JACK J. LAURIE

FUNERAL HOME

D. O. McComb and Sons - Lakeside Park

1140 Lake Ave

Fort Wayne, Indiana

JACK LAURIE Obituary

JACK J. LAURIE, 90, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. Born in Churu-busco on July 25, 1923, he was the son of John A. Laurie and Emma Laurie. He graduated from Churu-busco High School and Armstrong Flooring Trade School. After school, he moved to Fort Wayne and met and married Barbara Seibert in 1951. They purchased and established residence in the old Augustus Berghoff home on 1419 E. Washington Boulevard. They had two sons, Byron Scott Laurie and John Alan Laurie. Jack started his own business in 1950, Jack Laurie Floors. He was the owner/operator of Jack Laurie Floors for 41 years. The business provided commercial flooring products and installation services to area companies, schools, and health care facilities. The business is now run by his son, John. He was a member of the Fort Wayne Sertoma Club. He retired to Naples, Fla. in 1991 where he enjoyed a sun-filled retirement. He moved back to Fort Wayne in 2009 to be close to family and friends. He is survived by his first wife, Barbara Laurie of Fort Wayne; his second wife, Rebecca Laurie Marks of Bloomington, Ind.; his son, Byron Scott Laurie of Boulder, Colo.; grandchildren, Sasha Laurie and Claire Laurie; his son, John (Anne) Laurie of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Edie Laurie, Kate Laurie, and Xander Laurie. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Laurie; father, John A. Laurie; brother, Byron Eugene Laurie; sister, Bonnie Benward; sister, Margaret Kleber; and sister, Violet Drake Roberts. Jack's pall bearers will be longtime and loyal employees Joe Orth, Jim Orth, John Wasson, Ted Neuman, Mike O'Hair, Mike Bruner, Bryan Oskey and Tom Oskey whose combined tenure with Jack and the company is 257 years. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 12, 2014 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue. Burial in Eel River Cemetery in Churubusco. Memorials may be made to Turnstone, 3320 N. Clinton, Fort Wayne, (IN 46805). To sign the online guest book go to www.mccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 9, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for JACK LAURIE

10 Entries

Ann and Morrie Doyle

February 12, 2014

I'm very sorry to learn of Jack's passing through the Naples Daily News. We didn't realize Jack lived here in Naples, which has been our home for 15 years. I grew up two doors north of Jack and Barb, but I recall both of them being so very friendly, especially to my mother and father. I know my parents were friends of Barbara's mother and father. My parents lived at 4631 Old Mill Road from 1938 - 1978. Please accept our deepest sympathy to the entire Laurie family in your bereavement. Jack, RIP.

Ann and Morrie Doyle
Naples, Florida

Kelly Cheslyn

February 12, 2014

Terribly sorry to hear of this news. Prayers of strength and blessings to all Mr Laurie's family. John, a special note of sympathy to you and your family from all of us at Architectural Brick & Tile, Inc. May God bless your dad's soul and keep him until you meet again.

Nancy Felber

February 12, 2014

Great memories of the Laurie family! The Old Mill neighborhood (including the Graham's before the Laurie's) was a wonderful group of sharing, kind neighbors. Wish everyone could have this kind of neighborhood to grow up in. Thanks Jack! Loved the donuts and the friendship!

Ellen De Money

February 11, 2014

Scoot,sending you and your family my sympathy and thoughts. Your father was a great business man and person.

Paul Phillips

February 11, 2014

From about 1957 though 1963, Jack, Barb and their boys were my neighbors on Old Mill Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jack was always happy and I would say a good guy and friend to my family. His driveway was very close to our house and once in a while, Jack would go out for Donuts in the morning and drop off a sack at our house while we were at the breakfast table. As a kid, this was a warm and fuzzy memory.
Jack came to my mother's funeral, I wish I were near Fort Wayne to return his gesture. It was a shame to hear of Jack's passing. Wish I could be there for his family

February 11, 2014

I didn't know Jack but as I was reading my Mom's obituary today I read Jack's and it turns out he lived in my great grandfathers home in Ft. Wayne, IN. Amazing.

Fr. John H. Delaney

February 10, 2014

Dear John, Anne, and family, My sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your dad. He was so well known in the community for his great business and quality workmanship, which you have continued to his great pride. Bless his having enjoyed so many years of life and that hard-earned "sun filled" time in Naples. Glad he was able to spend these last years close to you and your family.

Phillip Shirmeyer

February 10, 2014

Jack was a guiding light for hard work and service to others. He left his imprint on all who knew him.
May you always feel his presence in spirit.
Peace to the Family as you celebrate Jack's
Life,

Wilmer and Diane Delagrange

February 9, 2014

John and family, Wilmer and I send our deepest sympathy to you and the family. Please know that we care even though we can't be there in person.

Gus and Tina Panagopoulos

February 9, 2014

May his memory be eternal and his journey to heaven a great one. He will be missed.

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