Lisa Marie Northey

Lisa Marie Northey, 52, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on April 26, 2026, in Butte, Montana, after facing ongoing health struggles and recent illness. Born on November 18, 1973, in Butte, Montana, to loving parents Pearl Louise Long and John H. Northey, Lisa’s passing came sooner than her loved ones had hoped. Lisa’s children were the center of her world. Though they each experienced her in different seasons of life, they all knew the same love at the core of who she was. She didn’t always say it out loud, but she showed it—by being there when it mattered, by taking care of the people around her, and by carrying more than most ever saw. Lisa was strong and stubborn in a way that made her who she was. She had a smile that could brighten even the hardest days and a sense of humor her family knew too well. She wasn’t just a mother and a grandmother, but a daughter, a sister, and someone who loved in her own quiet and steady way. As a daughter, she was remembered as precious, humble, and helpful, with a love for life that stayed with her. She lived life on her own terms, and the people who knew her best understood exactly who she was. Lisa found joy in the simple things that made life her own. She loved watching WWE wrestling and wasn’t shy about getting loud and fully into it, something her kids still laugh about. She enjoyed shows like Ghost Adventures, The Walking Dead, Mountain Monsters, and Supernatural. Music was always part of her world, and she loved songs like “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson and “Purple Rain” by Prince, along with artists like Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, and Toby Keith. She loved animals, especially dogs, including one named Sativa who drove her crazy but was loved anyway. Her love for horses began when she was young and stayed with her throughout her life. She had her own way of responding to things, often with an “if you say so,” and carried a kind of persistence and energy that was entirely her own. She also shared a close bond with her brother Roger, helping care for him and making sure he had what he needed—from his medicine to what he ate each day, even if that meant getting on him now and then when she had to, something he understood came from love. Whether it was through her routines, her humor, or the way she showed up for the people in her life, Lisa lived in a way that was entirely her own. Lisa is survived by her loving mother, Pearl Louise Long; her children, Megan Pedersen, Patrick Campbell (Melody), Vincent Campbell, Tony Northey, Ray Pederson, and June Pederson; her cherished grandchildren, Easton Dorscher, Sophiana Pedersen, Damion, Autumn, and Lilly Campbell; her siblings, Michael Northey, Mary Cooney (John), Carol Northey, Bob Northey, Terri Northey, John Northey Jr., Marty Long, Roger Northey, Reyna Cooney (Don), Ray Doolittle, and Frank Doolittle; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members who will miss her dearly. Lisa will be welcomed by her loving father, John H. Northey, her grandparents, and a host of aunts, uncles, and loved ones who went before her. A celebration of life for Lisa will be held at a later date, with details to be shared with family and close friends. Lisa will be remembered in the stories, laughter, and the stubborn strength that was so much a part of her. Those who loved her will carry forward the unmistakable spirit that defined her.

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Lisa Marie Northey

November 18, 1973 - April 26, 2026