Sept. 8, 1928 - March 16, 2010

Jack passed away peacefully in his sleep at RIH on March 16th.

He leaves behind his loving wife and partner of 56 years, Jean Milton, his children Sharon (Trent) Waldern, Allan (Cheryl) Milton, Laurie (Doug) Baldwin, Leann (Brad) Wood, his nine grandchildren, Alison (Myles) Gregory, Lindsay Milton (Chris Chabros), Shyla Waldern, Ian Waldern, Ainsley Baldwin, Alecia Baldwin, Lieren Milton-Wood, Connor-Milton-Wood, and Leith Milton-Wood, and his great-grandchildren Keegan and Riley Gregory.

Jack also leaves his sister and brother-in-law Ann and Bob Boyd, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Allan and Diane Fraser, his many nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

Jack was born in Kamloops, and lived here all his life. He graduated from Kamloops High School, and entered the family business. He was a well respected and prominent businessman in the community, and was the 3rd generation to operate the family business, J. Milton Ltd., which dates back to 1897. He worked alongside his son Allan until his retirement in 2003.

Jack was a member of the Kamloops Elks Club. An avid curler for many years, he took great pleasure in watching the Brier and Olympics. He also enjoyed golfing and spending time at the family cabin on Little Shuswap Lake.

Although his health prevented him from getting out much, he thoroughly enjoyed his visits from his family and grandchildren, and his Friday morning coffee group with his lifelong friends.

The family would like to thank the Frasers for their help and support these past few years. You were an invaluable help to Mom and Dad.

We would also like to thank the staff at RIH for their caring and compassion during this time.

A celebration of Jack's life will be held on Saturday, March 20th from 1 to 3 P.M. in the Schoening Funeral Home Tea Room, 513 Seymour Street.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1 would be appreciated.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com