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JACK A. KOLT 1913 - 2002 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jack Kolt. Dad was predeceased by his wife Lee in 1980. He leaves to mourn sons, Robert (Judy), Richard (Bev) daughter Linda (Doug Sr.) grandchildren, Jack (Sheryl), Debra (Jeff), Robert Jr. (JoAnne), Ken (Shannon), Kurtis (Wendy), Tracie (Mike), Doug Jr. (Laura) great-grandchildren, Cass, Becky, Brady, Matthew, Brianna, Christopher, Marisa, Kristen, Michael, Emily, Jennifer, Eric and Brett. Dad had a very fulfilling life with many accomplishments. He worked for 35 years at CPR and was chairman of the local protective board. For 52 years dad was an accomplished musician proficient in six instruments. He was a leader of his own dance band, recording four albums and was co-founder of Kolt Music School. At the age of 17 dad founded the Ukrainian Prosvita All-star Athletic Club and in 1954 he founded the Canadian Polish Athletic Club (CPAC). Dad was the founder of the Polish Professional and Business Association. He was also the co-founder of the North Winnipeg Charitable Club which led to a swimming pool at the north "Y" and made the building a reality in 1957. Dad had a leading role in the construction of the Polish Manor where they honoured him by naming the library after him. He was also on the board of directors of St. Josephs Residence. Dad also wanted to better the community by running for political office. Dad was recognized for his many achievements by having a street named after him in the Seven Oaks Crossing and by being inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame as a builder in 2001. But above all, his true joy of life was the love of his family. The family would like to thank Helen Bartosh for her friendship with dad. We are also so thankful to the staff of the St. Josephs Residence for their extraordinary compassion and care given to our dad. Also, special thanks to Dr. S. Koven and Dr. B. Gorski. Donations in dads memory can be made to The Friends of St. Josephs, 1149 Leila Ave., Winnipeg, MB. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 3 at 3:00 p.m. at Knysh Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main St., Rev. Fr. H. Uczniak officiating. Private family interment Holy Ghost Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jack Kolt Jr., Robert Kolt Jr., Jeff Kot, Ken Kolt, Kurtis Kolt, Todd Station. Dad, you were an inspiration to all of us. KNYSH FUNERAL CHAPEL 1020 MAIN STREET 582-0973
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 31, 2002
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My "Big-Papa" was a kind of man that I aspire to be someday. He cared so deeply for his family and believed in helping your neighbor- something that people learn too late in their lives. His shelves painted with old books that showed their age and usage, his home smelled of a recently extinguished, but not the last, cigar, and his warm loving embrace that I never wanted to be released from were what I remember most of him. I miss you, you'd be proud of my dad, he's a great man. I love you big-papa. - Posted by: Cass Kolt (Great-Grandson) on: May 31, 2012