Rayetta Lalonde

Rayetta Jean King Lalonde, 64, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 7, 2013, from cancer with her family by her side.

Rayetta was born March 11, 1949, in Livingston, Mont. She was the only daughter of Jean and Joe King. She grew up in Clancy, Mont., where she attended school until eighth grade and then completed high school at Helena High.

She graduated from Western Montana College with a degree in P.E. and art. While there, she met the love of her life, David Lalonde. They were married Aug. 16, 1969, in Dillon, Mont. They moved to Ashton, where she taught art and P.E. She also coached the first girls' basketball team at North Fremont. She enjoyed fishing, stained glass, working with computers, and was an avid golfer. She loved being around her family, especially her grandkids.

She is survived by her daughters, Monique (Tomi) Lenz, JayLee (Corey) Packer and Kristin (Ben) Lenz of Ashton; eight grandchildren, Dalton, KaytLynn, Bridger, Jordan, Carson, Emrie, Peyton and McKinley; her brother, Gary Burns of Helena, Mont.; and sister, Nancy Huneycutt of Norwood, N.C.

Christian funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Ashton Christian Fellowship with Pastor Laux officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral. Interment will be in Pineview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at the Bank of Idaho to benefit Teton Oncology.

Condolences may be sent online to www.baxterfh.com.