Jack Scott

10 OCTOBER, 1941 – 3 DECEMBER, 2023

John (Jack) Herbert ScottBorn October 10, 1941 in Dodsland, Saskatchewan, eldest son of Stewart and Bertha Scott.

Jack grew up in Eston, Saskatchewan attending elementary and high school there before graduating from Saskatoon Business College.After a career start with Federated Cooperatives Jack worked at the Eston Credit Union before retiring after 25 years of service.

Jack was a super advocate for the Eston community and a volunteer extraordinaire. He served 20 years on the Town Council providing expertise in all areas of administration. He was recognized as Citizen of the Year in 1999. He was a member of Lions International serving the communities of Eston and Fairmont Hot Springs for over forty years. Jack loved the Ramblers devoting many years and much energy to grow the baseball and hockey programs in Eston. He was proud to be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022. Jack was a strong-willed individual with a zest for life. Courageous,generous, and community minded. Jack was recognized with the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal (1992) for his significant contribution to compatriots, community and to Canada.

Jack was predeceased by his parents Stewart and Bertha Scott, and youngest brother Doug. Remembered with pride by brother Jim, sisters in law Dianne and Norma Grace and nieces Stacey Pilato and Jody Scott. Jack passed away peacefully on December 3,2023 at Chilliwack Hospital.