JOHN (JACK) WILLIAM STANGER

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JOHN (JACK) WILLIAM STANGER After a lengthy battle with cancer, Jack passed away on October 11, 1999, in Vancouver, B.C., at the age of 70 years. Jack was born on May 6, 1929 at Ste. Anne, Man. and grew up in Ste. Anne and Beausejour. He moved to Bella Coola, B.C. in 1957 and resided and worked there as a bookkeeper until his passing. Jack leaves to mourn his wife Margaret, of 30 years; his children, Alison of Ontario and David of Bella Coola. He was predeceased by his father Andrew in 1969; sister Anne Manrovich in 1997 and sister-in-law Gloria Stanger in 1998. Jack is survived by his mother Ruth Stanger of Beausejour; mother-in-law Vera Ames of Ontario; brother Lou of Selkirk; sister Jean (Nick) Hemko of Ontario; many nieces and nephews. IM FREE Dont grieve for me, for now Im free; Im following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call; I closed by eyes and left it all. I could not stay another day; To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place on that special day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things, I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My lifes been full, I savoured much; Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; Dont lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free. Cremation has taken place and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jacks memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 13, 1999