October 3, 1919 – February 14, 2012
With great sadness, the family of Jack Nevison announce his passing on February 14, 2012 at Victoria Hospice. He had been very ill for over a year with cancer. He passed away peacefully with Marnie at his side.
Jack was predeceased by brothers Cliff and Walt. He is survived by his sister Berna in Calgary; brother Keath in Nelson; daughters Patricia James (Bill), and Bonnie Barriscale (Ken); three grandchildren Alena James, Ryan James, and Michael Barriscale; and many nieces and nephews.
Jack and Marnie were married and had twenty-two wonderful years together. He is survived by three step-children, Ted (Juli), Heather, and Rob (Donna) Harris; and six grandchildren, Daniel, Karryn, Myles, Victoria, Nolan, and Nicholas.
Jack was born October 3, 1919 in Birch Hills, SK. He was the third child of Robert and Esther Nevison. The family moved to Yorkton, SK where he attended school. After completing school, he applied to get into the Navy in 1936 and was called up in 1940. The family were now in Calgary. Jack was drafted to Naden in Esquimalt. In 1941, he was assigned to the HMCS Agassiz. While in Victoria, Jack met Florence (Miller) and they were married September 5, 1941. Florence passed away in 1987.
Jack was in WWII and he had two tours to Korea. He returned home February 4, 1951. He retired from the Navy on February 15, 1965. Jack loved the Navy and loved to reminisce. In his youth, he loved to work on the neighbourhood farm, to play ball, hockey, speed skate, and fish.
Many thanks to Dr. Brian Pound, Jill and Heather, the three Hospice Doctors, and the beautiful staff and volunteers at the Hospice. Thank you to our friends and family.
Service to be held by the Rev. Don Hume who married Jack and Marnie. Funeral to be held at McCall Bros. Funeral Home, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on February 26, 2012 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Victoria Hospice if you so wish.
My beloved may you rest in peace.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Marion Goehring
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Susan and Peter So sorry Marni to hear of Jack’s passing. Think of you so often. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Take care,
Susan and Peter
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Eileen, Matthew and family To Marnie and family we send you our deepest sympathy. I will remember Jack for being larger than life and strong as an ox. A man who fought in two wars for us. He was most of all a devoted husband and will be missed by all.
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Rae Garvey Dear Marlene:
I’m sorry sorry to hear of your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely
Rae Garvey
(nursing classmate)
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Sean Hurley Marnie
Sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and your family.
All my Love
Sean Hurley
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Ted Harris Family Duncan, B.C Wishing all the family (and especially our mother) love and peace during this difficult time. Jack was a very special person and will be sadly missed by his family and all those who knew him.
Ted, Julieta, Daniel, Victoria and Nicolas
Sorry to hear of your loss, Marlene. We are thinking of you at this time.
We were pleased to have had a visit with you in June after all these years.
Our condolences,
Harvey & Marion Goehring (nursing classmate)