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JOHN EDWARD (JACK) VAN WINKLE
Born: Apr 06, 1935
Date of Passing: Sep 01, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN EDWARD (JACK) VAN WINKLE April 6, 1935 - September 1, 2014 "All souls were created in the beginning and are finding their way back to whence they came." -Edgar Cayce On September 1, 2014, after living courageously with cancer, John "Jack" Van Winkle passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife and children by his side. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, September 22 from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Stonewall Quarry Park Heritage Arts Centre. Formal program to start at 3:00 p.m. John will be deeply missed by his loving wife Betty of 55 years, his children Jackie, Jennifer (Denis), Garrett (Tania) and Jonathan (Christine) and his cherished grandchildren Ethan, Sam, Sadie, Leo, Jordan and Nicholas. He also leaves behind a brother Chris (Caroline), many in-laws, nieces, nephews and many close family friends. To honour Jack's memory, we invite you to offer an unexpected act of kindness to an unsuspecting soul. Donations may also be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Winnipeg Hospice & Palliative Care Program (1-800-539-0295) or Art City (204-775-9856), a volunteer-run program teaching art free of charge to kids and anyone who needs or wishes to express themselves creatively. "We are all just tiny souls riding around on the backs of animals." -John E. Van Winkle
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 08, 2014
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I was so sorry to hear of the passing of my Uncle Jack. My most sincere condolences to Aunt Betty and family. I remember so well how much my mother enjoyed her trip to visit Jack and Betty in Winnipeg when I was just a little girl, how much fun she had and how much being able to visit with you meant to her. I am sorry for the late condolence letter which I am sending on behalf of the Ajax Van Winkles - we only just heard of your loss. Jack was such a humorous and entertaining story teller and like all the Van Winkle men had a presence to fill up a room. I am sorry to think he is gone. Tomorrow I will practice a random act of kindness and think of him when I do so. Ardel - Posted by: Ardel (Van Winkle) Johnston (Niece) on: Sep 24, 2014
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I'm grateful to have the privilege to have known John - even for a short time - and to be able to tell him that his greatest treasures - Betty and family - make him a very rich man! The love that holds them all together is like gold. He agreed with me - with a big smile on his face. I loved his perspective on life. He will live on in the hearts of many who continue to love him and hold him close. - Posted by: Diane Guilford (Friend) on: Sep 18, 2014
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Betty - my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. John's passing will definitely leave this world a lesser place, he was a truly caring person. My heart is with you. Davilyn - Posted by: Davilyn Eyolfson (Acquaintance) on: Sep 08, 2014