John "Jack" Howick Burkitt
June 4th, 2015
BURKITT, John "Jack" Howick
John “Jack” Howick Burkitt passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the age of 68 years.
He was the youngest of four children born to the late Fred and Marguerite Burkitt and was the beloved husband of Carla Anne Burkitt - together for 38 years. Jack will be forever remembered by his sisters, Kay and Ethel and brother, Leonard. He was devoted to his beloved children, son, Jordon and daughter, Julie; his son-in-law, Nathan and daughter-in-law, Tabitha, along with his most precious blessings, his grandchildren, Eden, Ada and Henry.
Jack touched the lives of many other family and friends who were blessed to know him for his smile and generosity. He always maintained his trademark sense of humor and will be greatly missed by the entire florist community and all the children he had the pleasure of meeting on his bus route over the years.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Jack on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 11:00 am. The service with be held at Red Deer Lake Community Centre located off hwy 22x in SW Calgary (see directions below). Jack’s family has requested as an alternative to flowers that a donation be made to Tim Horton’s Children’s Foundation in honour of him.
Directions to Red Deer Lake Community Center: From Calgary, head west on highway 22X (Spruce Meadows Trail). Turn left (south) onto 112st (53st).
Messages:
Hi Carla, I am really really sorry to hear about your loss. I can't imagine you living with him as you always talk about Jack and you always smiled whenever you talked about him. I offer you my deepest condolences at this sad time.
Dear Carla, Julie and Jordan, Jack was a true gentleman. Kind, funny and with an abundance of time for anyone. He adored all of you and spoke of you often. I'm sure I'm not the only one who felt like I knew you well even though we had only met a few times. To know Jack was to be part of your family. The twinkle in his eye and his easy going nature will remain in our hearts.
We have always been very fond neighbors of you Carla and Jack. You have both always been so friendly, outgoing, kind and supportive towards us and our young children. Jack's passing is a huge loss to the neighborhood and please know we are here to support you through this very difficult time in anyway we can.
All of us will miss him. Such a happy person to be around
So very sorry to hear of your loss Carla, Jack was a great man and will be truly missed by all that loved him. We are thinking and praying for you and your family during this difficult time. God Speed, Rick and Kathy Hunt
sorry to hear of jack's passing. I had a lot of good times with jack either at Emma lake hitting the a & w or red river park. he was well liked by family they would have a good visit with him while I was getting ready to go out. he will be missed Wilfred & Heather Wiese
Carla, Julie, Nathan and family. Although we only had the pleasure of meeting Jack few times, he was a gracious and fiendly man. It was also very easy to see that Jack loved/appreciated his family and was a very good host, driving that bus from your wedding to the reception and if I remmeber correctly singing along to all of those "old tunes" that are revived when people are having fun and can happily sing "out of tune" without inhibition. Our thoughts are with you. Patrick and Genevieve Toth
Carla, our thoughts and prayers are with you. So very sad on his sudden passing. Mya still remembers the ice cream treats and carrot muffins. Always remember his laugh and his enjoyment in 'tormenting' you. Take care of yourself. Alix, David, Mya and Travis Hillman
Jack was one of the good ones. I worked for Him years ago when he ran David L Jones Wholesale in Calgary, So sorry for your loss.
Carla and family, My heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies go out to you at this sad time. RIP Jack and may you be free of all the pain! Love Cory Linder
Oh Carla, I am so sorry to hear of Jack. I know of Jack only through you but I know you had plans. It's that suddenly part that I cannot imagine. Brings back so much. You are on my mind Carla. -Christopher
Sorry to hear of Jacks passing we were best friends for many years in our childhood. Great guy. Our condolences to the families. B and L
So very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Jack was a wonderful person. Very big hearted and a pleasure to be around. He will be missed by many and the world is a little smaller without him
Burkitt family: A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Please accept our condolences, Jack will be always on our memories. Ana Maria Galindo Ivan Aravena
We are all very sorry to hear of your loss. We had only met your father a couple of times briefly but remember his smile and how proud he was of you Julie at your wedding. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Allen and Janet Marr and Family
So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Growing up with Jack in the magical land of the greenhouses was something I will never forget. Who else could play in the dirt in the middle of winter! He was a special guy and I will always cherish his friendship. Our condolences to you and your family Lianne and David