Jean Cooney Roberts died Thursday April 12, 2012, at the age of 65, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena. She was born to Robert F. Cooney and Carol Wells on December 20, 1946 in Helena, Montana.
Jean was a free spirit and a joy to all that knew her. She had a keen interest and love of the out of doors from the very beginning. Jean was involved in many organizations during her lifetime: The Navy Wives, St. Agnes PTA, Girl Scouts, The Garden Club, The Wilderness Society, Audubon, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and Eastern Star.
She was and always will be a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her mother Carol W. Cooney who lives in Choteau; daughter Cory Eisenberg and her husband Scott of Chicago, IL, and their two children, Ben and Josh; brother Ted Cooney and his wife Jacquey of Choteau, and longtime friend Daniel Funston of White Sulphur Springs. Jean leaves behind two nieces and three nephews, plus numerous loved ones and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister Carol Kathleen (Kay) Peterson who passed in March of 1969 and by her father Robert F. Cooney who passed in January 2007.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, April 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. with a reception to immediately follow the gathering in the social center of the funeral home. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to The Nature Conservancy for The Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Easement Program, Attn: Dave Carr, 32 S. Ewing – Suite 215, Helena, MT 59601. Tel (406) 443-0303. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family condolences.
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Bob Smart says
The Cooney’s were family friends and I remember Jean as part of my first memories. We renewed our friendship a few years ago when our daughter helped out one summer at Jean’s B&B and then when Susan and I stayed there.
She will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone, but we offer a special prayer and hug for Carol, because parents are just not supposed to lose their kids.
Car & Heidi Varblow says
You were a true friend and confident all these years!
We’ll miss your smile!
Love,
Heidi & Carl
Char Maharg & Walter Hanley says
Jean always made me laugh – a good belly laugh. What a ray of sunshine! I will aalways think of jean with a smile.
Eva Kerr says
I am sorry for your loss. Cory, when I think of your mom, I think of the pictures she would show us of your precious Ben and how much she loved those boys. I worked with her at the hospital in WSS. We would laugh so hard at some of the stories she would tell us of you growing up and her parenting moments. I can’t imagine what your are going through. God Bless!
Galen Amy says
Jean was a force to be reckoned with! I was so happy to have her friendship and the chance to laugh with her. I’m thankful for the discussions we had and the lessons she taught me. She is missed and will remain in my heart always xoxo
Gene & Linda Sentz says
Jean was full of fun and a great lady. She loved Montana’s wild country and cooked on many a pack trip in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. We’ll miss her, but her spirit will live on in the Rocky Mountains.
Janice and Beau Barrington says
Jean was a wonderful person,always had a smile. She will be missed! Our prayers go out to her family.
Jenny Nightingale says
I worked with Jean at WSS, she was always there for a person. She could tell a story that would make you laugh so hard tears would come to your eyes. Jean was a good friend and I learned a lot from her. She will be missed.
Linda Vaughey says
Jean joined a few of us occasionally for Mah Jong and when the group was 4+ we’d partner up – partnering with Jean was always an experience because we often became irreverent and laughed and laughed and laughed mostly at our mistakes. She told me once that when she was driving a group of RMDC seniors on a small bus she took them around and around the roundabout behind Taco Johns so everyone could have a long laugh at ride and the snail sculptures in their midst. Her mirth and her spirit were contagious. Privileged to know her, even though our time was short.
LLoyd & Pat Funston says
Jean, Such a beautiful person – warm, gracious and vivacious, we loved her at first sight. Heartfelt Prayers for Dan and her Family. May the Peace of Christ be with all.
Lois Simpson says
My sympathies to your family. Jean was a really great lady! She always had a smile and was always friendly and willing to help. I will miss working with her.
Marie & Dale Saunders says
Jean was so important to us, she taught us so much about the pioneers in Montana as well as the birds and wildlife. We send our love to Danny and to Jean’s Mom and family.
Marilyn Blakely Hayes says
I was so sorry to read of Jean’s passing. She was a classmate and a friend. I last saw her and visited with her at a class reunion in 2010. Her beautiful, radiant smile will be missed along with her fun, fun personality.
Myrna Paulsen says
I have been a friend and worked with Jean for a few years here in Helena and White Suplhur Springs. Always lots of fun to be around. She will be missed.
Pat Bollinger says
I sent a memory card to Cory Eisenberg’s home address. In it I mention living in the home where Jean spent some growing up years. The funeral home should give you images of 2 photos I snapped this afternoon of “Jean” neatly inscribed in the concrete apron around the east side entrance that leads to the driveway.
I regret that singing at a service held at the same time as Jean’s memorial service prevents me from coming tomorrow.
Sharon Haugen says
Jean was always such a delight when working with her. She always had such a positive attitude. She will be missed I know by those who knew her.
Tracy and Glenn Swanson says
Our heartfelt prayers for Danny and Jean’s family. My you all find comfort in your fond memories of her and knowing she is at peace.