Jack Gerald Amson
December 17, 1935 – February 8, 2025
Jack Gerald Amson passed away at RUH in Saskatoon peacefully on February 8, 2025, with family by his side. Jack was born December 17, 1935 in Krydor, SK. He was second son of Jack Sr. and Beatrice Amson of Krydor. Jack had an older brother Jim and a sister Shirley.
Jack met Myrtle Thue through his brother Jim who was dating Norma Thue, sister to Myrtle. Jack fell madly in love with Myrtle while she was in training as a Registered Nurse and they were married December 4, 1959. They really completed each other and had a wonderful special full life together until Myrtle passed April 4, 2019.
Jack used to help Jim in his butcher shop and then one day decided to start a painting business. After being trained by Bill Irwin he went on his own and could be found around the province spray painting the towns red.
In 1967 Jack and Myrtle moved to a farm at Radisson and thought they had the world by the tail. Their family grew and they had 8 kids who worked together to grow the family farm. Jack had a love for cattle and passed that love onto many children and grand children. He quickly had to learn everything on his own about farming and was happy to have Jack Fowlie and Len Park to help him out and Daryl Amey to help repair the machinery.
Jack was very active in the community. He enjoyed shooting pool and curling was his game of choice. His curling team even scored a rare eight ender once. Jack also coached hockey, played slow-pitch. At 84 years old he had to run bases for Marsha that year since she hurt her ankle and prior to that he was our family team pitcher. Jack was a family man always believing in his kids and that they could do anything. He enjoyed visiting with friends, family and even strangers. Every day he took an hour off to meet up with coffee row at the Red Bull.
Survived by Greg (Kelly), John (Arlene), Wendy (Nick) Jonescu, Tim (Gayle), Dave (Lori), Rocky (Sherry), Marsha (Rick) Bzdel, and Tania. Jack has 20 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. His in laws Donna (Don) Dolgopole, Sheila Thue, Levonne Thue, Joan Thue, Joyce Haines and many nieces and nephews. Also, his brother Jim Amson’s family Brad (Kathi) Amson and Blake’s partner Donna.
Jack is also survived by Alice Garvick who he lived with and enjoyed each other’s company dearly for two and a half years. They were like teenagers dating, it was great to see the youthful love they had for each other. Jack could always be heard saying how special Alice was always to him.
Jack cannot be replaced and has left an everlasting impression on everyone who knew him and will leave a huge hole in all our hearts.
Celebration of life will be held at the Borden Community Hall on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. To watch the live stream please click on the link below.
CLICK HERE FOR LIVE STREAM LINK OF FUNERAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE JACK AMSON
(A copy of the live stream will also be available to view after the service at the link above. The copy will be available for approximately 6 months.)
Donations can be made to the Radisson First Responders or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Jack Amson’s name.
Arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.
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