Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
ETUE, John ?Jack? - Of Flint, age 83, died Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Hurley Medical Center.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11am Monday, February 16, 2015
at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, G5199 Richfield Road, Flint,
Father George V. Puthenpeedika officiating.
Cremation will take place following the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hurley Childrens Foundation.
Visitation 2-8pm Sunday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A VFW #822 Memorial Service will be held at 6pm Sunday evening at the funeral home with a Knights of Columbus, Council #695 Memorial Service immediately following A Rosary will be prayed 7pm Sunday evening at the funeral home. Mr. Etue will be at the church 10am Monday until the time of the Mass.
John was born in Flint on May 20, 1931. On September 3, 1955, he married Jo-Ann Ducharme in Bay City, Michigan. Jack served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a member of VFW Post #822. Jack was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He worked for AC Spark Plug for over 40 years.
Surviving are wife, Jo-Ann;
children, Lori and husband Jamie Etue-Carl, Thomas and wife Michelle, Jay and wife Susan Cannon, Doug and wife Arlene Cannon of Colorado, Wayne Cannon, Jack Cannon and Brad Cannon;
grandchildren Marina and Joshua;
and brother, Vincent ?Ralph? and wife Mary.
He was preceded in death by son, James, parents, five brothers and 5 sisters.
My classmates called him MR CLEAN and coach. He was my second coach after my dad L.RAY. Watched him and his brothers play softball enjoy life raise a great family
I was blessed to have my fathers sisters and brothers and new if anyone found out I hoped it was uncle jack all of them were love only a few were legends he was one. Will miss a lot Only drank PBR...
February 22, 2015
Blessings for Uncle Jack, a wonderful man with a great sense of humour. You are loved and missed. Michel Etue
Michael Etue
February 20, 2015 | Sydney
Aunt J0 and Family.. Uncle Jack and Ralph had a big influence on my Life. Their positive attitude and encouragement meant a lot to me. Many don't even know that Uncle Jack was on of the best baseball and football of all time in Flint. Hit Monster home runs. Proud to be an Etue..Love you all RON ETUE
February 17, 2015
Very sorry to hear of your dads passing Lori. My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. We might not have seen each other or spoken in years, but I remember your father very well.
Sincerely,
Michele Burnside
Michele Burnside
February 17, 2015 | Montrose, MI
Thanks Uncle Jack for Laughing, Crying n Coughing like my Dad, your Brother, Ray. I Loved your Jokes and Stories you would tell at the Hubers Yearly Gathering. You Always had a Smile n you made us Smile. Especially Uncle Ralph that would laugh even though the story or joke wasent completed. Thank you.
Aunt Jo, Lori, Tommy and Family. Your Very Special n Prayers go out from All of us that couldn't attend.
Betty Kay Etue
February 16, 2015 | Columbia, SC
Jo-Ann and the Etue family. We are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. His great laugh and personality will be missed but always remembered. The world's a better place for his being here.
Ron and Mary Haywood
February 16, 2015 | Ft.Myers.Florida
So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We will always remember the fun times we had together. May the wonderful memories sustain you at this time. Prayers for peace and comfort to the family.
Fred and Paula Rettenmund
February 16, 2015 | Linden, MI
Jo, Lori and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Jacks passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow,
may God Bless you! RIP Jack Etue
Gwynnlaurie (Mead) Bailey
February 16, 2015 | Birch Run, MI
I didn't know Jack very well but I do know his brother my Uncle Ralph and can't imagine he wasn't as wonderful as Ralph is. My deepest condolences and wishing Jack a safe and warm journey home.
Bonnie Paro
February 15, 2015 | Gilbert, AZ
