JOHN (JACK) FREDRICK SUTTON

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JOHN (JACK) FREDRICK SUTTON John (Jack) Sutton, born May 1, 1924, passed away July 22, 2002. Leaving to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Helen; son Fred (Lynne) son Dan (Peggy) and grandchild Lindsay; daughter Ruth (Bruce) Carter and grandchild Stephanie (Jason) Moorhouse and great-grandchildren, Derek and Alexandria; Kelsey (Val) Carter and great-grandchildren, Erika and Kayla, Stacey (Jayson) Balan; sisters, Mary Carstens and Dorothy (Dot) Irwin; brother-in-law John (Nina) Broadfoot; sisters-in-law, Jennie and Vera Broadfoot; numerous nieces and nephews. Poppa will also be remembered by his many overseas "grandchildren": Christine (Austria), Angela (Australia), Matthew (New Zealand), Elisabeth (The Netherlands), Amarilli (Italy), Delphine (Switzerland), Jonathan (Germany), Kae (Thailand), Zofia (Norway). Married to Helen October 16, 1948, they resided on their farm at Warren where they raised their family. Jack had dairy cows, selling the cream, later changing to beef cattle, along with mixed grain. He was a municipal councillor, on the board of the Pool Elevator, a school trustee of the Warren Consolidated School District, a Warren Memorial Hall Board member, and a school bus driver for the Interlake School Division. He enjoyed many pleasant years fishing and hunting and teaching young hunters the sports. After retiring from active farming he took an avid interest in gardening, woodworking, camping, along with the many family functions that occurred. For a number of years, after retiring, Jack enjoyed helping others with the spring seeding, haying, and fall harvesting. Many nights were passed with friends and family gathered at the Sutton home, when the rug was rolled up and music and dancing filled the air. Cards and story telling filled other evenings where grandchildren and great-grandchildren were always welcomed. Poppa was often called upon to be a chauffeur, emergency Mister Fix-it, parts "getter", snow removal expert, construction consultant, furniture mover, tow truck operator, etc. He was a mentor and advisor whom the family loved. He also loved animals, caring for many favoured dogs and cats over the years. "Tubby" and "Pickles" say goodbye. Friends may call from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 25, at 2:00 p.m. at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall. Rev. Mary Best will officiate. Active pallbearers are Stephanie and Jason Moorhouse, Kelsey Carter, Stacey and Jayson Balan, Lindsay Sutton. Honorary pallbearers are Cyril and Shirley Irwin, Lorna and Garth Herman, Bill and Jessie Ogilvie, Earl Nichol, Tanis Wilson, George and Isabel Nichol, Bill Mistafa. Thank you to Dr. McTaggart, nurses and staff of Teulons Hunter Memorial Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hunter Memorial Hospital or Warren United Church would be appreciated. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 25, 2002