Jacqueline Dee Kroldart (Downs), age 51, of Big Piney, Wyo., passed away on July 29, in her home in Oakland, Oregon, from pancreatic cancer.
Jacque was born on May 5, 1975, in Denver, Colo., and was adopted by Jay and Becky Downs. She grew up in Douglas, Wyo., and attended Walker Creek rural school. In January of 1989, her family moved to Big Piney, where she graduated from Big Piney High School in 1993.
In 1999, Jacque married Christopher A Kroldart, and they were married for a short time before Christopher passed away.
Jacque spent her remaining years on the family ranch in Big Piney before moving to Oregon in May of 2026. She enjoyed gardening, flying her drone, taking pictures, working on computers, and the ranch animals.
Throughout her life, she lived in numerous states, embracing new places and experiences wherever life led her. Friends and family remember her for her sense of humor and distinct laugh.
She is survived by her daughters Taliesen Becca Downs (21 years) and Lyric Hazel Peterson (17 years), her mother Becky Downs, brother John Downs (Misty Downs), nieces Tyler May Downs, Tori Geiser, Tacey Amador, Tabitha Downs, and Trinity Downs. She is also survived by members of her biological family. She was preceded in death by her father, Jay Downs.
Those who wish to celebrate her life are encouraged to do so in a way they feel would honor Jacque.
