Stojan “John” Maras, made his final journey August 23, 2014 at St. Peter’s Community Hospital surrounded his family. John was born July 24, 1927 to S.J. “Tony” Maras and Thirza Crawford Maras in Helena, MT and lived his life in the Helena area. He served 3 years the Army Air Forces as a Corporal receiving a World War II Victory Medal. He worked for the Montana Power 40 yrs., was part of Queen City Horseracing._x000D_
John is survived by his wife, Bonita R. Maras, daughter Barbara (Ray) Baum, Allen “Buddy” Maras of Kentucky, grandchildren Kevin (Kristie) Baum of Kentucky, Amanda Baum of Winston and great grandchildren, Morgan and Ryland Baum of Kentucky and sister Virginia Keck of Helena, special cousin Steve (Robin) Maras of Colorado, several nieces and a nephews and cousins._x000D_
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Douglas and sisters Dorothy and June. _x000D_
In lieu of flowers please make memorials in John’s name to L & C Volunteer Dept., % Fire Chief Wally Jester, 221 Breckenridge, Helena, MT 59601 or to a charity of your choice._x000D_
Celebration of John’s life will be 11:00 am, Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Twichel Funeral & Cremation Service, 314 N. Rodney Street with inurnment following at Montana State Veterans Cemetery with military honors. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.helenafunerals.com._x000D_
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Barb says
Lit a candle in memory of Stojan John Maras
Barb Baum says
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Sandy Richardson says
Our prayers, thoughts and all our love to Aunt Bonnie, Cousin Barb and family. Gracie and I love you all so very much
Linda Dallo says
John Maras was my father’s best friend. As a child I have such great memories of my visit’s to the Maras house in Unionville with my parents Jim and Jane Dallo. John made my dad so happy on so many occasions. I am so sorry to see his passing and wish his family my best.
Linda Dallo Glatz
Sandra Mabry Richardson (niece) says
My childhood memory of Uncle John was a bigger than life uncle that is still with me even as an adult! We send our love & many hugs to our Montana Family. Wish we could be there with you during this most difficult of times but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra & Terry Richardson & Family
Jerry Mabry says
As a young boy & then later in life as a man I always enjoyed being in my uncles presense. His strong, gentle personality & story telling kept us all happy, intrigued & not wanting the times with him to end. My lovely mother (his sister) added to his personality with her childhood tails about her brother she loved so much. I do so hope they are re-united along with all the others John loved in his life. There is no way I can express the loss the family feels for this fine man. Aunt Bonnie, Barb & Buddy, Angie & I are thinking of you & hoping you heal quickly from your loss.
Jerry & Angie Mabry
LInda Wollitz says
Dear Bonnie & family, We give you our thoughts and prayers. There are lots of memories of our times together with the Mt Power and of course, the hourses.
Lowell & Linda Wollitz
Dennjis Sheehy says
Big John was an incredible man. A man of great strength and intelligence. A quiet man with the ability to work on all things mechanical and fabricate with skill and imagination.
If you needed help with welding, horses, guns, or anything physical John was willing to help and teach. He had a compassion for hunting and a skill that very few ever attain. His ability to respect, understand and stalk wild game was phenomenal.
A true mountain man by nature, a dedicated friend and family man. I am very proud to know John and the Maras family and have him as a mentor for many years.
God Bless John and his family
Dennis Sheehy
Jean says
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Barb Baum says
Jerry, Thanks Cousin your words mean so much. We have to believe he’s up there having a great reunion with June and Dorothy and the rest of the family. Pain free, missed so much and loved by many.
Barb
Barb Baum says
Sandy, Thanks for your kind words he was bigger than life and if he said something that was his word, he leaves a big hole but he is pain free and that is all we could pray for.
Barb
Barb Baum says
Sandy, Thanks for lighting the candle, I know that he is watching over all of us and enjoying the reunion with his loved ones that went before.
Barb
Patrick Stevens says
Barbara and Buddy,
I wish that all of the prayers come true and I do remember everyone. I hope that John is comfortable.
Patrick Stevens
Sherri & Bill Roberts says
Bonnie – John was a great guy & will be missed by many. Now his spirit is pain free & able to roam the hills above Unionville to his heart content. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers..