Joyce Rhae
December 15, 1941 - April 16, 2024
Obituary
Joyce Rae Utt (Jodie Rhae), 82, Billings, Montana, passed away on April 16, 2024.
Jodie Rhae lived a remarkable life filled with service, learning, and love. Her dedication to helping others through her career as a chiropractor and her role as a mother and grandmother speaks volumes about her character. It is clear she made a lasting impact on those around her, and her legacy will surely live on through the lives she touched.
Jodie was born on December 15, 1941, to Marion Francis and Jean Maxine (Rothrock) Utt in New Castle, Indiana. She grew up on a farm in Indiana with her aunt and uncle. Here, she acquired a love of animals and a hard work ethic she carried with her all her life.
After graduating from high school, Jodie joined the Navy and served six years as a journalist.
Jodie was an avid reader, loved to learn, volunteer, and teach. She held a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and a Master of Counseling in Psychology. However, her passion for healing, and helping, led her to the path of becoming a chiropractor. In 1980, Jodie graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis. Missouri.
Dr. Jodie Rhae, or Dr. Mom, made a huge contribution to so many lives, stood as a pillar of strength in times of need, and was always a superwoman.
Of all her positions in life, her favorite was grandmother. And she was amazing at it!
Jodie is preceded in death by her parents Marion and Jean Utt and Harold and C. Arlene Utt, and her sister Toby Koons.
Jodie is survived by her daughters, Chere Arlene Rhae, Jenny Rhae (Kris) Jensen, and Marnie Davida (Brian) Saali, her grandchildren, Evan Joseph Jensen and Brenna Rea Saali. She gave us life and continues to give us inspiration. She is also survived by her brother Maurice (Maury) Shortt and her sisters Sue Frances Dalton, and Virginia (Ginny) Parrott.
At Jodie's request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. Her inurnment will take place at the Yellowstone National Cemetery in Laurel, MT. Her memory will be cherished by her family and friends.