John Minnery

Jack Minnery, Jr., 51, passed away on June 21, 2014, at his home in Anchorage, AK. Jack was born on October 6, 1962. He was a Pastor and Founder of The Real Life Foundation.

A service will be held on Saturday, June 28th at 1 p.m., at New Grace Church, 10821 Totem Rd., Anchorage Alaska 99516. Officiating the service will be Brian Chronister. A reception will be held at the Inlet Tower Hotel and Suites, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., 1200 L. Street, Anchorage AK 99201.

Jack was affiliated with the New Grace Church, The Real Life Foundation, Cliffside Community Chapel. He was an Ordained Minister; his whole life was community service to all the homeless of Anchorage.

Jack's hobbies consisted of Motorcycling, Sports (Ohio State - he was in the Buckeye Club); he loved coaching his son's soccer, football and baseball teams; he loved the water, avid swimmer, loved Hawaii, loved hanging out at the families cabin on Big Lake and jet skiing. His children were his #1 focus and the most important thing to him. He enjoyed weight lifting, he was part of the 400 club in high school which meant he could bench 400 pounds; his passion was studying scripture and above all else loving the Lord with all his heart.

Jack Minnery was one of the most giving loving people you could have ever met. His dedication to his mission of helping the homeless in the Anchorage community was beyond measure. He always put everyone before himself. He was the most unselfish person you could have ever met. His children were his whole world and his new Granddaughter Ellie was the light of his life. He was always positive about everything and never had a bad thing to say about anyone or any situation. You could always come to Jack and talk to him about anything and he would make your world such a better place - always focusing on the positive. Although Anchorage is at such a loss - he always talked about how excited he was to one day meet the Lord.

Jack is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline (Minnery) de los Santos (Christian de los Santos); granddaughter, Ellie Jo de los Santos; son, Johnny Minnery, III; brothers, Mike Minnery, Jim Minnery (Kim Minnery), Kip Minnery (Jennifer Rowe); and niece and nephews Savanna, Duke, Miles, and Dayton

He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Minnery, Sr. and mother, Betty (Minnery) Mulcahey (died 10.1.2013)

Arrangements are with Janssen Funeral Homes.