Jeffrey Keith Stokes, age 71, of Helena, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2022.
Jeffrey was born June 23, 1951 in Helena, MT to Keith H. and Georgia M. (Fisher) Stokes. He grew up in Helena and graduated from Helena High School. He worked with his mother and father at Big Sky Care Center for many years as a Maintenance Engineer.
He enjoyed his time traveling to St George, Utah in the winters with his parents. And many days fishing and enjoying the property at Canyon Creek. Every year at this time he loved to shop at Lasso the Moon for Toys for Tots giving children something for Christmas.
Jeffrey resided at Touchmark for many years where he made lots of friends and enjoyed many social outings. Jeff will be remembered for his kindness and loveable good nature.
Jeffrey was preceded in death by both of his parents, and sister Susan McCoskery.
He is survived by his nephews Doug (Shawna) McCoskery, Steve (Mandi) McCoskery, John (Rachel) McCoskery, and Jason (Jade) McCoskery. and great nephews and nieces Hunter, Ashley, Ramsey, Kylee and Addison McCoskery of Billings; and Jameson, Brennan and Zoe McCoskery of Portland; and nephews and nieces.
The family would like to thank Van Barron and Sue Weingartner for their friendship and support of Jeffrey over the years. Additionally, the family would like to thank Sue Taylor for her companionship to Jeff over the last two years by providing a friendship and weekly outings.
A Funeral Service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 16, 2022 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N Montana Ave. Burial will follow the service at Forestvale Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his parents. A Memorial service will be held at Touchmark at a later date.
Mike glueckert says
Jeff was a classmate of mine in hi school. He was always kind decent and respectful. He set a example for all too follow! So very sorry for the family and thoughts and prayers with all! Rest in Peace Jeff!
Susan G Taylor says
Everyone should have the honor of having a friend like Jeffrey. I look forward to the day when we will see one another in the glories of Heaven.
Judy Carrigan says
Jeff always had a smile on his face at Touchmark. His positive presence was evident as he sat in the Lobby watching people come and go. I would always smile and wave to him as I visited my mom there.
J Solberg says
I looked forward to seeing Jeff in his favorite chair in the Touchmark lobby when I visited my dad. He was always cheerful and greeted me in the halls. Jeff seemed like a lovely person.
Barb Fisher says
We were so sad to hear of Jeff’s passing. We have many good memories of Jeff through the years. My thoughts and prayers to you four boys and your families. Jeff’s cousin Barb Fisher Leeds from Wimner, SD