James W. ‘Jim’ Strachan Sr., age 84, of East Helena, passed away April 10, 2018.
Jim was born March 22, 1934 to Kenneth Gordon and Florence (Doherty) Strachan in Billings, Montana. The family moved to Helena in 1945. Jim graduated from Helena High School in 1953 and attended Montana State College in Bozeman, Montana.
Jim began his career with Mountain Bell in 1951 and retired in 1986.
He is survived by his wife, Alberta Jeray Strachan and his children Darcy, Jim Jr., Joel, Michael, David, Kenneth Strachan, Julianne Abraham, and also his sister, Doris Varty and numerous grand and great grandchildren.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Florence and his daughter, Janet Mary Strachan.
A Funeral Service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2018 at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 120 W. Riggs, East Helena. Cremation has taken place and burial will be held at a later date at the Centerville Cemetery in Townsend.
Thank you to the caring staff at St. Peter’s Cancer Treatment Center and St. Peter’s Hospice.
Please visit: http://helenair.com/sports/strachan-was-born-athlete/article_736515de-6b06-524b-b5b0-36ea3e72a245.html to see more about Jim’s athletics.
Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Jim.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday April 20, 2018
SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs
East Helena, Montana 59635
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday April 20, 2018
SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs
East Helena, Montana 59635
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Ty says
I am very sorry for your loss and would to express my sympathy to the family. God promises us at Revelation 21:4 that soon, “death will be no more.” God hates death and views it as enemy, which is why he yearns to bring back those who are in his memory (Job 14:14, 15). May these future blessings comfort and uplift you all during this difficult time.
AnnieB says
Sending my deepest sympathy to your family during this most challenging time. May the uplifting words of Isaiah 25:8 and Revelation 21:3, 4 strength you for our heavenly father Jehovah God promises that we will see our dead loved ones again and the former things such as death will pass away.
Joe Crawford says
He was a good man sending my prayers and happy thoughts about Jim to all the. STRACHAN kids and grandchildren
Gus says
So very sorry for your loss Bert, my prayers are with you.
allen stenhjem says
Bert and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family God Bless…….
Allen,Glenda
Evy Burris Sass says
Dear Alberta & Family. I’m sending my sincere condolences to you. I remember your fond conversations about your James when we worked at the Legislative sessions. Be strong & take care. Evy
Sandy Owens says
Bert and family so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Jim was a kind man and will be missed by all.
Lexana Flink says
Bert I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jim my prayers are with you and your family. R I P Jim.
J.D. Sauter says
So sorry to hear he passed. He will definitely be missed.
Mike Griffith says
Bert, my heartfelt sympathies go out to you with Jim’s passing. I always sensed a strong and special bond between the two of you. Memories of that bond will continue to sustain you.
Steve and Coleen Ward says
Our condolences on the loss of a wonderful man, spouse, father, grandfather and great grandfather. We will always remember Jim and will keep all of you in our thoughts through these rough times.
Brenda Spivey says
Sorry to read of Jim’s passing. It’s been many years, but I remember him fondly; he treated my sister and me to dinner at the York Bar, more than once. Many thanks Jim, you were a good man and a good father to many. Condolences to you all – Blessings.. B
Melba and Raymond Berg says
Our condolences Bert on Jims passing. He was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Raymond and Melba Berg