John H. Anderson

March 29th, 1919 – April 13th, 2010

Jack Anderson of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan passed away on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 at the age of 91. Jack was predeceased by his wife Edith in 2004. He leaves to mourn and remember him, his three children Carole (Rich) Donnelly, John (Leianne) and Bud (Colleen); grandchildren Bret (Janice), Gregory (Kathy), Bart, Michelle (Ken), Jay (Christine), Brittany, Riley and Timothy; seven great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will also be remembered by his “adopted family” Carolyn and Dave Gregory, Christy and Murray Rice and their children. The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 16th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Pastor John Kreutzwieser will officiate and interment will take place in the Veteran’s Section at Rosedale Cemetery. Legion Rites will be observed by Marty Martell of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #59. Jack was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on March 29th, 1919. His mother predeceased him within a year of his birth. Jack was raised in Kandahar, Alsask and Saskatoon. Jack met the love of his life Edith in Saskatoon and they were married on November 30th, 1940. Jack was in the Militia prior to the Second World War and served his country overseas during the war. He was captured just prior to the end of the war but managed to escape custody on his 26th birthday and work his way to the American front lines. After the war Jack began his career as a social worker first with the Department of Veterans affairs and eventually with the Government of Saskatchewan, in North Battleford, Melfort and finally in Moose Jaw. Jack served many organizations both before and after his retirement. He is a Past President of the Royal Canadian Legion, Moose Jaw Branch and a Past Chairperson of the Saskatchewan Command of the Royal Canadian Legion. Jack also served on numerous other Boards and Associations. Jack will be remembered for the devotion to his wife, the love for and support of his family, his appreciation of good scotch, and his generous spirit. For those so wishing, donations in memory of Jack may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund, c/o Royal Canadian Legion, 268 High St. West, Moose Jaw, Sask. S6H 1S8 or to Providence Place Foundation Inc – for Park Development, 100 – 2nd Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw, Sask. S6H 1B8.