Obituary of John Burns Drummond

JOHN “JACK” BURNS DRUMMOND December 4, 1921 - October 25, 2013 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jack. He was predeceased by his parents, Jim and Mary Drummond; brothers, Charles and Robert; sister Margaret; and wife Charlotte. He is survived by his children, Joanne (Al), Gary (Audrey) and Maureen (Misha); five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Jack was born in Craik, SK and grew up in that district and in the community of Penzance, SK. He worked in Penzance until signing up with the Regina Rifles in June 1940 and fought for and defended his country from 1940 -1945. In 1995 he was chosen to represent the Regina Rifles at the 50th anniversary, celebrating the liberation of Holland. At war's end, he returned to Penzance where he married Charlotte Rollins and raised his family and farmed until a move to Regina in 1960. A quest for knowledge, writing (he was very proud of the book he wrote entitled “A Chronicle of War and Life“ ) and a love of music followed Jack throughout his life and brought him a lot of comfort in the last years of his life. He was in the true sense of the words, a Renaissance man. Jack encouraged his children to get educated and to be independent thinkers. He was a man that loved to make things happen. The family gives a special thank you to Jack's physician Dr. Morris and to his personal care giver Wilma Valdez Ahmed, for all the wonderful attention given to their father. A private service, conducted by Pastor Lois Munholland will be held. Friends and acquaintances of Jack and his family are invited to honour the life and cherish the memories of him at The Hotel Saskatchewan, 2125 Victoria Avenue, Regina on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com