Raymond “Jack” Shawver, age 73 of Jordan, blessed us with many hunting and fishing memories and stories before going to be with his nearest and dearest on Saturday, November 25th, 2017 at Holy Rosary Healthcare with loved ones by his side.
Jack was born on August 7th, 1944 to Ray and Jessie (Saylor) Shawver. He attended grade school at Squaw Creek School and moved into the dormitory to attend Garfield County High School in Jordan. Upon graduation, he proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War while stationed in Okinawa, Japan. After returning from the service, Jack went into business with his brother Phil at P & J Super Stop and numerous other business ventures. He was a natural carpenter and worked several years with his uncle Woodrow Saylor. Jack and Bob Gregg owned and operated the lumber yard and after selling he continued to build many houses, sheds, garages and a church. Jack then began his career with the Department of Revenue where he worked until he retired to take care of the love of his life, Marlene, his wife of 37 years.
Jack was a lifetime member of the VFW, NRA, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and was fire chief and long-time member of the Jordan Volunteer Fire Dept. He also served as a special deputy for the Garfield County Sheriff’s Dept.
Jack was very meticulous is everything he did. He always said, “If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing right.” He was a very avid outdoorsman as he loved to hunt and fish with his family and friends. He truly enjoyed helping Kenney Fogle, Skip Olson, Tom and Kenni Ryan by working cattle or sheep. He was proud to be a member of the group he called “Jen and the Geritol boys” with Jen Crawford, Skip Olson, Norman Kerr, and Ernie Fogle. Jack spent many happy hours of his retirement baiting hooks with Jerry Vollmer. He loved following his children Dina and Howard in all of their sports and other adventures. Most of all he loved watching his grandchildren grow, rarely missing any of their activities.
Jack is survived by his faithful companion, Buddy; his daughter Dina (Dennis) Kuchynka, and their children Jessica (Jordan) Hanson and daughter Adalyn, Tony, Kimber, and Kenney; his son Howard (Alyssa) Shawver and their children Raymond and Rori; his daughter Jacci (Ron) Cardwell, and their children Kyle, Camdyn, Jacob and Evan; his brother Phil (Darlene) Shawver; sisters Jean Bryan, Pat LaMoure, Deb (Mike) Stoker, and Cheri (Tim) Hafla; mother and father-in-law Kenney and Alice Fogle; brothers-in-law Roger and Reuben Fogle; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marlene; parents Ray and Jessie Shawver; brothers-in-law Jerry Bryan and Buster LaMoure; sister-in-law Marva Fogle; nephews Clyde Shawver and Justin Bryan.
Should friends and family desire, memorials can be made to Garfield County Ambulance service, VFW (Jordan), Holy Rosary Healthcare Hospice, or the charity of choice.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. An additional visitation will also be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Jordan. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the VFH Hall in Jordan. Interment will follow in the Pioneer Cemetery. A luncheon will be served at the VFW Hall following the interment.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday November 28, 2017
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday November 29, 2017
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
Jordan, MT 59337
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday November 30, 2017
VFW Hall
Main Street
Jordan, MT 59337
Interment with Full Military Honors
Thursday November 30, 2017
Pioneer Cemetery
Jordan, MT 59337
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday November 28, 2017
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday November 29, 2017
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
Jordan, MT 59337
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday November 30, 2017
VFW Hall
Main Street
Jordan, MT 59337
Interment with Full Military Honors
Thursday November 30, 2017
Pioneer Cemetery
Jordan, MT 59337
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Phil and Darlene Shawver says
To all of Jacks Family You are in our Thought and Prayers Jack was the best Brother– Brother in Law any one could have asked for. He was always here to help when needed. He will be missed by all who knew him. He love his family and was very Proud of all of you. May you find Comfort in all of the Memories of Hunting and Fishing and Family time you had with him He always had plenty to say But we loved him. We are here if we can help you in anyway LOVE AND BLESSING TO ALL
Kelly Pierson says
Gonna miss ya Action Jackson. You were a good friend.
Connie Blonigen says
I’m saddened to hear of Jack’s passing. Good memories of many years working together. My condolences to Howard and Dina and the rest of Jack’s family.
John and Lillian Loomis says
We are so sorry to hear of Jacks passing away! Jack was a good guy who always had time to stop and chat where ever you may meet him! We send our love and prayers Howard and Dina and to Phil,Debbie, Sherry, andJeannie and their families!! God Bless you all !
Karen Barnes says
Dina and Howard and families, I am so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Have so many memories of him hunting, fishing, re-modeling at my house and just get togethers of our families. May your memories comfort you at this sad time.
DJ and Gloria Rath Milroy says
Our deepest condolences and most heartfelt prayers with all of Jack’s family. May you each find comfort in your memories of happy times and may God walk with each of of you.
Sue and Shawn FitzGerald says
Dina, Howard and families,
I have missed visiting with Jack in church and an very sad about his passing. Jack was always so friendly and full of life.
Much love
Mary (Muff) Engdahl says
Dina, Howard and all of Jack’s family,
My thoughts and prayers are will all of you. Jack was a wonderful man, we had so much fun working together at the courthouse. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. RIP Jack
Muff
Cindy Stanton says
Howie, Dina & families and the rest of Jack’s family,
Mere words can’t express my sadness for your loss. Jack taught me a lot when I worked for him and when we were co-workers. We had a lot of work fun together as well. Jack was a larger than life character. May your memories and God’s love help carry you through this most difficult time. You’re in my prayers.
Colleen Butler says
I am so sorry to hear about Jack. I always enjoyed visiting with him when I came back home and I always appreciated him for making my husband feel welcome. He was a good guy and I will miss him.
Jeanette O'Dea says
Our deepest sympathy at your loss. Jack was such a nice person and quite a character. He kept me on my toes. He will be missed by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terri Jessen says
Dina and Howard and Jacks grandchildren and other family members I am saddened to know that you have lost Jack. He was a great guy and I know he will be missed by all of you so hang on tight to your memories and remember the good times and the love he had for all of you. Love and hugs from Duane and I.
Howard Shawver says
Dad
I will struggle in the days ahead due to the loss of my best friend. You taught me so much and I will be forever grateful. Hunting and fishing will not be the same without you. Thank you so much for all that you have done for me. Tell mom I love her.
Alicia Nelson says
Howard, Dina & family
So very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. He always made it a point to say hi & have a good visit with me whenever he saw me. He will be missed! May you find strength in the days to come. Hold on to the memories.
Jerry and Lori Murnion says
Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you, we will miss Jack very much
Daniel & Audrey Guesanburu says
All of Jack’s Family, so very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing, we will be praying get for you all.
David and Punky Mann says
Thoughts and prayers for the family
Dave Cogley says
Lots of fond memories growing up together as kids and especially hunting in the breaks with cousins Jack and Irl Stanton. Thank you both for your service to our country! RIP, both of you.
Jo Ryan says
Dina and Howard and the entire Shawver Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Treasure the memories.
Cherie LeBlanc says
Thinking of all your family with loss of Jack.
Bob Crane says
We are all going to miss you Jack. Great memories with the Shawver family growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Robert & Marie Mile says
We wanted to share our condolences with Jack’s family. It is never easy to have to say goodbye to a loved one. The pain of loss can be unbearable. Our Creator promises us that one day this pain will be just a memory. That beautiful promise can be found at Revelation 21:3,4. Our pain and suffering will be a thing of the past, and we can cry tears of joy as we welcome back the ones that we love so much. We hope you find comfort in those promises.
Linda Macy says
Jean Bryan & your family, sorry in the loss of your brother.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Dwayne Taylor says
Howard, Dina and the entire Shawver family, may the peace of the lord be with you in our time of sorrow.
To have known Jack has been a blessing. I will miss my friend.
Rick & Dena, Charlie, CJ and Cody Lang says
Dina, Howard and entire family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather, friend, and so much more. We know that nothing anyone can say will take away the pain of your loss, but please know you have many people that are thinking and praying for all of you during this difficult time. “Those we love can never be more than a thought away…for as long as there’s a memory they live in our hearts to stay.”
Jennifer O'Connor says
Dina, Howard & Families,
Heartfelt condolences on Jack’s passing. So many fishing at Hell Creek and sports dad memories! Take care of yourselves during this difficult time.
Laurie Huffman says
My deepest condolences to you Dina, Dennis, Howard, Alyssa and your families.
Cathy Byron says
All of Jack’s family –
I have many good memories of the fun times at the Jordan dorm when Jack would pull some of his antics. The one I remember most vividly was his lesson on how to use your tongue to split a banana into three equal parts lengthwise. He’s the only person I ever knew to do it, and he made it look so easy. 4-H meetings and grade school gatherings were always full of laughter and good times when we were kids growing up out in the hills. He was a great fellow, and he will be missed. Sending my thoughts and prayers to each of you.
Lawrence Torstenbo says
Howard, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Jack will always be remembered by me for the many years that we boated and fished in theHellcreek area! I have a real memory of jack and I fishing the Hellcreek Walleye Tournament and sinking his trustworthy boat at the mouth of Snowcreek! Your father was a goodman who had a real love of his family! God bless!
Harold and Mareta Brusett says
So sorry for your lose. We were friends with Ray and Jessie way back and have watched enjoyed you children and grands over the years. Our payers are with you.
Clyde Leischner says
Dina and family. sorry for the loss of your dad. I trust you have many pleasant memories of times together, meals shared, vacations and family get togethers. Clyde and Kathy Leischner
Diane (Rath) Hewett says
So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss. God bless you all
Doug and Diane Ellingson says
Howard and Family, Our condolences on your loss of Jack. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Marion Peeler says
My thoughts and prayers are with Jack’s family. As a cousin and nearest neighbor, I have known Jack all my life and most of my earliest memories include him. I am so sorry for your loss.