- Date Of Birth: September 8, 1944
- Date Of Death: May 31, 2016
- State: Idaho
Major General John (Jack) F. Kane passed away on May 31, 2016, in the presence of his wife, Sandra, of 45 years, his son, Matthew and his wife Cherie, and close friends. Jack was preceded in death by his son, Dustin Tyler Kane, and is survived by his sons, Matthew and Scott Kane and his brother, Raymond Kane and his wife, Judy.
Major General Kane assumed duties as Adjutant General and Commanding General of the Idaho National Guard on February 26, 1995, retiring on February 1, 2005.
During Major General Kane’s tenure, the Orchard Training Area was preserved for perpetual use as a training site for the 116th Cavalry Brigade, the 1-183rd Combat Aviation Battalion, and the Air National Guard. The Orchard Training Area (OTA) is an example of multiple use of public lands. General Kane’s foresight emphasized readiness, training and leadership, along with many fine officers and soldiers that led to training at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California in 1998 in advance of the successful deployment of the 116th Cavalry Brigade to Iraq in 2004.
General Kane was instrumental in leading a cultural change that brought the active and reserve components together, resulting in enhanced readiness of the total force and development of its combat leaders. Many times the commanders and the soldiers heard General Kane ask his commanders, “have you taken care of soldiers today?”, to which they responded, “we have, sir”.
The family would like to thank Vibra Acute Care Hospital, Nurse Practitioner Laura Kogan and Dr. Kevin Owens and the staff at the Idaho Veterans Home for their loving care. Special thoughts are reserved for Gayla Crall, his Executive Assistant. Jack will be missed.
