ELDERKIN _ John Kaye "Jack" May 4, 1937 - November 10, 2007 It is with profound sadness that the family of John Kaye (Jack) Elderkin announces his sudden passing on Saturday, November 10, 2007. Predeceasing John were his parents John and Bertha Elderkin and his loving wife Norma. He is survived by his sons, Dave Elderkin and Scott (Claudette) Elderkin of Edmonton; and his stepchildren, Thomas Ens of Prince George, Lyla McLaren (Harry Kruger) and Pam (Henry) Kostynuik of Calgary; thirteen grandchildren, Darryl, Samantha, James, Richard, Joshua, Shelby, Jaylene, Derek, Leslie, Jenessa, Adam, Nicole, and Jonathan. Also surviving John are his sister Sandra (Walton) MacDavid of Fonthill, Ontario and his brother Richard (Margaret) Elderkin of Riverview, New Brunswick. John was born and raised in Amherst, Nova Scotia. He moved to Calgary while a member of the Canadian Forces and made Alberta his home for over fifty years. John was never hesitant to try new ventures. During his lifetime he was a soldier, trucker, miner and as a successful entrepreneur owned numerous businesses. An adventurous traveler and motorcycle enthusiast, John made tours all over North and Central America. Many trips were taken with his buddies from the Gold Wing clubs. After retiring in 1997 he became a snowbird spending winters in Mazatlan, Mexico. John always lit up the room with his zest for life. All of us will miss his exuberant and charismatic personality. "CARPE DIEM." A Memorial Service will be held at Crossroads Community Church, 912 - 19 Street N.E., Friday, November 23, 1:30 p.m. Luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes can be made directly to Samaritan's Purse Canada (OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD) by telephone (1-800-663-6500) or mail (20 Hopewell Way N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T3J 5H5). A Memorial Service will also be held in Mazatlan in January 2008. Condolences and thoughts can be shared via e-mail at
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Published in The Calgary Herald on November 18, 2007
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