Jacalyn “Jackie” or “Pinky” Louise VanHazel, age 68, of Butte, Montana, passed away peacefully at her home on May 26th, 2023.
Pinky was born to John and Patsy Rowe on April 16th, 1955, in Butte, where she grew up. Later in life, she met and married Bill VanHazel, and they remained together until his passing in January of 2009.
She loved spending time with her family and friends most of all. She also loved the great outdoors, traveling, watching western movies, and listening to music. Pinky was the life of the party.
Pinky is preceded in death by her father John Rowe, mother, Patsy Rowe, and son, Joshua.
She is survived by her loving partner, Steven Marshall; her beloved dog Gilly; her son William VanHazel; her daughter Amber (Ryan) Trukositz; her brother Michael Rowe; sisters, Mary Obenhoff and Julia Rowe; grandchildren, Anastasia, Avram, Liam, Frederic, and Gaella; her niece and best friend Misty Jaeger, best friend Diana Surman, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
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Axelson Funeral & Cremation services is privileged to care for Pinky and her family.
Liam VanHazel says
Even though Grandma Jackie and I barely talked or saw each other i saw a special connection with her. She was always there for me and asked me if i ever needed something i’m going to miss her very much but let her rest easy i love you grandma jackie. You will be missed by the family and my heart aches for what you had to go through i hope heaven is pretty enough for you make me some pretty sunsets and sunrises for my grandma i love you so much
Denise Horne says
Mary, Misty and Mike, so sorry for your loss.
Denise and Kevin