Barbara Giovanini

Barbara Jean Giovanini was born in Butte, MT on February 11,1949 to Lawrence Peter and Florence Marie (Barsanti) Giovanini. She died on Christmas Day at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings. Barbara was big sister to brother Larry born in 1951 and Bob in 1954. She went to St. Joseph Parochial School, Butte High, and the Butte Business College. She was a life long resident of Butte.

Barbara was a hard worker all her life. Most recently she was the night auditor at Butte's Quality Inn, retiring two years ago. Barbara volunteered as a referee for volleyball games and judge for debate meets. Barbara was a determined Italian lady, who lived life her way with integrity and grit. She was Butte strong, loyal, kind, smart, and resilient. Barbara was fun to be around, confident, successful, with a fun sense of humor. She was a talented knitter who gifted family members with her hand made gifts. Barbara was a voracious reader as can be seen by the stacks of books around the house. Montana road trips for shopping, family activities, and vacationing with her mother were incredibly special to her. Barbara was an amazing caretaker of her parents.

Barbara was a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Barbara also enjoyed watching Bobcat and Grizzly football games, sticking for the Grizzlies when they played against each other. We know she will be cheering the Grizzlies on from heaven on January 7th as they play for the FCS national football championship.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Florence, and her brother Larry. Surviving are brother Bob and wife Lois, sister-in-law Marscella, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews whom she loved dearly.

There will be a private gathering at the Lady of the Rockies in the summer of 2024 to scatter the ashes.

Donations to the Lady of the Rockies or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements are by Billings Cremation & Burial Services.