Jordan Lee LaBree passed away on October 9, 2023, at Dahl Memorial Nursing Home in Ekalaka, Montana surrounded by family.
Jordan was born in Miles City, MT, on November 9, 1938. The second son of John Earl LaBree and Mary Frances Jordan LaBree.
He grew up on the family ranch, south of Ismay, MT on Ranch Creek with his 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. Jordan attended O’Fallon school at Pat LaBree’s for one year.
(Written by Jordan: I graduated from the 8th grade at Ismay in 1953. I ranched with my dad when I wasn’t working on other ranches. I worked for Bickles in 1955. I batched with Buster Hamby the winter of ’57 and ’58 on the old Nate Hamilton place. I worked for Mrs. Manroe the spring of ’58 and stayed on when the Joneses bought the place the summer of ’58. I went to work for the MaKay Ranch in the fall of ’58 when the Joneses to the Hunt Oil Co. I worked for Don Steen the summer of ’59 at Watoga, SD. I stayed at the Fulton Ranch in the winter of ’60 for Wallace and Love.
I served in the Army for two years, most of it in Germany, starting the fall of ’61. After the service, I helped Bunn Castleberry out some, the winter of ’64 and ’65. I then worked for Earl Whitney in the spring and summer of ’65.
I married Shirley Laureen “Rene” Frye on January 4, 1966, in Belle Fourche, SD. We moved to Arthur, Nebraska and worked until the fall of ’66. We came back to Ekalaka where John Edward “Bud” was born on December 7, 1966. We then went to work for Glen Rugg for a year, starting the fall of ’66. We moved to a grazing association in North Dakota in the spring of ’68 followed by moving to the old John Henry place in January of ’69 and we have been here since.
Lee Tat was born on November 25, 1969. I had helped Elgin Miller a few times in the 50’s on the place where we now live.)
Jordan enjoyed bowling and was a good calf roper as shown with the buckles and trophies.
He was a local brand inspector for over 40 years. For many years, Jordan served on the grazing district board and was member of the Stockgrowers.
Jordan hated weeds with about as much passion as he hated a broken wire or a staple out in a fence. He always wished he lived 100 years ago so there were no fences, and he could have raised a herd of horses, long horn cows and 2-year-old steers.
Jordan and Rene purchased a ranchette on Sunday Creek, moving there in 2013.
After moving, he spent a few days a week at the ranch, fencing, cleaning spring boxes and tanks, spraying weeds and tending his horses.
Jordan enjoyed playing most any card game but really enjoyed pinochle. The main reason he went to the Baker Fair was to play pinochle with Roy Williams, Bud Brown, Mike Murphy, and Marvin Gookin. He also spent a lot of time playing cards at the local sale barns and enjoyed many games of cribbage with family members.
Jordan was proceeded in death by his wife, his parents, brother Harold, and brother Larry.
He is survived by his son Bud (Amy), Brandee Maier and Tyann (Kory) Gausen, son Lee (Cam), granddaughters Hannah, Heather, and Heidi, brother Emmett LaBree, sister Johnella Lambert, sister Julie Livengood, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Carter County Museum, Range Riders Museum, or charity of ones choosing.
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Laura & Cliff Monasmith says
Our prayers are with your entire family during this time.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Sherry Oster says
Thinking of you all, during this difficult time. Deathe leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Jim and Annalise Willson says
Buddy, Lee and families; We are so sorry to hear about Jordan. We have many great memories Of Jordan and Rene The card parties and Nut fry at their Ranch. Jordan and Rene were such wonderful friends when we lived on the Mizpah Ranch. When I drove truck for Ray Jerrel Jordan always Brand Inspected the Cattle being shipped on Trail Creek for Floyd Hoover and Smith Ranch. I always said “there are no finer men you will ever see than Floyd Hoover and Jordan Labree” I am sure Jordan and Rene are having a great time together again. REST IN PEACE Ole Friend;
Jim and Annalise Willson
Laurie Claypool says
Our thoughts and prayers to all of Jordan’s families!
He played cards at the Drop In Center with my dad, Marlyn Janssen, so I am sure they are playing cards and telling a few good stories right now!
Our deepest sympathies to you all,
Duane and Laurie Janssen Claypool , and
Alice Janssen
Dotti Green says
The LaBree family,
Sending our sympathy and wishing you peace during this trying time.
Dotti and Larry Pointer
Bob Herbst says
Rest in Peace Friend Jordan
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.. Bob Herbst
Mike & Patsy Davis says
Buddy, Lee and families,
So, so sorry for your loss. Your parents were such nice folks, and their legacy lives on, in those they leave behind.
Love and sympathy to all of you.
Casey & Cindy Phalen says
Thinking of you all. Jordan and his smirk of a smile always made me laugh.
Mike Correll says
Beth and I are sorry to hear of Jordan’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Mike and Beth Correll
Mary Ann Murray says
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Memories are what help and put a smile on your face.
Dave Smith says
Jordan was a great man and neighbor. I enjoyed all the New Year parties at Jordan and Rene’s, Their Arena was the first I roped in. It was handy for Jordan to live near buy.
When we needed a brand inspection we also had help with the gathering of the cattle.
The LaBree’s are wonderful people. Jordan and Rene left that legacy in their children and grandchildren.
It is comforting that we will see them in Heaven.
I was so pleased when I heard that Jordan knew Our Lord Jesus.
I am blessed to have known Jordan and Rene along with Bud And Amy, Lee and Cam.
Remember the aha moments in you life with your parents, grandparents, children, siblings, and friends. That is what makes life special.
Prayers tp the family
Dave and Jody Smith
Carrie Bickle says
Dear Buddy, Lee and families,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I am just reading this now. I have so many memories of your Dad and Mom and you guys. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Cousin Carrie