Jamie Lee Gaskins, 64, passed away peacefully at her home in Columbus, Montana, on May 4, 2026.

Jamie was born on July 17, 1961, in Billings, Montana, to David Lee Pierce and Karen Rae Pierce (Branstetter). She was the oldest of three daughters, growing up alongside her sisters, Lisa and Susan.

She graduated from Columbus High School in 1980. She married Joel Gaskins on May 23, 1981, and together they had two children, Zeth and Stasha. They shared 15 years of marriage and raised their family with love and dedication. Jamie treasured every moment spent with her children and grandchildren.

Jamie cherished some of the simple things in life. She often took peaceful drives to the river, where she watched wildlife and enjoyed the beauty of nature. She loved garden-fresh tomatoes and Mexican food, especially with a good pina colada or two. She found joy in reading countless books, and she enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with family and friends.

Her love for plants and flowers was lifelong. She enjoyed working in greenhouses and floral shops, where she found comfort and creativity. Jamie was also a talented artist, and many of her paintings hang proudly in the homes of friends and family.

Jamie was known for her straightforward bluntness, and you never had to guess what she was thinking. She was funny without trying, and beneath her rough-around-the-edges personality was a soft, kind-hearted, and genuinely sweet side that those close to her treasured.

Jamie was known for her humor and playful spirit. She loved to joke and was famous for stirring up harmless mischief. Her humor and spirit paired perfectly with the lifelong mischief she shared with her best friend, the late Barb Marker, with whom she created countless stories and memories.

Jamie is preceded in death by her parents, David and Karen Pierce; her sister, Susan Pierce; and her close friends, Barb Marker and Leslie Ziegler.

She is survived by her children, Zeth (Sherry) Gaskins of Yankton, South Dakota, and Stasha Gaskins (Jeremy Daudelin) of Billings, Montana; her sister, Lisa Pierce of Billings, Montana; her nieces, Sarah Pierce of Shepherd, Montana, and Saige Vacca of Missoula, Montana; her grandchildren—Quincy,

Drace, Harper, Ella, Finley, Brynlee, and Jaxton—her grand-niece, Illianna; and many extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

Celebration of Life A service and reception to celebrate Jamie’s life will be held at Fireman’s Point, on June 27th, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, located at 38 Countryman Creek Rd, Columbus, MT 59019.

The family encourages you to bring your favorite memory, photo, or a heart-shaped rock to share at her celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be made to the Special K Ranch.