Jack was born in Susanville, California on April 6, 1942. He attended many schools in Northern California while growing up. Jack enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping with his family. Jack was a hard worker, having owned his own saw filing business in California. Once he got to Wyoming he worked at the saw mill, hauled logs and drove over the road. He absolutely loved Wyoming and was very happy with the decision he made to move his family here in 1979. He loved his family with all his being. He will be missed by his wife Joyce of 54 years and his children Mike, Dennis and Mictoria along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.