JoAnn Rachel Stanton, age 65 of Jordan, Montana passed away on January 2, 2019 at her home.
JoAnn Rachel White was born on June 26, 1953 in Jordan to Ray & Nadine (Umland) Watson. She joined brother Jim White and was later joined by sisters Mary Pat and Paula Rae.
After high school (and on her 18th birthday) JoAnn was wed to Irl Kelsie Stanton in Jordan, MT. Together they had six children; Wayne, Patricia, Melissa, Kelsey, Angie and Darial. Irl and JoAnn ran the Conoco for a period of time in 1971. JoAnn started working at the Garfield County Courthouse in 1972, this started her on a 50 year adventure working off and on at the courthouse. She held a number of positions while at the courthouse; she was the County Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Clerk and Recorder, County Clerk and Recorder and most recently Deputy Clerk and Recorder under good friend Janet Sherer. JoAnn retired for a short time in 2000 and worked at the Ranchers Bar for a few years. JoAnn returned to work at the courthouse in October 2004 after the passing of her husband Irl.
JoAnn enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking and being a card shark. She spent a lot of time traveling around the state for various football, basketball, volleyball, and track meets for the kids and grandkids. JoAnn did enjoy a totty after work where she could sit and visit with her friends and family at the Ranchers Bar. Mom enjoyed getting the family together for birthdays and holidays. She would cook a feast as there were always extra kids stopping by. She was famous for her taco salad, lasagna and apple butter.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband Irl, daughter Patricia, brother Roland Watson, Mother Nadine Watson, Grandma Anna Umland, nephew James White, in-laws Glenn & Jessie Stanton and Uncle Tiny Umland.
JoAnn is survived by one son; Wayne (Krissy) Stanton of Jordan, MT; four daughters; Melissa (Rick) Kibler of Billings, MT, Kelsey Stanton and fiancé Cal Phipps of Jordan, MT, Angie (Richard) Murnion of Jordan, MT and Darial Stanton and fiancé John Killgore of Billings MT. Father Ray Watson of Jordan, MT; one brother Jim White of Miles City, MT; two sisters; Mary Pat Watson of Jordan, MT and Paula Rae (Eric) Keeler of Idaho. Brothers in law Doug (Darla) Stanton & Delbert (Lynn) Stanton both of Jordan, MT and sister in law Linda Estes of Lewistown, MT.; Grandsons: Trent & Ty Stanton, Eric Kibler, Ryan Reynolds, Harrison Ross, Boyce Phipps, & Kage & Keagen Murnion; Granddaughters: Tawney Stanton, Boston Reynolds & Kelsie Murnion; as well as numerous nieces and nephew; along with her very good friend Clara McWilliams.
Memorials can be sent to the Garfield County Health Center.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 1-6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Jordan. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan. Graveside interment will be held at the Butte Creek Cemetery in Brusett, MT. Condolences may be made by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday January 8, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Jordan, MT
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday January 8, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Jordan, MT
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Muff Engdal says
To all of JoAnn’s family!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. JoAnn was a very special person. So many wonderful memories through the years working together and our years of friendship. She will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Hold your memories close in your hearts.
Love to all of you
Phil and Darlene says
Condolences ,Prayers ,Love, and Hugs to all of all of JoAnn’s Family It is never Easy to loose someone close to you .We now you are Hurting and want to do whatever we can to make this sad time easier for you . Cherish all the good memories you have . May you find Comfort In Gods Love . LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO ALL OF YOU.
Teresa, Mark and Cadance Hougardy says
Prayers to family. May you treasure the good times you had with your mom.
Chris Hopkins says
My Condolences to the family. During my brief time in Jordan I always liked interacting with JoAnn in the County Office. She was always helpful with my questions and I enjoyed our interactions.
M J crandall says
So sorry.
Howard Shawver says
Wayne, Melissa, Kelsey, Angie, and Darial
I am deeply saddened by the loss of your amazing mother. As a cousin and next door neighbor I was often times one of the extra kids that stopped by. The good news is that she and Irl are once again together and unfortunately they are surrounded by a lot of family. Let me know if there is anything I can do. Love you guys
Cheri and Tim Hafla says
Wayne, Missy, Kelsey, Angie and Darial, and all of JoAnns Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Jo was a wonderful person, loved to set and visit with her. Remember all the good times to help you thru this hard time. Prayers, Love and Hugs to you all..
Lana Tegeler (Beginski) says
When JoAnn was dating Irl, we lived a couple houses away.
There was a popular TV Show at the time, called Love American Style.
Well one night Irl brought JoAnn home from a date and Paula and I were spying from the lilac bushes.
He was giving her a smooch good night under the porch light.
Well, we couldn’t wait to tell our parents we caught them kissing, “American Style.”
JoAnn laughed with me about it when I worked in Jordan in ’06. Many great memories!
Blessings Mary Pat and Paula Rae and all her family.
Sorry for your loss.
Connie Blonigen says
Wayne, Melissa, Angie and Darial – I’m sorry to of your mom’s passing. I have many memories of the years working with her at the courthouse in Jordan and also of fun times spent away from work – I’m certain I may have had one of those toddys after work with her a time or two. My condolences to you and your family. May your happy memories give you comfort during this difficult time.
Connie Blonigen says
Kelsey, I’m so sorry that I missed mentioning you in my previous post!!
Melissa Franklin says
Condolences ,Prayers ,Love, and Hugs to all of all of JoAnn’s Family. It is never easy to loose someone close to you . Cherish all the good memories you have . May you find Comfort In Gods Love . LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO ALL OF YOU.
Darrell & Emma Higgins says
Wayne, Missy, Kelsey, Angie, Darial and families ~ our hearts ache for you all. Your mom has been a friend for as long as I can remember. I was the babysitter in junior high, Kayla and Angie became best friends later in life and I found myself babysitting again when Darial came along. Always know that your mom loved each and everyone of you dearly. She always talked about you all with so much love. Cherish the time you had and share memories every chance you get. Much love and prayers to you all. We love you guys.
Debbie Weyer says
My deepest condolences to JoAnn’s family. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal”
Tarra Nickol says
So sorry for your loss. Big hugs, thoughts, and prayers for all of you.
Kent and Chevell South says
Many thoughts and prayers to you all! 💙💙💙💙💙
Alyce Haider says
To JoAnn’s family, We are so sorry to hear about JoAnn. There never was a time that she wasn’t happy to see us and us to see her. Our family’s were so close in our younger years that we were just all one big happy family. Love to all of you and we will miss her.
Alyce Hallberg Haider and Nelene Hallberg.
Bill & Madonna Ryan says
You will be in our thoughts and prayers, sad to see you go, you will be missed by all…
Candy Bollinger Huseby says
thoughts and prayers are with you all. she was a wonderful lady who will be missed a lot. God Bless
Tammy Ward says
My deepest and most sincere sympathy! Love and ~HUGS~ to all of you! ❤️
Karen Barnes says
TO ALL OF JO ANN’S FAMILY – MY LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO EACH OF YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. MAY ALL YOUR GOOD MEMORIES BE A COMFORT TO YOU AT THIS TIME, PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL
Deanna Stanton Anderson says
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. God Bless each one of you with Love, peace, and healing. Love you always!
Thomas F or Claudia Stanton says
Condolences to all of JoAnn’s Family. Try to remember all the good memories of the time you had with JoAnn
to help you get through the hard days ahead.
God Be With You All, Love Tom and Claudia
George Shafer says
Sorry for your loss. We love you guys soooo much. Love George and Melissa Shafer
Ken and Kathy South says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all❤❤💖
DJ & Gloria Rath Milroy says
Sending most heartfelt condolences and love to all of JoAnn’s family. May God walk with each of you and help you through this difficult change to your life and may your happy memories be a beautiful comfort to you. Holding each of you in my heart and in my prayers.
Donald & Betty Lou Weeding says
So sorry for your loss! Condolences to all the family members and friends who will be missing Jo. We will keep you in our prayers.
Connie Hains Urick says
I remember when I fist met JoAnn. It was a major occasion for us both – First Grade with Mrs. Patterson in the old Grade School building. The walk through the door and up the steps and straight into the room at the top of the stairs … another major step of many in life!
JoAnn was cute, a nice smile, and somewhat small. Looking back, I realize we were close to the same height…short… compared to Kathy S. and Nancy F. It is hard to believe SO many years have pasted. I feel fortunate I was able to see and get to visit with JoAnn for a few minutes at our last class reunion.
My hope is that all of your good memories help sustain you through your loss now as well as in the future. It helps me and may be of some comfort to you, to imagine the Joy when JoAnn, Irl and other family members and friends get to see each other again …. imagine those reunions!!! Sending hugs. Connie
Bill and Diane Stewart says
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. We only got to be around and get to know your mother when we met in Las Vegas . It was like we had known her for years she became special to me the short time we got to spend together. Your dad and Bill were stationed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth. He would make trips back to our home town Kings Mountain, NC. Everyone fell in love with him. In fact he would go when We couldn’t and stay with friends or Bill’s mother. I always loved cooking for him because I know he enjoyed every bite. They both will be truly missed. We still have pictures of all you kids that was sent each year. Love Bill and Diane Stewart