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Obituary for John Allan "Jack" Macleod

John  Allan "Jack"  Macleod
Mr. John Allan "Jack" Macleod, beloved husband of "Lennie" of Red Deer passed away at the Extendicare Michener Hill, Red Deer, Alberta on Monday, September 14, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Jack was born at Hanna, Alberta and moved to Sundre with his family at a young age; where he received his Primary Schooling. He then moved to Calgary, Alberta, where he attended High School and married Jean Wishart in 1954. Jack worked in the Oil Patch as a Seismic Driller and then owned and operated the Westpoint Service Station in Calgary until 1964. In 1965, he and Jean moved their family to Red Deer and became the Esso Bulk Agent, where he remained until his retirement in 1991. Jack married Lennie Roberts in 1994. He served his community in several capacities including: the Past President of the Red Deer Elks, Red Deer Shriners, he was a lifelong Mason with ‘Scottish Rite’, a Past President and Life Director of the Westerner, and also Past President of the Western Fertilizer and Chemical Dealer’s Association. He was founding member of the Agri Trade and devoted his life giving his time to these and many other affiliations. Besides his loving wife, Lennie, Jack is survived by his children, Wayne (Sherry) of Red Deer, Sandra (Sean) Wheeler of Canmore, Alberta and Bruce (Launa), also of Red Deer; his stepsons, John (Christal) Roberts of Edmonton, Alberta, Douglas (Susan) Roberts of Hamilton, Ontario and Alan Roberts of Fort McMurray, Alberta; his grandchildren, Janice Reid, Shauna Twogood, Jeff and Craig Macleod, Lauren and Cameron Wheeler, and Evan, Logan, Ayden and Ryen Macleod; as well as his step grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Addie and Emily. Jack was predeceased by his first wife, Jean in 1991, a daughter, Brenda in 1955, his parents, John and Ethel Macleod, and his sister, Barbara Moxham. A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held at Gaetz Memorial United Church, 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with The Reverend Jeffrey Rock officiating. Family Interment will be held at the Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. The family would like to thank Dr. Souster and Jack’s many caregivers at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre and Extendicare Michener Hill for their kindness, compassion and care. If desired, Memorial Donations in Jack's honor may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta and N.W.T at www.heartandstroke.ab.ca or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.
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