Jeanne Moran

Jeanne LaMae Moran, 88, of Glendive, Montana, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Glendive Medical Center with her family by her side. A Rosary and Vigil Service will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Rite of Committal will follow in the Dawson County Cemetery in Glendive. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive is entrusted with the arrangements. Jeanne LaMae was born August 15, 1936, in Hinsdale, Montana, the daughter of Lewis H. “Stubbs” and LaMae Alice (Reckert) Rutter. From a young age, Jeanne’s musical gifts were noticed, and her parents saw to it that she received special training to develop her skills and technique. Jeanne graduated from Hinsdale High School with the Class of 1954. Afterward, she attended the College of St. Catherine in Minneapolis for one year. This was the family tradition to experience the hustle and bustle of the city, and the hometown of her mother LaMae. Then Jeanne transferred to the University of Montana in Missoula. She took on extra credits and summer classes to graduate early with her bachelor’s degree in business and music in 1957. Her motivation in completing school as quickly as possible lay in her eagerness to marry the love of her life, Patrick Moran. On August 17, 1957, two days after her twenty-first birthday, Jeanne and Patrick married in Hinsdale. Their loving union brought five new sacred gifts into Jeanne’s world: Steve, Ron, Patricia, Kay, and Jeannie. After living in Lewistown, Montana, for a short while, Jeanne, Pat, and their growing family moved to Glendive to open and manage Buttrey’s in 1964. Pat continued management of the grocery store until his death in 1982. Soon after their arrival in Glendive, Jeanne became the pipe organist for Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She continued to share her musical gifts with the Church and community for over 50 years. The choir members and Sacred Heart Parish were a cherished part of her life. The baby grand piano in her living room serves as a loving reminder of Jeanne’s musical passion and talents. Another fulfilling and treasured part of Jeanne’s life was her career at Dawson Community College (DCC). Once all her children had begun school, she began her career at DCC as the registrar in 1978 and served in that role until her retirement in 2002. During this period, she was honored to serve on the board for Montana Association of Collegiate, Registrars, and Admissions Officers (MACRO), also serving as President. But her true passion was helping the students achieve their goals. Through this experience, she made several life-long friends, and we are grateful for the beautiful memories of her DCC family. The true joy of Jeanne’s life was her five grandchildren. She was dedicated to them, and each fondly remember time spent and trips taken with her. A special tradition was for Jeanne and her grandchildren to visit Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota. She felt blessed to share this experience with all of them. Jeanne’s love for her family will continue to burn bright. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Patrick; her son Ron; and her sister Joann Russell. She is survived by her children, Steve (Debbie) Moran, Berea, KY, Patricia Moran, Naples, FL, Kay (Bruce) Storlie, Glendive, and Jeannie (Fernando) Gallardo, Leesburg, VA ; her sisters, Peggy Cornwell, Hinsdale, MT, and Kay Keltos, Binghamton, NY; her five grandchildren, Haylee (Christopher) Brayton , Cole (Bailee) Storlie, Alexander Gallardo, Aiden Gallardo, and Stephanie Lafurge. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.silhafuneralhomes.com.

Jeanne Moran

August 15, 1936 - December 15, 2024

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August 15, 1936 - December 15, 2024

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