Jack PURVIS

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PURVIS: It is with great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of Jack Purvis on Tuesday, June 20th, 2017 at Kelowna General Hospital. Jack fought bravely, but ultimately succumbed to his battle with COPD and CHD. Jack was born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba. Over the years he would often reminisce about his Brandon paper route, (through deep snow and 40 below temperatures!) He spent the Summer's of his youth at Clear Lake, a place he always loved and where he ran the local roller rink. Jack graduated from the University of Brandon. One day, at the christening of his niece, Marilyn, he met a young nurse named Enid, the student nurse that delivered his niece. He didn’t know it that day that, but she would eventually become the love of this life! Jack and Enid were married in Flin Flon, Manitoba in 1956. Jack began his mining career with HBM&S in Flin Flon, Manitoba, moving to the company's Head Office in Winnipeg during the 1950's, and eventually settling his family in Toronto after opening the Toronto Branch in the 1960's. He enjoyed many years of traveling with Enid, Dee and John. They explored Canada coast-to-coast, and parts of Europe during the 1970's. The family trips made for beautiful and lasting memories. Happily married to his loving wife Enid for 60 years, Jack retired as the Vice President of Sales for HBM&S after 35 successful years with the firm. Jack traveled extensively during his career, establishing and maintaining critical relationships within the global mining community for his employer. Jack's was an avid golfer and President of the Donalda Golf and County Club in Toronto .After retirement, Jack and Enid relocated to Kelowna, BC. where he enjoyed golfing at the Bear and Pheasant C.C. The past several years also included playing bridge, attending the symphony, and reading his favorite books. Throughout the years Jack and Enid have hosted many festive gatherings of family and friends to celebrate birthdays, and anniversaries. Jack loved these parties, especially being surrounded by the people he loved. Jack is survived by his wife Enid, (nee Archer), and children Deidre, John, and John's wife Nadia, as well as his four grandchildren; Ryan and Sean Gray, Adam and Dana Purvis. He is also survived by his nieces Marilyn, Carol and Sara, and nephew Paul, as well as Jack's sister-in-law Bobby, and her husband Ted. A kind and loving husband and father, Jack never failed to lend his support to assist a family member or friend in need. The example he set for us will never be forgotten. The love he shared with his family and friends is only outweighed by the loving memories we will all carry with us, forever. You're a wonderful person Jack Purvis and you will be dearly missed by all who knew you. In lieu of flowers we encourage you to please make a donation in Jack's memory to the charity of your choice. A memorial service celebrating Jack's life will be held on Saturday, August 5th, 2017 at 4:00 PM, Springfield Funeral Home 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna.www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Jun 24, 2017