Obituary of Jacquelin "Jack" Leo Joseph Couture

Jacquelin “Jack” Leo Joseph Couture 1938 - 2016 It is with deep sadness the family announces Jack’s passing after a short courageous battle with cancer. Jack was born on July 28, 1938, the oldest of eight children to Leo and Georgette Couture. Jack was born and raised in Debden. He attended school in Debden with his 8th grade and last year of education at Gravelbourg College in 1953. Jack was a self-learner and gained his knowledge by reading and trying just about anything. Jack worked on the family farm for a few years, purchased his first car in 1956 and went off on his own to work in the bush. He married Solange “Sally” (Desrochers) on July 10, 1961. Later, Jack purchased a cat and supported his wife and children clearing land. In 1969, Jack became a Bulk Fuel Agent for Shell Canada and enjoyed working with his life-long partner for 26 years. He was also skilled at welding, equipment/vehicle maintenance and changing tires. Jack did not slow down during his early retirement and continued working for his son Richard by setting up metal grain bins, hauling fuel, liquid feed, and bails. Jack enjoyed every minute of his working years creating good relationships with many in Debden and neighbouring communities. Jack enjoyed the outdoors and many memories were created camping in northern Saskatchewan and spending time at the cabin at Morin Lake. Other activities Jack loved were fishing, quadding, snowmobiling, curling and most of all visiting and having a game of cards with family and friends. In recent years, Jack turned to his love of gardening and feeding the birds while also caring for his wife who became too ill to care for herself. He took great pride in his abilities to cook, clean, do laundry, shopping and doing Sally’s personal care. Jack and Sally did everything together and could not be apart for very long. He passed only 40 days after his wife and is lovingly remembered by his children; ~ Richard (Cheryl) of Lloydminster, SK and family: Michael (Holly); Melissa (Travis); Danelle; Alyssa (Brett); Mathew (Liz) and Jeremie, ~ Jeanne (Allen) Lamontagne of Saskatoon, SK and family: Réanne (Mitchell); Meagan (Ryan); Carlin, ~ Suzanne (Jack Brower) of Saskatoon, SK and family: Dylan; Arielle (Mitchel), Rachel (Matt); Jessica (Dane), ~ Michelle (Jonathan) Thall of Canwood, SK and family: Cheyenne and Gunner, 6 great grandchildren, His siblings: Ghislaine (Raymond) Lepage of Saskatoon, SK., Yoland (Gisèle) Couture of Debden, SK., Jules (Clémence ) Couture of Debden, SK., Paulette (Larry) Bracken of Saskatoon, SK., Gaëtan (Rita) Couture of Victoire, SK., Carmen (Greg) Graham of Langham, SK., Aline (Marc) Desaulniers of Falher, AB., numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by: His wife, Solange “Sally” Couture, His parents, Léo and Georgette Couture, His parents-in-law, Philippe & Jeanne Desrochers, His brothers-in-law, Edgar and Albert Desrochers and André Duret. The Celebration of Jack’s life was held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church in Debden, SK. at 2:00 p.m. with Father Tuan Doan as celebrant. In lieu of other tributes memorial donations in memory of Jack may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Beau”Lac” Funeral Home, Ed Beaulac- Funeral Director, Spiritwood 1-306-883-3500