Barbara Jean Howard passed away on April 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Barbara was born on July 26, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She was the daughter of Orville and Nora Jean Brown.

Barbara operated several cafes in Anaconda and Wise River.  She was a hard worker, a trait she passed on to her children, and will always be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; and her daughters, Tonya Jeanbeck and Jeannie Olsen.  She is survived by her daughter, Daylene Mosca; her grandchildren, Brandon Brooker, Hayley Davis, Thomas O'Brien, Edward Mosca, Amber Thieltges, Alexus Olson, and Tabitha Mosca; and 5 great-grandchildren, soon to be 7.

Funeral services will be celebrated on Monday at 11:00 am in the Duggan Dolan Mortuary Chapel.