John Douglas "Jack" Gregson June 17, 1910 - October 29, 2006 Jack Gregson, only child of Arthur Douglas and Ettie Elizabeth Gregson passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side. Jack was born in Blackfalds, Alberta and attended a one-room school to Grade 7. The family moved to Courtenay when he was in his teens. There his interest in 'bugs' established his lifelong association with nature. He was a world-renowned scientist, a naturalist, artist, poet, musician, author, photographer, gardener, traveler and most of all, a family man. He eschewed the trappings of the rich and famous and reveled in the bounties of nature. He received an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from UBC in 1934, a Masters Degree in Medical Entomology from the University of Alberta in 1936 and was honoured with a Doctorate of Letters from the UCC in 2000. Jack moved to Kamloops in 1936 where he wooed and wed Barbara Claxton, his wife and soul mate of sixty-seven years. It was there he embarked on a career with the Canada Department of Agriculture to study insects injurious to man and animal. He specialized in the study of wood ticks and was recognized globally for his scientific contributions. This resulted in many trips throughout the world, often accompanied by Barbara and whetted their appetite for further travels after retirement. The author of more than 80 scientific publications, he named three species of ticks, discovered and had a stonefly, Capnia Gregsoni, named for him, as well as a new species of tick, Ixodes (Pholeoixodes) Gregsoni. They managed as well to raise five children and create their lovely heritage garden, 'Grenehalghe', which became a source of enjoyment for many beside themselves.