On the morning of June 15, 2019, Jacklyn “Jackie” Washington passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family.
Jackie was born August 31, 1932 in Ekalaka, MT to Glenn “Jack” Talkington and Doris Irene Hubbard. The middle child and only daughter; she had an older brother Fallace and younger brother Larry. As a young girl she attended country school through the eighth grade; then boarded out with the Dean family to start high school in Ekalaka. She later graduated from Lodge Grass in 1950. Never afraid of hard work she successfully managed the Cashway Café and later owned the Big Sky Bar with J.O. for twenty-six years. When not working she enjoyed life to the fullest. For many years the summers would include; camping, boating and fishing. Often times taking family members along, a fun time was had by all. Jackie loved to fish whether it was with family or friends.
She was a huge sports fan. Following the Broadus “Hawks” for many years; even before the grandchildren played. She also enjoyed watching professional sports, everything from baseball to basketball. She had a competitive spirit when it came to supporting her favorite teams in the Super Bowl, World Series and NBA finals. For many years she and J.O. made the annual journey to Las Vegas for NFR, this was the high light of the year traveling with other Broadus couples to enjoy a fun time. While Jackie loved sports on the home front, she spent many hours in the yard taking care of her flowers; often working late in the yard after putting in a nine-hour day at the Big Sky. She always referred to her gardening as “therapy”. Her flowers were a major source of pleasure for her, and the hard work showed as her yard was often one of the prettiest in town.
Preceded in death by her parents Jack and Doris, brothers; Fallace and Larry, husband J.O. and sons; Mitch and Richard. She is survived by her children, Loren, LaDonna and Clint. Multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren whom all love their “GG”; along with many nieces and nephews.
Her friendly personality and quick wit touched many in the twenty-six years she and J.O. had the Big Sky Bar. She was a light in the community and will be missed by many.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Valley View Cemetery in Broadus. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Janet Edmonds says
For many years I stopped to see Jackie at the Big Sky Bar on my way up home to Miles City from Cheyenne. A fun stop with heartfelt hugs and wonderful conversations. Such a lovely and kind woman.
SALLY A. BORLA says
I WAS SO CLOSE TO JACKIE; WE WERE CLOSE FRIENDS FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS BUT FELT I HAD KNOWN HER FOREVER. THIS HAS BEEN A MOST DIFFICULT WEEKEND BUT SHE IS NOT IN PAIN OR SUFFERING ANYMORE–HER YARD WILL NEVER LOOK THE SAME WITHOUT ALL THOSE LIGHTS AND FLOWERS. SHE HAD ENERGY AND A ZEST FOR LIFE THAT I ADMIRED AND STILL DO–SHE WAS SUCH A GOOD FRIEND TO ME AND I WILL MISS HER FOREVER. REST IN PEACE JACKIE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. I LOVE YOU LIKE A SISTER. GOD BLESS.
Sylvia Zimmer says
Oh gosh, so sorry… this lady was a sweetheart…😥 all my thoughts and prayers for her family…
Carol Schneidt says
Thoughts and prayers to all of Jackie’s family. She was a wonderful lady!
Joni Draine says
So sad to hear this, I’ve always thought an awful lot of Jackie. Thinking of her family at this time.
Shawn and Wendy Richards says
So very sorry for your loss!! What a wonderful woman she was.. many fond memories!! Prayers!!
Ward & Darcia Patten says
My thoughts and prayers to the family. She has touched so many lives and there are so many wonderful memories of this lady. She is in a much better place now soaring with angels.
tammy schoenbeck says
RIP to one of the most hard working amazing ladies, go with God Jackie you will be missed
Jaci and Quirt Phillips says
Never seen her without a smile, Sweet lady! She will be missed. Sending thoughts and prayers to her family!
Carolyn Traub says
My heart breaks for you all. Jackie was like a mom to me growing up. Loved her very much. Hugs and Prayers for the family.😥
Ed and Bev Schaffer says
One of the sweetest ladies, we always enjoyed our visits. RIP Jackie, you will be missed!
Jane Thompson says
Such a “Special One”; will miss her. Sincere sympathies to all her family.
Joan Schmitt says
One of my bright spots every time I came to Broadus was a visit and laughs with Jackie. So very sorry for your loss.
Tena says
Very sorry for your loss. Jackie was one of a kind and will be missed!
Karen Pino says
No words can express how much I will miss Jackie. She was a wonderful boss. Having someone that truly appreciates your work is hard to find. I’m so lucky she was also my friend. We had some pretty amazing laughs together. I hate to say that she loved a good piece of gossip, but I will never forget teasing her about those binoculars. What a woman she was. My heart goes out to family, she was a gem.
Jan says
WE are so very sorry for the family and community that lost such a wonderful lady. When we got to MT (from MN), we would always go to the Big Sky Bar. Both Jackie and J.O. would make you feel so welcome. I remember about the 2nd year our sons got to go and Jackie called us to give one of them a very bad time about his age. She would even arrange a special gal time with some of the other ladies, with me. RIP Dear Lady!
Marilyn Earley Mueller says
OMG So sorry RIP Jackie. You will be missed ❤️😢
Dottie Johnstone says
So sorry to here this, very nice lady. Rest in Peace Jackie
James L Arneson says
I only met this awesome Lady once, but what a kind hearted, caring and funny Lady. I had the chance to visit with her and joke with her. She loved smoked cheese, and pickled asparagus. I will cherish the Choke Cherry syrup she traded me for my pickled Asparagus. laDonna, Jacklyn, Jo and family my heart goes out to you during this time of loss. There are no words that anyone can share to ease the heartache of the loss of a loved one, especially such a wonderful person as your mom and grandma. May God comfort you now and always. The memories of her that you hold in your hearts, will always keep her close by in spirit. God Bless.
Grant and Mary Olson and family says
Jackie was a sweet lady and a grand lady .She will be missed .Her family are in our thoughts and Prayers
Vicki Lloyd Hathaway says
Jackie will be missed by so many. McKoy and I are so thankful we stopped to visit Jackie a couple weeks ago.
Mom and Jackie had many adventures back in the day. When my boys where little and I couldn’t find them I knew exactly where they where. They where at the Big Sky visiting Jackie and having a Roy Rogers.
Prayers to Jackie’s family and may she rest in peace
Ron and Connie Watts says
To all of Jackie’s family, my heartfelt condolences at this huge loss. Jackie was a delightful person, and she and Ron always enjoyed their “birthday buddy” relationship. Our prayers to all of Jackie’s family.
Joyce Inskip says
So sorry for your loss. I used to work for Jackie when she was running the cash way cafe. She was a great lady.
Helen Lorenz says
A special lady…. love her and will miss her dearly.
Sharyn Wallace says
Jackie so so loved her grand babies. She just sparkles with pride when she talked about each and every one of them. I loved her sense of humor and her hard working attitude. I never saw her negative, always had such a positive glass half full smile. Fly high beautiful lady, fly high.
Shavon Harmon says
We will miss you Grandma Jackie!
Sheri Gali says
Going to miss you boss lady ! You were the best to me and my kids ! Dakotah was pretty sure you and JO were his Grandparents ! RIP Jackie.
Betty Collins says
What a beautiful and caring lady Jackie was to all people. I worked for many years at the Montana Bar and Cafe with her. So fun to be around and such a hard worker. Everyone loved that vivacious woman with the big smile and twinkling eyes. Hugs and prayers to Jackie’so family. May the many memories comfort you at this difficult time and through the years to come. God Bless you all. SKIN AND BETTY COLLINS.
Mary Bordeaux says
I have only none Ms.Jackie 5 years but she was always kind to me,I just loved her,I after stopped when she was in her yard gardening and asked her advice about our yard,she would always stop and chat with me..it amazed me how she still pushed mowed.I will dearly miss her.I pray for all the families she will be so missed in the community 💙💙💙but a peace in heaven..
Bill and Kara Lambert says
To all of Jackie’s family our deepest sympathies. She was a grand lady and we thought the world of her. She will be missed. May your memories of her love and happy times ease the hurt of her absence.
Sandy & Sonny says
To Jackie’s family – Even when Jackie & Sonny talked politics, they managed to laugh at their disagreements! The rest of the time the laughs came more easily. We always enjoyed our visits and hoped we would see her on our trips to town. As we struggle with our loss, we know that it doesn’t approach yours. Our thoughts are with you.
pat smith says
This wonderful lady will be missed by many, she was a beautiful person inside and out.
Dodie Paxson says
Jackie will be so missed by all. She adored her family and was such a classy lady in every way. LaDonna, Leslie Jo, Loren, Jacklynn and families are in my thoughts. Cling to your precious memories to get you through the tough times ahead. So sorry for you all!
Bev McNurlin says
LaDonna….Thinking of you and your family….
Patty and Bob Washington says
To the family of Jackie Washington: So sorry to hear of Jackie’s passing. She was a wonderful woman, mother, gramma, great gramma, sister in law. So glad you were with her at the end LaDonna and Leslie Jo. Love and healing to you all.
Cheryl & Dan Stark & Family says
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH JACKIE AND HER FAMILY. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON, LOVING FRIEND AND AWESOME NEIGHBOR FOR AS LONG AS WE CAN REMEMBER SHE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED.
Dave and Lynn Williams says
Jackie was such a wonderful,caring, positive person. She was a great friend to Mom; and she even put up and put up with the Williams boys so they could play baseball with the Powder River Mudcats! Sympathy to the family. She was special to our family.
Lynn and Dave
Deb Nies Tallent says
LaDonna and Loren and family, So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Havent seen her since your Ekakaka days but sounds like she continued to be the spunky, energetic, and delightful gal I knew. My sympathy to you all.
Carol Hanrahan says
My deepest sympathy to all of Jackie’s family. Heaven gained an angel …. always a ax mile and kind word for everyone. She and my mother were friends for many years, they shared the Ekalaka Eagle for many years. Jackie brought it to mom every week for all the years mom resided there! They had wonderful visit! Jackie passed on mom’s birthday. I send prayers for peace and comfort at this difficult time. Love to you all …… ❤
Carol Mellor Hanrahan
Ern, Esther & Terry Nelson says
Our prayers and sympathy to the family !
She was a happy, friendly person to us when we moved to Belle Creek and strangers to others but not to her.. May God bless and comfort you all ….
Pam Moths Nisley says
My prayers for all of her dear loved ones! In recent months I have had the chance to really get to know this sweet woman 🙂 We shared the love of helping things grow – her flowers and yard were amazing!!! Grandson Ryder told me today ” I miss Jackie” ! I agreed, he is not yet 5 and yet he enjoyed our visits with her. Jackie will be greatly missed, and not forgotten!!
Erwin Curry says
I knew Loren and Ladonna’s mother fairly well from my high school days in Ekalaka. She was always pleasant to me and treated me like a grown up. I appreciated that. She was working in the Old Stand (the old old stand) and she fixed a great 7up and gin which I liked immediately, (too well). She was a nice lady. My sympathy to the family. I am glad I checked Facebook tonight. Sorry Loren, hope you are doing well. Erwin.
Karen Kalstrom Aguirre says
To cousin Jackie’s family, May God hold you in the palm of His hand, and wrap you in the love you shared with your beloved mother. My prayers are with you. Your dear mother was a unique angel on earth. She helped me with her warmth and love when my dad passed. I always enjoyed Jackie’s and my dad, Mel Kalstrom’s relationship. They were very close. Both would tease each other, and giggle. No matter the miles apart, when they were together, they would pick up right where they left off. As Cousins, they were special….family . Sending you all love and hugs.
bill janssen says
My condolences to Jackie’s entire family. Got a chance to see what a great fan she was when I coached her grandkids. She also never hesitated to support our Basketball tourney’s . Just a wonderful lady. I will miss my visits with her. May you rest in peace Jackie.
Wayne Jr and Serena Wetherelt says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Jackie’s family and friends. She was a wonderful lady. She will be missed by all. Her visits were precious as she cared about everyone. Her smile and twinkle in her eyes let us know we were cared about. So many conversations were about her children and grand children when we would visit. May you all treasure the memories you have with her. Rest In Peace Jackie
Darla and Ernie Reaves says
So sorry for your loss.Jackie was a grear lady,always upbeat.
Laura Lee Ullrich says
My deepest sympathy to all of Jackie’s family. She had endured so much loss in her life, but chose to be a positive and happy person. I admire her courage, and I will certainly miss our long visits (usually about gardening and flowers, and of course grandkids). I know she served as a mom figure to many who needed a mom. She did everything with no thought of getting anything in return. Truly a generous lady in spirit and soul. RIP my friend.
Jo Jurica says
Ladonna, Leslie Jo and Jacqueline,
I was so sad to see the passing of your mother and grandmother. Although I didn’t know her well you all spoke of her so lovingly that I can feel your loss. I know the Lord and your memories will will keep you through this hard time.
Janet Rice says
To all of Jackie’s family my sympathy and prayers for your loss. What a wonderful lady she was, My story was the year I had chemo and radiation, Jackie called and offered to come out and help weed in the garden. Said she loved to do that. And she older than I. Will always remember her as a friend.
Brad Williams says
Such a wonderful lady. She made everything and everyone around her have a better day when we would meet her. She will be missed.
Cathy Torgerson-Britton says
Such a sweetheart, always had a smile and just a happiness about her.