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Pat Closson Gray
May 30, 2020
There was only one Jack Maines, fun loving, great dancer, wonderful older brother, the list goes on. Janice was one of my best friends and Jack liked to tease me, tease us. The day before John and I moved to AZ, Jack was the last person we saw before moving. Just a chance meeting but a great time talking with each other. Little did we know it was our last talk. Jack will always be a favorite memory of mine.
Dora Kolkhorst (Stockton)
June 19, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Jack. I knew him as a teenager and we had a lot of fun and laughs together. I saw him at a wedding a few years ago and it was nice to catch up on his life. We drove the wrong way on Washington or Jefferson Street one time with his top down on his car and he was playing the guitar and singing ... we were crazy teens then! I know how he loved his horses and was a joy to so many with the poney rides. He will always be remembered in the kindest way. I wish I could have been there and gotten a memorial card . My best to all the family ... he was a wonderful person.
Beth Ann Wyatt
June 11, 2012
Our sympathy to the family of Jack Maines, we use to camp at Pony Town years ago....and have very fond memories of the time we spent with Jack up there. He was always nice to us kids....
Bob and Katy Mann
June 10, 2012
We are friends of Jack's from Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida. We would see him most mornings in the Village, drinking coffee and socializing with the group that has gathered there for years. We always enjoyed talking with him, hearing stories about his "Rock and Roll" days, his campground, and his beloved grandchildren. He was a welcome guest at several of our parties.
He was a great guy who got along with everybody. He had many friends here. We are so sorry for the family's loss. It is our loss too, and we will miss him.
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June 9, 2012
Jack was a great guy. Rest in Peace.
Ric Conner
Pat (Closson) Gray
June 7, 2012
Dear Joyce, I'm so sorry to read of Jack's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of Jack, Janice, you, your Mom and Dad. Janice was one of my best friends so I saw you all often especially during our teen years. Both Jack and Janice were so much fun. At school Sock Hops Jack and Janice would always win first place for best dancers and Jack usually won with whoever his partner. You and your family are part of some of best of my Huntertown school memories and I will always treasure you all. Love, Pat
Bobbi Rouse
June 6, 2012
joyce and family, I am so sorry to hear about Jack.
Kathy Manter Murray
June 6, 2012
Wow, my memories are from the Juvenile Troopers. He and Janice sang and Jack played the guitar. Yes, as a preschooler I remember "Out Behind the Barn." I remember doing pony rides with Janice-I hid my eyes as she never stopped for red lights. Joyce and I played in the chicken coop and Jack just had girls drool over him. Margaret and Kenny got Mom and Dad on a mule and life was simply then!!!!!I know that Jack would rather have us sing a song to his life than mourn his death.
We lived a good life growing up in Huntertown and all of us shared that joy to others. Joyce will have good memories of life on the farm and with her siblings. Love to all that have those good memories of the Maines family.Kathy Manter Murray-friend and neighbor and performer on the Juvenile Troopers!
Mike Bandor
June 5, 2012
There were MANY happy memories camping at Pony Town when I was growing up in Fort Wayne. The memory of the nightly sing-a-longs around the campfire still bring a smile to my face, particularly Jack's "Out Behind the Barn" song! Jack was one of a kind.
Maureen Kramer-Houck
June 5, 2012
Jack was a great guy. A ton of Luers kids went there on the weekends, and my girl scouts camped there...he always personally visited us. He will be missed.
Elaine Johnson
June 5, 2012
Jared and I still don't want to believe that our long-time friend is gone. When we had breakfast with him and hugged him 'so long' as he headed home this past Spring, we had no idea that it would be the last hug! Some of the sunshine and a lot of the fun of our Florida home is gone...there will never be another head of silver hair like his, or a storyteller as funny! Our thoughts are with each of his family...we feel as if we know you all from the stories and the love he showed for each of you. We really wish that we could be there...we will be in spirit!
Hugs and Prayers,
Jared and Elaine Johnson
Pam (Fleming) Harper
June 5, 2012
Joyce, so sorry to hear about Jack. I knew him and Janice from school. I graduated with Janice and was at your home many times, I even had a couple of dates with Jack when he was home on leave. He was a super nice guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cathy Finkhouse-Mittendorf
June 5, 2012
A part of Huntertown has lost an old friend.
Maggie Amstutz-Fiedler
June 5, 2012
To the Family of Jack,
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My Dad, Dutch Amstutz, worked with Jack at Irving Ready-Mix. When I first met Jack I was a little girl and I had a big crush on him. I always thought he was the most handsome exciting person I had ever known. I think I probably spent the whole night at the company Christmas party staring at him but to afraid to talk to him. May you all find comfort in the kind words written about him and the wonderful memories shared with each of you.
Love & Friendship,
June 5, 2012
Joyce, so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was a terrific man. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this sorrow times. Linda Murphy
Ginny Mopser
June 5, 2012
Joyce, our sympathys are with you all....I am one of the Montooth family....we were neighbors growing up, our moms were great friends in PTA, etc., my sister, Sharon, was in Jack's class and they had been to his house about a year ago....still joking around and reliving old memories of Huntertown School, neighborhood friends and all. Our parents have passed away but my brother, Don, sister, Sharon, and I all have married, have families, and live in Ohio not far apart........we all have great memories of your whole family and are so sorry to hear of Jack's death....may God comfort you all in these days....love, Ginny (Montooth) Moser
Cristina Garcia
June 5, 2012
So very sorry to hear about Jack. He was a really great guy, who I got to know though being friends with Ginger. We had many a good time at pony town, as well as working with his ponies at the zoo. I am glad I got to see him a few years back, he hadn't changed a bit. My Mother (Sharon Quickery) also knew him and sends her regrets as well. Rest in Peace Jack.
Beverly Schmidt
June 5, 2012
Joyce, Prays with you and family. What wonderful memories as a child being neighbors to you/Jack and parents. Felt so loved and always welcomed. Loved those stories Jack shared and not many repeated either, so fill of life. God give you Peace and comfort thur these days my friend. Love you, Bev (ewers) Schmidt
Tom McComb
June 5, 2012
Saint Peter, open the gate please; Here comes Jack! I'm quite certain that he will liven heaven up just as he did everywhere else he went. He had a presence when he walked into any function. What a great guy! I always enjoyed running into Jack. He would have a couple of good jokes or a funny story. I've known him since he first went to work for Irving and I consider that my good fortune. He had my respect and admiration and he is a friend that I will truly miss. See you later, Jack.
RONALD KAIN
June 4, 2012
So sorry to hear that a great person like Jack has passed.I new Jack from the roller dome days when he had a small band,we also were in basic training together at Fort Knox,also camped many times at Pony Town before it closed,he was always a great guy to be around and will be missed by all ...
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