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JOHN THOMAS (JACK) ATCHISON P.ENG.
Born: Nov 16, 1923
Date of Passing: Jan 03, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN THOMAS (JACK) ATCHISON P.ENG. November 16, 1923 January 3, 2013 We are saddened by the passing of Jack Atchison, our father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother-in-law, in Winnipeg at age 89. Dad (Jack) was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England in 1923, the youngest of four children. He was predeceased by his wife Muriel, and is survived by his four children Neil (Margaret), Howard, Anne (Alick Watson), Peter (Cheryl) and seven grandchildren (Troy, Tannis, Julia, Fiona, Gillian, Kyla and Sydney), three great-grandchildren (Ashley, Jade and Riley), and sister-in-law Gwenneth Nicholson. While apprenticed as a young machinist, his talent in engineering was soon spotted, enabling him to study and qualify as a professional engineer in both electrical and mechanical engineering. In 1947, he met the love of his life, Muriel, at a church youth dance; they married in 1950 and were together for 55 years. Seeking adventure and opportunity, Jack and Muriel along, with young sons Neil and Howard, immigrated to Canada in 1956, settling in Winnipeg. Happy in their new home, daughter Anne and son Peter arrived within a few years. Dad (Jack) held progressively more senior positions during his 32-year career with Manitoba Hydro, retiring in 1988. He took great professional pride in his contribution to developing Manitoba Hydro's first DC transmission line between northern Manitoba and Winnipeg, then the world's longest; creating its export services division; and, establishing the high voltage research laboratory at University of Manitoba. Not one to be idle in retirement, Dad (Jack) was, for several years, president of Creative Retirement Manitoba, a not-for-profit organ-ization providing opportunities and activities for seniors, as well as a volunteer installer for Victoria Lifeline. He was a lifelong sports enthusiast; mountain climbing and playing cricket and tennis in his youth, while golfing and curling well into his 80s. He was active in the Anglican Church throughout his life, serving first in the choir and for many years on the church vestry, first at All Saints and later at St. George's Crescentwood. Jack and Muriel had a lifelong love for Victoria Beach on Lake Winnipeg, where the Atchison family cottage remains. Dad (Jack) spent many a happy hour there always renovating or repairing something. We miss Dad (Jack), but will never forget him. Our special thanks to the staff and residents of The Waverley, and the staff of Riverview Health Centre for their care and friendship. A memorial service and reception for Dad (Jack) will be held at St. George's Anglican Church-Crescentwood, 168 Wilton St., Winnipeg on Saturday, January 12 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of Flowers, please make a donation to the Riverview Health Centre Foundation, One Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 2P4, Ph. (204) 478-6271. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 www.nbardal.mb.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 08, 2013
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Mom & Dad (Pearl & Don Leslie) always spoke very highly of their wonderful neighbours, Jack & Muriel. Howard was often a visitor to say 'hi' over the years when they lived behind my parents. Dad died at age 77 on May 20, 2000, from Cancer, when they lived on Cordova Street. Mom passed at age 86 on February 22, 2010, from Cancer. The Leslie family extend our most sincere condolences to the Atchison family. - Posted by: Maggie Carr aka Margaret Anne nee Leslie (daughter of former neighbours) on: Jan 08, 2013
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Brian and I were so deeply saddened to learn of Jack's passing. As a past executive director of the Waverley and Rosewood and as his friend, Jack and I met a minimum of once a week as Jack was the president of the tenant association and also my guiding mentor. Our mandate was to improve the relationship with the tenants. During our luncheon meetings we not only discussed issues at the residence where Jack lived we also talked about his family, his life, his goals and his past employment history. It was at one of these luncheon meetings I convinced him to fulfill his dream of taking an ocean cruise. He definitely left his mark on Manitoba and left a legacy for his family and everyone his life touched. I so miss our weekly discussions. Rest in peace dear friend, you gave so much to this world and shall not be forgotten. Kimberly and Brian Hein - Posted by: Kimberly Hein (Friend) on: Jan 08, 2013
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I worked for Jack many years ago (in the 1960s) at Manitoba Hydro. He was good to work for and was very keen (and knowledgeable) about his work. I always enjoyed his dry sense of humour. I was honoured to have Jack and his wife attend my wedding in 1966. - Posted by: Rosemary Unrau (friend) on: Jan 08, 2013
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Have good memories of Jack from visits when I was a child and later when he visited Gillian and myself in Newcastle. Remembered Jack and the family just before they emigrated to Canada where I jammed my finger in a collapsing campbed due to high jinx. It was always a pleasure to see Jack as he was constantly smiling and enjoying life and despite not seeing him for possibly decades it was just as if it was yesterday. We have many photographs of him with us and Dad which I will cherish more. One of his sayings was "say what you mean" which I have used to great effect in business trying to emulate his intonation! I have arranged to have his name placed in the St John's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne book of remembrance as I knew he worshiped there and visited when he came to England. Memories do not diminish with time but return in an instant. - Posted by: IAN & GILLIAN ATCHISON ( ENGLAND) (NEPHEW) on: Jan 08, 2013
