While we were sleeping a member of our family slipped away, LaVonne Burtch -( Deschon ) passed away peacefully in her sleep after battling with diabetic complications.
She loved life embracing it in it’s fullness. She will always be remembered for caring for family first and her generous spirit, always giving of herself. She loved, lived and laughed. We will all miss her.
On 10-15-1957 LaVonne was born to Bill & Dorothy Burtch in Helena, Montana. She attended schools locally until the untimely passing of her parents.
LaVonne started her career as a medical coder with Blue cross Blue shield and then on to State Fund of Montana in 1977 until her retirement in 2004. She loved camping, barbecues, outdoors and 2nd hand store shopping .
She is survived by 2 sons Richard ( Brandy ) Garber , David Morsette , both of Helena, 1 Sister, Alice (Kevin) Longmire of Helena, 5 Grandchildren Richard, Gabriel, Jaidelyn, Zory and Hayden, several nieces and nephews.
She’s was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, Marylou White, Evelyn Hamm, Christina Baker, 1 brother Leroy Stewart.
The family will hold private services at a later time according to her last wishes.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Jill Osborne says
Our family, the Kings. We would go to Lavonne’s house. It was a great place to be. we listened, to that song ,eight days a week, we played that song over and over.then as the years passed,we had a real bad snow storm and she got snowed in at our house on Edwards Street.she stayed at our house an d we drank coffee.. Tea and played cards. mom enjoyed Lavonne a lot, Our thoughts and Prayers our with that whole family. Sorry for your loss. Oceans of Love and a Kiss on every Wave. Sincerely Jill king Osborne John King Mickey King Nelson.
Alice Burtch Longmire says
Oh those days Jill, I remember so well. LaVonne loved her oldies music. She loved your family with all her heart. Thank you for the memory. Alice
Theresa Bogard Corbett says
This makes me extremely sad. When we were growing up we were pretty good friends in school and on the weekends stayed at each others houses. As we grew older we drifted apart but I will always cherish the laughter we shared and the memories of our child hood. Thoughts and prayers of comfort for the family.
Sara Dunlap says
Oh Alice, my heart is breaking for you. Big Hugs and many prayers for you and yours. I am so sorry for yet another loss for you. God bless
Cathy Ireland says
What can be said of the most loving, caring, funny ladies I’ve have ever known! We first met in 1968 at Bishop Gilmore and then became bestest friends while both working at State Fund! She was my maid of honor and made all the salads and mints along with doing the decorating at the hall! Time moved on and we didn’t spend much time together after leaving Helena but we still kept in touch! Lavonne could tell you the name of a song by just a few words given to her and who sang it and what year! Her one liners were the best ever heard and funny enough to make you pee yourself from laughter. I am very proud to have her as my friend and I miss her already! Lavonne, please have a huge bowl of macaroni salad, potatoe salad and some crab rolls for me when I meet you in Heaven! I love you my friend and I am comforted by knowing you are not in pain anymore.
Cathy
Sharon Williams says
JoAnne Woods (Thompson) and I were friends and co-workers of LaVonne. We will miss her very much. LaVonne was so talented in the crafts and sewing. JoAnne and I are praying for her. We will be having Masses said for LaVonne. May God open His arms and welcome you to your new home. Love you LaVonne!
Kristen Summers says
My memories will always be of all the picnics, all the family stories, the crafty fun beautiful lady she was. Always had the biggest heart, love always And miss you.
Elaine Tuffli says
So very sorry for your loss
Alice Burtch Longmire says
It has been one week since I have seen you last. I don’t know how many times I have picked up the phone to call you, with some dumb little thing I have seen or heard. I miss My Big Sister so much. I know you are in a better place and with Chrissy, who I also miss every day, God will take care of you both till we meet again. With a sad heart sending Love to both of you.
Lisa (Caruthers ) Bowman says
So many memories of my Aunt LaVonne! She was my idol when I was a little girl, I can’t hear “long cool woman in a black dress” by the hollies without remembering dancing with her when I must’ve been all of 5 yrs old! I thought she was the coolest person alive
We shared alot of fun times when she lived in Cheyenne and here in Co. Auntie ‘Bon I love you and I know you are watching over all us .
Diane Sharp says
From: Diane Sharp
Wow, I was blown away today when I learned about Lavonne’s passing, I had no idea! I was reading an obituary for Joey Deschon and that’s where I learned about Lavonne’s passing. I knew she was sick, but had no idea she was gone. We grew up in the same neighborhood when we were kids. I used to talk to her now and then, she would always share pictures of her grandkids, she was so proud of them! It’s been a hard time for a lot of us people the last year. Rest in peace Lavonne.
Gabriel morsette says
Your love turned me into the person I am today, and it will stay with me forever and I when I weap away I hope I can see you again
pete homer says
sad to hear she died good person,smart,she made up billing codes for blue cross,
funny always had jokes,crafty made beatiful things, good cook weighed 300 lbs when i was with her, had cool kids ride r die. much love East Side Phx. Hamok