With gratitude, we celebrate the long life of a dearly loved, wonderful man. Jack was born in Waterton Lakes National Park, the third of five children to Bo and Constance Holroyd. His imagination was primed as a child, exploring and creating adventures with his brother and sisters in a vast mountainous wilderness playground. His early life made him an avid outdoorsman, a superb horseman and engendered his lifelong curiosity. As a mature student, he attended the University of Calgary, achieving a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction. His career with Parks Canada took advantage of his love and knowledge of nature and led him and his family to live in some of the loveliest places in Canada.
Jack is predeceased by his parents, Bo and Con Holroyd; his brother, Art; two sisters, Dix Alm (Wes) and Norah McNab (Jim) and his daughter in law, Mavis. Jack leaves to remember him, his loving, devoted wife of 65 years, Janet; sons, Dave and Doug (Darrin); grandsons, Ryan (Shu-Wei) and Scott (Angela) and his sister, Alice Cook (Don). Jack, to the end of his life, had an energetic mind and a great interest in history and current affairs. He had an abiding love for his country. We, your family, love you Dad and are very grateful to you.
In honour of Jack’s memory, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or the M.S. Society of Canada.
A Celebration of Life for Jack will take place on Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 at 1:00 pm in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Janet: I was deeply saddened to learn of Jack’s death. I had the pleasure of working with him in Pacific Rim, and in the Calgary office. He was a colleague and a friend, and I enjoyed the times we worked together. He arrived at the office early, as did I, and would break for coffee at 7:30 when Jim Raby would join us! I heard many stories and learned of many exploits – surely not all of them true? I was so glad to have known you both. Garth joins me in extending our most sincere condolences at this difficult time.