Joan Stockfish
April 19, 1965 - September 17, 2025
Obituary
Joan Dell Stockfish (Keele) passed away on September 17, 2025, in Billings, Montana, at the age of 60.
Joan was born on April 19, 1965, in Billings to Charles Robert Keele and Joan Dell Keele. She grew up in the Billings area and spent her life in the community she loved.
On December 24, 2000, Joan married Scott Michael Stockfish. Throughout her life, she worked in various fields, including plumbing, at a lumberyard, and as a truck driver.
Joan enjoyed latch hooking, riding Harleys, watching football, spending time with animals, and being with her family. She had a generous heart and was known for her kindness. She opened her heart and home to many, gaining many adoptive sons and daughters over the years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother John K. Keele, and her husband Scott M. Stockfish.
She is survived by her daughter Joan Dell Wittman, her son Frederick L. Wittman, and four grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Lavina F. Middleton (husband Doug) and Spring Joy Presley Hernandez; her brothers, Timothy J. Keele (wife Thelma) and Charles R. Keele (wife Delia). Joan was blessed with many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly.
Visitation will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Dahl Funeral Chapel in Billings. A funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m., with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Joan will be remembered for her strong spirit, her deep love for family, her strong faith in God, and her unwavering generosity.
The service will be livestreamed at https://boxcast.tv/view/joan-stockfish-service-rtgsrfhv991qypj9a56x
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