JACK DUCKWORTH

Mr. John H. “Jack” Duckworth, of Moose Jaw and formerly of Courval, passed away suddenly February 1, 2004 at the age of 87 years. Jack was born on the family farm south of Courval in 1916.  He received his education at Pansy School.  Jack worked at several farms in the area before he and his brother took over the family farm in 1935.  He farmed until 1980 when he retired from active involvement, moving into Moose Jaw. In 1943 he had married Ina Dorthea Grasdal and together the couple raised their family of four daughters and three sons.  Jack was always interested in and involved with community affairs while residing on the farm. He is predeceased by his parents, two sisters and three brothers. Jack is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ina; four daughters: Carol (Maurice) Fradette – Saskatoon; Lynne Duckworth – Moose Jaw;  Lee (Brian) McGuigan – Calgary;  Debby Duckworth – Saskatoon;  three sons:  Robert (Sandra) – Courval;  Dale (Kathy) – Mossbank;  David (Barb) – Coderre;  thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Willan – Meaford, Ont.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held at W.J.Jones & Son Chapel on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at 1:30 pm.  Linda Owens will officiate.  Private memorialization will take place at the family plot, Sunset Cemetery at a later time. Memorials to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 455 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, S6H 1H3, or the Sask. Heart & Stroke Foundation, 2360 2nd Ave., Regina, S4R 1A6, would be appreciated. In living memory of Jack, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Gordon Sharon and Nora Anderson - Caron Sask.: Our condolences to Ina and family

Art and Joyce Acorn - Lloydminster, AB.: Seeing Jack's picture on The W..J. Jones website brought back many happy times that we spent with you on the squware dance floor, Our Love to you, Ina.   

Sandy H - 

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