Jennifer was born in Billings, Montana on November 9, 1978. She grew up in Montana between Billings and the banks of the Rosebud. She loved to sing and dance from the time she was a little girl. In 1991 she was the first female football player for the Lewis and Clark Middle School Scouts in an all-boys league. She did awesome.
She enjoyed riding and showing horses, hunting, fishing, drawing and painting. Jen had strong faith. She enjoyed going to church and her women’s retreats. She was active in California Deer Association (CDA). She started a woman’s self-help group which grew so large it became a co-ed recovery group.
Jennifer and her brother Landon had a very close relationship. From the time they were little, throughout thick and thin, they always had each other.
But the biggest, most joyous and important part of Jen’s life were her daughters, Montana Mae McIntosh and Eleanor Rose Kleeman. She had so many friends who meant so much to her including her life-long friends Crystal Williams, Kristy Bohl, and Jennifer Berry. Dan Boyd was not only a friend and employer but became one of the family.
Jennifer worked at Boyd Fencing for 17 years. She was a hard worker and never afraid of a challenge. She always saw the good in people. Jennifer had many hard and trying times in her life; through it all she always had a beautiful and contagious smile. She was taken to heaven trying to move back to Montana, the place she loved.
She is survived by: her daughters, Montana Mae McIntosh and Eleanor Rose Kleeman; mother, Deborah Towler Kleeman; brother, Landon (Lisa) Kleeman; sisters, Kim (Keith) Hardcastle and Sherri Thompson; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Jen was preceded in death by: her father, Woody Kleeman; paternal grandparents, Iola and Oscar Houdi; maternal grandparents, Jennie and Ruben Garnett; grandfather, Alvine Kleeman and Gray Towler; and aunt, Marina Vallejo.
She will forever be loved and missed.
A vigil service will be 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 4th at St. Mary’s Catholic Community, 1700 Missoula Avenue with a viewing beginning at 4:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 5th at St. Mary’s Catholic Community with burial to follow at Forestvale Cemetery. A reception will immediately follow the burial at the Knights of Columbus, 2201 Chestnut Street, Helena. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Jennifer.
Service Schedule
Viewing
4:00 p.m.
Friday November 4, 2016
St. Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena , Montana 59601
Vigil
5:00 p.m.
Friday November 4, 2016
St. Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena , Montana 59601
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Saturday November 5, 2016
St. Mary Cathloic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena , Montana 59601
Burial
Following the Mass
Saturday November 5, 2016
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Road
Helena , Montana 59602
Reception
Following the burial
Saturday November 5, 2016
Knights of Columbus
2201 Chestnut Street
Helena , Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Viewing
4:00 p.m.
Friday November 4, 2016
St. Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena , Montana 59601
Vigil
5:00 p.m.
Friday November 4, 2016
St. Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena , Montana 59601
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Saturday November 5, 2016
St. Mary Cathloic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena , Montana 59601
Burial
Following the Mass
Saturday November 5, 2016
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Road
Helena , Montana 59602
Reception
Following the burial
Saturday November 5, 2016
Knights of Columbus
2201 Chestnut Street
Helena , Montana 59601
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Anna Mhoon says
I am so sorry for your loss
Alaina says
My heart is broken. She is deeply missed. Praying for you all. Please give Landon a big hug for me ?❤️
Charity Russell says
I miss you so much already my friend. I don’t want to believe this is happening. Jen, you’ve always been so loving and welcoming to me and my kids. We love and appreciate everything you’ve done for us. You’re such a sweet and gentle soul, always willing to help any and everyone. My heart is breaking for your precious girls and family. I will do everything I can for them and have them always remember how remarkable their mom is. I love you ❤️
Gail says
So sorry for your loss….. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Gregg & Gail Newcomb
Linda Rogers says
So sorry for your loss…my thoughts are with you all.
She will be greatly missed.
Julie Weier says
Jennifer was a beautiful person with a huge heart and kind soul for everyone and everything. She fought through many struggles and overcame with a huge beautiful smile on her face each time. May her strength, will, motivation, and dedication live on through her children, other family members, and all of her friends. Rest In Paradise sweet Jen?
June kalloch says
So sorry for your loss. RIP Jennifer. Are tough ts and prayers are with at this hard time. With love frome June, Micheal, ivy
Denise Baker says
So sorry for your loss.. Jennifer was so kind and sweet, I will miss her stopping by the shop and saying hi.. I Only met her kids a few times, but we often talked about how much she loved them and how hard she was working to be the best mom she could be…May God give this family and their friends strength to get through this very difficult time..??
Debra Wilson says
So sorry for Jennifer’s sweet girls and her family prayers are with all but knowing she’s in heaven with are maker hope it will give you all the strength to get through your tough times ???
Richelieu riley says
I know we never talk to much and when we did it was because of are kids getting in trouble lol! But I will sure miss seeing u rest in peace love your baby girl lost !
Linda McLeod says
Landon, Lisa and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you struggle to cope. Sending our love to you all!
Susan proul says
Landon, Lisa and family. We are sorry to hear of your sister’s passing ..keep all those memories close and she will always be with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she Rest In Peace. Rich, susan and john
Steve LaPraim says
I went to high school with Jen we worked on our Fords together, and laughed a lot. Was looking forward to meeting her again here in Montana. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. She is an awesome lady.
Henry and Elsie Zickuhr says
Sending our love and prayers to all the Kleeman family
Devon Smith says
I will miss seeing her smile when I went to Boyd’s fence .A devoted mother .Hard worker always on the ball.I am sorry for everyone’s loss
Diana Lavery says
I will miss her, she was a lovely person, and a great mom.