Comments on: John Conway Harrison

By: Victoria MacDonald (Harrison)

Victoria MacDonald (Harrison) — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Nina, Bob, Molly, Randy and Lee, and grandchildren,
When I heard about the Judge’s death on 11-11-11 I was saddened.I want to extend my sympathy to all of you. Your father was a wonderful father, a great father-in-law, and a loving, kind grandfather to Taryn. He has been a role model for many of us. My last two visits with him were memorable, significant, and appreciated. As your dad moves on to his “new life” may all of you be surrounded with peace and love. If I can be of assistance to any of you please let me know.
With love and God’s blessings,
Vickie, Victoria

By: Ed Sheehy

Ed Sheehy — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

John C. was a great man and Judge. I entered private practic, after a clerkship with the Court, at his insistence that I needed to be in the real world. Almost 34 years later, following his advice, was the best decision I made

He will be missed

By: Helen Richter

Helen Richter — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

To the Harrison family,
I was sorry to learn that Judge Harrison passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
God Bless
Helen Richter

By: Hope Dorman

Hope Dorman — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Harrison Family,
Such a wonderful man with such a wonderful family! An extraordinary life well lived. I feel blessed to have known him. Your all in my thoughts on this journey.
Hope

By: Jack Sherick

Jack Sherick — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Harrison Family,
My deepest condolences to you. John was a great man and will be truly missed.
I’m sorry I will not be able to be with you today to honor his passing.
He was a Distinguished Eagle Scout, and provided leadership on every level throughout his life. Through his influence with Gov. Forrest Anderson, he started an annual Report to the Governor giving the current Eagle Scouts the opportunity to meet with the Governor and present the status of Scouting in Montana. John personally attended the event for more than 40 years and in legislature session years, proudly marched the Eagle Scouts into each chamber, having the Scouts introduce themselves and receiving recognition from their representatives and senators. Then a lunch John would share some comments and stories with everyone. This is just one example of John’s devotion to youth and his service to all of us.

His Distinguished Eagle plague, presented in 1977, is at the Great Falls Boy Scout Service Center. It contains a summary of his career accomplishments, his community service, and his scouting history.

Our country and state, and the Boy Scouts of America have lost a great citizen, leader, and role model. I was proud to call him my friend and share you lost. God Bless John, you, and America.
Jack Sherick

By: Jerry and Aggie Padbury

Jerry and Aggie Padbury — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a wonderful man and a good friend. I will miss his booming voice, and quick laughter. He and I served the Boy Scouts of Hawthorne school together, and I always enjoyed his counsel and teachings. I know that Heaven will be glad to welcome a man like John.

By: Jodie Foley

Jodie Foley — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

My condolences to the Harrison Family…and to the state of Montana. We have lost an amazing man…advocate for the less fortunate, voice for justice, distiguished veteran, grand story teller and deeply devoted family man. His contributions to Montana law and Montana History were tremendous. He truly will be missed.

By: Julie A Broadwater Gambill

Julie A Broadwater Gambill — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Lee,

Sorry for your losses.Warm thoughts for you and your’s at this time.

Julie

By: Martha MacDonald

Martha MacDonald — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

The entire MacDonald family is very sad to see the Judge leave us. No one else will ever call me “Tex”. We loved both the Judge & China and will always remember them. They left great legacies. Love & Hugs to all of you. Trude, Martha & Mike

By: Doug Wold

Doug Wold — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Harrison family: Linda and I were deeply saddened by John’s death. He made it possible for me to be accepted into ARMY JAGC which was a highlight of our life. We especially enjoyed his humor and kthe many opportunities we had over the years to visit with him and Ethel. He was a good, fair, and decent man and will be missed.

By: Dorothy and Mike McCarter

Dorothy and Mike McCarter — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

To the family of Judge John,
Mike and I were saddened to learn of the judge’s passing. He was a wonderful person and a great judge. He served as an inspiration to many attorneys and judges around the state.
He will be greatly missed.

By: Dennis, Laurinda palmer and family

Dennis, Laurinda palmer and family — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Lee, Fred, Patrick and Chris

We want to express our sincere condolences to your family. Your father and grandfather was an outstanding man who was loved and respected by all who knew him. Our prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Dennis, Laurinda, Cristi, Denny and James Palmer

By: Arlene Hunt

Arlene Hunt — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

To Dr, Harrison and famillies, I am so sorry for the passing of your dad, he was such a very nice man, treasure all his memeories forever.

By: Bill & Ramona Holt

Bill & Ramona Holt — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

We send our heartfelt condolences to all the family, but especially to Randy. Your family has made such a mark on Montana History and the progress of the state. Dean Harrison was Dean at MSU (MSC) during our college days. She also was a jewel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

By: Bob Musselman

Bob Musselman — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Deepest regards to the Harrison family upon the loss of “Judge John.”
Judge John united Teresa and me in marrage in November, 1988. I have always held him in the highest respect and send my sympathy and prayers to you.

By: Carol E. Kalberg Bonner

Carol E. Kalberg Bonner — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Your Dad & ours went to the same high school, spent many an evening at military ceremonies & dances, was a Justice of the Supreme Court of Montana with my father in law, China & John were constant visitors in Harlo when I was a nurse there, your Dad performed my sister’s wedding, he gave me wonderful advice through the years & I loved our visits in his various homes in Helena. My brother, Louis L. Kalberg & I want you to know you are in our thoughts & your parents will continue to be in our conversations through the years to come.
Most sincerely,
Carol Kalberg Bonner
Louis L. Kalberg

By: Charles C. Lovell

Charles C. Lovell — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

We were deeply saddened over your great loss. John was a good friend and a giant in Montana legal history. His many accomplishments and faithful public service will be long remembered.

By: Chuck Jezick

Chuck Jezick — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Harrison Family
It was sad to hear about John’s passing. He was my scout master in Troop 108 as a kid.
I made it in to see him at the care center several times over the last few months.
My thoughts and prayers with you at this time.
Chuck Jezick

By: Dan G. Cederberg

Dan G. Cederberg — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Harrison Family – There are so many fond memories of Judge Harrison. The Judge truly brought life and joy to all who knew him. I remember the Judge for his work ethic, his dedication to Sigma Chi and being the quintessential Montanan.

I observed him to routinely be the first Judge at work and the last Judge to leave in the year I worked for him at the Court. As I remember the 1979 – 1980 year I clerked for the Judge, the Sigma Chi team of Judge Harrison, Todd Hammer and I produced more opinions than any of the other judges. The Judge really did treat Todd and me as team members. The Judge mentored his clerks in many ways including critical thinking, legal writing, professional ethics and the practicalities of practicing law. He also threw in some political wisdom. The Judge’s mentoring had a lifelong impact on me both professionally and personally for which I am forever grateful.

The Judge’s dedication to Sigma Chi is legendary. He hired countless Sigma Chis and gave them the opportunity to be clerks. The clerkships were an incredible boost to their legal careers. Being honored by the National Fraternity as a Significant Sig was truly justified. The ultimate sign of his dedication to Sigma Chi are his sons and grandsons that are Sigs.

The Judge’s knowledge of Montana history was encyclopedic. That is probably understandable because he lived on the inside of much of it. The Judge attended both Montana universities, grew up, went to war with and was elected to office by Montana’s Greatest Generation and lived in Helena at the center of Montana politics for more than 50 years. The Judge probably knew more about what really happened in Montana politics between 1950 and 2000 than anyone. To his credit, he turned that knowledge to a lifetime of public service.

Our deepest condolences on your loss. We look forward to sharing remembrances of the Judge’s life at the services on Saturday.

Dan & Forey Cederberg and Family

By: Dennis McSweeney

Dennis McSweeney — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

My condolences to the family of a very great man. As a Beta Rho Sigma Chi I remember Judge Harrison stopping by the house in Bozeman and what a profound impact he had on my life. We lost a great Montanan.