Joan Elaine Peters, 59, of Wolf Point, MT, was surrounded by her family as she passed away on April 5th, 2023, following complications from a heart attack.
Joan was born on February 24, 1964, to William “Bill” and Ina Claire Squires in Wolf Point, MT. During high school, Joan was class president and enjoyed participating in the National Honor Society, Pep Club, cheerleading, and playing her flute in the Wolf Point High School Symphonic Band.
After Joan graduated as Valedictorian from Wolf Point High School in 1982, she went on to Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and then Montana State University – Northern in Havre, Montana.
After graduating with an associate degree, she started working with her mother and father at Squires Insurance as an insurance agent, and eventually took ownership of the business in 1988 when her father retired.
In 1979, Joan met Steven Peters at a Wolf Point High School dance. Joan and Steven were married in 1984 and went on to have two daughters, Savannah and Jocelyn. Together they enjoyed traveling to rodeos and the adventures that came with living on the farm, including raising goats, sheep, llamas, donkeys, pigs, chickens, cats, rabbits, geese, or any other animal her daughters asked for.
Many would describe Joan as a sassy redhead with a quick wit, infectious laugh, and great sense of humor. She was strong-willed and stubborn. Joan enjoyed going on walks and to the river with her dogs, traveling to see her daughters, gambling in Las Vegas, golfing, going to Stampede, visiting with those who did business at Squires Insurance, and attending any event with a parade. She was very proud of her Wolf Point community and enjoyed serving for several years on the City Council and for the Faith Home Foundation since 2016. Her faith was very important to her, and she was actively involved in multiple ways at the Immaculate Conception Church.
Joan was predeceased by her parents, Bill and Ina Claire Squires, her grandparents, Stella and Olaf Malde, Glen and Margaret Squires, her mother-in-law, Phyllis Peters, and her beloved dogs Blue, Babe, Jack, Victor and Thomas. She will be missed greatly by her husband, Steven Peters, her daughters and sons-in-law, Savannah and Jesse Geske and Jocelyn and Marcus Moran, her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Dave Squires-Hood, her sister-in-law, Brenda Sol Peters, her father-in-law, Richard Peters, her nephew and niece-in-law, Jason and Kadee Doornek, her great nephews and niece, Tieler, Trae, Taren, Shaylin and Aaden, and her chocolate lab, Luke.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday April 13, 2023
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday April 13, 2023
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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Brenda L. White says
My condolences to Joan’s family. I will always treasure our friendship and fun times in High School. Rest in peace Joan.
Marilyn Pettit says
I can’t make the services but will be there in spirit. I am so glad I got to golf one last time with her four years ago and will never forget being her golf league partner, as bad as I was!
Laurie Anderson says
I am so sorry for this unexpected loss. Her great spirit was needed elsewhere.
Laurie Stolen Suppes says
“Though gone from our sight, loved ones are never gone from our hearts.” Prayers
Nina says
I am so sorry to the family of Joan…Joannie Shashonie was such a beautiful person. She was so kind and funny. From the first time I met her,she had me laughing so hard my side ached. Such a wonderful lady.. prayers to your family. See ya friend 🙏🏽
Danna Maldonado says
My condolences to your entire family.I will always remember how she always made us laugh.Joan will be missed by many. Until I see you again.Enjoy paradise my friend.
Greg and Christine Holler-Dinsmore says
Deepest Condolences. Joan was a force in the community. Ice enjoyed her wit , her dedication to what she believed in, and her kindness. May you be comforted by the assurance that death does not have the final say, that her love remains with you forever, and you will be reunited in love. May the the love and care of friends and family as well as treasured memories help in healing grief. Lifting you up in prayer.
Linda Nygaard says
My deepest sympathy for you all. I always loved visiting with Joan. Her quick wit, humor and laughter were contagious. She was an awesome insurance agent and always took the time to explain everything. I will miss her so much and she will be greatly missed by our community.
Sonny Douglas says
Phyllis and me want to express our deepest condolences to the Peter’s family. May God see you through these trying times. Sincerely Sonny and Phyllis
Trudy Fox says
So sorry to hear of Joannie’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting with her. Condolances to Steve and. girls. God Bless and keep you.
Montie Page says
Joan was a neet Lady, when I had my food truck in town she always stopped and got a Sandwich and some times food to take home, She will be missed. Condolences to the Family.
Darrel Ranf says
My condolences to Joan’s Family! Joan is and will be missed by me. Whenever we spoke, it was always short on business and long on friendship!
Warren Crowe says
Thoughts and prayers to the Peters and Squires family on the loss of their loved one.
Tom & Stephanie O'Brien says
Rest in peace Joan. You did Well on this earth!
Annie Marie says
Our deepest condolences go out to Steve, your daughters and family! May God give you peace and comfort at this very sad and difficult time 💔😢. Joan will be missed by all who knew her. I’ll always remember her laugh and joyful spirit.. Hugs and prayers to you all. Annie Marie
Sheila and Rick Dyck says
Our deepest condolences to your family! Joan was such a sweet, kind and very humorous person, with a laugh that was contagious!
Rest in Peace Joan – you are in the arms of God.
Kim Kislia and Richard Prielipp says
Joan lit up a room, and the world! Such a tragic loss at what sould have been one of the most joyous times in her life.
Forever in our hearts as a new star shines in Heavan.
Dale Stensland says
My condolences to Steven and family. Joan was a friend.
Don and Kathy Steppler says
To Joan’s family;
Our sincere condolences. Joan was excellent at her job, and was one of the best agents we ever had. We will miss her intelligence and knowledge of insurance matters, but most of all we will miss her friendship, humor and stanch independence. We will remember her always and will pray for your healing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Don and Kathy Steppler
Alice Christensen says
My thoughts and prayers to her family, friends and community of wolf point she will be missed by many. She is gone but won’t be forgotten. Hugs to all
Darlyn Grainger says
Condolences to the family of Joan. So sorry for your loss Steve n your girls n rest of family. You are n my thoughts n prayers.
Kari Gabrielson Arnold says
Joanie was a joy to be around in our school days. She was kind, fun, spunky, intelligent, talented and a strikingly pretty redhead! What a tragic loss for all who knew her. I know the entire community will miss her! My deepest sympathy for family and friends. She is gone from this earth way too soon. Holding you in prayer.
Nancy Overstreet Kunkel says
Sending my love and prayers to Steven, Savannah, Jocelyn and the rest of Joan’s family. I have many fond memories of Joan through the years. She was one of a kind, gone too soon, and will leave a lasting impression on so many. Rest in peace dear friend. ❤️🙏
Marian Montclair says
To Joan’s family,
I met your mother when she was first took over her dad’s business. She has such beautiful red locks of hair, I told her she reminded me of Margaret on Dennis the Menace, we had a good laugh and she became Margaret to me after that. I was shocked when I read she passed away. Such a joyful spirit and am sure she will be missed, but when Jesus calls a loved one to come home, we must let them go home, but you want to say “no, not her” I feel your pains, I am still dealing with my 2 sisters being called home to Jesus, so soon, so little time. May the Holy Spirit comfort each and everyone who is in sorrow, death seems to be everywhere lately, hold on to Jesus, He’s there, even though it may seem like it.
Darla H Nguyen says
My condolences to the family, and to everyone who knew this beautiful soul. I grew up, going to elementary and part of my junior high year, with Joan, as one of my very good friends. May she always be remembered, for the kind and gentle person, she was. I will miss her, very much. May God bring everyone, comfort, during this difficult time.
Darcia Larsen says
My condolences to Joan’s family and friends. I worked at the FSA Office in Culbertson and came to know Joan only through our telephone conversation during certification or acreage reporting time. She was such a joy to visit with and very perfessional with her business. We were always going to meet and have coffee so that we could meet face to face instead of over the phone. Sorry to say that never happened. I will treasure her friendship we shared through agriculture and laughs at seeing the lighter side of things. Rest in peace Joan. I will miss your witt and sense of humor. God’s blessing.
Brother Bede Baldry, FSC says
Know of my prayers at this sad yet Sacred Time.
Brother Bede Baldry, FSC
Brother Bede Baldry, FSC says
Blessings Prayers at this sad time yet sacred time.
Scott OTremba says
I believe I met Joan in kindergarten. We were neighbors of a sort. Her home was a block behind the alley where I lived. I remember chasing each other when we dropped off May Day Baskets and ran for our lives so not to be kissed by the chaser. Joan remembered this and how she played “ditch” and “kick the can” on our block. So, growing up with Joan and as a lot of fun. In High School we served our n student council together and she was a cheerleader for our teams. I admired her intelligence and mix of wit and humor. It’s extremely hard to comprehend not seeing her when or if I ever get back to Wolf Point. She was the first classmate I remember introducing my wife to the first time I came home after moving to Alaska. My prayers are with Steven and her daughters whom someday I would love to meet. I know for those of us from the class of ‘82 there will always be a huge void without her.