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Jack Wagner Obituary

Jack Everton Wagner Jack, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Kent June 12, 2011. Born May 11, 1921, he grew up in Easton and Tacoma, graduating from Stadium High School. Jack married Bertha McConnell in 1943. After Bert's passing, he married Thora Holden Gregory in 1961. He was owner of Kent Drug for over 40 years, and then became a real estate agent at age 75. Jack is survived by his wife Thora, sons Gary and Bob, daughters Kathy, Joan and Nancy, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held Friday, June 17, 2011 at 1:30 at Kent Covenant Church. Donations to Kent Covenant Church or Young Life.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jun. 15, 2011.

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Carol Bartos

June 17, 2011

Jack was a great man. One of the best, and he will be greatly missed. I can remember his excitement when Bob and Gary would take him to watch the "Blue Angels" do their practice runs over Lake Washington during Seafair. He truly enjoyed his time with his boys.
My sympathy goes out to the Wagner family, I know that you will miss your father and grandfather so much. May you rest in peace, dear Jack.

jacky sherwood

June 16, 2011

My condolence to you and your family! I am gald to met your families and so sorry. I have you remain in my thoughts and prayer . God invites you to come to him for help. He is faithful to provide you with His healing balm, Jesus Christ.

June 16, 2011

Kent Drugs was the sponsor, Jack Wagner the General Manager and Lou Becvar the coach of The Little League Team and I was a team member with Gary & John. For every home run scored we got “THE BEST” milkshakes in the world (made by Robin) from Jack’s KENT DRUGS. Thanks Jack for those great memories and the contributions to a wonderful community, KENT.
In our thoughts, Marilyn & Rip

Skip Nelson

June 15, 2011

Jack was a great guy. The Wagners lived down the street from us on Hilltop Avenue in Kent in the 50's and 60's. Bob and I were best of friends, so I spent a lot of time around the Wagner home. Jack always had a smile to greet you.

Kent Drugs had an actual soda fountain!!!! Those were the good ol days!!!

RIP my friend.

June 15, 2011

Jack Wagner is the epitome of gracious love and a truly great role model for all ages. I am greatful for the many and varied opportunities I was given to be with Jack and see him "at work" in peoples lives throughout the Kent community. He was all of what we should be striving to become in our daily lives. I think of him often, sometimes even wondering what he would do in given situations. Jack most certainly lived "right." And yes, how do you not think of Jack without seeing that wonderful smile and personality? My blessings to the family and to all the rest of us who knew Jack. Steve and Judy Richardson

Jill Hollenbeck-Bell

June 15, 2011

My condolences to your family. I truly enjoyed being able to chat with him when I visited the office. Thank you for the kindness, you will be missed!

Dawn Carlson

June 15, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family remains in my thoughts and prayers. Just seeing Jack would make me smile. He is missed.

Peggy Wenham

June 15, 2011

You will be greatly missed! I can't ever remember seeing you without a big smile!

Jared Wagner

June 15, 2011

My grandfather was an amazing man. The exact opposite of the "grumpy old man." We wil miss you!

Lynn Farman Babcock

June 15, 2011

To all of the Wagner Family, my condolences. Jack was a wonderful boss at Kent Drug "a long time ago". He and Dave were great life trainers for a young high school kid and young married with small kids! Jack was always fun to work with and had such a great sense of humor, I have always remembered him with much fondness.
Lynn Farman Babcock

Dennis Hanscom

June 15, 2011

He truly “walked the talk”. He was an inspiration to me and all who were blessed to have crossed life’s path with him.
God bless you, Thora and family.

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