Jack Sayak

Daniel "Jack" Sayak

Peacefully, on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the Douglas Campbell Lodge, Jack Sayak passed away at the age of 76 years.

Jack was born on April 15, 1938 in Teulon, Manitoba, the youngest of 12 children.  He is predeceased by his parents Peter and Dora and 10 siblings. He will be fondly remembered by his sister Mary Grabosky of California and many nieces and nephews.

In 1986 Jack found his second family; Bev Gale, Jamilee Gale (Shawn & Matthew Nepinak), Sandra Spriggs, Frank Horodecki and James Horetchko.

For 40 years Jack worked at General Motors first with Bill Glesby then Doug Edmondson then moving on to Craig Dunn. In his later years of work Jack continued to as a supervisor overseeing all departments of the dealership where he then retired.

Throughout Jack’s life he was known for riding around town on his three wheel bike with his polka music or CFRY entertaining the passersby.  He enjoyed the evening sitting outside smoking his pipe or cigars.  Jack loved his many trips with family to Shooting Star Casino, day trips to the zoo, the air show, camping, wrestling, hockey, the circus and talent nights with his harmonica.

Jack loved to work and took part in any event where he could be around his many good buddies from work, most importantly the Santa Claus parade by being on the float.  On his days off you would find him making his rounds to his friends’ stopping to help with mowing lawns, visiting or just having a cold one. He loved a good party, especially his birthday.  Jack loved his holidays with his sisters and the many adventures they went on.  Jack enjoyed all people that crossed his path and all were important to him.

After fighting and surviving a bout of cancer Jack moved to Douglas Campbell Lodge where life continued with activities that Jack enjoyed.  Jack loved roaming around the lodge visiting with old friends and staff.  Jack took part in any outings he could.  He enjoyed afternoons spent with family outside having coffee and a pipe.

Jack touched many lives and he will be missed by all.

A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 12:00 pm at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Jack’s memory to the Portage Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Box 1426 Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3N9.

A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel.  204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com