Raymond John ‘Jack’ Shanahan Jr., age 62, of Helena, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 in Butte, Montana.
Raymond was born December 31, 1948 in Great Falls, MT to Raymond John and Elizabeth Mary ‘Betty’ (McCormack) Shanahan. He was raised in Augusta and lived in Helena except for a few years living in the Seattle area.
Raymond was inducted into the US Army in 1970 and served our country honorably in Vietnam where he was a decorated war veteran. After his honorable discharge from the service he had various occupations including Helicopter Mechanic, Carpenter, Roughneck, Ranch hand, and Hunting Guide.
Raymond loved hunting, fishing, everything outdoors, and horses. He loved his family, kids, and animals. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and Moose Lodge.
Raymond was preceded in death by his dad, Raymond John Shanahan in 1986, and a brother, Francis (Frank) Shanahan in 1978. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Mary ‘Betty’ Shanahan; children, Ray Anderson and Katie Anderson; brothers, Danny, Larry (Phylis), Pat (Valerie); sisters, Mary Ann (Ed) White, Kathy (Ron) Griffith, Tiger Albracht, Betty Jayne, Eileen (Gary) O’Brian, and Mona (John) Byers; and four grandchildren.
A viewing will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Retz Funeral Home Chapel. A Graveside Service with Military Honors is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2012 at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Harrison. A reception will follow the service at the American Legion 3095 Post #2 on Villard Ave., in Helena. To offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Jack, please visit www.retzfuneralhome.com.
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Milliw (Allen) Kindle says
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Jack. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary Bright says
I am so so sorry for your loss. Jack was a great person and a good friend.
stu benjamin says
So Sorry for your loss stu benjamin
Donna Hoffman says
Tiger and family
So sorry to hear about Jack. But knowing he lived life on his own terms and enjoyed life to the fullest. Know he will be missed and was loved. My thoughts and love and prayers to each of you while you go through this rough time of adjusting to life without him near.
CHARLOTTE BRUTOSKY says
THINKING OF YOU ALL.SORRY ABOUT JACK. HE WAS A GREAT GUY. WILL BE MISSED CHARLOTTE & JACLYN WELCH
Teri (Griffith) Villalobos says
My sincere sympathies for your loss. I will always remember Jack and his dog, Mort. Most importantly, I will remember Jack trying to teach me how to drive a stick shift!
marjean dubrock says
My prayers are with the Shanahans at this time. I always loved Jack’s dry sense of humor and wit and will remember him fondly.
Bob and Donna Griffith says
We were so sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Bob, Teri and I will never forget the Christmas that we were up at Kathy & Ron’s, and Jack brought a truckload of snow down from the pass. Our daughter, Teri, looked at Jack and said.”What do you do with that?”. Jack promptly put a handfull of the snow down her back. We always enjoyed visiting with Jack and I know that he will be greatly missed by many people.
Our love to all of Jacks family.B
Ian Kennedy says
Jack, you will be missed. It was a pleasure getting to know and work with you. There are many people at Providence Marianwood thinking about you and praying for your family. God Bless.
Darrell and Judy Shaw says
Just learning of Jack’s passing…I worked with Jack at Marionwood in Issaquah..our thoughts are with you and the family at this difficult time.
Darrell and Judy Shaw
Sharon Thrailkill Sargeson says
Jack will be missed by all his friends but I am sure he will find a job in Heaven taking care of animals. God Bless you Jack.