“Who are we to judge”~ Pope Francis
Joseph Deschon died after an extended illness in Deer Lodge on July 11, 2016.
Born in Fort Belknap Mt. on December 5, 1959 to William and Katherine Deschon, Joey was the youngest of 13 children. Family later moved to Helena where Joey grew up. He attended May Butler Elementary School, Helena Junior High and Helena High. He found his passion when he was recruited by Mr. Curly O’Leary to join the all Indian Amateur Boxing Club, sponsored by The House of Wong, where he reached the level of Golden Gloves Boxer.
Prior to his death Joey was employed by Helena Indian Alliance and Rocky Mountain Ink Co.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Katherine and siblings David, Edwin, Willard, Woody, James, Alfred, Raymond, Linda, Edna and Penny. As well as his daughter Cassandra.
Joey is survived by his sisters, Carol Deschon, Marilyn Deschon and Mary Jessen. His children Kimberly Howard, David Kaufman, Savannah Azure and Linda Webb. Grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Although, Joey wasn’t perfect nor a saint he was deeply loved.
A service celebrating Joe’s life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19th in the social hall at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 19, 2016
Anderson Stevenosn Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 19, 2016
Anderson Stevenosn Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Vicki Poepping Simmons says
We were all pretty close for years buddy. Thought about you many many times. R.I.P. Joey.
Rob and Rick Poepping
Adrian Stewart says
my family has known Joey and family since the hippie days and beyond. Rest in marvelous peace Auntie LaVonne and Uncle Joey. – – Myrt (from wongs), Leroy and Brenda Stewart and Adrian and Ashley Stewart.
Diane Sharp says
Thoughts and Prayers to the Deschon family! Had no idea Lavonne had passed away, WOW!
yolanda Ford carrasco says
My prayers to joeys family. He will be missed very much. I have known joe since i was 16 and loved him from 18 till now. He was a very special man and a friend in my life. I still cant believe it..
Te amo mi alma…