John (Jack) William Aulie
February 28, 1931 - August 8, 2022
As published in the August,12 2022 World-Spectator
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to John (Jack) William Aulie.
He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 8, 2022.
Jack was born February 28, 1931 on the family farm near Ryerson, where he grew up with his seven sisters. At the young age of 17, after the sudden loss of his father, Jack found himself the caregiver and provider for his mom and sisters, and he became a full-time farmer. However, Jack was also a tremendous athlete, and was often sought after to pitch for many of the local baseball teams.
Jack married Becky Brady on June 28, 1958 and together they had six children: Diana, Bill, Bob, Perry, Kelly and Murray. They raised their family on the homestead, providing a wholesome, family-focused upbringing, instilling values in each of them which have been passed through the generations.
In 1991, Becky passed away from cancer leaving a tremendous hole in the hearts of the family. However, when Jack met Helen Abday at a local dance, he got his spring back in his step, and they later wed in 1994. They lived happily together, first on the homestead, and then just down the road in Ryerson, until Jack moved to the Deer View Lodge in
Wawota in 2015. Jack took great pride in his garden throughout his
‘retirement.’ He and Helen were known for their red-ribbon produce at the Maryfield Fair.
Despite having formally completed only his grade 10 education, Jack was one of the most ingenious and innovative men! Combined with his relentless work ethic, there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix or build, and there was no person who wasn’t worthy of his helping hand. His strong faith served as his compass through his life and guided him in becoming a loving husband, a wonderful father and a proud grandfather.
Jack will be remembered for his unique approach to keeping his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews in order, his love for ice cream and his famous foot massages. In Jack’s own words, “I enjoyed helping people and fixing things.” This will be Jack’s legacy passed on to each of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, by whom he will be dearly missed.
Jack was predeceased by his wife, Becky, sisters Marion, Stella, Jean and Annie, son Kelly, daughter-in-law, Karen, great-grandsons Benjamin and Asher as well as numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law. Jack leaves behind his wife Helen, children Diana (Greg), Bill (Karen dec.), Bob (Tracy), Perry (Daniela) and Murray (Heather), daughters-in-law Lisa and Nancy, as well as 16 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren, and Helen’s children Lillian (Ken), Barry (Tanis).
The family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at Deer View Lodge for the exceptional care of Jack during the past seven years.
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