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Joanne Emerson

RONAN — Joanne Beaver Emerson, age 68, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at her home. She was born on Jan. 31, 1955, in Missoula to Larry and Patricia (Lynn) Beaver.

Joanne was raised in Polson and graduated from Polson High School in 1973. She had many happy memories growing up on the shores of Flathead Lake. She married Wade Emerson in 1987. 

She is survived by her husband, Wade; her son, Michael Lytton and his wife Shelby of Pablo; her daughter, Emily Emerson of Parker, Colorado; four grandsons, Payton, Hunter and Nathan Lytton and Dean Bailey; her brother, Hu (Patsy) Beaver of Polson; sisters, Kathy (Gary) Harding of Pablo and Jeanne (Brad) Cochran of Polson. She is also survived by numerous cousins on both the Beaver and Lynn sides of the family and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life service for Joanne held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 1 p.m. at The Lake Funeral Home in Polson. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www.shriderthompson.com. Arrangements are under the care of Shrider – Thompson Funeral Home.

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