Joann Marie Tabbert
1942-2023
Joann was carried to heaven on October 20, 2023. She grew up on a family farm near Akaska, SD, the second youngest of eight children. At the age of 16, she married Marvin Tabbert, who proceeded her in death after forty-five years of marriage. She was the dear mother of two children, Dean and Cheryl.
Joann loved her family, friends, and her church family at Valley View Lutheran. Jesus was her rock and savior, she made certain that her children learned about the love of Christ. She was hard-working, with a generous heart. She was handy with tools, wood-working and refurbishing. She could easily solve crossword puzzles and humbly beat us all at cards (Rummy). She enjoyed gardening and could grow almost anything (except deer- proof plants). She crocheted many beautiful gifts and as she grew older her passion for reading increased, exchanging boxes of light-hearted murder mysteries with a dear friend.
Joann was proceeded in death by her husband, her parents, three sisters, and two brothers. She is survived by two children, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one sister, one brother, many nieces and nephews, and cousins.
Joann was dearly loved and is missed, but we are comforted by the joy she is experiencing in heaven.
Funeral services will be held at the Valley View Lutheran Church, 3000 N. Benton Ave, Helena MT, on November 20, 2023, at 11 a.m. Interment of ashes in South Dakota at a later date.
In lieu of flowers consider donating to Valley View Lutheran Church.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday November 20, 2023
Valley View Lutheran Church
3000 N Benton Ave
Helena, MT
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday November 20, 2023
Valley View Lutheran Church
3000 N Benton Ave
Helena, MT
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Jenny Bomar says
such a nice lady. so many memories from my childhood with her in them.
Lavina A Semmler says
I will greatly miss her. She was a dear friend to me. When my two boys were little she would take them to summer Bible studies at her church. They loved that. Her sister Hazel and I would go Garage Sailing with her. We always had fun. I have kept in touch with her for over 30 years. We had many talks over cups of tea and she did express to me that she was ready anytime Jesus was ready for her. I know she is happy and at peace. Dear Joann, we will meet again in Heaven one day.
lila J Garrick says
a dear sweet lady. she provided me with her company and food at several holiday meals. No doubt in my mind she is at peace.