John R. Lazier

John R. "Jack" Lazier, 81, passed away due to natural causes on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Care and Comfort Home. Cremation has taken place and graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, with Father Daniel Wathen officiating. Jack's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Jack's online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family at http://www.hollandbonine.com.

Jack was born on August 13, 1944, in Rugby, ND, to Raymond and Bertha (McMaster) Lazier. He lived in ND until 1952, when the family relocated to the Havre area. Jack attended school and worked on the ranch with his family and tinkered on cars, a hobby that would last throughout his life. On March 28, 1965, he married Judy Houim, and the couple moved to MN & later returned to Havre to raise their 2 daughters. There, Jack worked for the railroad as a laborer for 38 years, retiring in 2003.

When the children were younger, Jack and Judy took them camping regularly, but as they grew, Jack began drag racing. He built the cars and maintained them, with Judy acting as his "pit boss". He also loved chewing the fat with his friends while drinking a cold Ranier.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy Lazier; parents, Raymond and Bertha Lazier; siblings, Donna "Witty" (Frank) Brien, Raymond "Pep" (Verna) Lazier, and baby sister, Cathy Jo Lazier; and parents-in-law, Lloyd and Jeannette Houim. Nephew Bob Brien & one grandson.

Jack is survived by his daughters, Cindy Ceynar of Glendive and Cheryl Lazier of Havre; former son-in-law, Buster Stuber of Opheim; grandchildren, Heather Eagleson of Fort Morgan, CO, Amber Milam (Tyson Kultgen) of Havre, Damon Ceynar of Glendive, Brittany (Joseph) Rodas of Billings, and Bradley Ceynar of Glendive; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Jace Houim and Carol (Mike) McDuffee, all of Missoula, Susan Burton (Keith Lanotti) of Florence, MT and Sandi (John) Knutson of Chandler AZ; brother-in-law, Rick Houim of SD; favorite cousin, Jim Cartwright of Great Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews.