Jamie Lynn LaCasse

Jamie Lynn LaCasse, 45, of Missoula, passed away on July 30th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.

 

She was born in Missoula on June 9th, 1981 to parents Larry LaCasse and Roberta Hintz. She grew up in Missoula and the surrounding areas, graduating from Hellgate High School in 2000. While in high school, she played clarinet in band, getting the opportunity to go on several adventures, even marching in the Rose Bowl Parade. Jamie devoted her life to teaching, working at Early Head Start for over a decade. She earned her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education through UM Western.

 

Jamie was very active and loved being outdoors with her family and friends, especially camping, boating, and four-wheeling. Every summer, you could find her at Lake Alva or floating down the Clearwater Canoe Trail. Jamie was an outgoing and wonderful friend and loved getting together for any and all types of gatherings.

 

On July 21st, 2007, she married Jeremy Lanktree at her mother’s home in Clinton. Their son Zane was born on March 15th, 2012, and was her pride and joy. Jamie particularly loved spending time outside with Zane, kayaking and watching him on his dirt bike.

 

Jamie is survived by her husband Jeremy Lanktree and son Zane Lanktree; stepmother Julie LaCasse; brother Nick (Natasha) LaCasse; sister Dora (Emma) LaCasse; brothers-in-law Jason, TJ, and Tony Lanktree; nieces Taytem Nault, Brynn LaCasse, Aletta LaCasse-Davidson, Ayla and Liora Lanktree; along with many other beloved family members and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents Larry LaCasse and Roberta Hintz; parents-in-law Tim Lanktree and Sharon Linder; grandparents Robert and Betty Springer and Henry and Helene LaCasse; and stepfather Scott Hintz.

 

A celebration of Jamie’s life will be held on August 22, 2026 at Orchard Homes Country Life Club, 2537 South 3rd St. West, at 1pm. A side dish and your favorite story of Jamie would be much appreciated.