Kenneth Joseph Damon: Born 04-19-1954 – Died 11-21-2025
Joe grew up in Craig MT until 1964 when the family moved to Augusta. Joe wasn’t happy he wanted to go back to Craig so he stole our Dad’s Jeep and was heading back to Craig only he was going the wrong way and the Jeep died on him. Some high school boys stopped to see what he was doing and took him home. They moved to Cascade in 1968 or 69 and again he wasn’t happy until he found out his friend (Kevin Dempsey) from Wolf Creek was going to school in Cascade. There are many humorous stories which will be remembered and shared in his memory.
Joe joined the army in 1974 and was stationed in Germany for 3 years. He also lived back East for a few years working on a ranch, then driving truck but the call to return home brought him back to Montana. Joe worked numerous jobs, the job he liked the best was working with veterans.
Joe was born in Great Falls, MT to William (Buster) and Florence Damon. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Bernice Sukut and 2 brothers, William Leo Damon and Albert Damon. He is survived by daughter Brenna Denning, brothers Floyd, Tom, Earle, and sisters Mona Peterson, Shirley Bird and Dorothy White and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be missed by his family and friends, but most of all by his niece Becky Ramsey Farris.
Joe loved to write song lyrics and poetry; he sold one of his songs and had several poems published; he also taught himself to play the guitar. He loved the outdoors and going camping, he loved basketball and attended numerous games in Helena and would travel to watch his great niece Celina play basketball in Cascade. Joe had a great love for old country music and his favorite singer was Willie Nelson who he got the chance to see in concert. Along with everything old and western he enjoyed watching old western movies and shows. He loved his pets along with all animals and fed birds, stray cats and provided treats for the neighborhood dogs.
Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities(demons or evil), neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Please join the family at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 120 W Riggs, East Helena, on Wednesday, December 3 for a Noon Mass, followed by a reception downstairs in their Fellowship Hall. Following the reception, Joe will be laid to rest at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, 3550 Heroes Rd, Fort Harrison, at 3:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
Noon
Wednesday December 3, 2025
SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
120 W Riggs St
East Helena, MT
Reception
Following the Memorial Mass
Wednesday December 3, 2025
SS Cyril Fellowship Hall
,
Burial with Military Honors
3:00 PM
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
3550 Heroes Rd
Fort Harrison, MT
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
Noon
Wednesday December 3, 2025
SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
120 W Riggs St
East Helena, MT
Reception
Following the Memorial Mass
Wednesday December 3, 2025
SS Cyril Fellowship Hall
,
Burial with Military Honors
3:00 PM
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
3550 Heroes Rd
Fort Harrison, MT
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Ann Henry says
I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to his family and friends. I’ve known Joe since childhood and have always enjoyed playing catch up whenever we run into each other. RIP Joe!!
Jay Synness says
Rest in Peace Little Joe
Synness Family
Renata Birkenbuel says
Becky, Earle and family: I am very sorry to hear about your uncle and brother. I did not know Joe personally, but my Mom and brothers did. Earle — hope you contact me. Becky has my email and cell #.
Larken Pelkey says
Hi Joe although I never met you,you are my uncle.i to was in the army 17 years.my mom Bernice hid me from the family,WELL REST IN PEACE UNCLE JOE…GOODBY BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Katherine says
Goodbye my ole friend. Thank you for the fun times and memories. Many of us will always remember your big smile and kindness. You made the world a better place for the many people who loved you.
Dick Kornick says
You only worked with us a few years at Kernaghans in Great Falls, but it was a pleasure knowing you.
Bob Cameron says
Goodbye my friend. It’s been too long since we last shared time..
Brianna Grismer says
Becky and family, I’m holding a place in my heart as you experience the loss of Joe. I have few memories of him but the ones I do have I remember how welcoming and kind he was. He always made me feel apart of the family I was never raised around. Love, Brianna
MO AUSTIN says
REST IN PEACE UNCLE JOE .YOU WILL BE MISSED
Rhonda Phipps says
I will miss you my old friend. I’m so sad that you are gone, it was so shocking to hear that you had left. Uncle Bill and Uncle Petey will be so happy to see you as you enter heaven. What a reunion that will be!
mwastas! There is no goodbye in our Cree language, only, I will see you again, my friend, if not in this world then in the next.
Rhonda Boushie