Loa Mae Palmer passed away peacefully with her husband Jack at her side on Tuesday May 27, 2025 in her home overlooking Holter Lake. She was born in Cresbard, South Dakota on May 23, 1932 to Lawrence G. and Nellie (Thompson) Palmer. She grew up in Butte, MT and graduated from Butte High. Loa married the love of her life and partner forever, Jack Giacoma, on July 12, 1965 in Butte.
Loa was a very talented person having stints as a professional photographer and a clothing model before becoming Jack’s spouse and business partner. Together they owned and managed a successful beer distributorship in Butte, a bar/restaurant on Holter Lake and a Holter Lake marina and RV resort. She worked hard and was always the center of fun and attention around family, friends and customers.
Loa is preceded in death by her parents, and her four siblings.
Funeral Services will take place Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10am at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N Montana Ave., Helena, MT 59602. Condolences can be shared at aswfuneralhome.com in memory of Loa.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00am
Monday June 2, 2025
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00am
Monday June 2, 2025
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Della Dobbins says
It’s only been a few days but my routine is upside down. I don’t get to wake you up. I don’t get to wash your face and brush your hair. I don’t get to feed you and hear you say “oh that’s good and then the next bite oh that’s terrible. “I don’t get to see you out on the deck waving at me. I don’t get to hear you say “the lunch lady is here.” I don’t get to tuck you into bed and hear you say “I love you.”, and you saying “Thank you, thank you thank you.” I will miss your beautiful singing voice, and your favorite song “bring out the barrel”. We all knew you and Jack were safe in the house because you made sure the doors were always locked! (Every 15 minutes)🤣 I bet you are greeting people who are coming through the gates of heaven, because you are checking the doors. I hope you found the coke and chocolate factory.
Thank you for all the memories, trips, adventures we took, and our “pinkie promises” Loa Mae, I will look after
“Your Jolly Jack”
Della Mae
Doug & Margaret Ferguson says
Our hearts were saddened to hear of Loa’s passing. We are sure her precious soul is celebrating in heaven with all the angels and saints. We will miss your smile and jokes. We believe we will see you again. Father, eternal rest give to her, oh Lord, let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Love & hugs to Jack and all the family.
Grace Pearson and Roy K says
Our condolences to Jack. We had wonderful memories of Loa and Jack at Orchard Gardens, Yuma Arizona.
David Fearnehough says
All our heart felt condolences to you Jack. We know you will miss her terribly. Corinne and I have very fond memories of her, and will miss her smile.
We enjoyed our times with you and Loa immensely while in Yuma.
Steve and Barb Mongoven says
We will miss her banging pots and pans to scare away the bears,
she was such a dear!
Linda Palmer Cue says
A beautiful memory my father, Guy shared with me;
His sister, Loa and he found and bought the house to bring home the new baby
While my Mom was in the Murray Clinic was giving birth to their first born.
I have so many wonderful memories of my Aunt Loa Mae growing up with her great influences.
The summer I stayed and helped Loa and Jack at the lodge was one of the most joyful times! Never to be forgotten!
Linda Palmer Cue says
Time is a companion that goes with us on life’s journey. It reminds us to cherish each moment because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we lived.
Ruthann McLaughlin says
In the years that I had known you, and the times that we had spent together we had a bond that can’t be explained. When you would loose Jack. You always came to me to help you find him, and he wasn’tfar away. We went often to the Elks Club together and you would sing with all the karaoke 🎤 singers. I will never forget your beautiful smile and the unique friendship that we had. You were beautiful in your heart and soul. You were always happy to see me, especially when I cooked and brought you and Jack a lot of baked goods. I will never forget all the great times that we have shared. I will be missing you always. Love you forever.
Ruthann
Steve and Erlene Abraham says
Hard to think if you guys individually, it was always Jack and Loa. You guys were always making people smile. House calls when Loa was hurting she always kept that smile and giggle. You guys had a good run which makes it hard to say goodbye. Memories are what sustain us until we meet again. We wish you peace.
James Graham says
Jim and Evelyn Graham send our heartfelt sadness on your loss of a beautiful wife and our friend. Thank you for our luncheon visit sometime ago and the special visit we and other classmates had with you and Loa Mae.
Kathy & Maury Hamill says
Our deepest condolences to all who loved loa. We enjoyed getting to know her at church in Wolf Creek, she was a very sweet pleasant lady. Our prayers are with her family & close friends.
Keri Langille says
The Beaver family Holter Lake family to Jack and Loa, send love and condolences. Years of our family time together … boating, eating, horseshoes, singing, travel…. and so much more. Always in our hearts.
Keri and Sherry Beaver