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In Memory Of

Lavetta Weeding, age 65, of Jordan

March 21, 1956 – October 29, 2021

Lavetta May Weeding, age 65 of Jordan, MT passed away suddenly on Friday, October 29, 2021, at the family ranch near Jordan.

Lavetta was born March 21, 1956, in Kalispell, MT. She was the daughter of John Coad “JC” and Adeline “Mike” (Bonko) Richards, and raised most of her life by Lee Roberts. She attended grade school at Cohagen through the eighth grade and graduated from Custer County District High School in 1974. She married Doug Weeding on June 22, 1974, in Miles City, MT. Following their marriage, they worked throughout Eastern Montana until settling on the family ranch in Jordan until the time of her passing.

Lavetta had a love for a lot of things.   One of the most important were her three children.   She loved being their mom and was so proud of all their accomplishments.   She traveled and followed them all through their rodeo careers.   It was there she formed her other family.  “The rodeo family”.  There wasn’t a rodeo kid she didn’t cheer on and form lasting relationships with.  You would see Lavetta in the crows nest or in the stands with her clipboard, tallying and keeping the scores for everyone.   If you had a question about your time, she could tell you where you stood, but always made sure to tell you “it’s not official.”

She found her calling in life when she had grandchildren.  She was a proud grandma.   She was known as “Kalla and Grandma” to them. They were her pride and joy! Her smile when she spoke of them would lighten a room.   She loved being a part of their lives and would rarely miss the opportunity to cheer them on in all their activities.

Lavetta was part of the start of the Big Dry Roping Club, where they put on numerous events.  She was involved as secretary for many High School and YRA Rodeos, traveling each weekend to follow the kids.  She could always be seen at the Jordan fair helping wherever she could with any horse related activity.  She was the secretary for the Miles City Bucking Horse Sale for many years and looked forward to reconnecting with the contestants each year.  She loved her Wild Horse Racing family.

Lavetta was instrumental in many firsts. She was part of the inception of the Jordan Ranch Rodeo, which led to the Youth and Women’s Spur of the Moment Ranch Rodeo in Terry MT.  She was part of the inception of the Eastern Montana Ranch Rodeo Finals and was the secretary for many ranch rodeos throughout the summer.  She followed her favorite women’s team, the Seven Blackfoot Ranch, to nearly every rodeo they competed in, including a special road trip to Winnemucca Nevada.

Lavetta never knew a stranger.  She knew everyone, and if she didn’t, she would by the time she left.  She was always up for a road trip and looked forward to what the next adventure would bring.  Lavetta loved George Strait, and didn’t mind traveling the country to see him in concert.  She would even stop along the road to have a dance in the ditch to one of her favorite songs.  She loved the boys of summer.  Baseball was her game; the Royals were her team; and everyone knew she’d be up for a good bet when it came to the World Series.  She loved her flowers and working in her yard.  She never missed a good purchase of a beautiful piece of turquoise.  She loved her dogs, chocolate (blue M&M’s) delicious wine, and good horses.  Lavetta also worked for Y Cross Feeds for many years. She took great pride in her job. She loved her customers and the friendships she created with them. You could call her for your vaccine and she always could remember the number of doses you had before or needed.

She was a kind and giving person, and always thought of others before herself.  She never missed sending a May Day basket to her friends and family.  But most of all, Lavetta was one of a kind!   She made each day brighter by being in our lives.

Our greatest wish is that your favorite pen never runs dry, your stopwatch remains precise, and that you  are watching over all of us in the best crows nest in the sky.

Time the last rodeo, dance the last dance to King George, kiss your grandkids, and smile!

Love is patient, Love is kind, Love never fails, and now of these three remains-
Faith, Hope, and Love,
But the greatest of these is Love.
Corinthians 12:8-13

Survivors include her husband Doug of Jordan, Clint (Kyle) Weeding of Jordan, Jennifer Weeding (Ben) of Glendive, Chantz (Jessica) Weeding of Jordan; her siblings: Karen Deyarmin of Great Falls, MT, Donna Howe (Kevin) of Great Falls, MT, Penny McPherson of Forsyth, Gary (Merrylee) Roberts and Tim (Shirley) Roberts; her grandchildren: Hatley, Mesa, Wyatt, Tilden, Jaden, James and Ella and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Kelly, brother-in-law Dean Howe and her father-in-law Cecil Weeding.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Jordan, MT. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Fairgrounds in Jordan, MT. Interment will follow at the Butte Creek Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Big Dry Roping Club.

Service Schedule

Visitation

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Thursday November 4, 2021

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home

Main Street

Jordan, Montana 59337

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Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Friday November 5, 2021

Jordan Fairgrounds

Jordan, Montana 59337

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Interment

After Funeral Service

Friday November 5, 2021

Butte Creek Cemetery

Garfield County, Montana 59337

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Service Schedule

Visitation

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Thursday November 4, 2021

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home

Main Street

Jordan, Montana 59337

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Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Friday November 5, 2021

Jordan Fairgrounds

Jordan, Montana 59337

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Interment

After Funeral Service

Friday November 5, 2021

Butte Creek Cemetery

Garfield County, Montana 59337

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  1. Doug and family, my parents (Marvin and Ella Johnsen) would want me to acknowledge Lavettas passing. Such a shock. I feel badly for you and your family. Mom n Daddy loved visiting with you guys. Lavetta has left a legacy she joins many eastern Montana ranchers in heaven.

  2. Prayers to you Doug your wife was such a bright beautiful person. Such a beautiful smile.

  5. Doug and family
    Our sincere sympathies. I have known Lavetta since 6th grade and have so many memories. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a delight

    Ron and Becky

  6. Doug and Family,
    Our deepest sympathy to you all , may all the good memories help you thru this time of sorrow, She was a wonderful person.Hugs and prayers to you all.

  7. Doug and family
    What a shock to hear this. I just had breakfast with you guys at Katy’s wedding. She leaves behind quite a legacy in all she done for the sport of rodeo. You guys will all be in my thoughts in the days to come.

  8. So sorry for your lost , Lavetta was a special lady and friend! My prayers are with all of you!

  9. Doug & family. Our thoughts & Prayers are with you during this difficult time. Always enjoyed visiting with Lavetta. She always had a smile. God Bless you all extra🙏🙏🙏

  11. Doug and family we send our deepest sympathies. Just having trouble processing this news. We always loved visiting with Lavetta and she always had a smile and so upbeat. Beautiful memories of a beautiful lady both inside and out. Prayers for your family.

  12. So heartbreaking, our prayers will follow all of you the rest of each of our lives for the loss of Lavetta. She was definitely the nicest friendliest woman I’ve ever known. I hope your memories will help you all cope in some way for your loss.

  13. Penny, I’m so sad that you have to endure the pain of your sister’s passing. Sending heartfelt condolences.

  14. Lavetta was such a bright light, and always had the biggest smile. She will be greatly missed. Prayers and hugs to you all!

  15. We are so very sorry for your loss. Lavetta was a very neat lady. She was always a pleasure to visit with. The Jordan community lost a great one that’s for sure.

    The Kevin South family

  16. Doug and all the family,
    It’s so very hard to believe that Lavetta has passed into eternity. May all your beautiful memories made give you comfort now and going forward. She was a very upbeat person that will be remembered by all who knew her. My sincere sympathy.

  17. Doug and family. Sending thoughts and prayers your way. We are so very sorry for your loss. 🙏🙏

  18. I am having so much trouble, wrapping my head around this news. She was such a ray of Sunshine, whenever I saw her. Always quick with a smile. To her family, you have my deepest condolences. To her Rodeo family & community, what a huge set of shoes she left to fill…… God must have needed a Great Rodeo Secretary and timer, is all I can think of…… HUGS to you all!!!!!!!

  19. Doug and family so sorry for you loss Lavetta will be missed by
    By all who knew her a great person.

  20. To Lavettas family,
    We are deeply saddened for your loss. Lavetta was one of the finest. Hugs and prayers for you all.

  21. I am so sorry for your loss of a beautiful wife, great mom, super grandma, sister, and a dear friend to all who were blessed to call her a friend. Her smile and laugh could brighten anyone’s day.
    So thankful to call her a friend. My prayers will be for all of you to find comfort in the Lord and for Him to hold you close.
    Lavetta, you were the best!!
    My deepest sympathy to all

  23. Quite a shock to hear about Lavetts. We send our deepest condolences to Doug and family. She was a great lady and was always so full of life. So sorry….

  24. Quite a shock to hear about Lavetta. We send our deepest condolences to Doug and family. She was a great lady and was always so full of life. So sorry….

  25. Doug & family,
    Our hearts hurts so, for you all.
    Lavetta was such a wonderful person.
    Her family, & friends were her world.
    Heavan has really gained an Angel.
    Lavetta will be so missed.

  27. Doug and family, Penny, Gary,

    Although the words are few, the memories many, and the sympathy great,
    we are thinking of your family.

  28. Since the day we we met you, you always had that beautiful smile. Always happy to see everyone. Town will never be the same without seeing you now. Heaven sure received a beautiful angel. Doug and family your in our prayers.

  30. Doug, Clint, Jennifer, Chantz and families, we were so shocked to hear of Lavetta’s passing. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Our prayers are with you all!
    Ellen and Jerry Wznick

  31. Lavetta had the most loving, warm smile that I know of…I, like everyone else who was blessed to know her, will deeply miss her. Our condolences to her family and surrounding community.

  32. To all of Lavetta’s family, our deepest sympathies, you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless

  33. I am so sad about Lavetta’s passing. We were in high school for 2 years together. Lavetta was always one of the kindest people I have ever known. I am sure the heavenly Father is with her now.

  34. Doug, Clint, Jennifer, Chantz and families, we were so sad to hear of Lavetta’s passing. It feels unfair and untimely. May your happy memories carry you through this very difficult time. Our prayers are with you all! Please accept our condolences, Richard and Jeanne Sparks, Cody Portwine-Kinzer, Sheldon Portwine and family

  35. LaVetta was always such a happy person ready to help anybody and always there for everybody. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all her family and friends and especially her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by so many but we know she’s in heaven. Best wishes From Karen and clay Taylor and family

  36. Such a sad shock to lose such a vibrant person. Lavetta was always a pleasure and a wonderful, supportive customer when I had the flower shop.
    I pray for her family, friends & the community to find peace & comfort.
    I’m so very sorry for the loss of this grand woman.

  37. To all of Lavetta’s family, there are no words that can convey the sadness that all of you are faced with. Just know that your family, friends, and community are here for you in whatever way you need. Lavetta was a go-getter and brought so much energy to everything she did. This world and our community was a better place because of everything she cared about. Heaven must have needed a special organizer. Sending prayers to all of you.

  38. It was a shock to hear of Lavetta’s passing. She was such a nice person with a smile and time to stop and visit whenever I would meet her, usually in a store, in Miles City. My condolences to all of her family.

  39. CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF LAVETT’S fAMILY She was a one of a kind person .so kind ane careing and will always be missed by those who knew her.May you find Comfort in all of your memories and in Gods Love, God Bless all of you,

  41. Doug, Jennifer, Clint, Chantz and families:
    I will miss one of the best friends I could have ever been so lucky to find. Hold on to all your memories. Forever in my prayers.

  42. Doug and Family
    Our thoughts are with you all at this time of such a big loss! Remember all the wonderful times. God Bless!

  43. We are both so very saddened by your family’s loss no words can say how sorry we are. Lavetta will be missed by so many as she was loved by so many. Please know we are thinking of each and everyone of you and praying for all of you. Lavetta may you rest in peace and know that you made a huge imprint on all who have had the pleasure of knowing you and loving you.

    Duane &Terri Jessen

  44. Doug, Clint, Jennifer, Chantz & Families
    We are so very sorry for your loss. Lavetta was an amazing lady and will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers to you all at this difficult time.

  45. Doug and family – may god wrap his arms around you all in this time of sorrow- She was a class s act and one of the kindest people I have ever met our hearts break Ford you. All.

  46. So sorry to hear about the loss of such a special person……She was a lively and fun person and will be missed by a lot of people. Sending sympathy for all of her loved ones……Let you memories be a healing source as I am sure there are Many great ones. Prayers to all of her family!

  47. Jennifer and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. We never had the honor of meeting your Mom but from knowing you she had to be so amazing as you are pretty amazing. We know she is so very proud of you. God Bless and hold those wonderful memories so very close.

  48. Dearest Weeding family one and all. We are so so sorry for your loss. We love you and pray for your family though this sad time. A positive beautiful soul that will be dearly missed. Hugs Monty and Kris Fleharty family.

  49. Our sincere condolences to the Weeding family and the Jordan community. Lavetta was also such a fun person and I enjoyed visiting with her at youth and high school rodeos as our kids were growing up. She will be missed by all

  50. Sending my love and sympathy to all of you. I still cannot believe this is happening. Lavetta is loved by so many. She would do anything for anybody. Loved to see her and visit at the rodeos when she was in Broadus. I pray the memories will help ease the hurt . Would so like to make the services but I have dialysis treatment. Just know my heart is with you all.

  51. Our condolences to all the Weeding family. Lavetta was so full of life! She will be dearly missed. Her attitude and her smiles. May the memories last forever. God bless. Lloyd and Meryl McKenna.

  52. Lavetta was a soul that we all strive to be like…everyone loved her. I have so many wonderful memories of her and was so blessed to know her. We send our love to all of her family.

  53. Doug, Clint, Jennifer, Chantz, and Lavetta’s entire family,

    I am so saddened to hear about Lavetta. She was such a wonderful, vibrant, beautiful, fun person. She touched a lot of lives and will be so missed. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
    My deepest sympathy,

    Diane

  54. Doug, Clint, Jennifer, Chantz and all of the families,
    My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lavetta was such a ray of sunshine, always with that big smile and twinkle in her eyes, she just radiated happiness all around her. She will be missed by all that had the privilege to know her. Hold your memories close in your hearts, they will help you get through the tough days ahead.
    Muff

  55. Lavetta was one of a kind! Her love and laughter was contagious. The world would be a much better place if everyone had as big a heart as she did. Sending prayers to all of you during this difficult time. We will miss her at all the rodeos and ranch rodeos!

  56. Doug, Clint, Jennifer, Chantz ,and families,
    We are so sorry for your loss, Lavetta was a wonderful Wife, Mother, and Grandmother and friend !! She will definitely be missed by all who knew her! May Gods unconditional love be with you !! Sending our love and prayers to you all!!

  57. The saying, God broke our hearts to prove us, he only takes the best comes to mind for so many but, very much so for Lavetta. May you find peace in the coming days.

  58. Condolences to Doug, Jennifer, Clint , Chantz and all of Lavetta’s Family. Lavetta was a very kind and friendly lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Let the good memories, you have in your hearts, help you get through the tough days ahead. God Be With You All.
    Tom and Claudia

  59. To Lavetta’s family. Lavetta’s passing is a special loss to me, as I did not get to know her as I planned and hoped for. I am a long, lost cousin; we met only a few times – each time at family funerals. I loved her energy and when she wrote me after Bob’s funeral in Billings – I vowed to go visit her and her family this summer. I could see she was a radiant and beautiful person – much younger at heart than her 65 years. And, I can see by all the condolence messages, that many other people felt the same way about her. My thoughts are with Penny, and all the rest of the family. God Bless you all.
    Pamela Roberts

  61. My prayers and heart goes out to you all! My deepest sympathies may God wrap his arms around you all during these times and in the future as you mourn the memories of a great lady. Love you all! Tayvee Steen and Family

  62. To all of the Weeding family, Our deepest sympathy for your great loss. Her smile lit up a room, she was one of a kind, may your days be blessed with fond memories.

  63. Doug and family, I have great memories of all of us rodeoing and other sports! Just heard the sad news today please know you are in my prayers🙏

  64. Doug & Family – Sending thoughts and prayers. She was a very special lady and touched so many lives.

  65. There are no words tell you how many ways Lovetta touched her world. We met her and Gary early in our move to this community and she has always been someone you were glad to see and visit with. My sincere condolences to the whole family and may you find comfort in the feelings everyone had for her.

  66. Doug and family. My heart aches for your loss. I feel so lucky to have known Lavetta. Thank you for sharing her with all of us.

  67. Weeding Families: I am so sorry for your loss. Lavetta was a great person, with a great smile. Treasure the memories with all of your heart.

  68. Hugs and prayers to you all, spent many hours together watching rodeo’s with this gal, great conversations. Will treasure them all and all of our great memories. She left a wonderful family too, love you guys.
    Love John and Connie Ahlgren

  69. I met Lavetta in the Vegas airport coming home from NFR. We were all stuck at the airport due to fog in Montana so we had plenty of time to visit and make new friends. She was a wonderful person and was a supporter of my art. I feel so blessed to have known her and wish there would of been more time. My husband and I are thinking of her family and friends. She has left a large hole in the world but it will be filled with memories and love for her. God Bless

  71. Lavetta was always so friendly and outgoing with such a warm smile. From Y Cross to every rodeo and ballgame she had incredible people skills. My condolences to all of the Weeding families.

  72. Laceration was such a ray of sunshine. Always enjoyed visitor with her when ever we could get a minute to cross paths. Our sympathy goes out to Doug and his family. So very sorry for your loss.

  74. Weeding family,
    I am still astonished at the lost this remarkable human. LaVetta was a one in a million. I owe everything i know about being a good rodeo secretary to her and Roxanne. She taught me a lot (in a much too short period of time) and i’ll be forever grateful. LaVetta’s positivity, sense of humor, unflappable nature and true sense of caring for everyone made her a natural and easy friend to many. I’ll be miss her immensely and never understand why God needed her so soon, but am thankful to have had her as a friend. My condolences and wish for peace for her family in the days ahead. Thanks for sharing her with us all.

  75. We are so very sorry for your loss. Lavetta was such a sweet lady. We will all miss her and her beautiful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  76. My deepest sympathy to Lavetta’s husband and children. May God wrap His loving arms around you during this time. Your wife was such a joy to know and visit with. She will be greatly missed down here but I am sure she will be a joy to be around in Heaven. I am so sorry for your loss and pray you draw strength and comfort from each other 🙂

  77. My prayers to the family. Lacey’s was one of the sweetest women you could ever meet.

  78. My heart hurts for you all , your loss .the beautiful lady dressed in red black hair at the jr and high school rodeos , classy lady . Prayers for your strength to get through this difficult time .Jennifer were just down the road if you need us ever alice and Charles peterson. LaVetta you must be ‘dancing in the sky ‘

  79. Doug. Jennifer, Clint,Chance and all of Lavettas family and friends, cherish all the wonderful memories of a beautiful woman that left us way to soon. Remember these memories for many years to come. Lavetta stamped her heart on many who knew her. She was one of a kind and very special to so many. Sincere condolences. Mike and Eva Hollenbeck

  80. Doug, family & friends – praying for you all …. She was so lovely and spirited, kind and genuine. She will forever be missed, but never forgotten. Sincerest condolences to all; unsure what help could look like, but please don’t hesitate if we could be of any. -Jake & Bree Poppe Family

  81. Doug and family,, So sorry for your loss . Lavetta’s smile lite up her whole face ,and her love for her family and grandkids was evident,where they were ,she was helping. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Alf & Donna Idland

  82. Doug and family,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I never saw Lavetta without a smile on her face. Her love for all things rodeo shined through that smile. I was shocked and saddened to hear of her passing. My you find peace in your memories.

  83. Deepest sympathy. It is just so shocking. May God bring you comfort in the sorrow. Prayers for all of Lavetta’s loved ones. 🙏 ❤

  84. This is heartbreaking! Lavetta was the absolute best. She had the gift of making every person that she met have a better day. May God hold all of her family in his
    S hands and give comfort through this horrible time.

  86. Doug and family, my deepest sympathy to you and prayers for peace and healing.

  88. So sorry for your loss.
    I was a wild horse racer and always look forward to visiting with here every year I was there till I got hurt. She was able to find me a pair of crutches to use. Been going to make it back to return them so if someone else like me needed them they would have them in the office to use.
    She will be greatly missed!!!

  89. Doug and family our prayers, love and hugs are with you. I will SO miss her support and involvement in life. She was one amazing lady.

  90. To all of Lavettas family and friends…our hearts are saddened to feel such a huge loss to not only all of you but to our community. Lavetta was one of a kind with a smile that would make anyone feel loved. May God guide and comfort you all in the days, weeks and months to come. You are in our hearts and prayers.

  91. TO ALL OF LAVETTA’S FAMILY AND GOOD FRIENDS – I send my sincere sympathy for this tragic loss – may all your good memories help you during this time of sorrow. Lavetta was always such a happy and up beat person whenever you met her. She will be missed. God Bless

  92. Doug, Clint, Jennifer, Chantz, and families we are saddened by your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  93. First off to Doug and the family you’re in our thoughts and prayers daily. When Chantz let me know I was pretty much shocked and couldn’t wrap my head around it.

    That said, for 31 years I was able to visit with Lavetta and Doug on our families October trip to Jordan. We always found Lavetta to be upbeat, fun and a joy to visit with. She was always so good to Austin our oldest Grandson who’s now 22. Austin was shocked as well when I told him.

    We’ll always remember Lavettas smile, and laugh. She was loved by many and will be missed by all!

  94. I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Lavetta as being so friendly and nice. She will be missed.

  95. I am so sorry for your loss. Lavetta was an incredible woman. She always stayed at Fairbridge when there was a horse event in town and I enjoyed her visits. I have not come here for awhile due to my own loss but am very sorry to see she is gone. She will be greatly missed though I am sure God has her now💕

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