Jeanne Cannon went to heaven with her family by her side on January 13, 2014 after a short yet courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jeanne was born April 18, 1958, in Butte, Montana, to Anne and Thomas Joseph “Joe” Mooney.
Jeanne graduated from Great Falls High School in December 1975. Following high school Jeanne moved with her family to Butte, Montana, where she met her future husband Frank Cannon at Eggers IGA. On October 1, 1976, Frank and Jeanne were married at St. Joseph’s Church in Butte. Frank and Jeanne started their family first with a son, Ryan, and twin girls, Kayti and Kodie, shortly thereafter. In 1984, Frank and Jeanne moved their family from Butte to Helena, Montana, which became their permanent home.
In 1990, Jeanne decided to go back to school to earn her college degree. While caring for her young family and working as a licensed pharmacy technician, Jeanne graduated with honors from Carroll College’s class of 1997 with one Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health and another in Health Information Management. Jeanne held several professional positions in Helena over the years and she most recently was the Program Manager for the Montana Asthma Control Program at the State of Montana’s Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Above all else, Jeanne thrived as a super-star grandma. She enjoyed every minute spent with her four grandkids. She had a special and unique relationship with each of them. Jeanne’s generous heart was clearly apparent when it came to her grandkids. She never missed an opportunity to shower each of them with toys, clothes, and the yummiest treats in town. Jeanne also enjoyed spending time together as a family, baking, boating, camping, shopping, and learning to play the mandolin. The holidays, especially Christmas, were some of Jeanne’s favorite times. Jeanne was also an active member at St. Helena Cathedral Parish and volunteered over the years for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Jeanne is survived by her loving husband, Frank Cannon; her children Ryan Cannon (Decatur, IL), Kayti and Eric Bashore (Billings, MT), and Kodie and Justin Whisenhunt (Bozeman, MT); four grandchildren, Lana, Brooke, Blake, and Ellie; numerous brothers and sisters and their spouses, including Kay Mooney, Ed and Peggy Mooney, Dianne and Darold Eberhardt, Mike and Jill Mooney, Theresa and Jim Blazek, Mary and Brian Harrison, Jodi and Terry Holzwarth, and Toni and Marty Doornbos; in-laws including Sue Atkinson, Tom and Dianne Cannon, and Pat and Larry McGrath; and many nieces and nephews.
Jeanne is preceded in death by her father Joe Mooney, her mother Anne Mooney, her brother Joe Mooney, and her mother-in-law Margaret Cannon.
Jeanne’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all the doctors and nurses at St. Peter’s Hospital for their extraordinary care and kindness extended to Jeanne and her family throughout her time in the hospital over the last couple months.
A vigil will be held at 6p. m., Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Retz Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a. m., Friday, January 17, at the Cathedral of Saint Helena, 530 N. Ewing St., Helena with burial to follow at Forestvale Cemetery. A reception will immediately follow in the Brondel center in the Cathedral. In-lieu of flowers, Jeanne’s family requests donations can be made to the Intermountain Children’s Home, 3240 Dredge Drive, Helena MT 59602 or a charity of your choice. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Jeanne.
Service Schedule
Vigil
6 p.m.
Thursday January 16, 2014
Retz Funeral Home Chapel
315 E. 6th Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Mass
10 a.m.
Friday January 17, 2014
St. Helena Cathedral
530 N. Ewing St
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial
Immediately following the Funeral Mass
Friday January 17, 2014
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Road
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the Burial
Friday January 17, 2014
St. Helena Cathedral
530 N. Ewing
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Vigil
6 p.m.
Thursday January 16, 2014
Retz Funeral Home Chapel
315 E. 6th Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Mass
10 a.m.
Friday January 17, 2014
St. Helena Cathedral
530 N. Ewing St
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial
Immediately following the Funeral Mass
Friday January 17, 2014
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Road
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the Burial
Friday January 17, 2014
St. Helena Cathedral
530 N. Ewing
Helena, Montana 59601
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Tammy & John Wilkins says
Frank & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jeanne was always happy & helpful. Tweny years ago when our Molly was diagnosed with leukemia Jeanne was the first person to stop by with crayons & coloring books for Molly. We will always remember her kindness.
Tammy & John Wilkins
April and Tyler Bogy and family says
Frank, Kotie, Kayti, Ryan, and family,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Jeanne yesterday. She was a beautiful woman and we will miss her greatly. She always spoke of the love she had for you and her sweet grandbabies. Cherish the wonderful memories you have and hold on tight to each other during this time. Have comfort in knowing that she is pain-free and is watching over all of you. Prayers and blessings over you and if you need anything please let us know. It is going to be hard to be at the office without Miss Jeanne but I know her memories and spirit are with us all.
With much love,
April Bogy and family
Ricky St. John says
Frank,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Jeanne. I just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for any of you. God’s Blessings to you all.
Ricky St. John
Debbie and Neil Peterson says
Frank ,Ryan, Kayti and Kotie,
I am so sorry to hear about Jeanne. I feel so sadden I didn’t even know she was sick. My heart breaks for you all.. I want all of you to know I have great memories of Jeanne and all the fun we all had together over the years. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all. May the Lord wrap his arms around all of you in this very hard time. May your wonderful memories of her ease the pain of your loss. Jeanne will surely be missed by all… All my love and prayers.
Debbie
Mary Reynolds says
May you see God’s light on the path ahead
When the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear,
Even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness
Never turn your heart to stone,
May you always remember
when the shadows fall
You do not walk alone. ~ Irish Blessing
Although no words can really help to ease your loss, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Mary
Glenna Wortman-Obie says
Frank,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Jeanne. Though I knew her only slightly, I know she was proud of you! Blessings and sympathy to you and your family.
Lori Keck says
My heart goes out to a family full of such love.
No words can express the sadness I feel for your loss. I will hold you all in my heart and prayers during this difficult time. Frank I am sending you extra hugs. I hope Jeanne spoils you as much from heaven as you did to her on earth.
Dave Keller says
Frank,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Dave and the Evergreen IGA Bakery Crew
Patte & Jim Paquette(Britt's in-laws) says
We are so sad for you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your family has a special place in our hearts.
Pat McGinley says
Frank and All, my deepest condolences on this sad event. My heart goes out to all of you. Thanks for posting all her great accomplishments and life loves. In my prayers are all of you.
Jennifer Courreges says
Jeanne was a wonderful, kind woman and always full of life. She had such a generous spirit. I loved reading about her love of Christmas as this is how I first met her. She and her wonderful daughter’s Kayti and Kodie invited me to spend several holiday’s with them while I was in college. We played games, ate wonderfully delicious food and LAUGHED! I haven’t seen Jeanne in years, but I will never forget her! May God pour his spirit down on you as you mourne and I will continue to keep you all in my prayers. Much love from Texas, The Courreges Family
Whitey and Karen Van Swearingen says
Frank,Ryan the twins We are so sad for your loss of Jeanne she was a wonderful lady we pray for you and we will continue to keep you in our prayers. C
Whitey,Karen,
Ann and John Torske says
Frank, Ryan, Kodie, Kayti and families, our deepest condolences on your loss. Jeanne was a beautiful, kind woman whom I loved catching up with when our paths crossed. She always had a fun story to tell. And what a super-star grandma she was! I remember coming to Kodie and Justin’s house soon after Ellie was born and Jeanne was beaming with love and joy for that little girl. And I know she felt that way about her other grand babies too. Our prayers are with you all. Love, Ann, John, and Brooke
Teresa Lightbody says
Beautiful inside and out. She will be missed.
Carol and Mark Eichler says
Frank and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Jeanne. Such a tragic loss. Jeanne was taken way too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was such a wonderful, loving, and caring lady. She was so proud of her family. Take comfort in all your memories and cherish them as you heal. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
May God give you strength as you grieve your loss. We are thinking about all of you and hope we can help in some way. Love to all. Mark and Carol
Troy and Kris Brandt says
Frank, and family,
We are so saddened by this news and we hold you all in our hearts and prayers. Heaven truly gained an angel in Jeanne and she will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity.
Heidi May says
Sending my condolences to you all during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of getting to know Jeanne while living in Helena (cir 1999-00) with my Aunt Barb Slunaker. Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. May the love you share for her live on in the love you have for each other.
In Sympathy,
Heidi May
Susan Day says
Dear Frank and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Jeanne was a good friend and co-worker and will be remembered as someone who always had a twinkle in her eye and big smile. May your memories of Jeanne hold you and provide you peace. God bless! Susan and Gerry Day
Gino Dunfee says
Frank and Family: My deepest condolences to all of you during this most difficult time. Know that you have an abundance of family and friends thinking and caring about you and lean on them when and if you feel the need.
Joanne Oreskovich says
We are all so saddened of her passing. We worked for the same Division a long time without knowing each other, but when she found out I was from Anaconda and she was a “Butte girl” we had a shared understanding and spirit. One day we got on the topic of uptown Butte and how a movie portrayed Evil Knievel as a kid driving his bike on the dunes and disappearing down a mine shaft. Jeanne told me a similar story when she and her husband were first married; he was in a hurry and parked his truck with her in it on the sidewalk to run into the store. Well, lo and behold, the truck fell through the sidewalk and they had to get her out of it while using two tow trucks to retrieve it from its depth. We laughed and laughed. I asked her if she sued the city of Butte, and she said “No, we were parked illegally.” We laughed some more. I will miss this Montana gem.
Cody Weber says
Frank and Family,
Truly sorry for your loss and although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer…
Curt Peplin says
I can not imagine what you are going through right now and can tell you how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family.
God Bless.
MDT-MOTOR POOL CREW says
We are truly sorry for your loss. We had the opportunity to work with Jeanne and she was so delightful & just a joy to visit with. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family.
God Bless!
Jo Johnson says
Kodie and family,
I am very saddened by the passing of your mom, but I know she is now truly at peace. I know this is a very difficult time for you and your family, but please feel that you can reach out to me for anything you may need. Your work family is here for you Kodie.
God Bless !
Karen and Norm Midtlyng says
Frank–Ryan and Kodie and Kaytie
we have such warm memories of Jeanne even though we have not been in close contact for a while…what a warm and wonderful person she was…….she will certainly be greatly missed and fondly remembered. You are all in our thoughts, prayers, and our hearts.
Karen and Norm Midtlyng
Kelly and Ernie Scrimshaw says
Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with Jeanne and her family throughout the days to come. God Bless
Kelly and Ernie Scrimshaw
Dena Gormely says
I worked with Jeanne while she was at Montana School Services Foundation. Her kindness and smile will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are for your family and for Jeanne. May God bless and comfort all of you.
Donna Mooney says
I’m so very sorry for your loss! I only met Jeanne one time back in 2003 while we were at Seeley Lake, but I remember her as being a very lovely person! She sent us a beautiful pink dress for our daughter when she was born and I remember thinking that was very sweet. Our daughter wore that dress for her one year pictures. Since I only met Jeanne the one time, these are really the only memories I have. But nonetheless, I feel your pain and I’m so very saddened for your loss! Sending hugs and prayers to you during this difficult time!
Donnie and Ed Sexton says
Frank and family,
While we didn’t know Jeanne, we are so sorry for your loss. We always associate Intermountain and the Festival of Trees with you Frank, as being a champion of this organization and helping to make a difference in the lives of so many children. No doubt Jeanne was beside you in all of this. We trust the love of family and friends, and a lifetime of great memories, will help ease the sorrow.
Laurie Davis says
Frank, Kodie, Kayti, Ryan and Family,
Just wanted to extend our sympathy with the loss of beautiful Jeanne. God has a wonderful angel joining him in heaven. We will always hold dear to us the wonderful memories of Jeanne and all of you especially at Hauser Lake. Those were some of our best years…PRICELESS! May all the wonderful memories of your wife/mother help you through this most difficult time and knowing the memories will live in all of us forever.
You will all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Lots of Love and many hugs to all of you!
Love Laurie and Family
Cindy Starke says
Frank and family,I am very sad to read Jeannie’s obituary in the paper. She was such a wonder person to get to meet. Remember the good times and keep her in your memory. I hope that you are all doing ok. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cindy Starke and family
Kathy (Brunell) & Greg Redekopp says
Frank and family,
We are so sorry to learn of Jeanne’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers have been with Jeanne and your family. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Jeanne was a wonderful person who loved her family dearly. God bless you all.