Gail Edna LaBonte, a woman of remarkable strength and devotion, passed away on January 18, 2026 at the age of 86.
Gail was born on March 1, 1939, in Silver Bow County, Montana, to Francis Pealer and Helmi Taskila. Though born in Montana, she was raised in Oregon, the place she called home for the majority of her life.
On July 8, 1965, Gail married Eugene LaBonte in Carson City, Nevada, and they shared their lives together until his passing.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents Francis and Helmi Pealer; her husband Eugene LaBonte; her daughters Shelly Springer, Laura Stewart and her stepson Michael LaBonte.
She is survived by her children, James Stewart, William Stewart and Kimberly Loucks, as well as her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and one great, great granddaughter.
Services will be held on March 14, 2026, at 11 AM at the Sheridan Baptist Church, 643 E. Main St., Sheridan, OR 97378.
