Jack Byron Cochran

Jack B. Cochran, 85, of Polson, MT died on July 9, 2010 at his home in Polson. He was born on July 2, 1925 at Salt Creek, Wyoming to Alex & Carrie (Nelson) Cochran. He attended schools in Cut Bank, MT and graduated from high school in Cut Bank. He married Geraldine Dahl in 1947 and she precedes him in death in 2006.

Jack worked as a heavy-duty mechanic in construction for years. He was in the Teamsters & Operating Engineers Unions. Jack was a voracious reader and had an insatiable curiosity about everything. He would take apart anything and everything just to see how it worked. He loved all sports, especially football. Most of all Jack loved his retirement years.

Jack is preceded in death his wife Geri, parents Alex (Papa) & Carrie, brothers Chuck & Clyde and a sister Cleata Naldrett. He is survived by his daughters- Jeanette L. Cochran & Jackie J. Rader of Polson, MT and Marsha A. Rubino of Big Arm, MT.

Cremation and arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory of Polson.