To liz & family our heart goes out to you. Norma & I have many fond memories of our time in Nelson. - especially Grey Cup parites& JAB's puch.
To Jack up there - many thanks for the opportunities and wisdom you gave me. I am sure you are already stomping your foot & writing your many rules on life from your lessons learned. I am going to miss you and your phone calls to talk about basketball ...
In 1963, I went to MacMillan Bloedel’s Vancouver Plywood Division where I was interviewed by the manager, Mr. J. A. Burch. Jack was putting together a team of engineers that he planned to rotate through various training positions in the plant and then decide where they would fit in the organization. We were young and enthusiastic. Jack encouraged us to read books on supervision, motivation, lea...
It is with great fondness that I remember the many family events that were held at Christina Lake, at Aunt Liz's and Uncle Jack's. As children growing up, nothing could be sweeter than playing all day with cousins, and then having a wonderful feast prepared by the parents... I remember Jack would have a monster sized salmon on the BBQ, and would be reading his newspapers...
I am especially ...
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Jack. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family. When I read Jack's obituary in the paper I was touched by the comment "He mentored many young forestry executives on his way". Well I certainly consider Jack one of my early mentors. Jack especially taught me negotiating skills which have served me well throughout my career. Now as I enter the phase of my ca...
Jack hired me as a young man and mentored me in the art of business. He gave me a wonderful opportunity to grow with plenty of responsibility and trust. He was a student of business himself and loved the challenge it presented. He would often tell me "there are no problems, only opportunities". He was analytical and strategic and always positive in his approach. He would wrap up a meeting b...
From: BettyAnn
Song Name: My Way
Artist: Frank Sinatra
What can I say? Dad's theme song.
I remember great vacations with my Dad and Mom. Who else would have taught us from Wimbleton to Wombleton is 18 miles and the infamous Mister Johnny Rebeck,
The seven of us would all spend hours in the car with not a seat belt to be seen. Whether it was a Disneyland trip, Christina Lake / Trail trip or Ski Vacation they were always awesome times.
He was an independent guy but he loved us ...
Jack was a smart guy. Like many smart guys, he was interested in everything; things he found in books and newspapers and hockey games and the interactions of family and friends at the beach . Mostly, he was interested in people. He was gregarious and he really liked to have fun, whether playing pool at my mother’s house when he was 17, or throwing me into the lake when I was 17. I liked Jac...
As a 20 year employee of Superior Cove tops Ltd. I became quite close to Jack, and shared many a time butting heads over drawings and "pet projects". Since leaving Superior last year, some of the things I have missed most were his "Cheerie Hello"and our early morning chats as my commute either put me in the shop very early, or kind of on the other side of 8 am . He was known to many at Superior...
