James R. McHenry, age 74, of Helena, passed away April 10, 2016 in Helena.
James was born in Livingston, MT on September 26, 1941 to William R. McHenry and Edna (Palmer) McHenry. As a young man, Jimmy worked at the Mattson Sawmill in Townsend. Jim worked as a bartender at O’Toole’s, the Western Bar, and Dapper Dan’s, always having a story to tell. He also worked for the Helena School District for 15 years and became fondly known as “crankcase” to the kids before retiring. His favorite pastime was fishing and hunting.
Jim is survived by a daughter, Beverly; granddaughter, Tomisue; grandsons, Cooper and Tyler; brothers, Ronald of Chinook and Wallace (Arlene) of Conrad; sister, Linda McHenry (Terry Bennett) of Helena; sister-in-law, Coy McHenry of Helena; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kenneth.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave., with a reception to follow the service in the Banquet Hall of the funeral home. Burial will be held at Deep Creek Cemetery, Townsend, after the reception.
Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of James.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday April 16, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the service
Saturday April 16, 2016
Banquet Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
After the reception
Saturday April 16, 2016
Deep Creek Cemetery
Townsend , Montana 59644
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday April 16, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the service
Saturday April 16, 2016
Banquet Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
After the reception
Saturday April 16, 2016
Deep Creek Cemetery
Townsend , Montana 59644
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Denise Kuntz says
Linda and family – Kyle and I are so sorry for your loss of your brother . Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We always enjoyed talking to him in the Legion.
Kelly Schroeder Rhimer says
To The McHenry Family,
So sorry for your loss. Jimmy always had a smile and a twinkle in his eyes. Lost another part of Helenas history. Im happy I got to know and love Jimmy.
Mitzi & Gordon Huft. Townsend Mt says
To the family of James, sorry for your loss. Mac, we are thinking of you.
Keleen McHenry-Aldrich says
Will miss you Uncle Jim…
Jessy Beardslee says
I’ll miss you lots Uncle Jim. Thanks for all the candy and laughs…. 😉
Jeremy Feistner says
Thanks Uncle Jim for always being there! I will see you again some day!
Vicki McHenry Bredin says
Sending love and sympathy to all of my McHenry Family. I wish I could be there to hug you and console you on Saturday. Know that the Australian branch of McHenry/Bredins are sending love and condolences your way.
Vicki and Rob, Kristian and Nick, and Taylor
Larry Zollinger says
I knew and liked Jim, since the early 60s. The whole McHenry family were great people. His brother Kenny and i were real close friends. We played on a championship softball team, and drank a little beer together. Never met a McHenry i didnt like.God bless them all.