Johnny Ray Pasma
Johnny Ray Pasma, 61, of Helena died Thursday, December 15, 2016 peacefully in his home after a prolonged illness. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. John, who was often called “Ray Ray” by his family, will be remembered for his sense of humor and outgoing personality. John knew everyone and made friends everywhere he went.
John was born in Helena, August 28, 1955 then raised in Hysham. He was an outstanding athlete making the baseball all-star team in the 14 – 16 age bracket. He was all All-American football player on both sides of the ball. After graduation, John moved to Glendive and worked at various jobs retiring from the railroad in the early ‘90’s. There he married Linda Richards and had his first child, Jessie. They later divorced. John met his second wife, Lori Robinson and they had three children, Jared, Sari and Kaitlin, but later divorced.
John loved taking his kids to every sporting event, especially baseball games. He was the head of the ABC Baseball Umpires in Glendive. He loved being an umpire and was highly respected by the players and parents.
He loved fishing, road trips, jamming to music but especially carrying on conversations with anyone who was around to listen. John was gifted four grandchildren which he loved spending as much time as he could with him being the Fun Grandpa John.
John is survived by his four children, Jessie Pasma of Anchorage, AK, Jared Pasma of Helena, MT; Sari Pasma (Bryant Hansen) of Butte, MT; and Kate (Jake) Devine of Helena, MT; grandchildren Sylar Pasma, Jaelee and Jersi Devine and Trae Hansen; three brothers, Tom (Sue) Pasma of Bow, WA, Ron (Julie) Pasma of Kennewick, WA and Robert (Molly) Pasma of Fort Shaw, MT; two sisters, Penny (Randy) Hart of Miles City, MT, Patty (Roger) Senef of Denton, MT; five nieces; four nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Pasma and mother Elva Pasma, grandparents, Alex and Edna Newman, Lester Pasma and Frances Inman McFarland.
John’s final resting place will be in the Forsyth County Cemetery next spring.
In lieu of flowers please consider a small donation to the Go Fund Me Account that has been set up to assist the family with medical and funeral expenses.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Mountian Family Fellowship Church
6145 N. Montana Avenue
Helena , Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 20, 2016
Mountian Family Fellowship Church
6145 N. Montana Avenue
Helena , Montana 59602
Penny Hart says
RIP Johnny Ray we love and miss you
Love your little sister and brother in law Penny and Randy Hart
kate devine says
love you so much daddy miss you more then you know????
cindy says
RIP Johnny Rae you will be missed!!! Will always remember the fun times we all had together, with family and friends. These memories will always keep you in our hearts♡♡♡.. . Much Love Cindy & Joe Devine
Amanda Hartwig says
Thinking of you all! I wish could be there. But I will be there in spirit. Jared, Sari, Kate may God comfort you in this difficult time. I can hear him call me maynerd! One of my favorite memories I had was when he would took us kids to the black bridge to go swimming. You will be missed John! Love you all!
Ronald Earl Pasma says
Hey Big Brother John, thank you for teaching me football & baseball. One of my fondest memories was the four of us boys beating everyone at 4 on 4 basketball.
I pray GOD will comfort Jared,Sari,Kate & Jessie during their loss of their Dad.
Josh pasma says
Rest in God’s peace uncle John. I miss you. You always knew how to make others feel appreciated.
Roger, Patty& Layton Senef says
R.I.P. Johnny Ray, you were an awesome big brother to me and great uncle to Layton. We have a lot of great memories with you. We still laugh over the fishing trip that Layton had with you. You had a big heart and never judge any one about their cover. You read their book always. Nobody was stranger to you ,always a friend. That’s want I loved about you. We were very much alike that way. Life goes better with a smile than a frown . You always had a smile to light up the room. I was proud to be your little sister. I’m going to miss the phone calls to just hear your voice. Your with mom and dad now. I know they were waiting at the gate with open arms for you. We were very blessed that you had Jackie there to the very end. Knowing you were being taken care of. I appreciate her for caring. Thank you Jackie for all you done for my brother John. ???? You were his ?. Love Roger, Patty and Layton
Melode Clifton Warner says
Praying for you all. God bless you and hild you close.
Joelle Herman says
I’m going to miss you immensely and I’m sad that we didn’t spend much or more time together during your last years. I’m so glad that you’re home with Jesus and your parents. I know they’ve all been looking forward to greeting you. Thanks for all the talks and support <3
I love you my friend
Michele ,Jahvyn ,Chantel,Rabecca , Stephanie Wildish And Jim Cooper says
We are going to miss you so much Johnny Ray …I know u are up there with your buddy big John and your parents .. I pray that GOD comforts your family and friends while they are in healing ” He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds ” (PSalm 147:3)” lean on GOD and allow him to continue the process of healing your broken heart .. You will be truly missed we love you…
Kayci spicer and Bobby Salgado says
RIP John, bobby and I will miss you! You were only our neighbour for a short time but we became good friends. You will be missed dearly
Annette says
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. May the words of Christ Jesus be of comfort to you which he states that all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out. We are also comforted by God’s promise to wipe away the tears of sorrow from our eyes forever and to swallow up death forever.
John 5:28,29
Isaiah 25:8
Revelation 21:3-5
Amanda Mumper says
Rest In Peace uncle John, I will always cherish the memories. Love you.
Jean Fioltz Frenzel says
Johnny, You could always be counted on for a smile! RIP Johnny.
T. Kelly says
May the family find comfort in loving memories, and in knowing that God is “close to those that are broken at heart; and he saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) Our loving Creator, Jehovah God, has promised to soon “swallow up death forever…and wipe the tears from all faces” (Isaiah 25:8).