LaVonne Olmsted
ST. IGNATIUS — LaVonne Olmsted, 78, returned home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, after battling pancreatic cancer.
LaVonne was born and raised in St. Ignatius and attended college at Concordia College in Portland, Oregon. After marrying her husband Ron in Chicago in 1972, she returned to Montana in 1975 and began a 30+ year career with the post office that included 20 years as postmaster in St. Ignatius. She was active in the National League of Postmasters and awarded Postmaster of the Year recognition for the state of Montana.
LaVonne is survived by her husband, Ron; daughter, Wendy; sons, Michael and Brian; and granddaughters, Miranda and Avery.
Services have been held.
Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www.shriderthompson.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Shrider – Thompson Funeral Home.
