Jacklyn Ruth Gartner Gilman of Powell, Wyoming passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday August 30, 2014. She was born on November 19, 1940 to Joseph (Joe) and Mary Kathryn Gartner in Sidney, Montana.
Jackie graduated from Sidney High School in 1958. After graduation she attended cosmetology school and used this degree for decades. She was also a 44+ year tax preparer at H&R Block; at one point owning two of her own store fronts.
On April 3, 1963 she married David Gilman of Miles City, MT. They made their home there and raised two daughters, Cassie and Ronada. In 1971 they moved to Powell, WY. Jackie was an active member of the Rebekah’s, serving as the Wyoming President from 2008-2009. Along with time spent in civic duties, Jackie loved bowling, fishing, cooking, making candy, canning, gardening and knitting. With these talents she shared many treats with her family and friends. Her family was extremely important to her.
Left to remember her life and love, are her husband of 51 years David Gilman; daughters Cassie (Jack) Wright of Greybull, WY; and Ronada (Dean) Angell of Billings, MT. Grandchildren: Jake (Jill) Wright with great-grandchildren Grace, Ava, Torrun and Levi of Buffalo, WY; Justin Wright of Greybull, WY; Aubrey (Kody) Santiago; Tiffany Angell (Derek Fuchs); and Kacey Angell (Zachary Carson) all of Billings, MT.
Jackie was born the fifth of ten girls; survived by Eva Anderson, Eureka, MT; Shirley LaMotte, Billings, MT; Margaret (Gordon) Bradley, Sidney, MT; Karen (Rich) Rogers, Billings, MT; Paula (Mike) McClain, Havre, MT; Carla (Cardwell) Berg, Sidney, MT; Donnell (Richard) Olesky, Auburndale, FL; Diane (Curt) Prchal, Billings, MT. Sisters-in-law, Ginny (Bill) Dean, Colorado Springs, CO, and Dolly (Neil) Bolejack, Miles City, MT, also numerous nieces, nephews, greats and great-greats.
Jackie was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Kathryn Gartner; her sister Patricia Denowh of Sidney; brothers-in-law, Ivan Anderson, Marvin LaMotte and Russ Denowh; and one nephew Shaun Feldman.
A celebration of life will be held in Powell, WY on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Eagles, 131 N. Clark. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, September 8, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City, MT at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at the Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to a fund held at Big Horn Federal in her name. Funds will be split between the Breast Cancer Research Fund and a Rebekah’s scholarship.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
3:00 p.m.
Saturday September 6, 2014
Eagles
131 N. Clark
Powell, Wyoming
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 7, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Monday September 8, 2014
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rite of Committal
Monday September 8, 2014
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
3:00 p.m.
Saturday September 6, 2014
Eagles
131 N. Clark
Powell, Wyoming
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 7, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Monday September 8, 2014
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rite of Committal
Monday September 8, 2014
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Bob Phalen says
David I’m sorry to here about Jackies passing, I didn’t know that she was sick. What I remember about her was her smile and laugh, she always to me seemed like happy person, just know we are thinking of you and your girls. God bless you all!
Bob and Connie
Casey & Cindy Phalen says
Thinking of you all during this time. The good lord recived a great person. Always remember and keep your memories close.
God bless ya Casey & Cindy
Bev Brennan says
Karen – So sorry for your loss. As you go thru your year of “firsts”, keep your friends and family close and your memories closer. Aloha Pumehana.
Jane Leitholt Hall says
Dolly I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and all the family and friends. Will keep you all in my prayers.
God Bless you all. Jane Leitholt Hall
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Jacklyn Ruth Gartner Gilman – May you find comfort in your loving memories and in recalling her many talents. It was not the Creator’s purpose that mankind suffer (Romans 5:12). God has promised that a time will come when no one will say “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). In the Bible we are promised a resurrection of dear family members and friends that we have lost (John 5:28, 29). I hope you are comforted by Bible promises of a hopeful future (John 17:3).