Obituary of W. Jack Amy

<h1>W. Jack Amy</h1> 1912 – 2006 At peace and with dignity, Jack passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2006 in his 94th year. Dad finally got his wish and went to join “Mommy” who predeceased him December 25, 2005 in their 70th year of marriage. Loving father of Phyllis (Edward) Knipping of Kitchener and Douglas (Lise) of DeWinton, Alberta. “Joe” will forever be remembered by his grandchildren Randy (Sheryl) of Kitchener, Rob (Colleen) of Dryden, and Paul (Kim) of Edmonton. Also fondly remembered by Jennifer of Kitchener. He was extrememly proud of his seven great-grandchildren Kaitlyn, Michael and Cole of Kitchener, Amy and Matt of Dryden, and Abby and Jack of Edmonton. A special mention also of Thomas and Eric whom he loved spending time with. Jack will also be remembered by his brother Les and his wife Shirley, and sister Mabel McColeman all of Brantford. He will also be missed by close friends and neighbours, the Maier family of Waterloo. Predeceased by his parents, Iva L. (Hussey) and Wilbert L. Amy, his brother Frank, and sisters Ila and Margaret. The funeral service to celebrate Jack’s life will be held at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 1 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to the service. A reception will be held immediately following the service in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Interment in Parkview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jack’s memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Trinity Village Care Centre, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation and can be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Jack, a tree will be planted through the Trees For Learning Program by the funeral home. To know him you had to know his favourite saying: “I would like to live my whole life over again, and I wouldn’t change a thing.”