Jeanette was born November 11, 1932, Elmdale, MT the daughter of Matt Francis and Myrtle Elizabeth (Carter) Lowe. She grew up and started school in the Elmdale Community, MT. In 1942, the family moved to Fairview, MT where Jeanette continued her schooling. She was united in marriage to Harold James Rhines, on September 25, 1947, in Lewistown, MT. After their marriage they made their home and farmed in the Elmdale area. In 2004-2005, they moved into Sidney, MT because her husband’s health forced him to slow down. Her husband, Harold, died in August of 2007 and Jeanette remained in Sidney. She moved into The Lodge in November of 2017.
Jeanette was a member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church and Bosom Buddies. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, arts and crafts. Jeanette also enjoyed cooking and baking, and was known for her fruit pies.
Jeanette died early Sunday morning, July 29, 2018, at St. Vincent Health Care in Billings, MT.
She is survived by: her three sons, James (Bobbi) Rhines, Missoula, MT, Jerry (Kathy) Rhines and John (Karen) Rhines all of Sidney, MT; three grandchildren, Joshua and Jennifer, Missoula, MT and Jeremiah, Sidney, MT.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, her husband-Harold in 2007, two brothers, and 5 sisters.