Jacque Sullivan

Jacque Sullivan, 63, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana.Jacque was born April 1, 1952 in Great Falls, Montana to Clifford and Alma (Gratton) Hueth. She attended schools in Belt and Great Falls including Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Gerards. She graduated from Great Falls Central Catholic High School.Jacque spent her life dedicated to caring for her son and others. She had many great jobs throughout the years. One of her favorites was in Dutch Harbor, Alaska working on a cannery boat and she told many great stories about her adventures there. Another interesting job she had was planting trees with the U.S. Forest Service around the mountains by Lincoln. She worked as a CNA at Cascade County Convalescent Hospital. She also worked at Kinnison Pies and Capital Business Systems. She then worked at St. Thomas Child and Family Center for over ten years and finally she worked for Easter Seals for over ten years as well, retiring in 2011.Jacque married Mike Sullivan Sr. in Helena, MT in 1986. They later divorced. Jacque was blessed with one son, Michael Aaron Sullivan Jr.She loved to spend time in the outdoors, camping and fishing. In her younger years, she also liked to hunt. Once her son was old enough to hunt, they would often take drives in the evening along the Missouri and Smith Rivers, scouting for monster bucks. Jacque had many good times with her friends, traveling and just visiting. She especially enjoyed trips to Idaho and going to the cabin with her good friend, Karla. Jacques neighbor, Trista became one of her closest friends and together they enjoyed countless hours of growing vegetables and gardening. She was very proud of their homegrown vegetables and loved giving them out to family and friends. She had a beautifully landscaped yard that included a campfire pit. Jacques birthday fell on April Fools Day, which was most appropriate for her sense of humor. She delighted in having fun, joking and laughing with others. Jacque had an amazing wittiness that she graciously passed on to her son. We will forever remember Jacque through Michaels joking and laughter.Jacque was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Alma (Gratton) Hueth; and sister Carole (Fritz) Daul.Jacque is survived by her loving son, Michael Sullivan of Great Falls; brothers Joe (Reyna) Hueth of Oregon, Mike Hueth, Kelly (Jan) Hueth, and Tim (Sabrina) Hueth all of Great Falls; sister Jill (Dave) Hunter of Great Falls; numerous nieces and nephews; honorary boyfriend, Keith Teske and his wife Trista; and her two loyal dogs, Fred and Gilly.Jacque was extremely grateful for life and for what she had, including a deep faith in God and desire to care for and make others happy. Even in her final days, she expressed her sense of peace and continued to laugh with and love her friends and family who surrounded her. She was especially thankful for the kindness and caring hands provided to her and Mike at Peace Hospice.A celebration of life, including a bar-b-que and outdoor fire that Jacque always enjoyed, will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., at Hickory Swing Golf Course, 1100 American Ave. SW, Great Falls, MT. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.