Joseph David Love
Joseph
David Love, 82 of Billings, went peacefully to be with our heavenly
Father while in the presence of his family, Monday afternoon,
October 18th, 2010.
Joe was born January 10th, 1928, in Silverton, OR
to Thomas and Caroline (Tarro) Love. He grew up in Billings, and met
his wife Jeri, in Spokane, WA while serving briefly in the military.
They made their home in Billings, where they raised their five
children.
A jack of all trades, Joe was at his happiest when creating
beauty with natural elements. His creations included diamond willow
canes, cedar garden decor, and wood turned crafts. He was most known
for his successful career as a landscape architect and then later
for his use of Montana agates in making lamps, windows and tables.
His beautiful waterfalls can be seen in luxurious homes and
businesses throughout Billings and Portland, OR. His lamps have been
sold 'coast to coast and border to border', internationally and one
even graces the home of a rock star. His stunning landscapes and
lamps have been published in various magazine and newspaper
articles.
Joe was a 1oving and deeply 1oved husband,
father, grandfather and brother. He will be remembered most for
his ability to make 1asting friendships wherever he went. He
leaves behind a great heritage of Christian faith, hard work,
and artistic ability.
Joe is survived by his loving and faithful
wife Jeri; son Justin (Starr) Love, of Billings, MT; daughters
Melodie (Tim) Sawyer of Everett, WA, Harmony (Mike) Talbot of
Challis, ID, Jody (Rubin) Ackerman of Belfry, MT, and Tru (Ray)
Tate of Portland, OR He is also survived by 16 grandchildren,
two great-grandchildren, sisters Jewel (Bob) Forshee and Sharon
Love of Billings, MT, Carol Rice of Sandy, OR; and brothers,
Paul Love of Cour d’Alene, ID; Jim Love of Swan Lake, MT Carl
Love of Billings, MT.
Joe is preceded in death by his father and mother; older
brothers Charles Fredrick Love and Thomas Daniel Love; grandson
Benjamin Joseph Sawyer; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Joe’s life with military honors will be held at
11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 23, at East Gate Wesleyan Church,
625 Mattson Lane, Billings, MT 59105.
Memorials may be made in Joe’s name to Voice of the Martyrs, P.O. Box 443, Bartlesville, OK 74005. www.persecution.com
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Dear Jeri and family,
I am so sorry to read of Joe's passing. I went to church with you when you attended First Christian Church so many years ago. My mother, Iva Amans, always looked forward to having your children in her nursery. You probably don't remember me, my name was Lois Burris. I now live in Portland, Or.My children were about the same age as yours.
My best to you,
Lois Greene