John G. Weaver, age 53, of Terry passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2013 in Sidney, MT.
John was born on July 16, 1959, the son of James William and Mary Ruth (Allen) Weaver. John grew up and attended high school in Newberry Michigan. After his schooling, John married Susan Adler and to this union three children were born, Amy and his twin daughters Jackie & Janet. The family moved to Terry, MT where they raised their three children. In the earlier years to support his family John worked as a fur trapper and in the lumber mills. John was always very proud of his business (Weaver Tree Cutting) which he owned and operated by himself for many years. He worked as a ditch rider and equipment operator for 28 years with Buffalo Rapids. In August 7, 2004, John married the love of his life Sherry Rilley in Glendive, Montana. They were truly blessed with the years they were able to spend together. John began working in the oilfields two years ago where he was employed with Black Horse and most recently Concord Energy Holdings until the time of his death.
As a young man John enjoyed snowmobiling and bicycling. John always loved having a good time with his family and looked forward to his yearly trips to Deadwood, SD. He loved playing darts, hunting and spending time with his friends. John will always be remembered for his sense of humor, being a hard worker and giving a helping hand to anyone who needed it.
John is survived by his wife Sherry Weaver of Terry, MT; three daughters: Amy Weaver (Fide) of Colorado and their child Gina Weaver; Jackie (Kory) Wilkins of Michigan and their children, Shawna Weaver, Elizabeth Wilkins and Jacob Wilkins; Janet (Doug) Curtis of South Dakota and their children, Derrik Luke, Kirstin Multz, Katera Curtis,Gavin Curtis, Daneye and Tristan Curtis; two step daughters: Jessica Thomason and Misty Rilley of Billings, two step sons: Cory (Rebel) Rilley of Conrad, MT and their children Kohen and Kennedy Rilley, and Casey (Desi) Rilley of Glendive, MT and their children Emily and Jentry Rilley; a brother, Merle Weaver; nine sisters: Lily (Bryan) Brainerd, Ginger (Louis) Campbell, Lois (Tony) Jasienski, Kathleen (Mike) Zuraw, Pauline (Merle) Hunt, Linda (Terry) Dishaw, Robin (Dan) Ashmore, Sharon (Jim) Holderness and Mary Anne (Mike) Middleton; and numerous, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Lonnie Weaver and Jim Weaver; and father-in-law, Richard Kaul.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26, 2013 from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wesleyan Church in Terry. Interment will follow in the Prairie County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday April 27, 2013
Wesleyan Church of Terry
501 S. Garfield
Terry, MT 59349
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday April 27, 2013
Wesleyan Church of Terry
501 S. Garfield
Terry, MT 59349
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Shirley(Eller) Maier says
Amy, Janet & Jackie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. He was a great man & alot of fun, always had a good laugh with him when you kids were growing up. Find comfort in knowing that he is in heaven-a beautiful place with no more worries, no more pain, he will always be looking over you, he is with God, be happy for him. I love you girls
Melissa Breen says
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and my entire heart are with you Amy, Janet, and Jackie. Words are not enough in times like these as i recently found out recently as you know because of losing both my Grandmothers this year. I send you comfort and love and pray it is enough.
millie hofer says
So, so sorry to hear about you girls father. Dad’s are hard to loose. We’ve had many laughs with John! His humor and rosy red cheeks was priceless. Our thoughts and prayers are with you girls. God bless and love ya.
Kathy Brown says
Amy, Janet & Jackie….I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We had so many good times together when you were growing up. Loads of laughs always!
Buffalo Rapids Irrigation District No. 2 says
We are so sorry to hear that John is no longer with us. He was such a wonderful man and will be very much missed in the community. He played such an important role in Buffalo Rapids for almost 30 years. Without his work ethic and expert ability as a heavy equipment operator, Buffalo Rapids could not have accomplished what they have over the years. His quick wit and easy smile will be missed.
Eileen Williams-Dey says
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of John. I remember when he and Georgia played Santa and Mrs. Clause in 1995 for Steven and David, shortly after we first received them. He was so jolly and bouncing and gave the true meaning of Christmas and giving to the boys. He let them sit on his lap and was able to get them to smile and laugh. It will forever be etched in my memory of how kind he was and how happy he made two little boys. I felt such deep gratitude that they gave up part of their own Christmas Eve to be Santa and Mrs. Clause. My prayers and thoughts are with John’s family.
Kelly Dodge Tarr says
So shocked to hear about John. I havent seen him in yrs, but always enjoyed talking and joking with him.
Manard and Myra Criswell says
Deepest sympathy to your family as we remember the good times with John! We enjoyed being with John and his endless smile! You will be missed my friend. Always loved but never forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Marvin and Peggy Heyen says
Sorry to hear about John, he will be missed by everyone who knew him.
John and I worked in the oil field, cut trees and worked for Buffalo Rapids together. He was always fun to work with, and we all partied with him (Just a little bit). Will miss all the good times we had.
Robin Weaver says
John will be missed by all that knew him, exspecialy is Daughters. I have to say he was one of my favorite Brother-in-Laws, he never had a bad word to say and was always jolly. I know that right now John, his brothers Jim and Lonnie and sisters Jackie and Lola as well as his Mom Mary and his Dad Jim Sr. are all together. They are probly looking down on us thinking don’t cry for me go have a beverage and Celebrate my life. Cause where they are there is no Pain, Illness,just life. So I want to offer the first toast to all our family up there, Rest in Peace and Boys keep your Jokes Clean. Love and miss you all.
J Johnson says
My condolences for your loss of John Weaver – In the Bible at 2 Cor. 1:3 is says: ” Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation”. If we draw close to God in prayer, he promises to comfort and sustain us. It was not a part of Almighty God’s purpose for mankind to suffer and die. Many are comforted by hope in the resurrection (John 5:28, 29). We can look forward to seeing our dead loved ones again, including Mr. Weaver. I hope theses scriptural thoughts bring you comfort and hope.
Vernon & Janice Kaul says
So sorry to hear about John. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time, Sherri.
Susan and Art Tyler says
Sherry, Amy, Janet, and Jackie….there are just no words to say how very sorry we are about the passing of John. I am still in shock and expecting to see him out and about visiting with friends and telling some wild story. His big simile, hearty laugh, and “tell it like it is” ways as well as many more wonderful qualities John had, will missed by many. We have all been blessed to have John in our lives and will miss him so very much!!! Love you all….Susan and Art Tyler
Cheryl boulanger says
Lily, my heart an prayers go out to you and your family. I’m so sorry for loss of your brother, it is very hard to comprehend, but as a strong woman you are able to turn this unfortunate sorrow into happy memories! God bless you and yours!!
Justin Horton and Family says
Amy, Jackie, and Janet…..you all are in our thoughts and prayers for the loss of you dad. John was an awesome guy to be around as we grew up together. He will be greatly missed!! May John rest in peace. May God wrap his ever so loving arms around you during this time of grief and comfort you. Just another situation in life we have to face, only to prove that God takes nothing but the best!!
Doug Curtis says
I only had the pleasure to meet john a few times but lucky enough to have made a friendship with such a wonderful man..I’m so lucky to have gotten to marry into such a wonderful and warm family and build relationships with the wonderful, loving women..I’m so truly blessed to have know such a wonderful man and welcomed into such a warm living family..you will be truly missed..
Joanne Cowles says
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Looking at your family pictures, your John certainly looks like he loved life. Because of that, perhaps reading the promises that are in the Bible will be of great comfort. Revelation 21:3,4 tells us that in the future any pain, sorrow & even death will be done away with. Those that have lived will be brought back in a resurrection. (John 5:28,29)
While on earth Jesus Christ demonstrated his desire & ability to bring loved ones back to earth.
Until that time may you have comfort .
Marlene Clark says
My deepest condolences to John’s entire family. John and I were school classmates and, although I haven’t seen him since high school, I clearly remember the constant smile on his face and sharing laughs with him. It sounds like John remained true to himself over the years and stayed the good man he was in high school. May you find peace in the coming days, months, and years, as you miss his earthly presence.
Craig & Dea Hostetler says
So very sorry to hear about John.
May God hold you close during this time, Sherri.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.