We were blessed to have “Grandpa Jack” as our next door neighbour in Fort St. John BC for over twenty years, but he and Olga became much more to us than that. We shared many celebrations, achievements and milestones together through the years. He was there in Emergencies to chauffeur us to the hospital or hold down the fort until I returned or to race to for help in a crisis. My children, especially my son Brian would disappear to “Grandpa’s” shop and sit on one of his tractor stools for a visit. I first met Jack when I was canvassing for the Kinsmen Annual Telethon, his company would not sponsor anything but he and his wife would but he wanted to remain anonymous, a year later, we moved in next door. Jack and Olga were our strength and stay through many challenging times - although life events took us in different directions in recent years Jack has always held a special place in our hearts. Rest easy Jack, you truly epitomize the phrase “a life well lived!”
