Jo Ellen James Lesmeister, 54

Jo Ellen James Lesmeister, 54, lost her battle with multiple sclerosis on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015.

She was a fun-loving social butterfly that loved traveling, camping, fishing and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Jo also spent many hours at Raceway Park enjoying the races with her oldest grandsons and anyone else willing to be drug along!

She will be remembered as a strong-willed mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend that will be carried close to the hearts of those she left behind.

Jo was preceded in death by her parents, Chester James and Chrystabelle Bunker.

She is survived by her two sons, Andy and Kevin Rohletter; six grandchildren, Nathan, Tanner, Tahja, Takoda, Ella and Ava; sisters, Beverly Simms, Jackie James and Jodi Farrell; brother, Jesse James; and many nieces, nephews and cousins that were very dear to her.

There will be a potluck barbecue gathering for family and friends from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Church of the Nazarene in Kalispell. The church is located at 1295 Whitefish Stage Road.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the Lesmeister family.