Jack was born in Visalia, California on November 9, 1945 to loving parents, Art and Marian Base. He attended Mt. Whitney High School, graduating in 1964. Following high school, Jack married his high school sweetheart, Sonya Kathryn Thomas and in March of 1966, they gave birth to their beautiful daughter, Shelley Kimberly. In the summer of 1966, Jack was called to serve his country for the obligatory two year period. He served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1968. Upon his release, Jack and Sonya were rejoined to live life together for 47 years. They relocated to Visalia from San Diego, California and in the spring of 1970 they again gave birth to their second beautiful daughter, Melissa Ann. From that point Jack worked in the construction field as a Plumber and at night attended College of Sequoia to further his education. In 1982, Jack took over the family business, Koller Plumbing Company, Inc. From 1982 to 2011, he was involved with the Tulare County Builders Exchange, serving as President and Board Member until becoming ill. Jack touched many hearts in his time and he will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Marian.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Sonya of Visalia; two daughters, Shelley Manser and husband John Ronald of Clovis, CA and Melissa Soria and husband, Eric of Visalia, CA; two sisters, Bonnie Wheeler of West Longview, WA and Janet Hettinger of Visalia, CA; four very special grandchildren, Jack, Tyler, Chandler and Brandon.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2012 from 4 – 8 pm at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Avenue in Visalia, California. Celebration of Life services will be held on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Visalia District Cemetery.
Donations may be made in Jack’s name to the Tulare County Builders Exchange, 1223 S. Lovers Lane, Visalia, CA 93292.
Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millerchapel.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291 (559)732-8371.
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