LaVonne Ann Friest

Oct. 7, 1937 – Nov. 26, 2024

LaVonne Ann Friest, 87, passed away peacefully on Nov. 26, 2024, in Basin, Wyo. She was born Oct. 7, 1937, to Hans and Delphine Leona (Busch) Jensen in Brentford, S.D. LaVonne graduated from Brentford High School and went on to live a life full of love and family.

On June 15,1958, LaVonne married the love of her life, Ronald Alvin Friest, in Redfield, S.D. LaVonne was the heart of her family, known for her warmth, kindness and unwavering love.

In her free time, LaVonne enjoyed cross-stitching, reading, cooking and sold Avon for many years.

LaVonne was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ron Friest; brother, Danny Jensen; sisters, BeBe Wright, Vicky Dvorak, Marsha Ferguson and Deanna Logar.

She is survived by her children, Debbie Friest (Ray) of Lexington, Neb., Ladd Friest of Basin, Dawn (Bill) Tinney of Muskegon, Mich., Lonnie Friest of Worland; Wendy (Robert) Block of Lemmon, S.D.; Penny Friest of Basin; Brandie (James) Gobble of Flagstaff, Ariz., and brother, Douglas Jensen of Fruita, Colo., and three grandchildren they raised, Chasity, Jacob, and Jason.

There were 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren in her life.

As per LaVonne’s wishes, no formal services will be held. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com