Jack Mccallum
d. November 23, 2007
John (Jack) McCallum
Peacefully at the Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Friday, November 23, 2007, Mr. Jack McCallum of Rathwell, Manitoba passed away at the age of 70 years.
Jack was born on the Duce Farm on December 9, 1936. He attended school at Cherry Valley. After he finished school, he farmed the family farm north of Rathwell until he retired. When he retired, he moved to the Green Prairie Lodge in Rathwell and enjoyed town life.
As a polio survivor, Jack beat all odds and overcame his challenges. He was an avid polka fan, Jack could be found tuning into his favourite radio station every Saturday night, CFRY in Portage. He enjoyed local talent shows and old time fiddlers contests and attending the Austin Thrasher men’s reunion
He leaves to mourn his passing one sister Hilda Rudnicki of Winnipeg; two brothers: Wilfred (Marion) McCallum of Winnipeg and Leslie McCallum of Portage la Prairie; nine nieces and nephews: Sandra, Glenda, Corinne, Brent, Kevin, Myra, Cheryl, Sharon and Sheila; and he was a great uncle to 11 nieces and nephews. He also leaves to cherish his memory one aunt Violet Duce and numerous cousins, relatives and friends.
Jack was predeceased by his father John Archie McCallum in 1988; his mother Nellie (Duce) in 1977; and by one brother-in-law Frank Rudnicki in 2004.
Funeral Services will be held in the Rathwell Memorial Hall on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Jim Haupt officiating. Interment to follow in the family plot at the Woodlands Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
The family would like to thank the Doctors and staff of the Portage Hospital and the Seven Oaks Hospital for their care and compassion.
Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.
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