Malinda Jane Weston McKinnon
February 17, 1980 – January 13, 2024
Malinda Jane Weston McKinnon, 43, of Deer Lodge, died Saturday, Jan. 13, due to complications with diabetes and pneumonia. She was born to Jerry and Brenda Weston on Feb. 17, 1980, in Salt Lake City. Malinda graduated from Powell County High School in 1998 and went on to receive an Associates of Science degree in Practical Nursing. She was married to Donald McKinnon from June of 1998 until they separated in 2012.
Malinda was a passionate Licensed Practical Nurse. She was well known for her ability to comfort patients and teach new recruits. She was fond of the peaceful falls in Lost Creek State Park where she often visited during summer.
Malinda was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Wayne Weston; her niece, Katee Gene Bohrer; and her daughter, Aspen Jayne Weston.
Malinda is survived by three children: Jordyn McKinnon, Ashyr McKinnon and Jaxyn Weston, all of Deer Lodge; her mother, Brenda Weston of Butte; and sisters, Amanda (Nelson) Bohrer of Deer Lodge and Bonnie (Dennis) O’Donnell of Anaconda.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on February 8, at Assembly of God Church in Deer Lodge, 601 5th St. Potluck to follow next door.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Malinda.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Malinda and her family.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday February 8, 2024
Assembly of God Church
601 5th Street
Deer Lodge, Montana 59722
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday February 8, 2024
Assembly of God Church
601 5th Street
Deer Lodge, Montana 59722
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Mary Pat Brown says
I am so, so sorry for this great loss. Malinda was just a very special young lady. I used to sit with her at the kids baseball games and she just loved her three kids so much and was such a good mother. My sincere condolences to her family. God bless them all and comfort them with peace and understanding.💔💔
Nona Elder says
I am so very sorry for your loss. Melinda was a beautiful girl and she was a very wonderful mom to all 3 of her children.
Michelle Anderson says
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked nightshift with Malinda at the old hospital. When she was pregnant with Jordyn, I would make a McDonald’s run and she always wanted me to get extra pickles. (She was craving pickles.) She was so excited to be a mom. Working in the school system I’ve been lucky to be able to watch her children grow. Their Mama loved them very much.
Lynn Orr says
There are not enough words to tell you how sorry I am for the loss of this precious lady Malinda. I worked with Malinda most recently at the Crest and also at the Deer Lodge Nursing home when I was a Hospice nurse. She was such a sweet, kind and gentle person and nurse and it was always a great shift when I was there when she was. I am in complete shock to read about her passing but more than that , my heart 💜 is broken 💔 that she was taken at such a young age, leaving behind her precious children whom she loved so dearly. My condolences 💐 to her entire family and everyone who loved her. And I know there were many. Rest in peace beautiful Malinda. Hoping to see you on the other side. Love you, Lynn
Lisa Markwell says
I’m at a loss for words . You where always the nicest and sweetis person I new . You will be missed