January 27th, 2021

​John J {Jack} Meagher
​John J {Jack} Meagher, 83.
May 4th, 1937-January 13th, 2021.
It is with great sadness that the family of Jack Meagher announces his passing on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 at the age of 83.
Jack was born to Henry C and Sabina Meagher in Deer Lodge where he lived his whole life.
Jack graduated from PCHS in 1955. After graduating he went into the Army and served proudly for seven years.
Returning back to Deer Lodge Jack held numerous jobs before settling into what would become 34-year career at the Montana State Prison.
In 1960 Jack was married to Marian Bender. During their 58-year marriage they had three children and nine grandchildren. Jack came from a large family, being the second youngest of 13.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Sabina, brothers Clifford, Henry {Hank}, Frank {Bud}, Pat, Leo. Sisters Geraldine {Jerry} Ford, Alta {Stromdahl}, Shirley {Sample}, Donna (Fleck), Margorie (Swenson), Darlene {Gangl}, Kathleen {Kay} Perry and his wife Marion.
Jack is survived by children, Cindy Meagher Fah (Ashton, Jordan), Corey and Sarah (Josie), Cody (Jonathan, Mckenna), Patty and Dave Lowery (Jennifer and Rob Brandt-Ava, Madison, Finley), Michelle and Jake Mandell (Emily, Reagan), Michael and Amanda Lowery (Ellie), Kaehl, Troy Meagher (Tristen, Kadeshia, Ariel). Sister-in-law, Jane Rogers (Bill), brother-in-law Gary Bender (Melissa).
We would like to thank the nurses and staff at Ivy in Deer Lodge, and Hospice for their loving care and kindness where Jack was a resident for the last two years.
Dad proved you can live happily on ice cream, McDonald’s milkshakes and chocolate for years. We are so thankful for the loving dad he was in his last months of life, giving us those precious moments and memories. RIP dad, you will be missed, God is good! It is done! You are going home, Thank You Lord, Amen.
A memorial will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to: Frontier Hospice
1940 Dewey Blvd.
Butte, MT 59701

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