Joseph M. Stokes
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Joseph M. Stokes
DIXON — Joseph (Joe) Stokes, 69 years old and a resident of Dixon, passed away of a motorcycle accident on August 28, 2022. He was born in Ronan, Montana April 17, 1953 to Roy J. Stokes and Nellie Jean Brown Stokes. He joined several brothers and sisters of St. Ignatius. They later moved to Seeley Lake where Joseph graduated from high school and later worked for the forest service and sawmills. Later they went to Garland, Utah where he worked at the sugar beet factory. Moving back to Missoula, Montana, Jospeh met the love of his life, Wanda Browers, and they both worked for a time at Real Log Homes. They moved to Arlee and then to Dixon. Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, riding his motorcycle, flipping cars and pickups, spending time with his two nieces, Melissa Christensen and Sophia Stokes. He enjoyed spending time with several other dearly loved nieces, nephews, cousins and his little bud from door, Fig. Joe always had time to listen to Fig’s stories and work on projects together. He also spent time visiting with family and friends. We love and miss you dearly. A special thanks to everyone for their help, calls, prayers and support at this time.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Nellie Stokes, brother Larry Stokes and sister Sadie Young (Jean). Joe is survived by his wife of 47 years, Wanda, brothers Lloyd (Pearl), Dick (Rita), Jerald, James Leo (Frances), sisters Jolene (Jody) McNealey, Ruth Maiers, Faye Langley, Leathy Hansen and Roxey Cordis, many friends and his little buddy Fig.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial celebration will be held Oct. 8, 2022 at the Dixon Seniors Citizens Center at 35 Third Street at 12 p.m. with a potluck dinner to follow.
