Traverse City, Michigan
ACME — Jack Edward Cheney, 86, passed away peacefully at his residence with his family at his side. Jack was born on Jan. 27, 1921, to J. Davidson and Neva (Lowing) Cheney in Grand Rapids.
After high school, he served honorably in the United States Army during World War II.
Jack worked as a mechanical engineer on military vehicles with AM General, where he also help develop the Hummer.
On June 15, 1974, Jack married Margaret B. Bush in Traverse City.
He was a member of the Christian Science Church, the High 12 Club and the Grand Rapids Masons Doric Lodge, the Scottish Rite and the Shriners. Jack just recently received his 60-year Masonic Pin. He attended the Acme Masonic Lodge.
Jack flew and enjoyed airplanes and especially loved being around his wife and family.
Jack is survived by his wife, Margaret; his daughters, Ruth Ann Schultz of Gothenburg, Neb., Nancy Plencner of Oro Valley, Ariz., and Betty Lou Boadway of Traverse City; his sister, Margaret Mortensen of Alden; his grandchildren, Randy Russell, Rebecca Lafferty, Ryan Russell, of Tempe Ariz., David Boadway, Margaret Tennis, Brian Boadway of Traverse City; and his great-grandchildren, Brady and Jack Lafferty and Reagan, Riley and Robert Russell.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held today, Jan. 23, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home, with Craig Maison, a member of the Board of General Purpose, District # 24, officiating. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be directed to Munson Hospice.
The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
Aunt Margaret,
The companionship and partnership you shared with Uncle Jack is a childhood memory that has stayed with me through out my years into adulthood. Many people would be blessed if they could have experienced only a fraction of the commitment and love you and Uncle Jack have. I am very sorry for your loss.
Tonja Bush
January 31, 2008 | Grawn, MI
With deepest sympathy.
We knew Jack as a fine Mason.
Bernard and Marilyn Finn
January 25, 2008 | Traverse City, MI
Margaret and Family,
I knew Jack only a short time as his Home Care nurse but I enjoyed the time I spent with him. What a joyful, happy man, even in his last weeks of life. He was so proud of his service and involvement in the designing of the "Hummer". I will always remember him as the "hummer guy".
Margaret, may God surround you with peace and may the fond memories of you and Jack sustain you through this time of sorrow. You built a beautiful house and life together. Cheryl...
January 24, 2008
