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.