Beverly Jo Machacek

Beverly Jo Machacek, 59, of Polson, unexpectedly passed away on October 1st. Bev was born as Beverly Jo Green on November 16, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Walter (Bud) and Betty Green. She moved to Scotland, SD in 1963 where she met her high school sweetheart and future husband, Jim Machacek. Jim and Bev were married on May 25th, 1973 in Scotland, SD. A graduate of SDSU with a Bachelor of Education Degree, Bev became a school teacher at Harrisburg High in Harrisburg, SD. After 25 years at Harrisburg, Bev took her talents to Washington High in Sioux Falls, SD. During her time at Washington, she earned her Masters Degree in Education. Bev retired in 2006 and moved to Polson, MT with Jim to be closer to their daughter, Kelly Jacobson, her husband Dave, and her beloved grandchildren, Braden and Morgan of Lolo, MT. While in Polson, Bev continued her love of working with young people as a Youth Outreach Coordinator for Lake County. Bev spent most of her efforts working on reACT, a program designed to teach youth about the perils of tobacco. Bev was highly involved within the Mission Bay Community of Polson. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and caring for her plants and flowers. She also enjoyed boating, traveling, and taking the occasional motorcycle ride with her husband. One of her favorite things to do was simply to sit on the deck with Jim and enjoy the beauty of Montana. She loved every second that she was able to spend with her family. Bev considered her parents, husband, daughter, and grandchildren her best friends. She had that special kind of relationship with Betty and Kelly that only a mother and daughter can understand, and, she was blessed to be close enough to her grandchildren to develop a relationship with them that most can only hope for. Bev's passion for teaching showed in every aspect of her life, from her teaching years in South Dakota, to her work with local youth programs, and her dedication to helping her grandchildren succeed in life and school. Bev can best be described as the optimistic caretaker, when she was involved, you knew that things would be taken care of and taken care of with a smile. She was at her best, and her happiest, helping others: whether it was spending time with her parents, helping her grandchildren with their piano and homework, or simply preparing a family meal. Bev was preceded in death by sister, Becky Green. She is survived by her husband Jim of Polson, MT: daughter Kelly Jacobson, her husband Dave, and grandchildren Braden and Morgan of Lolo, MT: parents, Bud and Betty Green of Fremont, NE: brothers Bill, Bob, and Dan: and a number of nieces, nephews, and great nieces & nephews that she loved dearly. Services to be held at 2pm on Monday, October 10th at First United Methodist Church in Polson, MT. Services also pending in Sioux Falls, SD with a tentative date of October 22nd. The family suggests memorials to the Beverly Machacek Scholarship Fund, c/o Wells Fargo Bank, 1800 S Russell, Missoula, MT 59801. (Once a teacher, always a teacher!) Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Mrs. Machacek's family.
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