Jacqueline Ann David
POLSON — Jacqueline Ann David, 62, of Polson, died quietly in her sleep Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Jacqueline, known as Jackie to family and friends, was born on Oct. 24, 1944, in Michigan, the second oldest of seven siblings. Her parents were Ira and Lois Helsel.
Our dear mother was quite the adventuress; she loved traveling throughout this great land of America. She always made a joke of having gypsy blood because she loved to gaze at the wondrous mountains and deserts in her travels. But even though she traveled many years while she was with us, she always returned home to us in the Mission Valley.
She spent 13 years working at Joe's Jiffy Stop. In that time she met many people who became her dear friends.
She was well known as a great cook. She loved to cook; she could spend hours cooking and was proud that she could make a meal and share it with her family and friends.
She enjoyed talking and spending time with her friends, and in between those times you could always find her relaxing while reading a good book.
She loved her children very much and would spend as much time as she could with them; she would picnic with her children or call one of them to go for that "Road Trip."
She is survived by her children, Mary Lou Watkins of Ronan, Francis Jacob David II "Jake" of Harrisburg, Pa., Michelle David of Hayes and Jason David of Polson; grandchildren Ross Harkness stationed in South Korea with the U.S. Army, Stephanie Harkness of Pablo and family Jody and Wanda Sias and their children, Kim Jeriko, Latoya and Novalee; and her dear friends, Rita Mahoney, Jim and Pat McAlpin and Margaret "Binky" Hall.
Preceding her in death was her husband of 27 years, Francis Jacob (Squeak) David.
Funeral services were Nov. 13 in Ronan in the Ronan Christian and Missionary Alliance Church with Pastor Jeff Kingery presiding. Cremation will followed the services.
The family thanks all of her friends and family members, and we especially would like to thank the staff at St. Patrick Hospital for making our mother's last few days with us as comfortable as possible.