Jesse Thomas Blanchard passed away on December 29th, 2023, at his residence in Miles City, Montana, at the age of 42.
Jesse was born in Concord, New Hampshire on April 5, 1981. Even though there isn’t enough paper in all the world to fully explain what an amazing man Jesse was, here is a short summary of a light that sadly was taken from all of us. He was the youngest of 5 children, Jesse was the son of Dana Blanchard and Marilyn Stafford. Jesse grew up in New Hampshire until he was 12 when he moved to Montana. He became a father at the young age of 16 years old to Lanea Kohones. Jesse traveled to Arizona, Missouri, and Massachusetts. Shortly after he returned to Montana and became a father again to Sophie Blanchard in 2010. He was an amazing father and loved his girls more than anything in this world. He spent the next 10 years working at Walmart and taking care of Sophie. In 2018 he became a grandpa to Khloe Ramirez and she brightened his life that much more. He cherished his grandbabies, they brought him so much joy.
Jesse met the love of his life, Nakitta Blanchard, and her girls, in 2018. They got married in 2021, making him a bonus dad to Arianna Fast Horse and Hallie Brown. He also became a grandpa again in late 2021.
He spent his time on earth doing everything he loved, from various activities on the property at Moon Creek to hunting, fishing, working horses, cooking, camping, and spending time with his family.
Jesse was preceded in death by his Mom Marilyn Stafford; Dad Dana Blanchard; Uncle Vic Emeny; Brother Jae Blanchard; and Grandparents Robert and Marilyn Blanchard.
Jesse is survived by his daughters Lanea Kohones (Christopher Ramirez) and Sophie Blanchard; bonus daughters Arianna Fast Horse, Hallie Brown; and the love of his life Nakitta Blanchard; sisters Tracy Blanchard, Nicole (Tom) Radford; and his brother Mike Blanchard; his grandbabies Khloe Ramirez and Bellamy Ramirez. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews in order by age, Logan Kenney, Brittney (Taner) Sherman, Morgan Radford, Jordan Blanchard, James Blanchard, Saige Blanchard, Olivia Blanchard, and Ayden Blanchard. He is also survived by Diane Emeney and many other Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the family to help cover funeral costs.
Family will Receive Friends on Monday, January 8, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Following the visitation, a potluck will be held at the Sleep Inn & Suites, River Room, 1006 S. Haynes, Miles City.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday January 8, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
Following the Family Receive Friends - Potluck Style Luncheon- Please bring a dish if you're able.
Monday January 8, 2024
Sleep Inn & Suites -- River Room
1006 S. Haynes Avenue
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday January 8, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
Following the Family Receive Friends - Potluck Style Luncheon- Please bring a dish if you're able.
Monday January 8, 2024
Sleep Inn & Suites -- River Room
1006 S. Haynes Avenue
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Barb beeler says
You will be missed by all who knew you. Rest easy Jesse.
Tamara Lee says
Jesse, grandma Rhonda and I will greatly miss your smile and joy you brought to us. Rest In Peace my dear soul
Sophie Blanchard says
I’m going to miss you dad.
Jimmy says
Hey Rest in peace bro u will be greatly missed
Cooper says
You will be missed by so many Jesse. To Jesse’s family my prayers go out to you all .
Kimberly Hicks says
You will be missed. Sending love out to the whole family.
Starr Emery says
It just does not seem real. We love you so much Jesse. I wonder if there are horses in heaven… I am really going to miss you.
Danette & David Olguin says
I am so saddened to hear of Jesse’s passing. I will miss him and great smile! Our prayers are with all the family during this difficult time 🙏🙏🙏
Denise Harvey says
Oh my
I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you all.
Wheeler Family says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Jesse’s family. So many happy memories.
Nancy Fillafer says
Jesse & family,
I’m so sorry you had to leave us. Wishing you peace during this difficult time. Remember all the fun times at the club. You & Dana will rest in heaven now. I’ll never forget you & your smile too. God be with you Jesse. See you later in heaven my friend.
Charles Harvey says
So sorry for your loss. May all who knew him be comforted by precious memories and supporting one another in this time of grief.
Teal Harris Ruiz says
Jesse, you will always be our hearts. I promise to take great care of our daughter, to the best I know how. We are so thankful for the family that we have around to help us get through this. You will never be forgotten. We love you Jesse Thomas Blanchard! Rest easy, I will never let our daughter forget the wonderful memories she has been blessed to of shared with you. Thank you for being such an amazing father to our daughter!
Jeremey Harms says
Jesse,
You have been my friend since Lanea was a baby. You were and will always be one of my brothers. I am sure going to miss you bud
Niki minkoff says
Rest in peace jesse ,you will be missed so much by so many ,sending love and prayers for all your family and friends ,rest easy ❤🙏
Travis Loy says
Jesse was such a humble man very kind I send my condolences to his daughter’s and family he is going to be missed greatly may you now R.I.P. Jesse
Carrie Etherington says
To Jesse’s family,
Jesse was such a nice guy. Incredibly respectful and it was so much fun watching him be a dad. My thoughts are with you all.
~Carrie Beach
Shane L says
Well Jessie I’ve known you for years and you’re an amazing person and father to Sophie. It sure doesn’t feel real but we all know you will still be watching over her and she has a great support system and family. RIP Jessie
Teresa schwartzenberger says
I am truly saddened to hear of Jesse’s passing. He was a great man and a wonderful father . He was so devastated when his father Dana’s passing and I am happy they will be reunited in heaven . R I P Jesse , you will be missed but never forgotten . Prayers going out to his family daughters and others who loved this wonderful man .
Susan Powers says
So sad about this loss. Jesse always had a smile was a great friend, and father. Life wasn’t easy for him and yet he always tried so hard. I hope his family members are able to shine in the brightness of his memory.
Denise Harvey says
To Jesse’s Sophie and family and friends,
I have known Jesse since he was in middle school and I know one thing for certain. He loved with all his heart and soul. Sophie, you will always have a fierce guardian angel to watch over you.
May you find comfort in cherished memories!
Teffy Whicker says
I am so sorry for u loss! I am always here if u need! 😔 you’re an amazing person and father to Sophie . Thank you for sharing your no meat sauce recipe for spaghetti I appreciate it . Rest in peace. Sand prayers and hugs to the family and Sophie 💜
Cameron Brockel says
Jessie, may you find a brighter road now. I was not very close to you in later years but I know there are many feeling the void created by your passing. Like others are saying, it just doesn’t feel real. My thoughts and prayers are with them that they may find warmth within your memory, the strength to eventually come to terms with your absence in their lives and the resolve to know that there is a time for everyone and that those left behind still have a path to tread in this life. Blessed be, and safe journey. Oh, and, if there’s a rock and roll Heaven, well they’ve gotta have a Hell of a band. Rock out Jesse! Not to make light of the situation, please everyone, just remember to eventually find joy in the years to come.
Tracy Blanchard says
I love you so much little brother. There are no words to describe this incredible loss that we are all feeling. I can’t wrap my head around that I still can’t believe you’re gone. You promised you weren’t going anywhere the last time I saw you. I can’t believe this. I am absolutely crushed. I will hold onto every memory I have with you do you live forever in my heart. Until we meet again. Please hug everyone up there for me. Love you forever and always
Emily Loomis says
I didn’t know Jesse super well, but I worked with him at a few places and he was always willing to lend a hand to whoever needed it. When we did have moments to talk, he shared wisdom about everything from tattoos to car motors. I was really sad to hear about his passing, he was genuinely a good man and my heart goes out to all his loved ones.
Nicole Radford says
Jesse, My little Bro. I’ll always remember your smile, it could brighten anyone’s day. I love you so much and I promise we will do our best to care for your beautiful daughters. Give Dad a huge hug for me. Come see me in my dreams. I miss you so much already.
I love you,
Love Always
Nicole
Diane Emeney says
Jesse, I will always treasure what you brought to our family, you were like one of my kids. It breaks my heart that you are gone so soon but I’m glad we got one last Christmas in. I’ll watch over your girls the best I can. I’m gonna miss you so much and Boots will miss you singing “fat dog with a little head lol. Pray you are at peace..till we meet again Jesse. I love you and will miss you so much.
Krissy says
I’m gonna miss you cuz, I was expecting to see you when I came out next but you’re up there keeping Dana and dad company now ♡ I love you, we all love you so much ♡ RIP
Maggie Konze says
Awww Jesse, you were one of the good ones.
Rest in peace.
JaDee Grenz says
I am truly going to miss your kind soul just being in my presence. God snatched up a good one this time . Already missing our daily gas station chats ….rest easy bro see you on the other side.
Whitney says
I hung around Jesse a lot in our younger years, mostly when he was learning to be a dad. It never seemed to be a struggle for him and he loved his daughters so much. Jesse was always a polite man with a great smile. I hope you were greeted by your dad with welcome home arms. RIP Jesse
Frank Perkins says
Jesse will definitely be missed. He had the greatest smile and laugh which I will miss.