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Jack McVay Obituary

Jack Richard McVay

GREAT FALLS —Jack Richard McVay, 71, of Great Falls, passed away on February 25, 2014 after a two year battle with cancer.

At his request, no services are being planned. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Jack was born on September 9, 1942 to Russell Kennedy McVay and Marianne Hazen McVay, at the old Columbus Hospital in Great Falls, Montana. He attended schools in Great Falls. He then joined the U.S. Navy. After the service, he worked as rodman for Montana state highways.

Jack is survived by his sisters, Patricia Smith and Carol (Joel Marshall) McVay; niece Camie Zufelt; nephews Michael and Douglas Bacon, and Jerry Dixon.

Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com.

Published by Great Falls Tribune on Mar. 2, 2014.
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My sincere sympathy to Carol and family. So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. ~Suzanne Gregory

March 29, 2014

my uncle was one cool dude from back in the day.. now hes with nana and my brothers

doug bacon

March 3, 2014

Thx to John & Carol Oja, who let us know where you were so we were able to visit with you last Sept during the 50th year reunion. We will miss your wit and most of all your friendship over the years, Great Falls is not so large we couldn't find you somewhere when we were in town. Our sympathies to your family and grateful to be called one of your friends. See you later.

Doug & Margaret Bouchee

March 3, 2014

Patsy and family, so sorry for your loss! Becky

March 3, 2014

We are sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He & John had a few good visits at the nursing home, the last one being just a few days before his passing. They had good times reminiscing about the days when they were boys. John enjoyed listening to Jack tell about his life stories. He was one of a kind.

John & Carol Oja

March 2, 2014

Sorry to hear about Jack.
Jerry Connelly

March 2, 2014

Jack was a complicated fellow and will be truly missed by me. He was a gentle soul who I remember well at the Highway Dept. back in the early 70's. Rest in peace, Jack

Phil McLaughlin

March 2, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

darlene hudak

March 2, 2014

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