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Steven Jellesed Obituary

Steven Jellesed, 67

Steven F Jellesed, 67, passed away on October 11, 2023, at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula Montana. Steve was born in Williston, ND, to Frederick and Janice Jellesed on April 22, 1956. Steve and his family moved to Troy, MT, which is where he resided for the remainder of his life. On July 21, 1990, he married the love of his life, Earlene. Steve enjoyed travels to the Oregon Coast, watching the Dallas Cowboys, watching SpongeBob with his grandkids, and cooking Sunday dinners for the family. Steve was a man of few words, had infinite patience, always knew the answers, had the kindest soul and was "good" to the end.

Steve is proceeded in death by his Father, Fred, and brother, Kelly.

He is survived by his loving wife, Earlene, and his daughters, Joni Walker (Al), Sheree Beard (Justin), Shannon Downey (Dan), and Ronene Weaver (Doug), 9 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, 2 grand dogs, Mother Janice, brother David Jellesed, sister Lana Garrison, and nieces and nephews.

There will be no services at this time. His family will gather together in Depoe Bay, OR, in the Spring to celebrate Steve's life.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Western News on Oct. 20, 2023.

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Jeff Fox

February 27, 2024

Janice and family, my condolences to you all. I only wish we had all gotten to know each other. Jeff Fox

Kimberly Chance Cody

February 26, 2024

Steve and I graduated High school together I babysat his step kids and knew him well he was a great person loving to all he will be missed at all our class reunions. Rest in peace Steve.

Jeff Fox

October 20, 2023

Janice, my most sincere condolences go out to you and your family. I wish that we we had been more in contact with each other. Jeff Fox

Killian Locke

October 20, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss Earlene . I spent so much time at your house and Steve was also so patient with all of us girls around

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