Jean Ellen Hillstead French, 91

Jean Ellen Hillstead French, 91, of Lindon, Utah, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

She was born March 18, 1929, in Lovell, Wyoming, to William Henry and Marion Croft Hillstead.

She lived in Columbus, Montana, until the third grade, then moved to Dillon and later Kalispell where they lived for 67 years.

Jean met Luther French in grade school. They started dating while attending Beaverhead County High School and were married Nov. 23, 1946.

She enjoyed crocheting, lace work and doing family genealogy. She was a friend to everyone, but especially loved spending time with her family.

Jean is survived by her husband, Luther; her children, Joyce Allred, Lee Anne (Peter) Soane, and James (Cynthia) French; brothers, Bill Hillstead and Joel (Rosemary) Hillstead; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Robert, and her daughter Marion French.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.