JOHN (JACK) ALEXANDER JONSSON

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JOHN (JACK) ALEXANDER JONSSON August 31, 1929 - October 7, 2002 Peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2002, Jack Jonsson passed away at the age of 73 after a brave and determined battle with cancer. Jack will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years Joanne; and three sons, Brad (Tish) and children, Cole and Matt, Dan (Chris) and children, Connor and Robyn, and Greg (Sharon) and children, Cam and Shae. Jack was born at Victoria Beach August 31, 1929, the fourth of five children born to Freda and Alex Jonsson. Also mourning his passing are sister Enid Tyler and family, sister Marlene and husband Tom Farrell and family, brother Lloyd Jonsson and family, sister-in-law Donna Jonsson and family, sister-in-law Judy Morton and family, brother-in-law Jay Morton, and mother-in-law Joanna Morton. Jack was predeceased by his parents, Freda and Alex; father-in-law Joseph Morton; brother Robert; and sisters-in-law, Gloria Jonsson and Joan Morton. Jack was an extremely skilled and accomplished carpenter, his main profession. He travelled throughout northern Manitoba and areas of Lake Winnipeg building government docks and ferry landings, including an extended stint in Churchill building houses. Jack was a true adventurer and outdoorsman, and turned his hand to a variety of enterprises over the years including harbour master, alderman, cattle farmer, land developer, fishing guide and carpentry teacher in Little Grand Rapids and Manigotogan. Jack loved spending time on Lake Winnipeg. In his latter years Jack turned his hand to smaller woodworking projects. His gifts to his grandchildren of sleds, rocking horses, high chairs and toys, branded with his unique "JJ" insignia, will serve as precious heirlooms for generations to come. Jack was awarded the Lieutenant Governors Citation for Bravery for risking his own life to save another. He made many friends over the years, and especially loved the people of remote northern communities. The family wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the nursing staff at the Pine Falls Hospital for their compassionate care. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Friday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Michaels Church, Victoria Beach, with Rev. Canon J. Whitford officiating. Requiem Under the wide and starry sky Dig the grave and let me lie. Glad did I live and gladly die, And I laid me down with a will. This be the verse you grave for me, Here he lies where he longed to be, Home is the sailor, home from sea, And the hunter home from the hill. - Robert Louis Stevenson Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 09, 2002