John (Jack) Dey
Lieu de naissance : Carberry, Manitoba, Canada
Date de naissance : 22 avril 1922
Lieu de décès : Saskatchewan, Canada
Date de décès : 3 novembre 2011
DEY – John (Jack) A. Jack was born on April 24, 1922 in Carberry, MB. He passed away on November 3, 2011 at the age of 89 years. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen; sons Wayne (Wendy) of Swift Current, Larry (Pat) of Medicine Hat, AB; grandchildren Cherie Zyloway (Jeff) of Swift Current, Corie Dey of Cabri, Shannon Hurlbut (Derrick) of Drayton Valley, Kevin Dey of Saskatoon, Katelynn Dey of Vancouver; great-grandchildren Tyson & Justine & Gavin Garrett of Cabri, Conner & Madilyn Hurlburt of Drayton Valley and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his father Alex Dey, mother Rose Dey and sister Margaret Horton. After receiving his schooling, Jack went to work for the forestry service out of Prince Albert and from there entered the RAF during World War II with the Burma Bombers in the far east. After the service he worked for the CN Railway out of Saskatoon and then made a career with Mobil Oil which he dearly loved, starting in Success and retiring in Swift Current. Upon retirement Jack and Helen spent numerous years being snowbirds in sunny Mesa. Jack was very involved with his sons sport. He coached them in baseball, hockey and was involved in cubs. Jack loved to golf and looked forward to his morning Mob outings and his card playing. Jack was very involved with the Legion for many years. Jack was also an active member of AA giving numerous speeches and sponsoring those who needed his words of wisdom and entertaining experiences. Donations in memory of Jack to the Veteran’s Fund C/O Legion Branch 56, Swift Current would be greatly appreciated by the family. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from First United Church with Reverend Sharon Ferguson-Hood officiating. The pallbearers were: Rob Perrat, Randy Bacon, Kevin Dey, Tyson Garrett, Pat Horton and John Hamilton. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #56 formed an Honor Guard and gave Jack a Last Post Tribute. The interment took place at Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, SK. For further information or to sign the family book of condolences, visit our website at www.parksidefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were in care of Parkside Memorial Funeral Home.



