her  mom and dad could not afford them.  She worked at Shrader Stoves in Great Falls and then went to work for Advanced Litho Printing for the rest of her work days.  She so enjoyed working and visiting with everyone there.  She referred to  many of the guys at the shop as her "boys" and everyone, including many family members, called her "Sarge."  

     Her biggest accomplishment in life is the great love she had for Jehovah and all of her family.  She will be so missed by all.  She always called and  talked with all -  her husband, kids and all of her brothers and sisters - she always had to make sure they were okay.  She never worried about herself - always someone else.  She would give anyone that needed anything the shirt off  her back - even if it meant she would suffer.  

     She is proceeded in death by her dad and mother (Dale & Leona).  She is survived by her husband Jerry, her son Jerry, Jr. (Dorinda),  her daughter Melanie (Eric) her brothers and sisters,  Randy (Judy - deceased), Becky (Bill), Dan (Sandy), Jonathan (Amy), Jennifer (Dave - deceased), Gregory (Laura), Brett (Joanna).  She is also survived by  numerous nieces and nephews.  

Memorial services are pending.  Sometime in June or July.

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