Jack Byron Cochran
Jack B. Cochran, 85, of Polson, MT died on July 9, 2010 at his home in Polson.
He was born on July 2, 1925 at Salt Creek, Wyoming to Alex & Carrie (Nelson) Cochran.
He attended schools in Cut Bank, MT and graduated from high school in Cut Bank. He married Geraldine Dahl in 1947 and she precedes him in death in 2006.
Jack worked as a heavy-duty mechanic in construction for years. He was in the Teamsters & Operating Engineers Unions.
Jack was a voracious reader and had an insatiable curiosity about everything. He would take apart anything and everything just to see how it worked. He loved all sports, especially football. Most of all Jack loved his retirement years.
Jack is preceded in death his wife Geri, parents Alex (Papa) & Carrie, brothers Chuck & Clyde and a sister Cleata Naldrett.
He is survived by his daughters- Jeanette L. Cochran & Jackie J. Rader of Polson, MT and Marsha A. Rubino of Big Arm, MT.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Cremation and arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory of Polson.
The four Davis kids, who all went to school with Jack in Cut Bank, would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to Jack’s family. It was a real pleasure to see Jack as well as Jan at the Cut Bank get-together at Grizzly Jack’s in 2007. We were all looking forward to seeing both of you again at the All School Reunion in Cut Bank this July. You will certainly be missed.
Tom, Ervin, Telpha, and Ray Davis
My deepest sympathy to all you girls.
Know that we are thinking of you and praying for the “peace that passeth all understanding”
I will miss Jack alot, he always treated me good and I always enjoyed my conversations about the family with him,I am glad you are back with your Geri. You will be missed!
I never knew Jack (or Geraldine, unfortunately), but I believe he was my grandfather and would have liked to have met him.
I’ve just come across this and I wanted to share my condolences….although after all this time, not sure it’ll make it to anyone.
Well wishes to his surviving family.