JOHN ROBERTS (JACK) SHEARER

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JOHN ROBERTS (JACK) SHEARER Passed away peacefully with family present on Thursday, April 21, 2011. Jack was predeceased by his mother Barbara Gray, father Alexander Shearer, stepfather George Gray, sister Norma Haslam, brother Charlie Shearer and sister-in-law Delores Shearer. He leaves to mourn the family he loved. His wife Mavis, daughters Cindy Neubauer (Dean), Caron Turk (Dave), sons Cameron (Lisa) and Craig (Cheryl), two stepdaughters Lori and Kelly Rogers, seven grandchildren Lee, Laine, Kristin, Daniel, Ryan, Shayne and Alex. Jack was born September 19, 1922 in Winnipeg, attended Daniel McIntyre Collegiate and then served in the Navy for four years during the Second World War with overseas postings on the North Atlantic as a Submarine Detector. On his return to Winnipeg, and his job with M.T.S. he spent 45 years until his retirement as a manager in 1986. Jack was a member of the Masons Capitol Lodge 136 where he received his 50 year medal. He joined the Khartum Shrine in 1973 and became a drummer in his Pride and Joy , the Drum and Bugle Corps. Jack was also a member of the Legion Branch 215. His enthusiasm and humour never diminished over the years. With many friends at M.T.S. and the Shrine along with his love and affection of family, he regarded these as the high points in his life. The family would like to thank the Staff at Kildonan Personal Care Home for the care and affection they provided for him. According to Jack's wishes cremation has taken place and a service in Jack's honour will be held Saturday, April 30, 2011, 2:00 p.m. at Klassen Funeral Home. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired donations may be made to the Khartum Shrine Burn Unit, 1155 Wilkes Ave., Winnipeg, MB. To Quote an old Scottish proverb All in all - I had a good life. KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson Hwy. - 338-0331 Condolences may be sent to www.klassenfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 26, 2011