JACK DAVID BYZUK

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JACK DAVID BYZUK April 11, 1938 - December 28, 2007 It is with sadness we announce the sudden passing of Jack David Byzuk on Friday, December 28, 2007, at the Victoria General Hospital. Jack was born in Winnipeg on April 11, 1938, and was raised in the North End, attending Norquay Elementary and Jr. High School, St. John's High School and Red River Community College where he obtained his Certificate in Recreation. Jack began working with the City of Winnipeg Hydro Department in May of 1957 prior to transferring to the Parks and Recreation Department in 1966. During his employ in Recreation, he was Program Supervisor at Norquay, Northwood and Kelvin Community centres until 1976 from which time held the position of Program Supervisor with the East Kildonan/Transcona Recreation Branch until his retirement in 1991. Prior to his employ in Recreation, his association as a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce allowed him the opportunity to become one of the first volunteer supervisors (1962-64) of the Winnipeg Boys and Girls Club. From 1962 to 1967, Jack was a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society. As well as being an active Executive Member, he sang tenor with the Pine Tones Quartet. To date this is the only quartet from Winnipeg to obtain a score high enough to represent the Land of Lakes District in International Competition. This they did in 1965. He also appeared in the 1968 Production The Music Man as a member of the River City Four and cast member Jacey Squires. In 1995, he re-joined the Barbershop Harmony Society and was a member of the Mystique, Conchords, and Soundsation Quartets. In 2004, he appeared in the Fringe Festival production of Spikey as a cast member and in the quartet the Foremen. Over the years Jack was an active member of several Sports Organizations. He was a founding member of the North Winnipeg Nomads and from 1969 to 1980, acted in official capacity of Manager, Treasurer, Publicity and Board Member. From 1971 to 1978, he was a member of the Manitoba Wrestling Association holding the positions of Vice-President, Tournament Coordinator and Publicity. From 1972 to 1978, he was a member of the Greater Winnipeg Bantam Football League, elected twice President, Vice-President and Publicity. From 1975 to present, Jack was a member of Football Manitoba and held various positions including President, Vice-President, and Treasurer and in 1988 was elevated to Life Member. He also served on the Program Committee of Football Canada. From 1978 to 1980, as well as being a founding member of the Minor Bantam Football League, he held the positions of Registrar and Publicity. From 1981 to 1984, as well as being a founding member of the North Winnipeg Satellites Junior B Hockey Club, he held positions of Vice-President and member of the Board. From 1991 to 1993, he was a member of the Norquay School Re-Union Committee. He also served as a member of Saint Johns Cantius, Fort Rouge Legion and because of his love of the accordion, he was also a member of the Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Association. Jack was predeceased by his parents Mary and Michael and brothers Victor and Bill. He is survived by his brother Steve (Helen) and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family wishes to thank the Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Services for their assistance, the doctors, nurses and staff in the emergency ward at St. Boniface Hospital and the doctors, nurses and staff in the ICU at Victoria Hospital. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200-6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. Arrangements entrusted to: Glen Eden Funeral Home 4477 Main Street 338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 02, 2008