Jean Loran

Jean Louise Loran (Bonnett) was born Feb. 23, 1965, to Frederick and Sigrid Bonnett as the oldest of three daughters in Boulder, Colorado. Her daughter was born in 1989. 

After a romance that could have been in a novel, Jean married Joe Loran in Las Vegas, NV, on Sept. 4, 1994 and gained another loving family in the Lorans. Jean worked a variety of jobs, including as a graphic designer for the Billings Gazette and an office manager for Grand Avenue Animal Hospital. She found her true calling as a pharmacy technician and made amazing friends. She enjoyed dressing fancy, traveling, spending time with her dogs, getting lost in books, and trivia with friends. 

Jean was always generous with her love and humor. She would do anything for the ones she adored and never hesitated to lend a helping hand to those who needed it. Jean had a witty remark for everything and loved fiercely.

Jean is survived by her daughter Jasmine (Allen) Shouse of Cantonment, Florida, stepson Mike (Erica) Renney of Helena, and five grandchildren: Aileck, Jaxon, Austin, Cody, and Lynsey, and her two dogs: Loki and Grover.

She is also survived by her parents, Frederick and Sigrid Bonnett of Cantonment, Florida, two sisters, Amy (Mike) Scheffler and Jacqueline Bonnett of Denver, Colorado, beloved nephews, and her in-laws, the Loran and Collette families. She is also survived by the numerous friends she loved like family. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Loran, and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Her family asks that you remember Jean when you read a banned book, attend a trivia event, or when you see the color pink. The family also asks that any memorial donations be made to Yellowstone Public Radio.

A memorial service will take place at Dahl Funeral Chapel on June 29th at 1:00 p.m.