John Bernard (Jack) Truscott of Huntley, Montana passed away March 15th at his home. Jack was born April 11,1954 in Forsyth, Montana to John B Truscott, and Marilynn M. Evans-Tjensvoll. Jack spent his youth in Forsyth until he left to attend Shattuck Preparatory School in Faribault, Minnesota. Upon graduation from Shattuck, Jack returned to Montana and attended Montana State University in Bozeman intermittently while working construction in eastern Montana. Jack was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
Jack loved Montana and being outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to golf or spend time on area ranches. Jack was always happiest when he could be out enjoying Montana vistas.
Jack worked early on in his career at Colstrip for Peabody Coal. Upon leaving Colstrip, Jack got involved in the telecommunications industry, working for Norther Line Layers, and AT&T. Jack had crews laying fiber-optics from San Diego to El Paso and all over the western US. Jack started his own fiber-optics company, Valley Telecommunications Consultants out of Billings, Montana. Jack was married three times but had no children.
Jack was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Jessie Truscott (Deer Lodge, MT) and Martin and Lesa Evans-Tjensvoll of Glendive; his parents John B, and Marilynn Truscott of Forsyth and John and Solveig Hess, of Glendive. His is survived by two sisters, Jana M. (Ed) Copps of Billings and Dori R (Steve) Schwarzenberger of Longmont, Colorado. Jack had a nephew, Edward T. Copps, Jr., Billings and two nieces, Shevin M. Haverty (Schwarzenberger) of Blum, Texas and Sharee Rae Schwarzenberger of Longmont, CO. He had three cousins who he loved dearly, Linda, Tracy and Marta. Jack went to Norway as a young boy and always treasured his Norwegian heritage
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 PM
Friday March 22, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 PM
Friday March 22, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Donna McAllister Deisher says
So sorry to learn of John’s passing. We were neighbors when we were young. I remember him as a happy, fun loving boy. My thoughts and prayers are for his family. He really was one of a kind.
V.walters says
My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Jack. It can be very difficult and distressing to cope with the loss of a loved one. It has helped myself and others knowing that our dear loved ones now rest in the loving memory of our Grand Creator, Jehovah. ( Psalms 83:18-God’s name). May you find comfort to know that Jehovah hates death.( 1 Cor. 15:26). And promises to eliminate death forever and bring those sleeping in death back to life on a cleansed earth. ( John 17:3; Isaiah 25:7,8; Acts 24:15; Rev. 21:4,5; Psalms 37:10,11,29). I hope these few scriptures along with your own good and loving memories of Jack help to bring comfort, peace and a hope. JW.ORG
Lane Larson says
To Jack’s family,
Always enjoyed a strong contentious political conversation with Jack, he always supported me unconditionally in my political career. Also loved his golf game, I thought I was bad at golf. Going to miss him.
Joan Leinwand says
Sending my condolences to Jack’s family.
Kristopher Crosby says
I wanted to share something I posted on Jack’s Facebook page earlier this week for those who might not have seen it:
I had the privilege of knowing Jack my entire life – for 47 years. He was a friend of the family whom my father, uncle, and aunt had known since before they were in kindergarten.
Growing up, Jack was like the coolest uncle anyone could ever hope to have. When I was little he would come over to visit my Mom & Dad and end up hanging out with me in my bedroom.
My mother once said that Jack was the rudest most obnoxious man she had ever met, but yet she never had a problem with Jack taking me anywhere. She knew, without any doubt, that Jack cared for me and could be trusted.
When I was all of 4-5 years old, I got my first driving lessons from Jack, sitting on his lap, in his green mid-70’s Chevy Blazer. “Chauffeuring” him and my uncle all over Rosebud County while they drank Mountain Dew or the occasional beer.
The first time I drove a car all by myself, it was Jack’s white Z-28 Camaro. I was 8 years old. Jack took me out for a drive and we stopped at the “Pit Stop” in Forsyth for candy & a can of pop. Jack paid quickly and rushed back to the car. By the time I got to the parking lot, Jack was already in the passenger seat – he yelled at me “get in – you’re driving!!”
As time and life went on, Jack always showed up for the important things. Even shortly after my graduation from High School he tracked me down and pulled me away from my friends to have an important conversation about what my plans were. He even offered to pay for me to go to college. After I left Montana, the first time I came back to visit – Jack showed up to talk to me and see how I was doing. (called me a “dumb-ass” in that conversation – but that’s another story)
Eventually I lost touch with Jack for a while, but I reconnected with him. And when I lost my Father, I was able to deal with it because I still had Jack. I still had that connection to the past. I still had someone to tell me those wild stories about the crazy things he and my Father had done together. I still had someone I could talk to about music. And like my Father, I still had someone who could be brutally honest one minute, and tell you a total bullshit story, that you would absolutely believe if you didn’t know better, the next. Like my father, Jack had the balls to say the things that nobody else would.
After I lost my Dad, Jack decided, without consulting me or anyone else, that it was his job to take over being my Father. He would refer to me as “my boy” or “my son” and I loved it. I was proud of it.
Just earlier this year Jack left me a voicemail at 1:21 in the morning, telling me how much he loved me and how much I meant to him. A few days before he died he sent me “Congratulations” via LinkedIn for some silly achievement.
For a long time, I thought that maybe I was one of the select few that got to see beyond Jack’s obnoxious exterior and got to see what a wonderful caring man he was on the inside. But the outpouring here makes me see that that isn’t true. And I feel good about that. I’m proud other people got to see the side of Jack that I did.
It may be an inside joke that very few people will truly understand, but Jack had “unmitigated audacity” – something that is a quality very few people in this world have. Now that Jack and my Father are gone, the best I can do is to try to make sure that that unmitigated audacity lives on – the world needs it.
Those memories are just a small snapshot of the wonderful memories that Jack left me with. I can remember another time when I was very young, Jack had sold a car to a neighbor, and I had decided that I wanted to go for a ride in that car. Jack went back to his neighbor and convinced them to loan him the car he had sold, just so he could take me for a ride. I could fill pages & pages with stories like that about Jack.
Jack didn’t like for most people to know that he had such a sensitive, caring side to him. In fact, most of the time he found amusement in showing people the exact opposite.
…but that’s what made Jack, Jack, and I wouldn’t have wanted him any other way.
Carol Moore says
Dori, Jana and families,
So shocked to hear of Jack’s passing. Last year he sent me a recipe for pasties. Truly appreciated his sense of humor.
Have lots of memories of Jack while growing up. Glad we reconnected on fb. May memories be a comfort to you.
Jesse Leidholt says
What a nice picture of Jack, our sincerely condolences to his family. Many nice memories of the time when he was a young boy. Jessie and Jim Leidholt
Ron Kroshus says
Ron and Linda Kroshus
Jack had a heart of gold if you knew Jack he would give you the shirt of his back then 5 minutes later make you so mad at him .
But that was Jack.
RIP
Mr Jack Truscott
William Crosby. says
Jack and I had many good times together growing up in Forsyth. From childhood to adulthood we enjoyed doing things together. Jana an Dori know the trouble we got into together. I will miss him so sorry for your lost.
Kay Crosby Dooley says
I will forever miss my “Birthday Twin”. As difficult as Jack could be at times usually choosing to be contrary and at times darn right mean. I was lucky enough to see the kind caring man he could be, the love he had for my nephew, Kris since he was a child and most recently for my brother when he has a health scare. Vaya Con Dios Jack
Baby K
Selena Smith says
Jackie I will miss never having another moment out of the blue for you to show up on my doorstep and whisk me away to some wild outdoor adventure, it will never be the same not to have you show up unexpectedly even 5 years later and walk through my home like you own the place grumbling that I still couldn’t ‘keep’ house worth a shit..could I? aye, SelenaDiane? and expect an honest answer too! Arrogant, Pompous Ass that no matter where you were or who you were with, the celebrity vibe you put off made every moment with you the best there ever was, and that is what I will hold onto. I know you found peace now and will always be the legend when your name is mentioned in the story being told. #farvelfriend #sending prayers and condolences to family and friends
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Bob Crane says
When God brought “Jackie” into this world to his parents Jack & Marilyn Truscott in 1954 he broke the mold. There was and never will be another “Jackie”. I was one of the beneficiaries of many experiences with him from beaching a boat at night on Fort Peck Lake at full speed, to hunting antelope North of Forsyth, and hunting hogs in Texas just to name a few!! We ate some dust on many dusty trails and roads leading to many unknown destinations. And may I say, WE DID pick on Jackie, he deserved it and he would fire right back with that Norwegian determination in his eyes.
It was really hard to watch Jack’s health deteriorate the last few years, especially the last few months. He was tired and worn out but still would call all hours of the day to check in and visit. I’m going to miss those calls and visits that we had..
May you RIP “Jackie” and as you requested the boys are gathered up and we are taking you home.. We know you are in a much better place now. Good bye for now old friend.
Karie Weamer says
Dori, Jana and families,
I am so sorry for the loss of Jackie. Please accept my condolences.
I have many wonderful memories growing up across the alley from the “neighborhood terror”. Over the past several years we had a lot of laughs over his antics. I really appreciated his compassionate side when my mother was ill. He was always so concerned if I was ok and checking to make sure she was doing good and to see if I needed anything when I was in Billings.
We had a lot of laughs and chats over the years. I am sure going to miss him, he brightened many a day for me.
May God give him eternal rest. ❤️
Roberta T Ginalias says
Jana and Dori,
So surprised to hear of the loss of Jack. He was way too young. Jack was one of a kind!
Thinking of you at this time. So sorry for your loss.
Roberta Thiesen Ginalais
LynnCassel says
My deepest condolences to his family & friends . I was a great friend of Jack’s it’s what he wanted people to call him . I had a lot of wonderful conversations with him . I fell in love with him , I was so much happier when he told me he loved me . He told me a secret too ,one I will never tell . He was my go to person for any information , news , weather etc . I will miss him very deeply , I still can’t believe he is gone . I’m so heart broken . R.I. P Jack. I love you Love Lynn Cassel
Terry Sullivan says
I just learned of Jack passing on. I worked for with him in Wyoming for years. I have been trying to reach him until I found out he moved on, I will miss him forever.
Gordon Brannon says
Gordon Brannon and Susie Brannon
I am sorry to hear about Jack. I enjoyed working with him at Big Sky Coal Company in Colstrip, Montana. He lived in Colstrip and I enjoyed being around him. He was fun to be around. I will miss him and glad I knew him in my life.