Jack passed away peacefully in his sleep at RIH on March 16th, 2010.
He leaves behind his loving wife and partner of 56 years, Jean Milton, his children Sharon (Trent) Waldern, Allan (Cheryl) Milton, Laurie (Doug) Baldwin, Leann (Brad) Wood, his 9 grandchildren, Alison (Myles) Gregory, Lindsay Milton (Chris Chabros), Shyla Waldern, Ian Waldern, Ainsley Baldwin, Alecia Baldwin, Lieren Milton-Wood, Connor-Milton-Wood, and Leith Milton-Wood, and his great-grandchildren Keegan and Riley Gregory.
Jack also leaves his sister and brother in law Ann and Bob Boyd, and brother in law and sister in law Allan and Diane Fraser, his many nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.
Jack was born in Kamloops and lived here all his life. He graduated from Kamloops High School and entered the family business. He was a well-respected and prominent businessman in the community and was the 3rd generation to operate the family business, J. Milton Ltd., which dates back to 1897. He worked alongside his son Allan until his retirement in 2003.
Jack was a member of the Kamloops Elks Club. An avid curler for many years, he took great pleasure in watching the Brier and Olympics. He also enjoyed golfing and spending time at the family cabin on Little Shuswap Lake.
Although his health prevented him from getting out much, he thoroughly enjoyed his visits from his family and grandchildren, and his Friday morning coffee group with his lifelong friends.
