Justine Katherine Smith was called home to God on the evening of April 30th after being involved in a 2 car accident that took her away at the sweet young age of 16 and left her grandmother fighting for her life. Justine and her Grandmother were on their way home when they were in an automobile accident. Justine’s beautiful Grandmother passed shortly after at the hospital.
Justine was born to Heather Katherine Smith and her biological father Jason Marcinek on March 2nd 1997 in Helena Montana. She was then raised by her Mother and Christopher Hess the man who fulfilled the role of Dad throughout Justine’s life. Justine had 7 siblings that meant so much to her and whom she meant the world to. Sister Meadow Deardorff of Helena, brother Ethan Burton Donald-Becker Smith of Helena, brother Dominic Hess and sister Nevaeh Hess and step sister Elyccia Mitchell all of Arizona, sisters Camden and Riley and brother Jet of Helena as well.
Justine was a beautiful young woman who had attended both Helena High and Capital High Schools and was in her sophomore year at Capital. She loved spending her time with friends listening to music taking pictures and singing in the choir. She had aspirations of one day going to college for photography. She was a quiet young lady who took time to really get to know, but once that bond was formed she would really open up and share the amazing and beautiful person she was. She would occasionally spend summers in Arizona with her Dad and his family and always was so excited about going. She was a great sister to her siblings a wonderful daughter to her parents, an amazing niece to her aunts and uncles and the best of friends to so many. Some of her favorite things were the color purple, zebra prints and shoes. She will be very missed by so many.
Justine is survived by her boyfriend Jordan Correa, Her Parents; Heather Katherine Smith, and Christopher Patrick Hess and step mother Danielle Hess. Her Siblings; sister Meadow J. Deardorff and brother Ethan Burton Donald-Becker Smith of Helena, as well as sisters Camden and Riley and brother Jet also of Helena. Her brother Dominic C. Hess, sister Nevaeh R. Hess, and step-Sister Elyccia C. Mitchell all of Arizona. She is also survived by her Great Grandpa Burton Schoonover of Wa, Grandpa Wayne Smith of Wa, and Grandparents Dean and Debbie Whitbeck of Az. Her Uncles Joseph Ryan Schoonover and Michael Hess of Helena, Her Aunts Samantha Trujillo, Patra Schoonover, Alicia Hess, Marla George all of Helena, Cousins; Alex Schoonover, Landry Schoonover, Lexi Romero and JJ Waeckerlin, Kaiden and Taylor and Hailey Hess and Braiden George McMillin all of Helena. Justine is also survived by her best and dearest friend Jessica Smith of Helena.
She was preceded in death by her Great Aunt Diane Trujillo, and Uncle Matt Trujillo.
Services to celebrate Justine’s life will be held on Tuesday May 7th at 2pm at the First Assembly of God Church located at 2210 Dodge Ave. Helena. A pot luck reception to follow. There is a memorial benefit fund set up at Valley Bank under the name “Kay and Justine Smith benefit fund†if you would like to donate you can do so by going to any Valley Bank.
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Dorothy and Terry Wing says
Heather and family, our hearts so go out to you. Our prayers are with you now and always. Justine had so much going for her. I still am having a hard time with this. Justine and your mom are going to be missed by many people whose lives they touched even if only for a brief time. I hadn’t seen either one for a long time, but Kadrien talked about Justine all the time. God be with you honey for comfort and peace.
Helen Taffs says
I lived next door to auntie Diane when Justine was coming into the world… my own son’s birth resulted in a delayed OB appointment for mama Heather. Justine was much loved and brought so much joy to her family. I hope the family can find some peace and comfort in knowing that she was loved by so many.