Obituary of Jack Dresen

February 23, 1925 - Copenhagen, Denmark

April 1, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta

Jack was born on February 23, 1925, in Copenhagen, Denmark, to Gunnar and Elisabeth Dresen. The family moved to Canada when Jack was four years old. He met his wife Shirley in 1946, they were married on May 4, 1949, and had three children; Doug (Anne) Dresen, Louise (Adolf Wegen) Dresen, and Dianne (Brian) Henderson. Jack is survived by six grandchildren, Tina, Thomas, Leslie (Michael), Karen, Ruth (David), Mark (Jennifer); and eight great-grandchildren, Cody, Taylor, Alec, Rylee, Ellah, Kara, Myla, and Grady. Jack was predeceased by his wife, Shirley, in 2016. They were married for sixty-seven years and had many lifelong friends.

Jack joined the army after school and served the majority of his time overseas. Upon returning to Canada, he worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) until his retirement at age sixty. He led a life dedicated to loving and supporting his family. His passion was camping and going fishing with his family and lifelong friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Danish Lutheran Church, (210 - 10th Avenue Northeast, Calgary, AB), on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall at the Church. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Jack Dresen, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.