Jack Stevens passed away peacefully on June 17, 2015 surrounded by the love of his family.
He will be lovingly remembered by his loving wife of 51 years, Joyce–semicolon– children: Cathy and Kevin, John and Maria, Tracy and Brad, Jackie and John–semicolon– grandchildren: Joe, Grace, Kayla, Josh, Cameron, Jordan, Cole, Ethan, Justin, Erica, Nicholas and Daniel–semicolon– special cousins: Ken McGillis, Dennis Fitzgerald and Pat Geist–semicolon– as well as many other relatives and friends.
Jack was predeceased by his father, John in 1974 and mother, Nora in 1995.
Jack was a true gentleman who so gently touched everyone whom he came in contact with. A prominent farmer, who in 2014 was inducted into the Alberta Angus Association Hall of Fame as a Breed Builder. His lifelong love for nature and birds began at an early age on the farm.
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Connelly-McKinley St. Albert Funeral Home, 9 Muir Drive, St. Albert, Alberta. A Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 75 Poirier Ave. St. Albert, Alberta. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 14611 Mark Messier Trail, Edmonton, Alberta.
Memorial donations in Jack’s name may be sent to: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Canada Inc. 1638 Northway Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3L9
“And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand” –Psalm 90
Cath Dermody says
Dear Joyce and family members,
I am saddened at the loss of Jack. He was such a special man. “Those we hold most dear never truly leave us. They live on in the kindnesses they showed, the comfort they shared, and the love they brought into our lives”. You are in my thoughts during these difficult days. I’ll be in touch with you.
Alf, Nell Sadée says
May we hereby offer you our sincere condolences with the passing of your beloved husband,father and grand father.
Alf , Nell Sadée
Elaine and Hart Chapelle says
Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss. We met Jack a couple of times, but mainly know him from his friendly waves and smiles as we came into or left Kingswood Village. We wish you all the best as you grieve his loss and begin the healing process.
Sincerely,
Elaine & Hart Chapelle