John (Jack) Alfred Montrose
August 5, 1942 - September 23, 2023
Jack Montrose left this earth on Sept.23, 2023 to be with those who had gone before him. Jack, whose given name was John Alfred but always went by Jack or Jackie, was born in San Francisco, CA on Aug. 5, 1942 to Joseph Jesse “Chip” Montrose and Marjorie Patricia “Pat” Primm. At an early age the family moved back to Lovelock, NV where Chip was born and raised and a lot of family still live. While Jack was in grade school the family moved to Fallon where he lived until graduation from Churchill County High School with the Class of 1960. After graduation he was drafted into the army and served his country in Viet Nam. He was very proud to have served. After the Army he found his home in Carson City where he worked for Nevada Department of Transportation. He earned his Professional Engineer’s certification and continued advancing his career until his retirement in 1995. Jack returned to Fallon in 1999 and made his home on Santa Fe Dr. Jack was proud to be a 4th generation Nevadan.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jim Montrose, nephew Joey Montrose and his wonderful wife Sharon in 2017 whom he missed tremendously until his last breath. Together they shared many beautiful memories in the Nevada desert, trips to other states and to Germany.
Jack is survived by his sons Jeff Montrose of Eichstatt, Germany and wife Marianne and their 3 beautiful children Jonas, Sophia and Johannes and son Michael Montrose of Comer, GA. Jack was very proud of his boys. Also surviving him are his sisters Kathy Montrose Lee of Dayton, NV and Karen Montrose Holcher of Fallon. Nieces Shawnie Montrose Komulaine, Tammi Norcutt Lauridsen, Margi Felices and nephews Darrel Norcutt and Lancer Brown. Numerous cousins including Hugh Montrose of Lovelock, Miki McCarthy Dingee of Lovelock and Joyce McCarthy McClelland of N.Carolina, Kathleen Solomon of Graeagle, CA, Mike Montrose of AZ and his first wife and mother of his children Janice Lane Montrose Eakin.
To honor Jack we invite family, friends and neighbors to the Smith Family Funeral Home on March 2nd at 1:PM to share memories. Light food and drink will follow.
No flowers please. If you wish you can make a donation to your favorite charity.
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