Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

John Francis "Jack" Pearson

Male 1926 - 1997  (71 years)


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  • Name John Francis "Jack" Pearson 
    Born 26 May 1926  East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Elected Office Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    councillor - Wilmot Township 
    Name Jack Pearson 
    Residence 1977  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-165743 
    Died 11 Nov 1997  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I165743  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Family Helen Alma Saloma Wettlaufer,   b. 28 Feb 1930,   d. 26 Mar 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 29 Jul 1950 
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F47417  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • PEARSON, John (Jack) Suddenly. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1997, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Jack Pearson, of New Hamburg.

      He was born in East Zorra township 71 years ago, a son of the late Frank and Wilhelmenia (Kaufman) Pearson. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg, a charter member and past president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 532. New Hamburg where he was very active. He was a lifetime member, past president, coach and official in the New Hamburg Hockey Association, past president of the Waterloo Wellington Hockey Association and had coached and officiated in other hockey associations. Past chairman and current member of the committee that organizes the District 26 Ontario Senior Games. Jack had been involved in Minor ball in New Hamburg. He was reelected to his third term on the Wilmot Council where he was very involved on various committees.

      Beloved husband of Helen (Wettlaufer) whom he married July 29, 1950. Loving father of Tom and his wife Sherry, Rick and his wife Susan, all of New Hamburg. Lyle and his wife Robin, Bob and his wife Judy, all of Waterloo, Tim and his wife Kim of Kitchener. Ever missed by his grandchildren. Jen. Laura, Jacquelyn, James, Kaitlin. Nicholas, Erin, Cara. Holly, Luke, Marc, Alexandra and Tanner. Dear brother of Doris and her husband Mac Smith and Ferne Stewart, all of Woodstock. Also missed by two sisters-in-law. Norma Pearson and Margaret Mueller, both of Tavistock and two brothers-in-law, Norm Wettlaufer of New Hamburg and Jim Wettlaufer and his wife Lyla of RR 2. Petersburg.

      Predeceased by two brothers. Lloyd and Glenn.

      Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg. today (Wednesday) from 7-9 p.m.. Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Friday. Nov. 14, 1997, transfer will be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg for the service at 2 p.m.. with Pastor Andre Lavergne and Pastor Judi Harris presiding. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg.

      The Record 12 Nov 1997 pg B4

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165148541.

    2. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of Mrs. Irene Elizabeth Wettlaufer - 14 Jul 1992 A9.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 26 May 1926 - East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - councillor - Wilmot Township - - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1977 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 11 Nov 1997 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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