1952 – 2020
It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the sudden passing of Jack Edwin Wray Eyers, beloved Father, Partner, Brother, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend, at the age of 67.
Dad will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Shaliza (Dennis), Shireen (Wayne), Charmaine (Wayne), Kimberly (Doug), Jaimie (Tim), and Julie, his sisters Lynda (Jim), Myrna (Rudy), and his nieces and nephews Brian, Ardith, Janet, Tricia, and Kari. He also leaves behind his Life Partner Cari, her daughter Madie, and his beloved dogs Tipper Joy, and Buster.
Dad loved all his Grandchildren, Roy, Darren, Cheryl, Renee, Randy, Jesse, Alicia, TJ, Clayton, Brenden, Ashlee, Tyler, Lily, Ava, Anderson, and Great Granddaughter, Myla.
Dad was born December 3, 1952 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Margaret and Edwin Eyers. He was predeceased by his brother Wayne, his father Edwin, and his mother Margaret.
Dad married Verna Vidal in 1974, together they created their family and settled in Fort Rouge. Dad worked tirelessly to support his family. His love of the open road led him to become a long-haul truck driver. He eventually began his own business, Wrangler Truck Service. He was so incredibly proud of his shop and that his family could work together, spending endless hours, to make it a success. When the business was sold, Dad continued to drive a semi for Wrangler until his passing.
Dad’s love and support of his family was immeasurable. He was someone you could rely on for help and advice, in every capacity. He was our rock. The love he had for his family was boundless. He was so incredibly proud of all of them.
Dad loved speed and racing, so much so, that he went to Las Vegas to drive a genuine NASCAR race car. He also loved spending time at the lake and farm, having bonfires, fireworks, safety meetings, and most recently playing Pickleball. Dad was also an avid War history buff.
Dad, you have left us, and all those you have touched, with a tremendous sadness and an emptiness in our hearts. We will miss you so very much.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.
A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.
7 thoughts on “Jack Edwin Wray Eyers”
Jack … We miss you every second, of every minute, of every hour, of every day. Forever in our hearts and memories.
Cari, Madie, Buster and your sweet Tipper Joy 💔
I am honoured to have called you a friend from the day we met more than 30 years ago. I will miss your laugh.
He will be truly missed, he was a true friend always willing to lend a hand or an ear. He loved his family. We will cherish our friendship and memories.
Jack unfortunately we were unable to get to know you but when I met you for the first time I just knew you were a good man I could feel it and see it. All we ever heard were great things about how great of a Dad you were and loving Grandpa. You loved my Sister and my God Daughter Madie and Buster and Tipper joy for that we loved you too! May you rest in peace…Jack…❤️🙏❤️
Jack unfortunately we were unable to get to know you but when I met you for the first time I just knew you were a good man I could feel it and see it. All we ever heard were great things about how great of a Dad you were and loving Grandpa. You loved my Sister and my God Daughter Madie, Buster and Tipper joy for that we loved you too! May you rest in peace…Jack…❤️🙏❤️
I will miss Jack’s hugs, his smile, and bantering with him at family gatherings. There’s the family we are born to, and our families by choice…and he was definitely an important part of the fabulous family by choice I am blessed to have in my life. I am so deeply sad he has passed and I wish all who loved him a gentle time in grief at the loss of Jack. Love you 💔
My condolences to all who loved Jack. I was 13 going on 14 when I first met him. As Shaliza’s friend I was always welcome at the family home on Wardlaw. I spent many weekends and weekday dinners with the family in my teenage years. I’m sure there were times he wished I would go home, but if so he never said so! When I think of Jack I always remember him in his lazyboy chair after a long day at work, his love of Kenmore trucks and Salisbury House wafer pie, and especially his love of family, family as he defined it as Eileen mentioned. I feel blessed to have been included in family gatherings in more recent years at Shaliza, Shireen and Jaimie’s homes, which gave me a chance to reconnect with Jack, and to meet Cari.