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JACK TAPPER
Jack worked many years as a well respected chartered accountant and had the reputation of being brilliant at this occupation. During that time, he also volunteered his services to many organizations, including the Variety Club and the Children's Festival. After retirement from accounting, Jack took over and ran the family candy business, Progress Candy, until it closed.
Jack always had a passion for board war games, having over 200 in his collection, and for the thoroughbred horse racing, which, after retiring from accounting, he took up more passionately, and through which, he had many friends. He also loved classic movies and jazz and his knowledge of trivia and history was exceptional.
In the last few years, Jack suffered severe complications from diabetes and heart disease and, as his health deteriorated, this caused him to make some unfortunate decisions. He was always grateful, however, to his friends for their support and compassion.
A graveside funeral was held Friday, August 2 at Shaarey Zedek with Rabbi Matthew Leibl conducting a moving service. The eulogy was given by his niece, Gabrielle Doll.
Pallbearers were David Miles, Greg Miles, Sheldon Sturrey, Charlie Tax, Jason Doll and Edtie Doll.
In lieu of cards, a donation may be made to the Jackie Tapper Memorial Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, 123 Doncaster Street, Suite C400, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3N 2B2, or to a charity of your choice.
Jack's pain and suffering is now over.
May he Rest In Peace.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 06, 2019
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I have known Jack since University. We played Jeopardy together in a group organized by Mike Kaiser. Jack was a very sweet guy and we had many great laughs. He was kind, loved animals, a real mensh. Z’L - Posted by: Shirley Geller (Friend) on: Sep 07, 2019
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FRIDAY--SEPT.6/19 I'M SORRY TO HEAR JACK DIED...I WAS AWAY- WITH MY OWN MEDICAL ISSUES. PEOPLE INFORMED ME-JACK HAD DIED-I COULD NOT MATCH THE NAME TO HIS FACE! THEY WOULD SAY-JACK DIED-YOU KNOW-"JACK" FROM - UP-STAIRS- JACK WHO?...THEY WOULD JUST SAY..JACK. THEN..I REALIZED...FROM THE YOUTHFUL PHOTO OF JACK...OH! THAT JACK....I WOULD SEE HIM OFF AND ON-OVER THE YEARS.. WE WOULD COMMENT ON HORSE RACING ETC. "ANYONE" GET THAT NAG? PAYING $ 79.00 TO WIN! I WOULD ASK...NO WAY! IT'S FIXED!! WE WOULD THEN ALL LAUGH. ANOTHER GOOD FELLA-GONE! I WISH HE DID NOT DIE! WE NEED GOOD PEOPLE ON THIS EARTH! TAKE THE BAD! NOT THE GOOD! BUT IT DOESN'T WORK THAT WAY! LIFE'S UNFAIR! SO UNFAIR AT TIMES. OH WELL! HE STRUGGLES NO MORE! TO ANOTHER LIFE! I'LL MAKE IT A POINT-TO VISIT HIS GRAVE..SOON. ALL THE BEST TO HIS FAMILY-ETC. TO LIFE! CHARLIE. - Posted by: CHARLIE SCOTLEND (RACING FRIEND) on: Sep 06, 2019