February 8, 1928 – June 19, 2021
Peacefully, on June 19, Jack passed away at the Grace Hospital at the age of 93.
Jack will be lovingly remembered by daughter Bonnie Bolt (Kevin); granddaughter Lianne Nosyk (Bohdan) of Vancouver, BC and granddaughter Jennifer Hughes (Dustin); son Douglas Stefanson (Janet) of Indio, California; daughter Louise Lovas of Vancouver, Washington; granddaughter Kirstin Lovas of Melbourne, Australia; great-grandchildren Mila and Natasha Nosyk and Hudson and Harper Hughes will miss their “Bumpa”. Jack will also be missed by all the Bolt children and Janet’s children. Jack was predeceased by his beloved wife Elsie on December 15, 2018.
Jack spent 42 years with Peoples Jewellers in various managerial positions. He was an avid golfer. Although Macular Degeneration affected his vision in later life he still managed to get not one, but two “holes in one”. Jack was a dedicated and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who was devoted to his family. He will be forever loved and missed.
The family would like to thank The Waverley for the care shown to Jack.
A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Jack’s memory to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB).
2 thoughts on “Stefan “Jack” Stefanson”
Knew Jack for over 50 years. He was the Dad of my good friend Doug. I have 2 words to describe Doug’s Dad: good guy. He was a good guy.
Back in 1974 Doug and I were in 1st year university. Jack said to Doug the city golf courses were looking for people. He told us where to apply which we did. We both got summer jobs, Doug at Kildonan, myself at Windsor. These jobs were awesome, paid well and you were given free golf at any city golf course. This helped me to leave university with zero debt and money in the bank.
I was always indebted to Jack for this great tip he had given us. Jack could have a beer with the boys and he fit right in. He golfed at Windsor every Sunday in a regular booking, so I chatted quite often with him.
He gave me insight into jewelry which I knew very little about. He asked me in 1st year university if I wanted to buy a Rolex watch for $100. I knew nothing about watches. My Dad bought it, never wore it, and when he died in 1994 Mom gave it to me. I got this watch appraised then and was amazed it was worth $4,000. Jack had held it, done repairs and the owner never returned to claim it. I have worn this watch ever since and today especially I think of Jack.
He was just one of the boys.
Farewell to a good guy,
Gord Reay
Jack was a lovely neighbour and I always felt welcomed to his home. Bonnie, Doug & Louise my deepest condolences on the loss of your dear father.