JoAnn Devivier Longmire, age 77, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2020 at home surrounded by her family and her two beloved Pomeranians Rosie and Pepper, after a battle with cancer.
JoAnn was born Jan 24, 1943 to Sidney and Mary Devivier. Mary was a career Northern Pacific Railroad employee, and thus JoAnn grew up near the tracks in the Sixth Ward. She attended Helena schools and graduated from Helena High. JoAnn then went to work at the Veteran’s center at Fort Harrison. A job turned into a career of 30 years, and she retired as a loan officer in 1993 after making many great friends there. After retiring she helped the owners of the Grubstake Don and Sharon Ferriter for 11 years. Joann married the love of her life, Bob Longmire, on November 9, 1974. Bob and JoAnn each had kids from previous marriages, and with the addition of Kimberly Sue in 1975, it was a busy and fun-filled time. JoAnn and Bob had a farm, where they supplied many people with farm fresh eggs. They also grew a big garden where JoAnn spent many hours canning the vegetables which were then shared with friends and family. They enjoyed 40 years of adventure and laughter together, before Bob passed away in 2014. Bob and JoAnn enjoyed many sunny afternoons on the deck of their north valley home.
After her daughter Kim married the love of her life Ron, JoAnn immediately found a connection with Ron as her weekend garage sale buddy. They never missed a garage sale until JoAnn started getting sick this July. Ron stayed by her side until she took her last breath.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband Bob, her parents, and brother Floyd (Dick) Devivier and her beloved pet companion Amy. She is survived by her daughter Kim (Ron) Reinhardt, daughter Jackie (Scott) Smith, son Michael (Angela) Heller, and her 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Special thanks to St Peters Hospice, Dr Tom Wiener. A graveside service will be held with immediate family, a celebration will be held after Covid for extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lewis & Clark Humane Society, or the organization of your choice.
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Rose Berg says
Nina:
So sorry to hear of your loss. And at Christmas time it seems to hit even harder. Please know that you are in Taylor & I’s thoughts and prayers. Let us know if there’s something we can do.
Leona Zaharko says
I’m so very sorry for your great loss. JoAnn was a great lady and wonderful friend for many many years Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn Yetter Olson says
Jackie and family,
My prayers are with you at this time, lots of memories of your family from when we were young. May God hold you all close and comfort you.
Patty says
This is a sad yet happy day, sad for all that have to stay here awhile longer. But happy fot Aunt JoAnn she gets away from all the evil going on right now and she gets to be with Uncal. I Love you auntie.
Cheyenne says
We will get thru this day by day and step by step. It’s gonna be hard but grandma would want us to keep living our lives and take care of ourselves and others. I’m gonna miss you so much grandma you are my everything. I love you and I will miss you alor. I know your watching over us I miss you so much grandma. I will take good care of rosie for you. Love you grandma
Love your granddaughter Cheyenne
Barb and Ron Marcoux says
Kim so sorry about your Mom. She was a wonderful person. So glad she does not have to suffer any longer. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Mark says
Joann was my neighbor, friend and great friends to anyone that was lucky enough to know her. Her and her husband were the very best neighbors anyone could hope for. There are no words that can describe the love I will always carry in my heart for them. I watched some of her grandchildren grow from newborns to young adults. I’m honored to be one of the family. Mark
Sandy and Rob Rogge says
Kim. Rob and I are so sorry to hear Joann passed away. We have many memories. Going back many years since you were very small we were close to your family. Many memories of our VA family of friends. We send our best to you and your family. Words are hard to find to express our sorrow.
James Rehbein says
Sorry u guys for ur loss. She was a great to meet and she will be missed dearly. I send u guys my prayers to u all. I pray this Christmas will get better.for u guys.
Cooper sides says
Hey grams we all miss you your not forgotten I miss you I just wanted to let you know that I’ve learned to work and make money I bought my own fourweeler