Jacquelyn “Jackie” Castleberry passed away into God’s loving arms on Wednesday November 20, 2019 in Billings Clinic Hospital at the age of 73 after a brief battle with cancer. She was peaceful and surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Jacquelyn was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 8, 1946 to Jack and Helen (Collins) Masterson. Her younger sister and best friend Nancy joined the family in 1949. They lived in Strongsville, Ohio where Jackie graduated from St. Joe’s Academy in 1964 and St. John’s School of Nursing in 1967. While working for the Ohio Turnpike in 1967, Jackie and her friend Mary Lou Rubel took a vacation to Virginia Beach, where she met a handsome Navy sailor named David Faxton Castleberry. Dave and Jackie were married on February 17, 1968 in Strongsville, Ohio and lived in San Diego where Dave was stationed in the Navy. They welcomed son Michael Faxton on August 8, 1969. Mike was born in Ohio where Jackie lived with family while Dave was deployed to Vietnam. In November 1969, Dave, Jackie and Mike moved to Dave’s hometown of Glasgow, Montana to work in the family beekeeping business. They welcomed daughter Lyn Marie on November 22, 1971. Dave and Jackie worked for and later owned Northern Bloom Honey in Glasgow for 25 years. Once her children were in high school, Jackie worked at USDA ASCS Office and the City of Glasgow. In 1995, Dave and Jackie moved to Whitefish, Montana where Jackie worked for National Flood Service in Kalispell until her retirement in 2015. Dave and Jackie then moved back to Glasgow in 2015.
Jackie was a wonderful example of how God wanted us to live; full of love, kindness and compassion. She always put the needs of others before her own. Her children and grandchildren (along with other friends and family members) loved receiving the many, many handwritten letters and cards from Jackie. She never forgot a birthday or special occasion.
Jackie was proceeded in death by her parents Jack and Helen; her in-laws Faxton and June Castleberry and Zettie Castleberry.
Jackie is survived by Dave, her husband of 52 years; her son Mike (Yvonne) Castleberry and their children Cale and Casey of Saskatoon, Canada; her daughter Lyn (Dean) Thompson and their children Trey, Taryn, and Teague of Libby, Montana; sister Nancy (Jim) Nagy of Strongsville, Ohio; sisters-in-law Diann (Ron) Hanson of Malta, Montana and Jan (Keith) Ivers of Libby, Montana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Francis Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow or your favorite charity.
Service Schedule
Visitation
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday November 26, 2019
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. S.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday November 27, 2019
St. Raphael's Catholic Church
412 3rd Ave North
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Visitation
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday November 26, 2019
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. S.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday November 27, 2019
St. Raphael's Catholic Church
412 3rd Ave North
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Ken and Connie James says
We are very sorry to hear that Jackie passed. She was a very caring, generous person who will be greatly missed.
Yvonne Johnson says
I am very sorry to read of Jackie passing away. She was such a sweet, loving, caring lady and will be highly missed. One more angel watching over us.
Shawna (James) Talles says
My prayers are with your entire family. Jackie was a beautiful person & I am blessed to have known her growing up. May God give you peace & strength during your time of sorrow.
Carolyn Bachtold says
What a sweet lady! Thoughts and prayers for your family! Cherish the memories!
Lisa Holding says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am honored to have known Jackie through Lyn and her involvement with the girl scout troop #477. Such a dear lady!
Valerie Flores says
I am so sorry to hear of Jackie’s passing. I had the privilege of working with Jackie for 17 years at NFS. She was the kindest and most thoughtful person I have ever known – and I know that God has a very special place for her in Heaven. May God grant her family – and all of those who knew and loved her – peace and comfort in knowing that we hold you close in our hearts at this very sad time.
Sherri (Peterson) Henderson says
So very saddened to hear about Jackie’s passing! She was a great lady! My condolences to the family.
Terri and Ben Norman says
Lyn, Dean, and family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you treasure all the memories of special times with your mom over the years. We’re thinking of you all—big hugs!
Kathy Fuhrman says
Jackie was the friend that you could go a length of time then get together and pick right up as if no time had lapsed. Even though I will miss her greatly here on earth, she is always in my heart and memories. Jackie was such a kind, caring, giving, compassionate, loving, blessed and gracious lady and a very precious friend of 49 years.
I know Jackie is in Heaven with her precious childhood family and is so happy to not have any more fatigue or pain. No more shots in her eyes! I love you dear angel Jackie!!!!
I pray for strength, peace of heart, love and blessing for her family.
Aunt Nancy says
It was a blessing to be able to be with my sister the last 2 days of her life. Lyn, my daughter, Jenny and I were with her at her last breath. I firmly believe she is in heaven for this Thanksgiving with our mom and dad and other people who have crossed over. Her illness and suffering are now at an end, and her joy will begin. I miss her phone calls and letters, but know she is in a better place. RIP