ALEXANDER JOHN (JACK) MACIVER

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ALEXANDER JOHN (JACK) MACIVER It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Alexander John (Jack) MacIver on Sunday, May 11th, 2008, at the age of 83 years. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary; his seven children, Alexander John (Sandy) of Vancouver, Ian of Toronto, Laura-Leigh Brook (Jim) of Breckenridge, Colorado, Douglas (Evelyn) of Winnipeg, Tracy VanderEnde (Herb) of Vancouver, Kim Turnley (Dave) of Winnipeg, Jackie Dragojevic (Mike) of Toronto. Also mourning his loss are his 16 grandchildren, Meghan, Drewe, John-James, Tyler, Ryan, Shelley, Douglas, Andrew, Alexandria, Ryan, Susan, Zachery, Danielle, Shauna, Jonmikal and Seth. The annual fishing trips to northern Manitoba including Knee Lake and Bolton Lake will long live in their memories. Jack was predeceased by his sister Margaret and his brother A.B.C. (Bruce). Also left to remember him are Jack's sisters, Francis Ballingall of Tawassen, BC, and Diane MacDonald of Winnipeg. He is remembered with fondness by Terri, Bryan, Melissa, Nicole and Michael of Los Angeles, his sisters-in-law, Anne Loreque of New Mexico, Edna Storsater (Ralph) of Montreal and Phyllis MacIver of Winnipeg, along with his many nieces and nephews. Jack was born in Winnipeg on November 9th, 1924 where he resided all of his life. Educated at Linwood School in St. James, he joined the R.C.N.V.R. in the spring of 1943. While on active duty following the D day operations his ship, the HMCS Trentonian, was sunk in February 1945. Upon his return from the war he married his long time sweetheart Mary Butchart on November 10, 1945. Over the years, Jack remained in contact with his few surviving shipmates. He recently visited his friend and shipmate Vince Hadley (Ivey) at their home in White Rock, BC. Jack was responsible for publishing the history of the HMS Trentonian. Jack found his calling in the automotive industry. A self made businessman Jack became owner and dealer principal of Midway Chrysler Plymouth in August 1969. Jack was recognized as the Time Life Dealer of the year in 1985. He was best known for the slogan where you're the boss and the Midway jingle that followed. Jack loved Winnipeg and Winnipeggers. He was generous in giving back to his community. Often he was the anonymous benefactor for those in need especially when children and summer camps were involved. Over the years Jack remained involved in many organizations; and continued his association as past president of the Winnipeg Lions Club, the St. Andrews Society of Winnipeg, and the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association. For many years Jack served on Chrysler Canada's dealer advisory council. He was also actively involved in many civic and charitable organizations; through the Shriners [and Jesters] Ducks Unlimited, the Fort Whyte Society and as one of the few 60 year pin holders with the Masonic Temple. He also enjoyed his long time membership with cohorts in the Passwa Club and with the Winnipeg mafia' brain stormers. Jack was a Board member of MPIC and the Associates of the Asper School of Business. He was a lifetime member of the PC Party of Manitoba. Jack was a very active member of Knox United Church. He spent many years as chairman of the board of the Duval Foundation. He volunteered his energy and efforts to many diverse projects throughout the City and particularly with and through HMS Chippewa. He was gratified to learn that his last volunteer effort would also be a success when the City announced that permission had been granted for a parade honoring cadets from all levels of the armed forces [air, sea and land] to be celebrated for the first time in June 2008. Jack enjoyed many activities having been a long time member of the Winnipeg Winter Club, the Carlton Club, the Manitoba Club and St. Charles Golf Country Club. He enjoyed his recognition as a select member of the hole in one' club. His favourite place of all was sitting with Mary by the fireplace at their second home at Block 12 Falcon Lake where he surrounded himself with his many friends and family. He loved the sound of the loons in the evening. The grandchildren especially remember the sauna to warm up in after the thrilling tube rides behind the boat driven by Uncle Dave. The family would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the Doctors, Nurses and Unit Staff of the Health Sciences Centre on 4GD for all their support during Jack's brief stay. A celebration of the life of A. J. Jack MacIver was held on Thursday, May 15th, at 11:00 a.m. at Knox United Church - 400 Edmonton Street, Winnipeg, MB. Interment followed at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB. If friends so desire donations may be made to the CNIB, 1080 Portage Ave., R3G 3M3 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 - 6 Donald Street, R3L 0K6. Funeral arrangements by Neil Bardal Inc. 949-2200 nbardal.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 17, 2008