Jack Robert WHITTEN

Biology 11 & 12 with Mr. Whitten was a highlight of my high school education. He treated me with patience and extreme respect. That respect was mutual and I took those lessons forward into my adult life.

I am so saddened to hear of Mr. Whittens passing. He was a wonderful teacher and I remember him fondly. My condolences to his family. Xo Megan

I thank God for Jack. I will especially miss his friendliness and humility. Jack, you are now with the God who wipes away all of our tears in the place where there is no more death or mourning or crying or pain. Bonnie, may the Spirit bring you and your family the peace that passes all understanding. May you feel the Lord's presence now in His promise to never leave you nor forsake you. He loves you very much.

Jack was one of my school associates (mentor teacher) during my practicum at Alpha Secondary in 1989, and I later worked with him at Alpha. He had a great passion for biology, and he showed love and care for his students. I learned much from him, including how important family is. My condolences to the family.

Mr. Whitten was my grade 11 Biology teacher at Alpha. He was a very kind and caring person - I enjoyed his classes and was very saddened to hear about his passing. He was one of many teachers that inspired me to go into the teaching profession with a specialty in Kinesiology. My thoughts, love and prayers go out to his family.

I met Jack & Bonnie through Burnaby North and I remember Jack's funny sense of humour and big personality. He was well-loved by everyone and will be greatly missed. Peace and love to you, Bonnie, and all the family at this time.

I was deeply saddened to learn about Jack's passing. He was my much-loved science teacher at Alpha Secondary, and I will always remember him for inspiring me to learn and for caring so much about his students. Many of us affectionately referred to him as Uncle Jack in highschool, and I will fondly remember him for his dedication to teaching and for the encouragement he gave me.

My condolences to the Whitten family at this difficult time.

Our condolences, we love the house and pool that Jack built that has now become our home. I hope we have as many happy memories as your family did here. Kindly, Stephanie Buset and children Roman and Lana.

He was our dear Biology teacher and in the years afterward there were many good chats when we meet in Cates Park or Deep Cove. Lovely guy!

my thoughts and prayers to all the Whitten family at this time,so sorry for your loss,many great memories of Jack as a friend and neighbor in Deep Cove,you and jack were like Katy greenfields second parents,enjoyed all the good times together,may you all find peace at this time

Dear Bonnie, Lindsay, and all the family,

Jim and I were very saddened to hear of Jack's passing. We both have many happy memories of times with Jack and, of course, my memories go back even further than Jim's. My first memories of Jack were of this handsome guy, my big cousin, Bonnie, was dating. To just a kid you both seemed like some movie stars living a dream. Jack was very special to me as he was always such a kind and caring person.

Bonnie, you had a wonderful life with Jack and I know he was the instigator of many adventuresyour first big Europe trip, building your dream house, boating, etc. My parents certainly enjoyed their times with you on the water! I remember well how you bought a car in Europe since it was cheaper than renting and there was some story about having it lifted on a ship. It did all sound so exciting and that was probably a main reason I pushed Jim into going to Europe the first summer after we both had jobs. And that led to many of our own adventures.

It was very special for Jim and me to know you when we were all adults. I know our times together were quite infrequent after we moved to Victoria, but you both still held a very special place in our hearts. Our times together since we moved back to Vancouver have been a lot of fun and we enjoyed Jack's stories and sense of humour.

The last time we saw Jack will forever live in our memory as such a joyous time. It was wonderful to see everyone so happy. We are so glad Jack lived to experience Lindsay settled into a lovely family and for him to experience being a grandfather.

You are all very much in our thoughts at this difficult time.

Love,

Jim and Janice and Richard.

my condolences to mr. whitten's family. he was a wonderful science teacher at alpha high school. my 1971 annual book has his signature over his picture! he will be missed. keep all your memories close to your hearts. rest in peace mr. whitten.