John (Jack) Blowers
April 12, 1920 - February 12, 2019
Burial Date February 19, 2019
Funeral Home Wojcik's Funeral Chapel
JOHN (JACK) BLOWERS
April 12, 1920 – February 12, 2019
On the morning of February 12, 2019, John (Jack) Blowers died peacefully at Deer Lodge Centre, at the age of 98.
Jack is survived by daughter Karen; grandsons Jaret (Joanna) and Brendon (Pam); sisters Kathleen and Alice; stepson Ed Shaw (Kelly); and many nieces and nephews and friends. He was predeceased in death by his wife Doreen of 54 years; wife Irene of 18 years; and parents; and brother Maurice (Kaye).
Jack was born in England on April 12,1920 to parents Lily and Robert Blowers. They immigrated to Canada in 1926 and settled in Riding Mountain, Manitoba. After his schooling he worked as a meat inspector but enlisted in the RCAF at war time. Following a lengthy career in the Air Force, Jack retired to pursue his second career as a beekeeper, and very successful he was. He was also an active member of the Masonic Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Deer Lodge Worship Centre.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Deer Lodge Centre.