Jeanette "Jan" Marie Jarrett Hendrickson

ST. REGIS - Jeanette “Jan” Marie Jarrett Hendrickson, 68, devoted mother and wife, died at home in St. Regis, early Friday morning, Feb. 27, 2009, after complications from an extended illness.

Jeanette was born Aug. 3, 1940, in Missoula, the daughter of the late James L. Jarrett and the late Elizabeth Cyr Wemple. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1958 and began a life of devotion to the seven children she would nurture with love.

Jeanette, a loving, talented, hardworking mother, raised her family in Missoula, Libby, Harrington, Wash., and St. Regis. She was an accomplished horse trainer, doll collector and won extensive awards for her exhibits in county fairs over many decades. Jeanette parachuted from planes, played the organ in a country western duo, worked in a hospital, restaurants, bars and grain elevators, drove heavy equipment, and loved her children more than life.

Jeanette is survived by her husband, Donald C. Hendrickson of St. Regis; three sons and four daughters, Chuck Zigmund of Spokane, Rose Marie Jones of Round Rock, Texas, Liz Kepner of St. Regis, Shandel Anselmo of St. Regis, John “J.F.” Hendrickson of St Regis, Ruth Hendrickson of St Regis and Gene Hendrickson of Bozeman.

She is also survived by her brother Joseph Jarrett of Rio Rancho, N.M.; nephew Daniel Jarrett and niece Dawn Marie Jarrett of Albuquerque, N.M.; maternal aunt Alvina Cyr of Missoula; and 12 grandchildren.

Cremation took place at Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Jeanette will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the family home, 208 Spruce St., in St. Regis.

At Jeanette’s request, her ashes will be spread over the Jarrett ranch in eastern Montana, where she spent her childhood summers.

Jeanette’s children and family would like to thank Partners Hospice of Missoula for their love, support and care given to Jeanette during her final months. It meant more than words will ever convey. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeanette’s memory can be sent to Partners Hospice, 2687 Palmer St., Suite B, Missoula, MT 59808.