James Gerald Mack November 12, 1930 - March 23, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, dad, and grandpa. Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the age of 82 years, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Estevan, SK. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Mary; their children Cathleen (Warren) Jesse, Estevan, SK, Wesley (Karen) Mack, Estevan, SK Judy (Kevin) Rendek, Calgary, AB, Norman (Linda) Mack, Estevan, SK, Ronald Mack, Kenosee Lake, SK, and Brian (Shannon) Mack, Estevan, SK. He will be greatly missed by 15 grandchildren: Chad (Angela) Jesse, Estevan, SK, Ryan Jesse, Regina, SK, Nathan Jesse, Estevan, SK, Erin (Doug) Walter, Weyburn, SK, Kerri (Brian) Hayes, Estevan, SK, Jamie Mack, Estevan, SK, Nicole (Matthew) Corner, Calgary, AB, Jeff Rendek, Calgary, AB, Allison and Rachel Mack, Estevan, SK, Jenna Mack, Saskatoon, SK, Joel Mack, Carlyle, SK, Nigel, Mason and Lindsay Mack, Estevan, SK. He was also loved by 8 great grandchildren: Kashton and Brexson Jesse, Brody, Keaton, and Preston Walter, Charlie and Ellie Hayes, and Kaden Corner. He is also survived by sisters Ione Martin, Marie Paladeau, Dorothy (Bob) Jackson, brothers Bill (Mildred), Garry (Maureen), Charles (Dolly), in-laws Jim Morrice, Noreen Morrice, and Margaret Day, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Catherine Mack, brother and sister-in-law, Clarence (Louise) Mack, and brothers-in-law, John Martin and Al Paladeau, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Isabella and Nathaniel Morrice, in-laws Florence (Steve) Lawrence, Dorlane Morrice, Ernie Morrice and James Day. Prayer Service was held Monday, March 25, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at the chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Mr. Doug Third officiating. Funeral Mass was at St. John the Baptist Church, Estevan, SK, on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., with Father Peter Nijssen the celebrant. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were grandsons Chad Jesse, Ryan Jesse, Nathan Jesse, Jeff Rendek, Jamie Mack and Joel Mack. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jim may be made to St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation, Estevan, SK. Jim was born on November 12, 1930, to William and Catherine Mack. He grew up on the family farm with 4 brothers and 3 sisters. He attended View Hill School, and then began farming with his Dad and brothers.Jim and Mary were united in marriage on October 11, 1952. They celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary last fall. They raised 6 children. Jim was very active in the community. He was the lineman for the View Hill Telephone Company for 14 years, councilor for the Benson Rural Municipality Division 2 for 19 years, and he served on St. Joseph's Hospital Board when the decision was made to build the new hospital on its present site. Jim was a life member of the Estevan Knights of Columbus and St. John the Baptist Church. In 1970, he became interested in the Simmental breed of cattle and traveled to France and Switzerland to select cattle that became the basis of the present herd. He was a founding member of the Saskatchewan Simmental Association and also a member of the Canadian Simmental Association. He also served as a 4-H leader for many years. In 1988, he won the Farmer of the Year Award. He also enjoyed golfing, playing ball, snowmobiling and card games. Jim and Mary moved from the farm to Estevan in 2005. Jim commuted to the farm everyday, much to his enjoyment. Last year, he proudly helped Wes and Brian with seeding and harvesting of the crop, completing 70 consecutive years of farming.Upon retirement, he painted many beautiful pictures as gifts for each family member and many friends. We will cherish the wonderful memories and love him forever! Thank You Thank you to Dr. Sheikh, Dr. Christie, Home Care, Corinne Sandstrom, and the wonderful staff on Unit A at St. Joseph's Hospital for your compassionate care. Thank you to Hall Funeral Services for the professionalism that made a difficult time easier. Thank you especially to Dustin Hall for his beautiful singing at the prayer service and funeral. Thank you to Mr. Doug Third for the very heartfelt prayer service. Thank you to Father Peter Nijssen, Father Juanito Vargas, St. John the Baptist choir for the beautiful hymns, Knights of Columbus honor guard, and the CWL for the delicious lunch provided. Thank you to the many family, neighbors, and friends who attended the prayer service and funeral. Also thank you for the many cards, emails, phone calls, flowers, donations to St. Joseph?s Hospital Foundation, food, mass cards, visits, prayers, love and support. Your kindness is very much appreciated by all of the family, and will be remembered forever.
