Obituary of John Albert Partridge

JOHN “JACK” ALBERT PARTRIDGE November 6, 1941 - June 4, 2013 On Tuesday, June 4, 2013, Jack Partridge died at the age of 71. Jack was predeceased by his parents John Desmond and Vera Partridge. He is survived by his partner of forty-six years, John Davies; his sister by choice, Dawn-Wynne Davies of Saskatoon; an Aunt, Kay Nordal of Strasbourg, Saskatchewan, and numerous cousins. Jack was an influential and devoted musician and educator in Regina, the Province, and throughout the country. In 1967 he accepted the position of Organist and Music Director of First Presbyterian Church which he has held for the past forty-six years. The choir and the music of the Church were two of Jack’s greatest artistic passions. In 1968 he became an itinerant music teacher for the Regina Board of Education which led to his becoming the Music Coordinator for the Board and eventually the Arts Education Coordinator for the Regina Public School System. In addition, Jack taught private organ and piano lessons, was a skilled accompanist, and an adjudicator for the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association, and the Canadian Music Festival Association. He served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Regina Symphony and the Canadian Music Association. Jack loved life, his home, his family, his garden and travelling. A Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 2170 Albert Street, Regina on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bob Wilson officiating. A private family interment will take place at a later date. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com