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JACK NIXON
Born: Jun 05, 1922
Date of Passing: Jun 15, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJACK NIXON 1922 - 2015 Jack Kendal Nixon passed away in Lethbridge, Alberta on June 15, 2015 at the age of 93. Jack was born June 5, 1922 in Russell, Manitoba and moved to Winnipeg with his parents as a young boy. During the Second World War, he was in the Air Force in England, where he supervised a crew loading bombers. After the war, he returned to Winnipeg where he married his high school sweetheart, Betty Cruse. Jack went to the University in Manitoba on the G.I. Bill and earned his degree in Interior Design. He worked as a sales representative for Kawneer Canada based in Winnipeg. Jack and Betty later moved to Vancouver in 1972 after he was promoted to Western District Sales Manager; a position he held until retirement. In 1996, they moved to Lethbridge to be closer to family. Jack always enjoyed helping Betty with her gardens, was an avid golfer and a talented woodworker. Jack was predeceased by his loving wife, Betty (2012). He is survived by his three children Lizabeth Nixon of Winnipeg, Ken (Karla) Nixon of Lethbridge, and Martin (Nicole) Nixon of Neepawa; three grandchildren Adam (Sylvie) Nixon, Sarah Brooker and Joshua Nixon; two step-grandchildren Paul (Anna) Millar and Julie Millar; three great-grandchildren Fiona and Katherine Nixon, and Travis Overton; as well as sister Evelyn Waller of Selkirk and her daughter Wendy Cain; sister-in-law Gail (Fred) Coward and their family Beth (Reza) Bidarian and Bill Coward. Jack will be cremated by Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel in Lethbridge and an interment will take place at Chapel Lawn in Winnipeg in late July, where he will be laid to rest beside his true love, Betty. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels Ltd.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 27, 2015
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Jack was a riot. He always smiled and laughed a lot. When I first met him I was so impressed with his graceful nature and soon realized that he was a treasure as is his two sons. He always looked out for me. Are you hungry, are you bored, where would you like to go and see in this great province of ours (Alberta) My memories of Jack always bring a smile on my face. When he moved into a senior complex he stated, "Well look at that there's a perfect place on that counter for my martini glass and mix. Loved you Jack. - Posted by: Nicole Nixon (married to his son, Martin) on: Jan 14, 2024
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I started work at Pilkington Glass in 1960. We were the Kawneer dealer and I had the great opportunity to work with and learn from Jack. He was very knowledgeable and he took the time to teach us youngsters about storefronts, curtain wall and automatic door operators. He was a real gentleman! - Posted by: Jim Parker (worked together in Winnipeg) on: Jun 28, 2015