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Jack Cady
August 20, 2010
Family, friends and members of Hermann's small, tight-knit art community are grieving the loss of Jack Cady, of Hermann, who died at 1:26 a.m. Wed., Aug. 18, 2010. He was 70 years old.
Cady was a regular actor, singer, producer and director at Hermann's Showboat Community Theatre.
Cady and his wife also owned and operated Cady FolkART, a carriage house bed and breakfast in Hermann. The couple moved to Hermann after long teaching careers in Lee Summit, Mo., in the western edge of metropolitan Kansas City. Cady taught English at Lee’s Summit High School where he met Christine Ware, his wife of 20 years.
Cady had struggled with health problems in 2010, but according to his wife, Christine Cady, Jack was singing Frank Sinatra's "I did it my way" the day before his death. Cady will be remembered for an irrepressible spirit, for his generosity, and for his humility.
"He was such a simple man," Chris Cady stated "He was a Christian Brother and he never wanted to be in the forefront." Mrs. Cady said her husband was "a beloved teacher in life," and she is proud that he chose to donate his body to science so he can "also be a teacher in death."
Cady is survived by his wife Christine and a loving family, "literally hundreds of people," said Mrs. Cady. She added, "he was a very loving father." Cady is also survived by Gretchen Williams, Jason & Kristi Johnson-Ware, 2 grandchildren of Lee’s Summit.
The family is beginning to make plans for an Irish wake, to be announced.
In memory of Jack Cady, the family welcomes donations to any of the following:
The Showboat Theatre
c/o Mary Kunstmann
149 Black Oak
Hermann, Mo. 65041
ASPCA
www.aspca.org
Massas Creek Companion Animals
100 Massas Creek Rd.
Hermann, Mo. 65041
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Over a decade went by without contact. I lost a child and received a very heart felt letter from him. It started out "I weep for your loss as I write this letter". He took the time to show he cared, which still moves me..
I weep writing this today.It's been a blessing to have Mr Cady in my life as a teacher and friend.
Mark David
Jack...You will be very missed by the souls on earth, but I know you're dancing with Jesus now...!
I remember how as a new teacher I admired you both, so different in style but so great at reaching kids. I taught art with Nancy and Jeanette and had both your kids in art when I was at PLJH for a few years. I always thought I would get to Hermann to stay at your B&B. I was so sad to hear of Jack's death. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
I only found this out from Gwen Hunt when discussing the loss of Ken Holmes in a bicycle accident. His services were today.