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Jackson, Richard

November 27, 1946 — December 6, 2011

On December 6, 2011, Richard Edward Jackson (Rick), my best friend, father of my children and soul mate, walked with the angels.  He was succumbed by that terrible disease, Cancer, at the youthful age of 65.  Rick is survived by his loving wife, Fran, son, Ian (Kathleen Jackson), daughters Barb, (Jared Diebel), Alicia (Mike Knight), Lindsey (Chad Zelke), granddaughters Kayli, Meghan, Amber, Faith, Noelle and Abigail, and his sister, Linda (Norm Dicks). He was pre-deceased by his mother (Dorothy), father (Kenneth), and twin brother (Raymond).  Rick was born in Victoria and spent his youthful years in Nova Scotia as his father, whom he was immensely proud of, was stationed in the Navy there.  He retired after 40 years of dedication to the Bank of Nova Scotia.  Currently he was the proud office manager of Guisachan Family Medical Centre.  Rick spent 6 years building houses for those less fortunate in Mexico with Immaculata Regional High School.  He will be sorely missed by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing this wonderful bright eyed man, who never thought twice about lending a hand.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, December 13th at 11:00 am at St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation – Research, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3.

Service
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 11:00 am

Location
St. Charles Garnier Parish

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The service for Jackson, Richard is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 11:00 am. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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St. Charles Garnier Parish

3645 Benvoulin Road Kelowna, BC

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  • Gord & Cindy Hoffman says:
    December 10, 2011 at 5:10 am

    Fran, Alicia and Lindsey, we are so sad for your loss and all of our loss. Rick was a great guy and a very dear friend. We will miss him. We will be in touch. Love you. Gord and Cindy

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  • Chris Calverley says:
    December 10, 2011 at 6:22 am

    My sincere condolence to Fran and the Family. I will always remember the great time Rick and I had together over the past 35 years. Especially the time we studied together for our Canadian Securities course over the course of many months. I am sorry I am unable to make the service but my thoughts are with you all.. Chris Calverley

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  • Cynthia Nakashoji says:
    December 10, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    Fran,
    Saddened to hear of Rick’s sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  • Jeneane/Peter Boser says:
    December 10, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    Fran and family,
    We are so sorry to hear about Rick and what he must have gone through. Our thoughts are with you and we will be in touch. With our deepest sympathy,
    Luv Jeneane and Peter.

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  • LYNN GUNDERSON says:
    December 10, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    So sorry for your loss, I was very fortunate to work with Rick and I considered him a friend.

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  • Ron & Lane Shupe says:
    December 11, 2011 at 1:35 am

    We are so terrible sorry to loose someone like Rick. The world was a better place when he shared it with us.

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  • Tim Arbuthnot says:
    December 11, 2011 at 5:44 am

    Fran & Family, so very sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. I had come to know him through our many games of golf, with his regular group of close friends. I enjoyed his company and will always have fond memories of Rick. He was always fun to be around. Best wishes to all of Rick’s family and friends.

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  • Kathy Fyall says:
    December 11, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    My thoughts are with you Fran and family. Kathy Fyall

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  • Mickey Cooke says:
    December 12, 2011 at 6:43 am

    I will miss you, Sir.

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  • pam and mike says:
    December 12, 2011 at 11:25 am

    Frannie, just want you to know we are thinking and praying for you and your family. I know your hearts must be breaking with the loss of someone so special to you all.

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  • Maria & Gordon says:
    December 12, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    Fran, Alicia & Lyndsey: Fran, we are so sorry that you lost your best friend, Alicia & Lyndsey we are so sorry that you lost a wonderful father and grandpa. We are so sorry to have lost a good friend. We think about you all everyday and keep you in our prayers.

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  • Jim & Betty Fritz says:
    December 12, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Fran & Family, We were very sorry to hear of Ricks passing,I had just visited with him in the hospital before we left and He was looking forward to getting home. We will be thinking of you tomorrow.Our golf group will not be the same.

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  • Dale & Grace Becker says:
    December 12, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    Fran & Family
    We are very sad to here of the passing of Rick.We enjoyed many golf games we had with Rick and the dedication he had to Scotiabank.
    Our thoughts and ptayers are with you and your family.

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  • Dale & Grace Becker says:
    December 12, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    We are very sad to hear of the passing of Rick. We enjoyed the many golf games that we had with Rick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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  • Joe & Denise Baker says:
    December 13, 2011 at 12:14 am

    Fran & Family
    We are so saddened to hear of Rick’s sudden passing. I enjoyed working with Rick and especially being part of the Scotiabank community, where we had great times both at work and golf. We will grieve for one taken too soon and will not forget him. Sorry, we are unable to attend his service and help in your time of mourning. Joe & Denise Baker

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  • Jacquie & Bruce says:
    December 13, 2011 at 8:23 am

    Fran, Alicia and Lindsay, we are so sorry to have lost your husband/father and our friend. He had a sparkle in his eyes that was portrayed through his positive attittude in life. We have fond memories of your visit to Punta Cana with us as well as many days on the golf courses in Kelowna. We will carry our memory of Rick from our last visit: a big smile on Rick’s face when Bruce gave him the beer (smuggled into the hospital) and the flask of wine for Fran. He will live on in many great memories that all of us hold. Our love to you in your loss of a great husband, father and friend.
    Love Jacquie and Bruce

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  • Raylene V. says:
    December 19, 2011 at 9:32 am

    Fran so very, very sorry….thinking of you with sympathy and the hope that time will bring comfort to your heart. Raylene van den Adel

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  • Janet Howard says:
    January 22, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    My thoughts are with you and your family at the recent passing of Rick. I’m sorry this is so late, but Ron Hinkleman let me know when I saw him at his work last week.
    This terrible disease “cancer” is wicked and few people are untouched.
    I did leave a message on your phone last night and hope to talk to you soon.
    You are in my thoughts..

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