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JACK ALLEN WOLK
Born: May 02, 1961
Date of Passing: Feb 03, 2022
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JACK ALLEN WOLK
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Jack Allen Wolk on Thursday, February 3, 2022.
Jack was born in Winnipeg on May 2, 1961 and grew up in West Kildonan with his two brothers. As a teenager, Jack enjoyed spending his summers at the family cottage in Winnipeg Beach.
With his degree in Anthropology, Jack worked on archaeological digs in Dawson City, Yukon, and several Homesteads and Fur Trading Posts across Central and Southwestern Manitoba, as well as Northwestern Ontario. Jack used his degree in Horticulture working in various commercial greenhouses and nurseries over the years. He also used everything he learned in school to share his love for travel and history with his children, and to teach them how to grow a luscious garden.
Jack loved to travel. As a young adult he circumvented Canada and the USA by plane, train, boat and automobile. As a father, Jack enjoyed taking his children on road trips from Vancouver Island to Lake Superior and through the Northern USA.
Jack was predeceased by his father Norman Wolk. He is survived by his mother Bella Wolk, brothers, Shawn and Martin (Mel) Wolk, and his children, Geoffry and Melissa Wolk.
Funeral services were held graveside at the Hebrew Sick Cemetery on February 6, 2022. Pallbearers were Allan Nepon, Stewart Elston, Len Rosenfeld, Phil Halprin, Maury Gilman and Benjie Kay.
Donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, or a charity of your choice.
Publish Date: Feb 19, 2022
JACK ALLEN WOLK
May 2, 1961 - February 3, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, brother and son, Jack.
The funeral will take place Sunday, February 6, 2022 at the Hebrew Sick Cemetery. The funeral can be observed in accordance with Public Health Orders at
the following website:
https://www.congregationetzchayim.ca/services
Longer obituary to follow.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 05, 2022, Feb 19, 2022
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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My condolences to Jack's family and friends. I worked with Jack for many years at Rona. Very knowledgeable and I learned alot from him when we worked together in seasonal. He always talked about his kids he would do anything for them. A good guy for sure you will be truly missed. - Posted by: John Finlayson (Co worker ) on: Feb 15, 2022
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My sincere condolences to Jack's family and friends. We worked together for years and he would always stop by my office for a chat or just to say hello. Later he would share stories whenever I visited the store. He was an extremely knowledgeable, genuine and thoughtful man. We would talk about our children and he was always so proud to speak of Jeffrey and Melissa. RIP Jack. - Posted by: Kim Guest (Co-worker) on: Feb 09, 2022
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It broke my heart to hear about the passing of Jack, He was one of the most influential people I ever worked with and really made an positive impression on me, He could tell a story better than anyone and was the nicest person. It was a true honor to have met and work along side him. Rest in peace friend. - Posted by: Nathan Porter (Co-Worker- Friend (Rona)) on: Feb 07, 2022
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We the Dobson family send our condolences to Jack’s family. My two sons worked with Jack at Rona and my late husband and I always talked to Jack when we were in the store. Jack was a very nice, friendly person. We will truly miss his kindness. May he R.I.P. 🙏🏻 - Posted by: Patricia Dobson (Friend. Aquaintance) on: Feb 06, 2022
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I had been sent in a management capacity to the Rona store where Jack was working. He always stopped to say hello and ask how things were going and we had some great chats over the years. Even when I was travelling and only came back to that location on occasion, when Jack saw me, he went out of his way to say hello. Life was not the easiest for Jack but he always managed to persevere. I was so sad to hear of his passing. Jack was always so kind to those he met and worked with. He will be sadly missed by so very many. - Posted by: Linda Rock (Former co-worker) on: Feb 06, 2022
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My condolences to Jack's family. We worked together for over 20 years and he always made me laugh. You will be missed Jack. - Posted by: Alana (Coworker) on: Feb 05, 2022
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With Sincere Sympathy to the family of Jack. Jack was a good and honorable man. There wasn't anyone he wouldn't help. It has been a privilege to have known him. Rosemarie Sawchuk - Posted by: Rosemarie Sawchuk (co-worker-friend) on: Feb 05, 2022
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We were so sad to hear of Jack’s passing. He was a wonderful man. We knew him for years, he was a co-worker of my husband and a friend to all of us. We had game nights and he attended our wedding, he was always so kind to our children. We are all going miss seeing his smile. Condolences to his children, mother, and family. He will surely be missed. - Posted by: Kevin and Diana Somers (Friend) on: Feb 05, 2022