February 29, 1936 - June 24, 2020
In Memory of John (Jack) Clarence
Hornsby
It is with sad hearts and wonderful memories that we
announce the passing of Jack Hornsby.
Jack passed away peacefully at the age of 84 years of
age. Jack will be forever remembered and deeply loved by
his daughter Cindy (Wilf) LaValley, son Darrin (Marilyn)
Hornsby, treasured grandchildren, Kim (Mike), Kerry
(Courtney), Kaitlyn (Myles), Amy (Cory), Justin (Jill); great
grandchildren, Daven, Blake, Hayden, Paisley, Pyper,
Nate, Liam; beloved brother Larry Hornsby (of Kamloops,
BC); sister-in-laws Ann Hornsby (Mayerthorpe), Diane
Hornbsy (Penticton, BC); brother-in-laws William Wichuk,
John Wichuk (Marilyn) Wichuk,Danny (Sandy) Wichuk;
sister-in-laws Virginia Wichuk, and Carol (Wayne) Zolmer
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jack was predeceased by his loving wife Jeannette (April
2019); his parents Frank and Ora Hornsby; mother and
father in law William and Anne Wichuk; brothers Ken
Hornsby and Ed Hornsby; and brother in law Allan
Wichuk.
Jack was a man of many interests. First and foremost
Jack was a farmer who loved life on the farm with his
family. He enjoyed running a mixed farming operation in
Tiger Lily, Alberta. Jack excelled as an athlete. He was a
Golden Glove Champion boxer who was able to take
home the title. Jack also loved baseball, curling, and
hockey. All of these activities kept him and Jeannette up to
date with his many friends in the community as well as all
of the news! He was a well known hunter and loved
guiding many Americans with his guiding service on trips
north of the Athabasca River.
Family was everything to Jack. His family often referred
to him as their “rock”as he was always there to support
them in whichever way that he could. Jack loved to coach
his son Darrin in both hockey and baseball. He was an
avid fan of his children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren who also share his love of sports! We know
he will continue to always root for them with Jeannette
from the stands in heaven. He will be sorely missed not
only by his family, but also his many friends and
acquaintances.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the
outstanding staff of the Mayerthorpe Extendicare.
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