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Vetleson Jack Russell

August 1, 2002

Jack Russell VETLESON


December 22, 1921 to August 1, 2002


Jack Russell Vetleson of Royston, passed away on August 1st, 2002 in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Married for fifty-four years, he was predeceased by his wife Gladys. Jack is survived b y those who will fondly remember him for his kind and generous manner; his children Elaine Tansley, Bill (Paulette) Vetleson, and Kathy Infanti; his grandchildren Jenny, Adam, Angie and Danielle; his sisters-in-law Irene (George) Guest and Ruth (Bill) Goessaert; as well as his many nieces and nephews.


Born in Melfort, SK, Jack worked as a logger in several locations until settling in the Nimpkish Valley for thirty-five years until his retirement in 1977.


A Memorial Service will be held for Jack at Piercy’s Funeral Home In Courtenay on Thursday, August 8th, 2002 at 1:00 p.m.


Flowers are gratefully declined; however, donations may be made in Jack’s name to the S.P.C.A. at 1668 Ryan Road East in Comox.


Piercy’s Funeral Home in care of arrangement.



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