Jack John Schandl

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our gentle giant, Jack John Schandl. Jack left us peacefully on July 13, 2013, at the age of 83. Jack was born in 1930 in the rural community of Greencourt, Alberta, the eldest of two children.  He was predeceased by Helen (Koufalexi) and Margaret (Churches). He will be greatly missed by sons, George, Cristo and Jack Jr. (Fiona); grandchildren, Tara (Steve), Aiden and Ethan; great grandson, Evan; sister, Eleanor Rook, her children Brent and Wendy, great nephews Corey and Brandon; and his companion, Pat Litchfield.  He will also be missed by his brother in laws: Cliffe, his children Cindy, Christine, Sandra, Diana, and Cliffe Jr, and Gordon (Wylla), his children, Kari and John, and all of their families.

Jack had many friends across the country that will miss him dearly.

Jack was a proud father, as well as a wonderful father in law, brother in law, grandfather, uncle and a friend to many. He will always be known and missed for his passion for flowers and gardening.  As an avid sports fan, he loved watching the Oilers, Canucks, Expos and BC Lions.

Jack’s career working for Via Rail, in Montreal, PQ, spanned from 1963 to 1990.  He subsequently returned to BC to enjoy his retirement years.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services, 3070 275A Street, Aldergrove, BC.   The service will be broadcast live on line.  Contact the Schandl family for details. All are welcome to join us. Flowers are welcome. For more information, call 604-857-5779. Reception details will be provided at the service.

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