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Jack Bretz Obituary
(Age 92)
Jack passed away May 26, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family after a brief illness. Jack was born on March 27, 1919, was raised primarily in Spokane and graduated from North Central High School. He had fond memories of spending summers in Canada with his Aunt Merle and Uncle Jack. He served as a US Army Ranger during WWII. Jack met Mabel on a city bus and it was love at first sight. They were married on April 2, 1946. Jack retired from the Spokane School District in 1981. Jack loved his family, pets, gardening, hunting, fishing, and traveling with Mabel in their RV. He always enjoyed a good joke. He was a good Christian and was loved very much by family and friends. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mabel; four children: Katherine (Fred) Wilson, Vernon (Nancy) Bretz, Marian (Mike) Whitney, Karl (Sheryl) Bretz; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren onr great-great-grandson; two sisters: Doreen (David) Belland, Merle (Jim) Peck, and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Spokane for all of their support during this difficult time. A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 1 from 10 am to 5 pm at Heritage Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at Sunset Chapel, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave on Thursday, June 2 at 11 am.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack Bretz
Lisa Wilson
June 6, 2011
It was a complete privilege having known you, even if it was only for several short years. Thank you for treating my kids like they were your own Grandkids. We will all miss you very much!
June 2, 2011
Dear Mabel and Family,
Life will go on but will never be the same for you. But the wonderful memories you have of Jack will always be with you. We will miss him too and wish we could be there with you.
Love your sister Doreen and David Belland Edmonton, Alberta
June 2, 2011
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Jack A. Bretz for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Lorelee Syal
June 1, 2011
Dear Aunt Mabel and family,
We are sorry to hear of Uncle Jack's passing.He was a very loving family man and you will all surely miss him. It sounds like he lived a very fulfilled life with all those around him who loved him. We were blessed to have met him. Wishing you all peace and comfort in knowing his was a life well lived. Love, Raj, Lorelee, Ayden and Reece Syal
Debi & Dave Wilson
June 1, 2011
Bless you Jack, even though we only met a couple times. I sure know how much you were loved.
June 1, 2011
sorry for your loss , keeoing you in our prayers
love jerry and robin v.
Jarrett Peck
June 1, 2011
Dear Aunt Mabel,
Sorry for your loss. I remember quite fondly the last visit when you and Uncle Jack came to Canada. It was great to have the opportunity to have spent time with you both. My thoughts are with you.
Jim Georgieff
June 1, 2011
Dear Aunt Mabel and family
We are praying for you during this sad time. We are so thankful for the few days in Spokane with you...when we had the opportunity to get to know you better. You have so many wonderful stories and memories. May they be a comfort to you at this time.
Love - Jim, Caroline, Michelle and Jessica Georgieff
Merle Peck
June 1, 2011
Dear Mabel, Kathy & Fred, Vernon & Nancy,
Marian & Mike, Karl & Sheryl, and your families
So sorry for your great loss of Jack, a wonderful husband and father. We're sad too to lose another dear brother and regret we didn't have more time together. Love, Jim and Merle
May 31, 2011
Dear Aunt Mabel and family, I was sorry to hear of Uncle Jack's passing. It was wonderful to meet him and you when you came up to Alberta, Canada. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Valerie Borbandy (nee Belland).
May 31, 2011
I had the brief opportunity to meet my uncle Jack but i do remember him when he came to Edmonton to visit my mom Doreen Belland and my aunt Merle Peck.He was a very kind and gentleman. Passing on my condolences to family and friends. Rick Belland
Judy Georgieff
May 31, 2011
To the Brezt Famly in then Honour of Uncle Jack.Love your Niece and Cousin Judy Georgieff From Toronto Canada.
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