Jack McEachern

Jack Courtney McEachern Jr. returned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Tooele, Utah on July 15, 1938, to Jack Courtney McEachern Sr. and Shirley Ada Beagley McEachern. He was an only child who became a shining and unifying force to the entire extended family. When trouble came, whether life or death, the family called upon Jack to counsel, heal and speak.
Jack was an amazingly gifted accordion player. He played and practiced for many years, playing with a style similar to that of the late Dick Contino, his musical idol. Jack played for many high school events and regional talent shows, cutting a record when about 16 years old.
After a two-year mission to Arizona and parts of California for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jack invited a lovely woman to a dinner at the Archery Club. They sealed their commitment to love each other for both time and eternity in the Logan Utah Temple February 8, 1963. He provided for, presided with and protected the love of his life, Rebecca. She was his life's great love!
Jack and Rebecca were blessed with four children: Kellie, Brett, Lisa and Matthew. As a father, Jack poured his life into his family. He presided in love and righteousness. He was merciful (to a fault) and kind.
The years of life with Jack in the little house on 2nd South (The Mac Shack) were filled with years of service. We observed devotion and dedication to God, family, and community. Jack was asked to serve the Lord in a variety of callings and assignments. We are eyewitnesses that Jack kept the two great commandments, to love God with all his heart, might mind and strength and his neighbor as himself. Jack knew exactly who his neighbors were everyone.
Some examples of his neighbors were his community where he served with the Tooele County Wildlife Federation, taught gun safety to hundreds of young people, and even filled in as a county commissioner for a short time. He was a long time BSA Scouter, serving scores of young men, where his vintage scary stories frightened the stoutest of scouts.
Some who knew Jack recognized him as the founding member of "The Crooked Pine Crew." His great love and passion for the outdoors carried him into his most favorite places of this life. In summer and fall Jack was in the Oquirrh Mountains in his favorite draw, "Jack's Draw," in Left Hand Kelsey.
Lastly, we as his family were eyewitnesses to the transforming power of the principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We were continually the grateful recipients of the fruits of his constant improvement. Therefore, we fully expect the events of the Garden Tomb to also be realized. The day will indeed come when the graves will open, and we will be together forever. Well done our magnificent husband and father! You gave us the most beautiful life!
Jack is survived by: Wife Rebecca, Children Kellie (Joel) Campbell, Brett (Kris) McEachern, Lisa (Rick) Tanner, Matthew (Jeanine) McEachern, 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, with another on the way, along with numerous extended family members.
Special appreciation given to Canyon Hospice and the IMC Oncology team. They were angelic ministers to our dear Jack!
Viewing will be held Sunday, December 18, 2022, from 6:00-8:00pm at Tate Mortuary. Funeral service will be held Monday, December 19, 2022, at 12:00pm at the Tooele Stake Center located at 253 South 200 East with a viewing prior to the service from 10:30-11:45.