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for Jack Chester
Cari Totten
April 9, 2011
Jack, thank you for giving me fond memories of my youth. You my dear, will always live on in my heart. God Bless!!
Audra Elbrader
April 9, 2011
Jack was an awesome friend, truly one of a kind. Thanks for the fantastic memories. We had some good times, until we meet up again you will live in my heart next to Julie.
Stephannie Romesburg (Morris)
April 9, 2011
My condolences to all the family and friends of Jack Chester. I am deeply saddened to learn of Jack's passing. He will always be remembered as a great friend with a soft heart. I remember when we moved to Wichita in 1971 and lived with our cousins in Country Acres. That's when the Padilla's introduced us to their cool friends "The Chester's". That's when I first met Jack. Needless to say but the Chester's were some of the loudest and funnest to be around so there were always kids coming and going all the time! When the music was blasting Jack was probably there! Jack was such a sweet and funny guy that I couldn't stay mad at him too long even after he got us in trouble in class. I have so many wonderful memories of celebrating our birthdays at the Winfield Blue Grass Festival and partying at the campgrounds! Jack lived life to the fullest and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him as a caring, compassionate and lovable man with a great sense of humor! Rest in Peace and I'll see you in another lifetime brother!
Conny Rudkin
April 8, 2011
Jack will never be forgotten. He leaves only good memories to those who knew him. Our deepest sympathies to the family. RIP Jack. Conny(Broadhead)and Gary Rudkin
Sally Schuetz
April 8, 2011
The first time I meet Jack is with Jenny at W.S.U. . He made me feel so welcome because I was many miles away from home. He was my "big brother" from Wichita. He made me laugh, smile and feel very comfortable. When I went back to Wichita, I always looked forward to seeing Jack at the lake or around. I will miss him and God took a good one. My hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Love you, Jack.
Tay Henson
April 8, 2011
May you Rest In Peace Jack,You will always live on in our hearts, and I will never forget how you helped in saving my life,,Please give Julie a big big hug and kiss for me....Love Tay
Suzanne Rader- Kinkel
April 8, 2011
Jack leaves us with some of the best memories from High School. His laughter and big heart will be missed. May his family find peace in knowing that he left a foot print in all our lives. He will be missed.
April 8, 2011
I knew Jack when we were all kids, hanging out and swimming on the swim team at Country Acres pool. We were all just a bunch of pool rats. My sympathies go out to everyone who loved him. I know he will be very much missed!
Sharon (Koontz) Fry
Penne Welch
April 8, 2011
Cousin Jack will be missed by everyone. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
April 8, 2011
Sharon and family we are so sad to hear of your son Jack passing. We remember Jack as a little boy that seems like yesterday, but has been many years. We send you our love and prayers.
Dave & Kay Harlan
Prescott Arizona
Lynette Brightwell Fleetwood
April 7, 2011
It has been a long time since the halls of West High but I remember Jacks smile.
I can't remember all the so called cool kids from 36 years ago but I can remember the nice guys Jack Chester, Rusty Johnson, Greg Gann, Rick Baker.
Heaven got a great Rockin Angel.
Gene Elbrader
April 7, 2011
The night of Jacks passing I drove to the hospital knowing of what was to be,I was about to lose my best friend. I shared many a times with our freind Jack,lived with, worked with, laughed with, cried with.He meant the world to me!I will truley miss him.I will meet you on that group W bench in heaven my friend. R.I.P. I will never forget you!
Becky Roeder
April 7, 2011
Jack was always like a big brother to me. We all strive to leave this world a better place. Jack accomplished that by filling his time here with laughter, love and positive energy. I was thinking yesterday of the thousands of times he has made me laugh. The fact he will be so missed by so many speaks to what a great man he was.
Joe Briggs
April 7, 2011
I swam with Jack at West, could never beat him at the 200 free. We all had such great times hangin out on Emerson street. Lots of folks gone from that Group. Go in peace Jack. He will be missed by many.
Sean Rector
April 7, 2011
Rest In Peace Jack, You will be missed by thousands, Keep on smiling just like you kept us......
Linda & John Vrana
April 7, 2011
Wow, what a wonderful man! Winfield Bluegrass will never be the same without Jack and his smiling face. Gerre, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Peace & Love to you and your family.
Greg Gann
April 7, 2011
Jack was my friend when I didn't have many as a kid. No matter how much time would pass between us, we would pick up where we left off and it was always good. Godspeed to you, Jack! May your family be at peace, too.
Amanda "Mandy" Seitnater - Wilson
April 7, 2011
To the Miller and Chester Families,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Jack. You will all me in my thoughts and prayers for peace.
Connie Jenkins Marsh
April 6, 2011
Condolences to the Chester family.
April 6, 2011
My condolences to Gerrey, Sister Jenny
The Chester and Miller families
So sorry to hear the News
He was a great guy very generous and fun loving had many a good night with him
Allways a pleasure seeing him and fond memories
Rest in Peace Jack I will pay my respects in October
Kent Whipple (Brisbane Australia)
Cindy Loepp
April 6, 2011
Jenny and family; my heart goes out to you all. These last years have been so difficult for the Chester family. My first memory of Jack was walking into Lindy's. He was so welcoming and friendly, he made it seem like he was just waiting for you to show up.I see by the entries in this guest book that he had a way of making everyone feel that way. What a special man, he will certainly be missed. But don't you know he is just digging the music in his own little "Rock N Roll" heaven.
RIP Jack..
Barbara and Terry Otto
April 6, 2011
Our condolences to your family. Jack was a great friend to all. Fond memories 'hangin out' in high school. I know Jack will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers are with you.
Lynelle Pierce
April 6, 2011
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I have not seen Jack since I was a very young teenager and we swam on the same winter team at the YMCA. He was the handsome, muscular teen in an age bracket above mine. I was infatuated but knew that I was not the only girl whose eye Jack could catch... Oh yes, and he was quite a swimmer, too. Sounds like he became an interesting man who embraced life. I am sure he will be missed.
Lynelle (Baba) Pierce
Frances Rivers
April 6, 2011
Our sincerest condolences to the family. Jackie will be greatly missed by all.
Much love,
The Texas Cousins and Aunt
Valarie Steele & Family, Susie Chisum & Family & Frances Rivers
Mandy Uhrich Cornell
April 6, 2011
Miller and Chester family~
I am so shocked to hear of Jack's passing. I know he will be deeply missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Ty Amend
April 5, 2011
Jack was a heck of a friend, man, and human being. He had the most beautiful toothy smile and was usually the first one to acknowledge someone when they arrived to join the group. He would go out of his way to make you feel welcome in the crowd. I always enjoyed Jack's great big sense of humor. So often he was the life of the party. Jack was a man with few needs of his own and willing to do anything for anyone. I loved to be around my friend Jack and I will miss him very much. I believe he is re-united with his sister Julie in heaven and they are in a very happy place together now. R.I.P. my friend. Love you.
Ty Amend
Carol Howard
April 5, 2011
I shall miss Jack, a great friend, a great dancer, so shy and quirt he would brake off his arm and give it to me if I needed it. Great man.
Carolyn Howard
April 5, 2011
Jack, So sweet, so shy, yet he would brake an arm off if I needed it. When he worked downtown I saw him daily and he would never take my money for lunch, yt feed me all I could eat. I wish I could have Seen him once more, a great dancer, :) a great friend:) that I shall miss
Mark Berube
April 5, 2011
So sorry to hear about Jack, will always remember all the fun we had growing up in Country Acres. I never could catch him in freestyle.
Craig Cleghorn
April 5, 2011
I knew Jack from when we were kids and he was always someone great to be around. Later when my family moved around, I didn't see Jack as often, but when I did see him, he was always the same guy....happy, fun loving and ready for adventure.
My deepest sympathy to all of his family. He will be deeply missed.
Richard Maple
April 5, 2011
As the years pass some memories don't fade. Jack and Julie RIP
Rusty Johnson
April 5, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all of Jack's family and friends. Jack was one of my oldest friends, and though we'd lost touch, somewhat, in these last few years, he always held a special place in my heart. We did have a reunion last year, and it meant the world to me to see Jack and Gerre there. We had a lot of fun sharing memories. It is tough losing a peer, and yet we move on. A song will be heard and we will smile. One man's life touches so many others, Jack you were that man. Now, when it rains, I'll know it's just "Smackwater Jack" diving in the pool. Rest in peace, my friend.
April 5, 2011
Dear Aunt Gerre,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you here in TX. Lots of love and hugs from the Glovers.
Angie
Randa Haynie (Elbrader)
April 5, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all family and friends. I grew up with Jack and he was the person that taught me how to swim at Country Acres pool. I've a lot of great memories of Jack throughout the years. He will be sorely missed by anyone that knew him.
Chuck Hoover
April 5, 2011
One of the GREATs from C.A.! Had a gentle spirit about him...he will definitely be missed.
Debbie & Fred Callaway
April 5, 2011
You will be missed much. Love you always cousin. Summer of "68" will live with me for ever.
Curtis Nelson
April 5, 2011
Rest in peace Jack - condolences to all family and friends. Great memories with the "quiz" - the obit was spot on, he was a great friend to all he met.
Cheryl (Brooks) McDowell
April 5, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family Gerre. I am glad that we were able to see Jack and meet you at our little reunion last year and visit with him about our growing up years. He will always be part of our memories.
Jim Martin
April 5, 2011
Jack was a slow mover on ground as a kid, but once he hit the water most people he was racing saw only his feet. I remember talk where jack had a invitation to Jr Olympics, I dont know how that paned out, but he could of made a showing, he was that good. He was the only guy I knew that could out swim me at country acres...then i lost jack running with the other hoods,near the pool, jack was the man AND Great Songs blaring from the whole house as you drove by.....thats where I wanted to live, in chesters house. Be good in heaven, and find yourself a pool and some great 60s and 70s songs to swim to.I love you brother!
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