He grew up on the pro rodeo circuit during the Depression years, traveling with his parents as far as New York City. He lived his childhood years in White Bird and graduated from Grangeville High School in 1944.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and saw action in the Pacific Theater during the closing months of World War II.
Post-war years found him in Nezperce, where he married Loretta Lux and raised his family for the next 35 years.
Jack was an engineer on the Nezperce railroad, and farmed and ranched on the Camas Prairie until moving to Pomeroy in 1984. He was an avid hunter and golfer and enjoyed worldwide travels with friends from Pomeroy, especially Mrs. Orleatha Gasseling.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta; and son Ron Cash of Nezperce.
Lewiston Tribune August 2, 2016
He grew up on the pro rodeo circuit during the Depression years, traveling with his parents as far as New York City. He lived his childhood years in White Bird and graduated from Grangeville High School in 1944.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and saw action in the Pacific Theater during the closing months of World War II.
Post-war years found him in Nezperce, where he married Loretta Lux and raised his family for the next 35 years.
Jack was an engineer on the Nezperce railroad, and farmed and ranched on the Camas Prairie until moving to Pomeroy in 1984. He was an avid hunter and golfer and enjoyed worldwide travels with friends from Pomeroy, especially Mrs. Orleatha Gasseling.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta; and son Ron Cash of Nezperce.
Lewiston Tribune August 2, 2016
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