Obituary of WILF R. JACKSON

WILF R. JACKSON June 9, 1940 – February 8, 2015 Quietly and with dignity in the early hours of Sunday, February 8, 2015, Wilf Jackson husband of Diane Tokarchuk, passed away at Riverview Palliative Care Unit. Wilf was born on June 9, 1940 to Dorothy and Stan Jackson, living and receiving his education in St. Vital. Wilf loved his golf, curling and his vast collection of Louis L’Amour novels. His happiest times were at the Albert Beach home, socializing with his many friends where many discussions took place regarding sports, music and anything else that required a solution. Wilf was employed at Red River College Notre Dame Campus in Security until illness forced his retirement. He is survived by his wife Diane Tokarchuk; his sons, Jeffrey Jackson (Lonny West) and Andrew Jackson (Lisa); grandchildren, Ben and Jacob; Diane’s children, Dan Tokarchuk; Jeffrey (Sharon) Tokarchuk and their children, Mary and Ava; his sister Merle Elliott and her family; and his precious side-kick, a dog named Ritchie Valens. Wilf was predeceased by his parents, Dorothy and Stan; his brother-in-law John Elliott; and Diane’s son Kevin Tokarchuk. A special thank you to CancerCare, the Palliative Home Care Team (especially RN Judy Gerard) for the help that allowed Wilf to remain at home till his move to Riverview on January 28th. The family would like to thank the staff at 3E Riverview Palliative Care Unit, Dr. Garcia and the Angels of Care. The “End of Life” care Wilf received was exceptional. A private interment entrusted to Cropo Funeral Chapel has taken place. Pallbearers were Jeff, Andrew, Ben and Jacob Jackson, Dean Rankin and Craig Collette. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 16, 2015 at Chapel Lawn, 4000 Portage Ave. at 10:00 a.m. All friends, neighbours and acquaintances are welcome. Honourary pallbearers are Ken and Sharon Danyluk, Mike and Anna Sambork, Carroll Maxwell and Rob Gough, John and Karen Qua, James Rempel, John Bielenda and Agatha Wren. We met, we laughed, we lived and loved life, and now it is time to say goodbye “My Sweet Wilf”. The tears in my eyes I can wipe away, the ache in my heart will always stay.