John W. McLeod, age 48, of Opheim, MT passed away on October 1, 2017 in the wonderful care of the staff of Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, MT. He fought a brave battle against an aggressive form of Lung Cancer.
John was born on June 18, 1969 to Bill and Pat (Duffy) McLeod in Seattle, WA. He grew up in the shadows of the Cascade Range and had many great memories of biking the trails with his brother. He graduated high school from Monroe, WA and soon came to North East Montana.
John enjoyed working a number of jobs including stints in the bakery, printing at the Courier, the St. Marie Water District and in the maintenance department at FMDH. Then he found his passion at the Opheim School. The work was long and required him to get certified to operate a boiler, but he enjoyed going to work every day. He loved his job and the students. Go Vikings!
In July, he was diagnosed with a rapid and aggressive form of lung cancer. The cancer soon spread and eventually led to his death. He fought bravely and always kept a positive outlook. His family wishes to publicly thank the amazing staff of dedicated medical professionals who helped John’s last days to be well remembered.
John is survived by his parents, Bill and Pat McLeod of Glasgow, MT; a brother, Ken of Monroe WA.; his life partner, Suzi Kirby of Opheim, MT.
He was preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents.
A memorial service will be held to remember John’s life at the Opheim School at____.
In Lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be sent to the FMDH Foundation or the Opheim school district #9D.