John "Jack" Emerson Rees

24 February 1931 – 25 August 2010

It is with great sadness that we inform you that our father Jack passed away peacefully in the Chilliwack General Hospital.

Jack was born in Cheltenham, England, and experienced the Battle of Britain first hand in his backyard as a 10 year old boy. In 1948 he immigrated to Canada. He joined the RCN in 1949 as an aircraft handler and served aboard HMCS Magnificent until 1950. He remustered into the RCAF as an Aero engine tech, and served in Saskatoon on B-25 Mitchells from 1950-1959. Then in Trenton on DC-4M North Stars from 1959-1967. He finished his career in Edmonton from 1967-1974 with 435 sqd. where he obtained 5000 hours on the C-130E Hercules.

From 1974-1991 he flew B-25J Mitchell water bombers from St. Albert, Alberta in Wood Buffalo National Park. Jack retired from aviation in 1991 and took up his love of gardening.

Jack leaves to cherish his memory his children David in Edmonton, Peter in Williams Lake, Allan in Grande Prairie, and Greg (Laureen) in Mundare, AB; stepchildren Gerald in Chilliwack, Janice (Gary) in Fort Langley; grandsons Scott, Matthew, Georgie, and Gerry; brothers Graham (Val) in Fort Langley, and Mike in Maple Ridge; along with many nephews, nieces, cousins and great friends.

A family service has been held.

Arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, Chilliwack, BC.