JAKE J GREENE Obituary (1937

Jake J. Greene, 77, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014 at his home in Eureka. He was born on July 24, 1937 in Eureka, Montana to Russell and Josephine Greene. Jake grew up in Eureka and in 1955 he joined the United States Navy. He served in the Navy until 1958 at which time he received an Honorable Discharge. He continued his service in the Reserves until 1963. In 1959, Jake married Carole Marie Broderick in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and they had 2 sons, Jake J. Greene and Kelly D. Greene. He lived in Eureka until 1971 where he worked as a sawyer in the forest. They then moved to Spokane where Jake worked as a welder for Welk Brothers Industries. In 1980, they returned to Eureka and he went to work at Owens & Hurst as a millwright. They moved to Seattle in the mid-90's where he continued to work as a millwright. Following his retirement in 2006, Jake and Carole moved back to Eureka. Jake enjoyed hunting and just being in the outdoors. He loved his family and had a soft heart for his pets. He was an avid knife collector. Jake loved spending time with his friends and especially cherished his friendships with Abe Van Bemmel and Ernie Roo. He really enjoyed the holidays and all the festivities associated with them. In 2008, he lost his son, Jay. Later that year, at age 71, he, his son Kelly, and family friend Bob LeBlanc made the difficult and strenuous hike to the Mount Wam Lookout to spread his son's ashes at one of his favorite hunting spots. He spoke of this trip often and it was one of his most favorite memories. Jake was preceded in death by his wife Carole and son Jay. Survivors include his son, Kelly Greene of Eureka, MT; and four grandchildren Travis, Courtney of Spokane, WA; Hannah; and Grayce of Billings, MT. Services for Jake will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Eureka. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Eureka. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.