John "Jack" Nordquist

Peacefully on Tuesday June 24, 2014 Jack Nordquist passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 88 years.

Left to cherish Jack’s memory is his sister Myrtle (Jake) Neudorf from Abbotsford, BC; nephews Brian Neudorf from Surrey, BC and Jerry Neudorf from Vancouver, BC; cousin Don Martinson from Bellville, ON and many extended family members. Left to remember the good times are his lifelong friends Ted (Bonnie) Harvey, Brian (Susan) Mann, Pat Campbell, Terry Barber and Vicky Campbell. Jack is predeceased by his loving wife Kay in 2000 and his parents Herbert and Violet Nordquist and his very dear friend Ed Campbell in 2013.

Jack was a WWII veteran and joined the Navy at the age of 17. He was an Able Seaman AA111 on the HMCS Quinte J166, Royal Canadian Navel Volunteer and sailed overseas on an American Destroyer. Jack was employed at C.N.R for 43 years. He obtained the position as an Accounts Control Budgeting Manager and was responsible for The Lakehead region throughout British Columbia. He was a very dedicated and conscientious employee. Jack enjoyed his cars especially his Lincolns. Every two to three years you would see him driving a shiny brand new Lincoln. Jack was a very private man and enjoyed his personal life with his close friends. He will be deeply missed.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Thursday July 3, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the

St. Luke’s Anglican Church 130 Nassau St. N. Following the memorial service there will be a private family interment at St. Luke’s Soldier’s Chapel.

Jack’s family and friends would like to thank the staff on 5C ward at the St. Boniface Hospital for providing Jack with such excellent compassionate care. We would also like to thank Alice and the staff at Riverview Daycare Hospital for their support and care.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation 409 Tache Ave Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6, St. Luke’s Anglican Church 130 Nassau St.N. Winnipeg, MB R3L 2H1 and Calvary Temple 400 Hargrave St Winnipeg, MB R3B 3A8.