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Jack Drew Obituary

LEWISTOWN - Jack A. Drew, 86, of Lewistown passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Valle Vista Health Care.

Jack was born Sept. 11, 1929, in Sheridan, Wyo., to David M. and Blanche Drew. He graduated from Garfield County High School. On Sept. 20, 1958, he married Audrey Kester in Miles City.

Jack was a rancher who also loved to hunt. He went big game hunting in Africa six times.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, David and Blanche; wife, Audrey; sisters, Jo and Beth.

He is survived by his children, Nedra (Louis), Bill, Brenda (Keith), Nora, and Monica (Lane); grandchildren, Kyle (Shannell), Mega (Scott), Birch, Bethany and Sarah; great-grandchildren, Matilda, Mallory, Drew, Donald and Dalilah.

Viewing will be from 1-5 p.m., Sept. 14, at Creel Funeral Home Chapel. A Vigil Service and praying of the Rosary will be at 7 p.m., Sept. 14, at St. Leo's Catholic Church, with a wake to follow at the American Legion. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Sept. 15, at St. Leo's Catholic Church with Rite of Committal to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorials in Jack's honor may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements are under the care of Creel Funeral Home. Jack's family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences at www.creelfuneralhome.com.

Published by Billings Gazette on Sep. 9, 2016.

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