… on the passing of her oldest brother, John (Jack) Greer. We pray for God’s peace for Joyce and the Greer family.
OBITUARY GREER, John Cecil (Jack) – At Woodstock Hospital surrounded by his loving family, on Friday January 11th, 2013 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Erika (nee Willenbrecht). Jack was born in Harriston, Ontario on July 24, 1921 and was the second oldest child of Bessie (Holmes) and Charles Greer. Predeceased by wife Edna (nee Jane) 1996, son Larry (1993) and daughter Judy Shearer (2008). Brothers George and Jim, sisters Jean Dundas, Betty Morgan, and Mary Tate, brothers-in-law Russell Tate, George Bruce, Bill Morgan, sister-in-law Doris Greer,great grandson Justin Blake and step-son Steven Hagedorn. Fondly remembered by sisters Grace Bruce and Joyce, brother Neil (Bonnie) and daughter-in-law Lynn Greer. Loved grandfather to Denise (James) Blake, Danielle Hartig, Adam (Susan) Shearer and four wonderful great-grandsons. Also mourned by step-sons, Ronald (Mary Kate), John (Maggie) and step daughter-in-law Donna Hagedorn and their children, by sister-in-law Florence (Ross) Deller, many nieces, nephews, their families and friends. Jack served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from August 1941 to January 1946, serving 3 ½ years in Croydon, England as an Engineer. He met life’s challenges with wit, good humour and grace. Friends may call at the Brock & Visser Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, 519-539-0004 on Tuesday January 15, 2013, between 2:30-4:30 pm & 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held in the chapel Wednesday at 11:00am, with Rev. Stewart Deller officiating. Interment in the Beachville Cemetery. If desired, donations to Bethany Lutheran Church, or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.brockandvisser.com