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Jack Upton Obituary
85, of Perry Township, passed away on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born Nov. 2, 1928 in Cambridge, Ohio and was the son of the late William and Alice (Kirkman) Upton. He honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1948-1951 in Korea. Jack received the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. Jack retired from Ohio Power following 40 years of service. He was a member of Reedurban Presbyterian Church, Free & Accepted Mason's #66, Tadmor Shrine, the North Stark Shrine Club and the Boy Scouts of America. He loved golfing, woodworking and playing cards and driving children to the Shrine Hospital.
Along with his parents, he was preceded by his brother Jim Upton. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou (Martin) Upton, whom he married Oct. 31, 1953; his daughter, Beth (Robert) VanVooren; his son, William 'Bill' (Joanne) Upton; his grandchildren, Jennifer (Andrew) Kranz, Jared (Megan, fiancee) VanVooren, Jessica Van Vooren, Ian Upton, Andrew (Sarah, friend) Upton and Abigail (Scott, friend) Upton; and his great-grandchildren, Sophia, Ambrose, Roman and Bennett. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and cousins in England.
A service to celebrate the life of Jack Upton will take place Tuesday, Sept. 30. 2014 at 11 a.m. at Reedurban Presbyterian Church. Burial will take place at Guernsey Memorial Gardens in Cambridge, Ohio. The family will receive friends at the Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday at the church one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, Jack's family request memorials be made to North Stark Shrine Club Transportation Unit, c/o Merrill Mossberger, 2982 Mill Ridge Circle NW, Canton, OH 44708 or Reedurban Presbyterian Church, 1145 Perry Drive NW, Canton, OH 44708.
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for Jack Upton
Clayton and Clara Wright
October 6, 2014
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time, and we share in your deepest sorrow.
Frank Morocco
September 30, 2014
MaryLou, Bill & Beth& families,
I met Jack and worked alongside him for years in the Canton Division of Ohio Power.
Jack taught me a lot about work and life. I use his little sayings to this day.
He taught me to enjoy life and relish every day. It takes some people a lifetime to realize the importance of family and friends in this life. Jack showed me these aspects and helped me enjoy them early in life.
MaryLou and Jack and their family hold a precious place in my life, usually reserved for immediate family.
We will miss you Jack.
Frank, LueAnn, Frank Jr, Rachael, Dominic, Dylan Morocco
Lynne Smith
September 29, 2014
Mary Lou, So sorry to hear about Jack. My prayers are with you and your family. We were neighbors on Bellarbor. (Millie)
September 29, 2014
Thinking of you & your family with our prayers. Larry & Marnie Groves
Michael Lewis
September 29, 2014
Jack was a co-worker at AEP and a very fine gentleman. Jack got me started in "picture matting" many years ago in his home. May he rest in peace. Condolences to the Upton family.
September 29, 2014
So sorry Mary Lou, you were such a good your caretaker. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dick and Sheila
Walter Schmidt
September 29, 2014
Mary Lou, Beth and Bill -- What good times we remember from the days you were neighbors in Fremont. Glad we have been able to stay in contact over the years and now grieve with you in your loss. Walter and Alyce Ann
Stacey Tucke
September 28, 2014
Mary Lou, what a beautiful testament of love you and Jack are. It was a pleasure to to laugh, pray and cry with you and Jack in his final weeks. Please find peace in his rest.
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