April 17, 1931 - October 16, 2024
Jack was born April 17,1931 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to Laurie and Jessie Covey. Jack passed away at the age of 93 years on October 16, 2024, at Chilliwack General Hospital with his family by his side.
He leaves behind his wife of 67 years Maureen, and his children Joanne (Rick) Lamb, Graham (Julie) Covey, Mary Ann (Harlow) Burrows, Ian (Jungsuk) Covey. His grandchildren Sean (Joyce), Jennifer (Dawson), Jenelle (Kyle) , Clayton (Cali) , Michael (Adelle) and great grand children , Wade, Wyatt, and Frankie. His two sisters Edna and Doris (Morris).
Jack moved to BC after his high school years to attend UBC where he obtained his B.PE, B. ED and M.ED. He began his teaching career in the Chilliwack School District and eventually becoming an administrator (AD Rundle, CSSS, SSS) 1955-1992. He was involved in the Community belonging to numerous associations (Cultus Lake Swim Club, Chilliwack Fraser Rotary, Valley Huskers, Kinsmen, Gwynne Vaughn Park, and YMCA) over several decades.
He was often remembered by many people for having been their swimming instructor, teacher, or coach. In 2009 Jack was Honoured at the Sports Heroes Banquet in Chilliwack and in 2015 he was inducted into the Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame in recognition for his service in the sports community.
There will not be a service at his request but has asked that you choose an organization in your community to either donate your time or your financial support.
The family would like to thank all the medical professionals involved over the years with Jack's health - Dr. Jessica Kennedy, Dr. Niki Alizadeh Vakili, Dr. Chum (Abbotsford Kidney Care Clinic), Heritage Chiropractic and the numerous nurses and doctors at the Chilliwack General Hospital who attended to him with care and compassion.