Jack Mcgarry

JACK McGARRY Click here to view Jack's Video Tribute MONTEVIEW, ID -- Jack Jones McGarry, 86, of Monteview, formerly of Medicine Lodge, passed away May 6, 2009, at Mt. Vernon Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice. Jack was born January 6, 1923, in Independence, Idaho, to Pete and Flossie Jones McGarry. He was the youngest of five children. Jack grew up helping on the family ranch in Independence and Kilgore and attended school in Rexburg. He graduated from Madison High School in 1941 and thereafter attended Ricks College. He enlisted in the U. S. Army and served as a Staff Sergeant in the Pacific Theater from 1944-1946. He was always proud to have served his country. Jack met and later married Marva Ann Thomas in Dubois, Idaho, on June 23, 1948. They enjoyed 55 years together before Marva’s death August 28, 2003. They were the parents of three children. Throughout his life time Jack was involved in ranching operations. He spent many years at the Railroad Ranch in Island Park before purchasing and operating the family ranch in Medicine Lodge and Monteview. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was active in the Clark County Republican Central Committee, chaired the 32-C Water District, and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marva, and four siblings, Loren J. McGarry, Rula Rainey, Roy McGarry, and Wanda McGarry. He is survived by his children, Jacqui A. (Jeff) Walbom of Osgood, Patrick T. McGarry of Monteview, and Jo (Brad) Martin of Lewiston, Idaho, 7 grandchildren, Josh Walbom, Jenni (Brett) Hulet, Madeline McGarry, Samuel McGarry, Savannah McGarry, Abigail McGarry and Anna Martin, and 2 great grandchildren, Braxton Hulet and Jozalyn Hulet. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009, at the Dubois LDS Beaver Creek Ward, 471 East 2nd South, Dubois, ID. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Dubois Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. The family wishes to especially thank Mt. Vernon Assisted Living Center staff and Aspen Home Health & Hospice for their kind and loving care. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Jennifer Hulet Our loss is expected, but none the less easy. Ma is as happy as can be and has welcomed him with open arms. He is done suffering now and has gone onto a far better place. We love you PA and you will be missed! Brett, Jennifer, Braxton and Jozalyn Hulet Brad Eddins To the family, you dad was a wonderful man. He will surely be missed. We appreciate all he's done in the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brad & Annette Eddins Dick & Gayle Powell Pat, Jackie, and Jo, Sorry you've lost your dad! Gayle and I are going to be out of town, but wanted you to know how much we loved and appreciated your parents. Boyd, Lynda and Virginia maveriks@mvdsl.com Dear Family, We were very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was a very special person and he will be missed. We are also sorry that we can't be there with you to celebrate his life. Our thoughts and prayers and love are with you at this time of sorrow. Kerri Ellis and Family Jack was an honorable and humble man. He was a true cowboy. He was a man who many admired and respected. He will be remembered by many. May knowing that he and Marva are rejoicing at their reunion carry you through these difficult times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kristi Patton kpatton@wacoisd.org Jacqui, Pat & Jo, Sorry we can't be there with you. I (Kriss) will always cherish the memories I have of our families spending time together. Uncle Jack will always remain one of my favorite people. Our most sincere condolences go out to you and your families. Kriss, Jim, & Dustin Patton Jody Green Furrer jodyfurrer@msn.com Jacqui, I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts & prayers. May you find comfort in memories of happy times & the gospel knowledge. Love to you & your family. Danette Frederiksen danikilgore@yahoo.com To a most wonderful bunch of COW FOLKS (the dear McGarry family): How sad to have Jack gone from our Earthly plain...yet how wonderful for Ma to have him HOME with her! The photos are awesome...great memories for all. I know the funeral services went well. I am sorry to have missed seeing you all there. Here is a loving prayer and lots of care from me and the rest of the Horace D. Frederiksen family!! Much love, Danette Fred