Jack Wesley McCuin, age 88 of Jordan, formerly of Saco, Montana passed away on February 2, 2024 at the Garfield County Nursing Home in Jordan, Montana.
Jack was born on August 7, 1935 in Saco, MT to Edwin Walter “Mac” and Alma (Garrison) McCuin. He was raised on the ranch 35 miles south of Saco on Larb Creek and attended school in Saco. His dad passed when he was 10 years old, which was difficult for him and the family. On September 20, 1970, he married Jan Forbes in Goblesville, Indiana. They lived on the ranch in Saco and raised their daughter, Nyoka.
He enjoyed working with a team of horses and was especially fond of Appaloosa horses and Hereford cattle. Jack also made sure he was at any horse event his daughter or granddaughters were involved in. He was proud of the fact that Libby and Paige learned how to harness a team and drive them to attend several wagon trains. His niece Becky and nephew Ernie remember Jack singing the Christmas catalog to them, along with singing nursery rhymes backwards from the last page. He taught his nephew Ernie several things about mechanics and haying the Phillips County prairie. Jack maybe wasn’t the best singer, but he did like to sing Bad Braham Bull and The Strawberry Roan when given the chance. He continued living on the ranch until 2005. He sold the ranch to Jimmy and Kelly Orahood and moved to Miles City to be closer to his daughter and granddaughters.
He was a member of the Wittmayer Grazing Association during the founding in 1970, he was one of the last old time cowboys.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Mac & Alma; his siblings: William (Bill) McCuin, Patrick McCuin, James (Wendy) McCuin, Jeanne Marinko and Mike McCuin.
He is survived by his daughter Nyoka (Jason) Twitchell of Miles City; his brother Nick McCuin of Grass Range, sister-in-law Irene McCuin of Billings; two granddaughters Libby Twitchell, Paige Twitchell of Miles City; ex-wife Jan (DJ) Cornutt and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Methodist Church in Saco, Montana. Interment will follow in the Saco Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Karla Geda says
Our deepest sympathies to the family for the loss of your beloved “Uncle Jack” 💕
Adele (Brosseau) Endicott says
I remember your Dad as being a tall strong man that wrestle a yearling to the ground. He was a cowboy for sure. Condolences to your family Nyoka. Maybe he rest in peace and in your hearts.
Carol Forbes says
Family of Jack,
I remember how your family treasured your pet steer, Droopy, how he was so gentle with you Nyoka. He seemed to love you riding him.
Jack was a soft spoken, gentle person, who loved to tell a good story and laugh.
Treasure your memories. Uncle Pete and Aunt Carol
Patti Webb says
Jack was a very special guy. He was a good neighbor and friend. Jack was a gentle giant. I have many fond memories of Big Jack . He was a hood man. Hugs and prayers to the family. God Bless.
Thomas Whitaker says
My cousin Jack & I were very good friends & rode together & did a lot of hunting when we were young In later years he would always make sure to come to see us & visit when we were in Saco