Tribute

 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Jack Timmer; husband to Lil, father to Carl; and grandfather to Bret and Ben (Kori) Timmer.  Brother Ron (Marg Timmer); Sister Doreen (Robert Rempel); Sister Carol Wegren, and numerous nieces and nephews.   

He was predeceased by his parents Jan and Eva; brother Glen (Evelena) Timmer; and brother-in-law Larry Wegren. 

Jack was born in New Westminster, BC, on February 23rd, 1948.  Approximately two years later his family moved to Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. He lived in Meadow Lake until 1965, when at the age of 17, he decided to move to Mission BC where his sister Doreen and family resided  

In May of 1968, Jack married his love, Lil, and they began their life together, welcoming their son Carl in 1970. Jack really was a ‘Jack-of-all-Trades’ and he supported his new family by driving for Co-op Petroleum; working the cedar mills in the Fraser Valley; at a shake packing plant; and as a hired hand on a dairy farm. 

In 1974, he moved his small family back to Meadow Lake, SK, with the idea of being a farmer. Instead, he started work at the Meadow Lake Sawmill until they closed due to a strike. He tried his hand with the Department of Highways as a flag man but found the job was not active enough.  He learned how to install flooring and the family moved once more to Prince Albert, SK and then to Birch Hills, SK, where land was very affordable, and he began construction on their first house. 

Jack’s ‘Jack-of-all’ nature continued, and over the years he worked in construction; did upholstery, was a caretaker at the Junior High School.  He started his own business called RenoJax Contracting, when he acquired opportunities with the RCMP to be a general contractor for the upgrade of barracks in many Northern Communities.   

Throughout his career he found time to build 5 houses; and renovated numerous others for the family.  Lil knew when the baseboards went on, it was time to start packing. 

Jack volunteered his free time with Mennonite Disaster Services where his multitude of skills were put to great use helping those who were suffering hardship from floods, hurricanes and tornadoes. He loved his time with this organization that took him to St. Thomas, Idaho twice, Alabama, North Carolina and Florida.   

In 2013, after a bout with cancer, he decided that if he could not work the way he used to, then it was time to move away from the mosquitos and cold weather.   Within 3 months he had a plan  and the house was constructed at Gallagher Lake Park in Oliver, BC. This became home in September of 2015.  Once settled, he began his retirement job with B.C. Housing in Penticton.   

He had a servant’s heart, lived his faith, and got to spend Father’s Day with his Heavenly Father. 

Donations are gratefully accepted for the Oliver Food Bank.

There will be a memorial service held for Jack at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Oliver Alliance Church with a reception to follow. 

Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com  

A live stream of his service can be watched at Oliver Alliance Church – YouTube