On the evening of February 11, 2024, Jessica passed away in a fatal accident. She was born September 16, 1996 in Renton, Washington to Sarah Forgey and Daniel Oliva.
She started her life living in Enumclaw, Washington with her mom and grandma. Later moving to Montana in 2000 and growing up in Helena. Jessica started out being a little princess. She loved dancing and wearing tiaras, which began her love for cheerleading.
As a little girl, she and her sister cousin played soccer together coached by their moms. Instead of kicking the ball, you would see her laying on the soccer field picking pretty flowers – Dandy lions. Her momma would proceed to pick her up and take her to the sidelines.
Jessica started Warren Elementary School as a 1st grader. As you can imagine, she was the class social butterfly and all the teachers loved her. In the 4th grade she became bougie and was having clothing competitions with her friend Bailey.
She attended Helena High School where she met the love of her life Lane St. Clair, they graduated together in 2014. During high school some of her friend’s nick named her “Snookie” because of her big bumped hair and furry Ugg boots. Most of all she enjoyed hanging out with friends and going to bon fires.
Jessica and Lane were married on August 7, 2021, at the Summer Star Ranch in York, Montana surrounded by their family and lifelong friends. Joining the St. Clair family brought so much joy to her life. She loved the family dynamics. She especially loved her mother-in-law because they were so much alike. They loved shopping, gambling and complaining about each other.
Jessica loved her boys: Scout, Nitro, and Creed. These 3 dogs kept her busy by leaving messes for her to come home to. They loved to chew holes in the blankets, going for rides and walks, and they loved going to grandma’s house. The boys even wore holiday sweaters and bow ties.
Jessica enjoyed working at MacKenzie River where she met lots of customers and loved seeing them weekly, never forgetting their names or orders. Her favorite part of the job was being able to be a Chatty Cathy with her customers and seeing her church ladies, as she called them.
She found a love for reading and even joined a book club with Sarah (mom). She would stay up way too late just to finish a chapter or the whole book, and loved sleeping in. One of her happiest moments was buying her RZR. She loved going on SxS rides and meeting new people on weekends: Rain, Snow or Shine.
She is survived by her husband, Lane St. Clair; mother, Sarah Forgey, Jason Tavenner, and her Biological Father Daniel Oliva. Brother(s) and Sister: Jordan Morley, Teagen and Dillon Oliva, and Jacob Tavenner. Father and Mother In-Law: Larry and Valerie St. Clair, Sister In-Law Jennifer St. Clair (Jason Ferguson), Brother In-Law Garrett St. Clair. Nephew and Niece: Carter and Kadence Ferguson. Uncle and Aunt: Bart and Theresa Loney and cousins: Crystal, Cheyanne, Wyatt, Ross, and Mason. And many more family members.
She is preceded in Death by: Grandma Karen Forgey and Don Forgey, Grandpa and Grandma Robert L. and Betty St. Clair, Cousins Courtney and Emma Loney. And dear friend Paige Dombrovski.
As you celebrate Jessica’s beautiful life and your memories of her, please honor her by acknowledging your mental health and that of others. Be open to talk about mental health, prepared to listen, be kind, and support one another through the struggles each of us encounter in our journey of life.
Donations can be made at an account set up at Valley Bank of Helena under the names of Lane St. Clair and Sarah Forgey.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2024 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. A Celebration of her Life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the funeral home. A reception for family and friends will follow at the East Valley Fire Department. Burial of her cremated remains will be at a later date, Cemetery to be determined and will be posted to this website when known.
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday February 16, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Celebration of Her Life
11:00 a.m.
Saturday February 17, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Immediately following the Celebration of Her Life
Saturday February 17, 2024
East Valley Fire Department
2694 Valley Drive
East Helena, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday February 16, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Celebration of Her Life
11:00 a.m.
Saturday February 17, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Immediately following the Celebration of Her Life
Saturday February 17, 2024
East Valley Fire Department
2694 Valley Drive
East Helena, Montana 59636
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Christina linguista says
You will be missed dearly sweetie. You were a beautiful young lady with a big heart. You were my daughter’s great friend and I will always be grateful for that. Fly high angel.
Bridget says
I never knew Jessica or Lane personally, only waited on them when they came in for their Friday morning breakfast. Even with the hundreds of faces I would see in a day, I always looked forward to seeing them. I’m saddened to hear of this. My condolences to her family and friends
Tania says
I’m so very sorry to hear this, my heart goes out to the family, hugs to you Sara 😞
Marvin and Janet St Clair says
Our deepest condolences to all the family and friends of Jessica and Lane. Janet and I both sending love and prayers.
Macee says
I am so grateful I had the pleasure to work with Jessica, she was a joy to be around. She had such a pure heart and always thought about others. The customers loved her. She was one of my favorite servers and she had a great personality. She loved her job and her coworkers. I’m so thankful to have met her this year and I will forever remember the nights we spent working together.
Mary says
Jess,
One of the greatest attributes I admired about you were all the friends you had. You were one of the most loyal customers when it came to buying hats and sweatshirts for Lane! I will miss you sweet girl. You will never be forgotten in my heart! I’m Jealous of the Angels, rest easy!
Kathleen Broussard says
Lane and family
We are so very sorry about Jessica. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Praying for you today and always.
Love you
Uncle Keith, Aunt Kathleen, and Kory
Andy and Rinay Bender says
To Jessica’s Family and Friends,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and send our condolences. May she rest in peace and may her love forever be felt by you.
The Bender Family
Carol linde says
My prayers go out to the family and friends of Jessica. Such a great loss. God bless you all. Carol Carey Linde
Carol Carey Linde says
So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family
Lisa Parker says
So sorry to learn of Jessica’s passing. May your memories of special days help you through the difficult ones. ❤️
LINDA JUVIK says
We have a quirky memory of how melted ice cream led us to meet Jessica.
We decided to go for ice cream after Wednesday evening Mass in July of 2022. Ice cream melts quickly in July heat, and after 3 weeks of the same disappointment, Mary thought we should go for cold brews after Mass instead.
Jessica greeted us at MacKenzie River, and we were impressed with her from the start. She was a fresh reflection of energy and made her job look easy. She gave attention to our orders, chatted, and showed off her tattoos and nails, and by the second Wednesday, she greeted and called us her “church ladies.” We were honored by her.
Over time and with our encouragement, Jessica would sit at our booth, catch her breath, and give us a glimpse of what was new in her life. Whether it was loving Lane and the pups – along with worrying about them, collecting coffee mugs and multiple blankets, showing off her latest nails, and the challenges of keeping calm – no matter how hard it was serving a few entitled customers, to her mental health struggles. We listened to her.
There were even a few Wednesdays when she sat with us in a booth as we joined hands to give thanks for our meal, those beside us, the love and friendship between us, and God’s presence among us. She would say, “You know I’m not religious.” We loved her.
There was a time she invited Lane to come in and meet us. And all the co-workers she brought over to introduce. Just two weeks ago she stopped to visit, sharing heartbreaking news of Lane’s grandma passing. Jessica was worried about Lane and wanted nothing more than to finish what she needed to do and get home to him. I asked if it was okay to bless her. She said, “You know I’m not religious.” I traced the sign of the cross on her forehead blessing her in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Then Sheila, Mary, and I all hugged her. There’s no doubt, Jessica will be a tough act to follow. We will miss her.
The church ladies,
Linda J., Mary V., and Sheila H.
Wendy and Tal Williams says
Jessica went to school with our sons. We so sorry for your loss.