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1935
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2023
John Selway Obituary
John (Jack) Ewing Selway
John (Jack) Ewing Selway, 87, born November 22, 1935 in Fort Peck, MT, to parents Marie and Harold Selway of Dillon, MT
Passed away peacefully in his sleep July 8, 2023.
He attended school in Dillon, MT. Playing football and track, (earning the nickname "Moose") Jack loved Square dancing (calling for 3 clubs and dancing for another), skiing, hunting, fishing, boating, golf, travel, and spending time with his family.
He served in the US navy then married his high school sweetheart, Wanda Pilgrim in Sept. 1957.
He worked for and attended machinist school for 7 years at Standard oil of Cal. in Richmond, CA.
Returning in 1964 to Montana, in Missoula, Working for Hoerner Waldorf (Smurfit Stone) as a machinist and later a supervisor, he retired in 1997.
He is survived by his wife Wanda Selway, brother Harold (Butch) Selway, sister Darlene Johnson, son Alan (Shannon) Selway, daughters Jeannette Selway and Michelle Selway, and five Grandchildren and seven Great grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held 12:00 noon, August 26th at the 3 mile community center.
4433 Sunnyside Cemetery road, Stevensville
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Arleen Cobler-Turk
August 5, 2023
Jeanette and Family,
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Even though I only met him a couple of times he seemed like a wonderful man. And he raised a great family.
Randy Symon
August 4, 2023
Our deepest condolences and sympathy to Wanda and family. Jack was such a great friend to mom and dad, square dancing, lake, many great memories. Love from Randy and Sheryl Symon
Bill Vetaly
August 1, 2023
I am very sad to hear of Jack's passing. Working with Jack was certainly a pleasure. My thoughts are with Wanda and Alan at this time. Jack and family will certainly be mentioned in nightly prayer. Rest easy my friend.
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