Jack Dean Jones passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 7, 2024, his oldest son’s birthday.
Jack was born to Alice and Vernon Jones on February 4, 1936. He grew up in Bozeman, graduating from MSU with a degree in wildlife biology, specializing in range management. Jack worked for the BLM for 34 years before retiring. Jack was a true patriot who loved his country, as well as hunting, fishing and playing his steel guitars. Jack met Anita Zahn and the two were married December 21, 1963. They had three children, Mike, Mark, and Monika. Mike passed away in 1991.
Surviving relatives include his loving wife, of 60 years Anita; son, Mark (Shonda); daughter Monika (Doug); grandchildren, Brandon (Chloe), Mikayla (Sean) and Josh (Ciera); two great granddaughters, with another due in September and another great grandchild due near his birthday in February. Jack was the best papa anyone could ask for and we will miss him dearly.
A Celebration of His Life will be held at 12pm on Saturday, July 13th at Uno’s, 3235 Harrison Ave in Butte. A reception will follow. Jack will be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery on Harrison Ave. in Butte during a private ceremony.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Jack.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Jack and his family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
12:00pm
Saturday July 13, 2024
Uno's
3235 Harrison Ave.
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
12:00pm
Saturday July 13, 2024
Uno's
3235 Harrison Ave.
Butte, Montana 59701
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Nicole Warner says
Mark and Family,
Please find solace in the comfort of God’s loving arms. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Al & Effie Oldham. says
Anita, Mark, Monica & families,
Our entire Oldham family extend our
sympathy to you.
May God comfort you with His great love.
Steve Bayless says
Jack was the best Wildlife Biologist I have ever known. He was honest, straight-forward, and always had a good idea of
what was right and wrong. He and I did much field work and aerial big game surveys together when I was the f&g biologist
at Havre. Jack will be missed and his family deserves our gratitude for his care these last few years.
Jewel Crist says
Thinking of all of you. Sorry for your loss,such a great guy ❤️
Jim Hash says
Prayers for all of you! He will be missed.
Melissa Foster says
Mark, Shonda and family. My thoughts and prayers 🙏 are with you all during this difficult time!
Todd Ralph says
Mark and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time! He was a good, kind man and will be greatly missed!
Chris Crauthers says
My sincerest condolences for your loss. May God hold each of you in His hand and comfort you during this difficult time. Our love to each of you.
Georgene Cachola says
Dear Anita and Family,
We are so sad to hear of Jack’s passing. Our families enjoyed some special times together for sure! We will hold those days close to our hearts.
Jack had the very best caregiver and wife, Anita .
Our prayers to you and your loving family.
Julie Buckley says
A sweet and interesting man, great friend and family man – Jack will be sorely missed. I loved listening to him shoot the breeze with my late husband Larry, and my 2 boys Brent and Neil. I know Jack will rest in peace, near Mike for now…
Christine Mavis says
Many prayers go up for the family as he is called to glory.
🙏🏼❤️
Christine Mavis says
Many prayers go up for the family as he has been called to glory. 🙏🏼❤️
John Sandford says
Dear Anita & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Our condolences. I’ve got a lot of Jack Jones stories. He got me involved in a few wildlife projects that I will always cherish. He was one of a kind and will be sorely missed.