Theda Parizeau
RONAN — Theda Ann “Theann” Parizeau, 65, of Ronan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, surrounded by her family at St. Luke Community Hospital.
Theann was a long-time resident of Ronan for 11 years. She previously resided in St. Ignatius, Anaconda, and Butte. Theann was a sweet soul, who touched the lives of her family and friends. Theann found joy and humor in many things, and had an unforgettable laugh, which is what most will remember about her. Theann was born on Jan. 15, 1954, to Parley Albert Kent and Theda Mame Kent (McBride) in St. Ignatius. She was Parley and Theda’s sixth child, joining siblings Eugene, Rose Marie, Leroy Talbot, Samuel (Sam) Clarence, and James (Jim) Albert. Almost two years later, sister Mary Margaret joined the family.
Theann went to school at St. Ignatius Elementary School and St. Ignatius High School. Theann was blessed with a baby boy, Brian Lee, born May 25, 1976, and a baby girl, Martha Genevieve, born Dec. 10, 1978. On July 15, 1983, Theann married Fredrick Parizeau, and was blessed with baby girls, Delma Rose, born Sept. 20, 1983, and Janie Marie, born Sept. 6, 1984.
Theann loved the Star Trek movies and was a bit of a fanatic. She enjoyed a variety of other classic movies, reading romance novels, and doing word search puzzles while having her morning coffee. She was extremely fond of the Mission Valley Senior Center, having lunch with her friends, playing games, and volunteering at the center. She was a regular attendee of Ronan Christian Church and loved her pastor, Jim Barnes. Theann’s favorite people were her grand-babies and she anxiously looked forward to their visits. Her son-in-law, Matthew, was the one person who could make her laugh the most. Theann enjoyed frequent visits to Missoula to see her nieces, Patti and Alison. She adored her sister-in-law, Marlene, who works at the hospital, and was often by her side as her nurse when Theann stayed in the hospital. Theann was proud of her girls. She affectionately referred to them as her “little coocoos,” when they were small and they still remain a bit “coo-coo” to this day. Theann will be missed.
Theann was preceded in death by her parents, Parley Albert Kent and Theda Mame Kent (McBride); her brothers, Eugene Kent and Leroy Talbot; her sisters, Rose Marie and Mary Margaret, and her spouse, Fredrick Parizeau. She is survived by her daughters, Martha Genevieve Mitchell, Delma Rose Conover (Matthew), and Janie Marie Kent; her son, Brian Lee Lepine (adopted); her brothers, Jim Kent (Marlene) and Sam (Kathy) Kent; her grand-babies, Lily Rae, Peyton Xavier, Brookelyn Saige, Makaila Alexandra, Colten Matthew, and Kimber Rose; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.
Theann’s family extends an invitation to celebrate her life on Saturday, March 30, at 2 p.m., at Ronan Christian Church. A potluck reception will follow the service at Mission Valley Senior Center.
Memorials and/or donations may be made to Ronan Christian Church or Mission Valley Senior Center.
