JACK ARMSTRONG

The family and friends of John (Jack) Donald Armstrong, grieve the loss of his joyful presence as he passed away gently and quietly in the arms of his wife on Friday January 26, 2007. Jack and Bernie had celebrated 61 years of marriage this year. Jack is predeceased by his parents, George and Etta (Hershey) Armstrong, brother Walter, who died serving his country in WWII, brother Bob and sisters, Irene, June, Laura, and Lois.  He is survived by his wife, Bernie; his children:  Jackie Armstrong, Shirley Reid, Janice (Ron) Boychuk, and Kathy Tressel;  grandchildren:  Michael Reid (Brandi) and great-grandchild Emma; Wesley Reid (Twyla) and great-grandchild Ashtin; Marty Tressel (Jen), Jesse Tressel (Julie); Sarah, Kristin, and Jenna Boychuk;  and sisters, Dorothy, Grace, Marjorie, and Phyllis.  Jack came from a very large family so there are many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; great in every sense of the word.  Jack served as a rear gunner in the Airforce in WWII.  He met Bernie while working at Patterson Motors, where he had a very long, enjoyable career.  He served the Moose Jaw community in many ways, some of which were: on the Hospital Board, the Arthritis Society, as an Alderman, and was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion and I.O.O.F. The past three years Jack and Bernie have had a special family at Chez Nous Senior Citizen’s Home.  We are so grateful for the love and care of the staff.  The Service of Remembrance will be held at Zion United Church on Thursday February 1, 2007 at 2:00 pm.  Pastor Larry Hasmatali will officiate.  Memorialization will follow.  Memorials to the charity of choice, would be appreciated.  In living memory of Jack, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Dawn M. Lewgood - GATX Rail Canada: Kathy, I am sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I know you and your family will have enough great memories of Jack to last forever.

Robert  and Corliss Okerstrom - Moose Jaw, SK: Sorry to hear of your father's passing - always enjoyed talking with your parents. 

Steve and Cindy Harris - Airdrie, Alberta: Dear Aunt Bernie & family, so sorry to learn of Uncle Jack's passing. We are thinking of you with sincere, heartfelt sympathy.

Laurie Wildman - Kansas City, MO : Dear Aunt Bernie and family, Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. I will truly miss Jack's teasing:)  You are all in my prayers.  I will come see you when I come up.  Hopefully soon.  Love you all, Laurie and the boys

Dona and Harold Sickles - Kansas City, Mo.: We always looked forward to our visits with your folks. Harold and your Dad always had a game of pool or shuffle board, and he never ceased to amaze us as he was a competitor to the last minute of the game.  Last year he kept saying he guessed he had time for one more game before he had to go and milk the cows. We will miss him and enjoy the good memories.  Our Love 

Jeff Harris - Cold Lake, AB: Auntie Bernie and Family, we are very sorry to hear about Uncle Jack's passing.  I will never forget the Sunday afternoon BBQ's at your house, then playing pool (1,15) downstairs afterward..  Many good memories..  Thinking of you all, and sending our love.  Jeff, Jody and Alex Harris

Marj Boggs and Betty Edwards - Ottawa, ON: Jack's sister Marjorie and niece Betty (daughter of sister June) in Ottawa send their thoughts and love.  We wish we could have been there with you.

Doug Patterson - Toronto, ON: I'm saddened to hear of Uncle Jack's passing.  I have good memories of family gatherings as well as at the garage and going across the street for a morning coffee at Cafe Roo.  I am unable to be there with you today but am sending my thoughts and my love to the family.

Calvin Young - Moose Jaw, SK: Mrs. Armstrong.. I always enjoyed the associations with Jack, as one partsman with another. (IHC) The visits we had at Chez Nous were always welcomed. My thoughts are with you today. There can be happiness in death, and may you at this time have that happiness by reminiscing on all the " good and happy times " you both have spent together.

Joyce and David Waters: Aunt Bernie, Jackie, Shirley, Janice, Kathy & families:  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you take time to celebrate the life and mourn the passing of Uncle Jack. I look forward to chatting with you all at the next Armstrong reunion.

Don and Marie McDonald - Moose Jaw, Sk: Dear Bernie & Family: We were so saddened to hear of Jacks passing.  We had seen you both and said Hello only two weeks prior when you were going into Nicks for supper. Jack was a wonderful guy and in our eyes, a "True Gentleman".  He always had a kind word and a pleasant Hello whenever we met.  I will always remember the many games of pool that we had at the local Legion and how he loved the game so.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bernie and your family in this, your time of need.

Gloria Miller - Warman SK : Dear Bernie & Family:  I was very saddened to hear of Jack's passing.  I truly enjoyed your visits to my ice cream shop on those lovely long walks you both took.  I can remember Jack always talking about his "girls".  Your zest for life was and is very inspirational.  My thoughts are with you all.

Alex Beattie - Coquitlam, BC: You know how much we are all thinking of you. Uncle Jack was a special person who lit up the room when he came in. I will miss his sense of humour, his sense of family his laugh.  Love you all!!!

Ann and Roy McKenzie - London, ON: We were so saddened to hear this week from Darrell of Jack's passing.  It is truly remarkable that Jack's influence, assistance and compassion has influenced so many for so long. We will forever cherish our memory of our last visit.

Joan Patterson - Calgary, Ab: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love, Joan and family

Jesse  Tressel - Moose Jaw Sask. - Love ya Jack!!!!

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