Jack Gene Crider, 89, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 of A-Fib and most recently of Hypoxia in the loving care of Maxine his wife of 67 years.
Jack was born in St. Cloud, Minn., February 19, 1931 to William and Aubine Crider, the youngest in a family of seven brothers and four sisters.
He attended schools in Litchfield, Stillwater and Pine River, Minn.
He was inducted into the Army Jan. 12, 1952, trained in Camp Pickett, VA as a medic, attached to the Airforce and sent to Seoul, Korea where he worked with heavy equipment, building an airstrip.
He was married to Maxine Jones August 6, 1953. Discharged Oct. 12, 1953 in Mineral Wells, Texas. From Texas they traveled to Helena to live near his brother Clinton. He trained as a typewriter repairman but soon worked as a Draftsman for the State Highway Dept., quitting after 16 years. He then worked as a carpenter, with many different jobs to follow.
He enjoyed hunting with his brothers, Traverse and Clinton. Fishing for Brook Trout with wife in the many streams near and far.
In April of 1965 we purchased 327 Acres on the Tizer Lake Road, living in the second and last of 3 homes he built for us.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, his seven brothers and four sisters. Jack is survived by his wife Maxine, sister-in-law Doris Crider and numerous nieces and nephews.
As Requested by jack, cremation has taken place with no services. Memorials in Jack’s may be sent to a donor’s choice.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Kay says
I’m saddened to lose OUR PATRIARCH of the GULCH. Jack and Maxines’ entire family set a good example of love and support to their friends and neighbors. He will be remembered fondly. Kay
John Ulberg says
Jack was a fine designer and craftsman, solving life’s problems in a reasoned and constructive manner. he
was sensitive to other folks and will be so missed. May his family find solace in the caring of others and
God.
Allen Stenhjem Family says
Crider Crew ,
Or Thoughts and Prayers are with you all , God Bless Jack……….
Kelley Patzer says
The Patzer family
Maxine, so sorry to read of Jack’s passing. You two were so much of our young life’s. The help and friendship to all of our family has always meant so much to me and all our family. What a gift to have known the what true friendship is, and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kelley Mary Patzer
DIANA CONNICK says
Maxine, I am so sorry for your loss! I loved Jack for all of my years of being of service to the Jefferson City area. He was just so kind and he became my go-to “knowledge man”, for the Post Office. He became my “idea man” for innovative paths around mechanical and carpentry challenges. He’s in a safe place now and I believe he is there beside you for your remaining time on this planet—God Bless You!
Donna Anderson says
Dear Maxine, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you for your loss. Donna Anderson