Gerald "Jerry" Stephen McCann, 60, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, at his home in Billings. He was born Aug. 18, 1947, in Billings, the son of Robert Sr. and Helen (Holt) McCann. He graduated from Billings West High School in 1966. On June 17, 1967, he was united in marriage to Judy Lee.

Jerry worked in the heating and cooling business. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in the yard. He liked tinkering in his garage, rebuilding his old jeep. His favorite pastime was playing with his grandchildren and creating new, inventive toys for them. His life was devoted to providing for his family and instilling integrity, pride and ambition in his daughters.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Judy; mother Helen; daughters Dawn (Mick) Cope, Nicole (Kevin) Benge and Shalyn (Aaron) Lacey; grandchildren, Morgan and Brooklyn Cope, Jared and Seth Benge, Ryan, Reagan and Jett Lacey; sister Phyllis (Jerry) Grose; brothers Robert (Janice) McCann, Larry (Wanda) McCann and Gordon (Rachel) McCann; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Dahl Funeral Chapel. A reception will follow.

Memorials may be made to Dialysis Clinic, Inc., 2411 Village Lane, Billings, MT 59102.

 

 

Submitted by Jim Nys