JOHN EDWARD (JACK) LITTON

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JOHN EDWARD (JACK) LITTON May 20, 1922 - July 4, 2013 After a brief battle with cancer, Jack (91), passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his son Sherman (1980) and his sisters Olive Hooper (1998) and Alice MacIntosh (1999). He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Beth, children Gerald (KayLynn) Litton, Sheryle (Dan) Marshall, Shelley (Ian) Proven, and his five grandchildren: Adam, Hanna, Loren, Ellen, and Liam. Jack was born on May 20, 1922 on the family farm in Mayfield, MB. He received his education at the Silver Stream School and in 1942 he joined the R.C.A.F., graduating as an air bomber. After the war, Jack returned to the family farm. Jack met Beth in 1953 and they were married on July 9, 1955, settling in the Mayfield area. In 1960, Jack became a Field Officer with the Veteran's Land Administration (VLA). In 1963, they settled in Stonewall where they built their current home and raised their family. Jack had several hobbies and interests. He loved to play cards and many nights were spent in good company. When he first retired, he loved making children's wooden toys which he enjoyed selling at craft shows. He had a passion for gardening and took great pride in his lilies. Jack also loved to go fishing and frequently talked about his trips to Molson Lake with his good friends. As a family, many summer vacations were spent camping at Blue Lake, which Jack enjoyed until 2011. Jack was involved in his community, including: The Royal Canadian Legion, Interlake Development Corporation, Stonewall Minor Hockey and the Anglican Church. He always said that Stonewall was the best place to live because of the people. He truly loved to meet both new and old friends at the coffee shop, at the rink or on the street. During the last part of Jack's life, his greatest joy was his five grandchildren. He took great pride in both their academic and athletic accomplishments. He particularly loved to watch their sporting activities. This past winter he managed to watch over 60 ringette and hockey games. His last few weeks of life were spent in peace knowing his children and grandchildren were happy and thriving. The family would like to thank Rev. Bardsley, Dr. Peters, Francis Holm, and the numerous healthcare workers for their support during his illness. A private funeral service is being arranged. The family would like to invite family and friends to a celebration of his life at the Stonewall Quarry Park Interpretive Centre on Tuesday, July 9, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Interlake Food Bank, P.O. Box 861, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0. MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME STONEWALL (204) 467-2525 mackhome@mts.net

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 06, 2013