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In Memory Of

Carol A. Deschon-Pocha, age 71, of Helena

September 10, 1945 – December 20, 2016

Carol Ann Deschon-Pocha passed December 20, 2016 at her home in Helena, Mt. of cancer.

Born September 10, 1945 in Chinook Mt. Carol was one of 15 children between William Deschon and Kathrine Baur-Deschon. Carol grew up in Helena. She was many things, Daughter, Sister, Mother, Wife and Grandmother. Carol was sassy, tough, funny. She was wife to Earl Pocha whom she was happily married to for 22 years until his death in May 1998.   Sometimes stubborn a trait she passed onto her three daughters Linda Carter, Yolanda Pocha, and Shannel Pocha.  She was “The Best Grandma in the World” and will be missed by her granddaughters Alyssa Borke, Moniqua Pocha, Jillian Richards and grandson Sean Craft. She was “Sweetie” to John McIntosh her loving partner for 18 years.

Carol was full of life and laughs. She enjoyed spending time with her friends.  Keeping her girls on their toes, adored her grandchildren. In her younger days she was passionate about softball and bowling belonging to several leagues in the 1980’s. Later years she enjoyed Bingo spending Saturday evenings at 5W’s Bingo or The Best Bet.  On occasion taking trips to Worley.

May of 2016 Carol was diagnosed with cancer and spent her final months with her family and friends, sharing laughs, tears, anger and love. Being close and squeezing every bit out of each moment. Mom, Grandma and Sweetie is going to be missed. She was survived by her sisters Marilyn and Mary aforementioned children, grandchildren and partner. Proceeded in death by her parents, husband, brothers David, Joe, Raymond, Edwin, Alfred, John, Willard, Charles, Elwood and sisters Linda, Penny and Edna.

Everyone who knew Carol has a glorious story to share, we invite you to Anderson Stevenson Wilke on December 28, 2016 to share your story, and Celebrate her Life from 2pm to 4pm in the Reception Hall. Food and beverages will be served.

Service Schedule

Celebration of Her Life

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday December 28, 2016

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home Social Hall

3750 N. Montana Avenue

Helena , Montana 59602

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Service Schedule

Celebration of Her Life

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday December 28, 2016

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home Social Hall

3750 N. Montana Avenue

Helena , Montana 59602

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  1. Rose Baker Hardman & family says

    December 22, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    We are sorry to hear about Carol’s passing. Prayers and thoughts for her family.
    Rose Baker Hardman and the Baker family.

  2. Diane Sharp says

    December 23, 2016 at 9:18 am

    Sorry to hear about Carol’s passing! My thoughts and Prayers are with the family!

  3. Lisa Wallace says

    December 23, 2016 at 10:00 am

    I hope your family will find comfort in the many fond memories you have of Carol. I know she will be deeply missed.
    Sincerely, Lisa Richards-Wallace

  4. Bev Hill says

    December 24, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    A remarkable lady and so glad I knew her. I know she will be missed by her family. Please accept my sympathy.

  5. marcy garay says

    December 25, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    she was a good friend a good laugh and I will miss her dearly

  6. Robert L Lavenger says

    December 25, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    Sad to hear of Carols passing, prayers to the family

  7. DONNA PIOCOS says

    December 25, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    IAM VERY SAD TO READ THAT CAROL PASSED AWAY . I WILL MISS YOU . I WILL MISS RUNNING INTO YOU HERE AND THERE . PLUS OUR CONVERSATIONS . MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF NEED I HOPE WE MEET ON THE OTHER SIDE

  8. DONNA PIOCOS says

    December 25, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    MY MEMORIES ARE OF CONVERSATIONS AND LAUGHTER . I ADMIRED HER FOR HANGING IN THERE STRONG . I WILL MISS HER

  9. Cynthia Carsen says

    December 26, 2016 at 5:25 am

    I will miss Carol, as I have known her since I was a teenager. I would want her to know that instead of only mourning her death; that I will be CELEBRATING memories of her life.

  10. Josie McPhee says

    December 27, 2016 at 10:23 am

    Carol was a life long friend to me and my daughter Deb. I will miss seeing her. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Love you girl.

  11. Lila Kaufman says

    December 29, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss she will be missed greatly: (

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Celebration of Her Life

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday December 28, 2016

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home Social Hall

3750 N. Montana Avenue

Helena , Montana 59602

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