Obituary for Janice F. McCann
Janice F. McCann, 82, passed away Wednesday March 13, 2024 at the Pioneer Medical Center in Big Timber.
Jan was born Nov. 29, 1941 in Harvey ND to Ludwig and Irene Grose (Noss), joining her Brothers Gerald and Richard.
Jan attended elementary school in Harvey then moved to Fort Peck, MT where Lud and Irene operated the Fort Peck Hotel for many years. Jan graduated from Nashua High School in 1959. She then moved to Billings, MT where she married Robert (Bob) McCann, Jr. and gave birth to two children, Douglas A McCann, and Michelle M Talkington.
In Billings Jan attended 2 years of college and worked as a medical secretary eventually managing the offices of Orthopedic Associates.
Jan and her family moved to Big Timber, where she and Bob owned the Big T IGA. When Jan and Bob divorced, she continued to operate the store for many more years. Upon retiring, Jan then split time bartending, serving on various committees at the First Congregational UCC, as well as spending time in the Bitterroots with her longtime friend and life partner Bob Steensland. As with all her “part time” jobs that became full time, Jan then worked as teller at Citizen’s Bank and Trust until her “for real” retirement.
Jan’s love for food preparation, presentation, and hospitality showed throughout her life. Jan’s greatest joy was having all her, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren gathered for a holiday or birthday dinner at her house.
Jan is survived by her longtime partner Bob Steensland; her brother Gerald Grose (Portland, OR); her children Doug McCann, and Shelly Talkington (Terry), grandchildren Casey Talkington (Jessica), and Brittany Flowers (Darrell); her great grandchildren, Gage Talkington, Shaelynn Talkington, Isabelle Talkington, Chloe Flowers, and Sophia Flowers; as well as many nieces and nephews; the Steensland children and families; Amy Larson (Biff), their children Bauer, and Coral; Steve Brady (Susan) and their children Ryan and Eva. Jan was preceded in death by her Parents Ludwig and Irene Grose, her brother Richard Grose, and ex-husband Robert L McCann, Jr.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday April 6 at the First Congregational UCC in Big Timber, with reception immediately following in the fellowship hall. Graveside services will follow the reception at Mountain View Cemetery.
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Previous Events
Funeral Service
Saturday
6
Apr
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
First Congregational Church
402 Anderson Street
Big Timber, MT 59011
Reception
Saturday
6
Apr
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
First Congregational Church
402 Anderson Street
Big Timber, MT 59011
Graveside Services
Saturday
6
Apr
3:30 PM
- 4:00 PM
Mountain View Cemetery
West of Big Timber
Big Timber, MT 59011
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