Mr. Jack Robert Bryant

BRYANT, Jack Robert - It is with broken hearts that the family of Jack Robert Bryant announces his passing at the age of 71 years on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in the I.C.U. at the Sault Area Hospital. Jack was in acute critical condition for three weeks. He fought back as hard as he could but three years of illness made him very weak. He passed very peacefully surrounded by all his family. Jack was born on October 5, 1941. He was first born son to Clarence (deceased) and Senja (Runsala/Pollari) Bryant. He was named after his two grandfather's, Robert Bryant and Jacobi “Kariboo Jack" Pollari. This name has carried into the next generation as his first born grandchild, a girl, was named Jacklyn Roberta. It is hoped to continue in this new generation of great grandchildren that are now being born. Jack married Betty Jane (Paulovitz) Bryant on May 1st, 1965 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and have enjoyed 48 years together. Jack and Betty had three children, Trevor Scott Bryant - wife Jackie, Sabrina Ann Bryant - friend Dave, and Lloyd Alexander Bryant - wife Nikki. Jack has eleven grandchildren, Jacklyn Roberta Kerns - husband Josh, Amanda Lynn Ferris - husband Jason, Darian Rekesh Bryant, April Jane Ann Bryant - friend Curtis, Alicia Shackleton – friend Chris, Jade Dakota Bryant. Cody Alexander Bryant, Sarah Savannah Bryant, Braiden Bryant, Kiera Bryant, and Josiah Bryant all of Sault Ste. Marie. He was also blessed with three great grandchildren, Ember Ferris, Chase Raymond Kerns, and "Baby" Ferris (due to arrive in September). Jack is survived by his sister Shirlie Marie Bryant and brother Jerry Herbert Bryant. He is predeceased by his in-laws Felix and Hertha Paulovitz of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Robert and Rosalie Christenson of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and by many aunts and uncles and two young cousins, Lyle Pollari and Tom Pollari. He is also survived by Brian Pollari, Christaphor Pollari friend Johanna, Tianna Pollari friend Bob , Darlene Fluery and Gord Fluery, all of Sault Ste. Marie, Gayanne Bronicheski, husband John of Thessalon, Ontario, Cary Christenson wife Mary of Ingside, Texas, Craig Christenson wife Michelle of Sheboygan, Wisconsin and Christopher Bryant of Toronto, Ontario. Jack was also blessed with friends from childhood who helped him through these trying times. We would like to acknowledge these friends, Leonard Irvine, Ed Robb, Peter MacDonald now deceased, Heather, Bruce Gromley and Leola Bellmore. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You made his journey easier. A very, very special "Thank You" to his PSW Darlene Cameron. You were the new "love" of his life. You kept him going, Honey, and he loved when you brought Katarina by for a visit, teased him and talked old cars and junkyard finds. Jack was an accomplished painter in the mediums of oil, acrylics, and water colors. He collected antiques and had a passion for old cars and a well cooked meal and a good bottle of beer. He also was a "special" foster dad for eighteen years and helped raise 33 foster children. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Funeral service in the chapel at 1 pm. Rev. Paul Raappana officiating. Memorial donations can be made in Jack's name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Critical Care Fund , Surgical Care Fund at Sault Area Hospital, Zion Lutheran Church Hall Fund or the charity of your choice. The family would like to express their gratitude to the following people - Sault Ste. Marie Ambulance service, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department, Sault Area Hospital, The personal in all the Labs, The Imaging department, Staff of the Emergency Department, The I.C.U., The Breathing department, All the Doctors (to many to name) who never gave up on him and last BUT not least the nurses of the ICU. The nurses are definitely the "Angels" among us. These Angels loved and cared for him so much that he and his family were so comforted. It made letting go a lot easier. AND "Thanks" to Rev. Paul Raappana from Faith Lutheran Church of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan for taking the time to come to Canada and give Jack comfort. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com