James (Jim) E Morton, age 77, of East Helena, passed away on August 27, 2021, At Fort Harrison Veterans Hospital, due to complications from surgery.
Jim Honored his country by serving in the Navy right out of high school. He served on the USS Forrestal in the Vietnam War.
Jim was born in Sanford, Florida, on August 16, 1944; Jim is Son to Arthur and Margaret Morton. Brother to Jerry, Joe, and his sister Janet. Jim is survived by his wife, Nancy, two stepchildren, Alan Loehr and Barbara Loehr. Jim has three grandchildren Mike Loehr, Katlyn Loehr, and Nichole Loehr, and he has three great-grandsons, Parker, Sheamus, and Daren.
Jim attended Linfield College, and he was a huge supporter of the college football team.
Jim was a long-time member of the Elks Lodge, where he enjoyed playing pinochle and cribbage and talk sports.
He will be laid to rest in Helena, MT Fort Harrison, VA Cemetery, on September 8, 2021, at 100 pm with Military Honors.
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 8, 2021
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
1900 Williams Ave.
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 8, 2021
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
1900 Williams Ave.
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
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Virginia Privatsky-Williams says
Fly HIGH Jim, we will surely miss you until we meet again. For those of you who did not know, Jim joined our McMinnville Lodge in 1966 and was a proud member for over 56 years. He became a life member August 26, 2010 before moving to Helena…..he was missed by many of the old timers when he moved away….. Big hugs to the family. Thank you Megan for letting us know of his passing.~~~~Virginia Privatsky~Williams, Exalted Ruler