The final stage of Jack’s journey was hard on his family, but, paradoxically, less so on Jack. He declared, again and again, “I am the happiest man in the universe.” The dying process afforded Jack an opportunity to reflect on life’s big questions, which had always captivated him. (For years, his email signature was Paul Gauguin’s manifesto: “Where did we come from? What are we? Where are we going?”) More than anything else, Jack wanted to leave behind a better world for the next generation. One of his last acts was to cast his ballot for President of the United States, with his youngest granddaughter on his lap and his teenage granddaughters at his side, one casting her first ballot.
Jack loved his family above all else. He is survived by his loving wife, Lilly; his cherished sons, Oliver, Benjamin and Cascade; his beloved daughters-in-law, Claire and Liz; his precious grandchildren, Mattie, Shelby, Jackson, Joshua, and Elvie; his dear brother, Harry Tuholske; his loyal dog, Wally; and a sprawling network of extended family, professional colleagues, and friends around the world. He also leaves behind a garage full of outdoor equipment, some of which dates to the 1970s, and enough Patagonia apparel to outfit a Himalayan expedition.
Jack loved flowers, but what would have made him really happy is for you to remember him by taking a hike up your nearest hill. However, if you’re inclined to make a tangible contribution toward Jack’s memory, he requested support for the Jack Tuholske Endowed Scholarship in Environmental Law at the Alexander Blewitt III School of Law, under the care of the University of Montana Foundation, P.O. Box 7159, Missoula, MT 59807; as well as the Northern Plains Resource Council, 220 S. 27th St., Billings, MT 59101.
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