William Jack Jackson Arthurs

Arthurs; William Jackson “Jack” Born to William and Vera Arthurs in Cumberland, BC, Jack passed away peacefully in Echo Village on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 82 years of age. Predeceased by 2 brothers: Robert and Donald as well as sister-in-law Nance Arthurs. Jack is survived by 2 sisters: Millie Dalziel and Kate Sutherland (husband Sandy) and numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Jack enjoyed the outdoors and loved spending time at his float cabin in Kildonan, fishing on his boat “Sailorfish II” or hunting with his brother Don and good friend Cecil Roberts. It was his love of the outdoors that drew him to logging. He owned and operated Greenwood Contractors based out of Stewartson Inlet and he continued to remain active in logging even after his retirement in 1990. He was also an active member of the Tractor Club, driving his Ford tractor in the annual parade.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, February 27, 2012 at Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, 4005-6th Avenue. Cremation has taken place. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.chapelofmemories.ca. In lieu of flowers donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the Echo Village/Fir Park Village Foundation, 4200 10th Avenue., Port Alberni, V9Y 4X3 or the Alzheimer Society of BC, #300-828 W.8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2.