Dear Shirley and family, 

My name is Donna Fournier. I heard of Jack's passing from my mum, Gladys Banks and sadly, due to work, I  was unable to attend the memorial for  him recently. I wanted to share how much your dear husband Jack impacted my dad, Don Banks over the years and the many times they spent together. before Dad passed away.  I so remember my dad hearing about Jesus from Jack years ago and how much my dad loved and respected his authentic faith.  My dad told me once that he could see Jack's faith was true and good and I truly believe that my dad is in Heaven today b/c of Jack's love of Jesus and how he showed that to my dad over and over again until his passing in 2002. I can see my dad, excitedly greeting Jack with a huge hug and a smile at Heaven's door. God Bless the rich testimony Jack was to so many!! 

I was blessed to be called Jack's friend for 40 years. He was a mentor to me. His wisdom, knowledge, humour and spiritual acumen were always on point. When I needed insights on a problem, I would take Jack to  McDonald’s. The years that we had coffee together left me with warm and cherished memories and enriched my life.

So what was a coffee time with Jack like? He was exceptionally gentle, polite, humble and caring.  By listening to me he made me feel like he believed in me. He shared his experiences with a loving God who cares about us as individuals. His positive approach lifted my spirits and left me with cherished memories.

His encouragements showed me a better way to live. I always came away from my conversations with Jack over coffee with renewed vigour, enthusiasm and a deeper sense of purpose in life. The joy of the Lord was his strength.  


We have many good memories of Jack, at different intervals -- in the community and church, in Chilliwack and Abbotsford -- and for Edna, the spouse of her one time teaching colleague. Our condolences to Shirley and family.

Lloyd and Edna Mackey

When Uncle Jack  (and Aunt Shirley) visisted us in Stayner many years ago, it was like having our precious dad (Harry) back...so much alike....kind, gentle  servants of the Lord with the same twinkle in their eyes and that shared mischievous sense of humour....(I have to wonder what they are up to!!)...and so dearly loved.  It gives us great joy knowing they  are finally together with so many other loved ones although the tears come at this earthly parting. You are all held in our hearts across the miles. Much love . Judy (Diamond) Imrie and Family. XOXO

Abbotsford Hospice Society

Briercrest College and Seminary

Sevenoaks Alliance Church (choose Missions)

Service of Remembrance

Henderson's Fraser Valley Funeral Home

Jack Diamond

immediate need

Death has occurred or is near

plan ahead

Pre-plan a funeral or cremation

Plan a Funeral or Cremation Default Desktop

Find Obituaries and Services

featured article

What to Say When Someone Dies

Show Your Support

sympathy and etiquette

grief library

celebrations of life

Sympathy and Grief

obituary

services

memories

Obit Detail

In the care of

share to facebook

share by email

share link

Share Obituary

ideas and resources

Sympathy and Grief Mobile

OBITUARY

Rev. Jack Diamond

July 27, 1937 – June 24, 2022

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Updates

Services