Jack Charles Klein

in Kelowna,B.C. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years,

Shirley, and children Mark (Shelley), Cathy (Jose), Brad (Donna), Luke

(Maggie), and Michael (Jeffrey). Jack was also a loving grandfather to 7

grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Jack was predeceased by his

parents Charles and Josephine (nee Kotowicz) and his only sister,

Marjorie.

His working life was diverse and exciting. In Regina, he operated many

small businesses, including a restaurant, the Sunset Amusement Park,

and LeisureWorld hobby stores. He was also a successful insurance

broker and realtor. Jack also operated The Lube Shop when they

resided in Mesa, Arizona.

Jack also spent 9 years as an elected member of the Saskatchewan

Legislature, and proudly held many ministerial positions. This gave him

and Shirley the opportunity to travel around the world as an

ambassador for Saskatchewan and they made many friends

internationally.

As a young man he loved curling and also developed a passion for golf.

He and Shirley enjoyed many great golfing vacations. They had the

great fortune of enjoying many of Regina’s winters at Sea Mountain,

Hawaii and loved living in Mesa, Arizona. After much consideration, in

1999, they moved from Mesa to Kelowna and retired there and have

enjoyed every day there.

Jack had many memorable moments in his life and one of the greatest

was celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on the Big Island in

Hawaii with all of the children and grandchildren joining in the

celebration. He also treasured the time spent with his many friends and

would enjoy any chance he had to get together with them.

His love for his family had no boundaries. From the love of his life,

Shirley to all of his children and grandchildren, the entire family could

feel his love every day and will forever.

The family would like to thank the medical teams that cared for Jack

over the years and helped him live a great life, especially Dr. Dean

Griswold and Dr. Richard Hooper. Many thanks also to the kind and

caring staff at the Central Okanagan Hospice House for their

tremendous care of Jack and their kindness to Shirley and Brad.

A memorial mass will be held at St Charles Garnier Church in Kelowna

on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM. A luncheon will follow for

family and friends to share memories. A private family internment will be

held later. Flowers are gratefully declined in lieu of donations to the

Central Okanagan Hospice House or to the Heart Unit at Kelowna

General Hospital.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com

Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC.