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The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the death of Past President Jack Young OLS# 1446 Jack passed peacefully in Markham-Stouffville Hospital on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife, Sandy, his children Heather, Nancy, Bruce, Christie and grandchildren. Jack was commissioned as an Ontario Land Surveyor, Canada Lands Surveyor and Professional Engineer. As well as private practice work in both surveying and engineering, he taught at Laurentian University and University of Toronto. Throughout his professional life he was heavily involved in the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors as Councillor and President (1988) along with serving on numerous Committees. He was well known for his wise and sage advice, having helped many individual surveyors throughout his career. Jack was key to the creation and management of the Association Senate. In recent years he acted as Parliamentarian during our Annual General Meetings and as Master of Ceremonies during the Veterans Dinner. A private family service will be held in Markham on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in Jack's memory to the Educational Foundation of the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors, Rotary Gravenhurst or Laurentian University.
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Jim Statham
12/6/2017 10:17:44 am
Despite having spent time with Jack and Sandy since their move south to our area and even visits to the hospital, Jack's passing came with shock and deep sorrow. Then came reflection to happier times. I joined Council when Jack was Past President but had met him in the mid 70's when we were both taking courses at Erindale. One of my many pleasant and funny memories with Jack was a cruise on his antique boat on Lake Muskoka. After dinner he took Annette and I, and I think Drew, on an evening cruise. As we slowly cruised along the island lined channel, he and Annette up front, Drew and I in the back, I noticed we were on course to come very close to an island. I thought well he knows these waters. Then my hydrographic experience clicked in and I said, 'do you always come this close to shore?' He looked, cut power, turned the wheel and 'Bang'.
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Paul Miller
12/6/2017 11:56:34 am
This was totally unexpected.
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Richard Preiss
12/6/2017 12:13:51 pm
I was Jack's Sergeant-at-arms during his AGM. Just before the piper was to pipe in the procession to open the AGM, Jack came to me and requested that I find two glasses of scotch and bring them to him once the piper had finished. He then toasted the piper. I don't remember where I found scotch that morning.
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Paul Riddell
12/6/2017 04:19:05 pm
My condolences to Sandy and Jack's Family. I served on council when Jack was President and have many good memories of Jack's astute comments around the conference table and the fun we had after council meetings. Jack has definitely left his mark on our association as an educator, as a professional, as a leader, as a member of council as an advisor and as chairman of the Veteran's Dinner. His smiling face will be missed at future annual Meetings. God Bless You Jack.
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Eric Bundgard
12/6/2017 12:43:28 pm
I will always hold with me Jack's mischievous smile, his easy, welcoming manner, and his twinkling eyes - particularly as he attended resolutely to his official Association Senate duties. His passing is a true loss to his personal family and broader Association family, and we are all the better by having had the privilege of his company, howsoever briefly. My sincere condolences.
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Eric Ansell
12/6/2017 04:35:39 pm
As with most I will remember Jack very fondly for his helping and professional manner but also for his happy and cheerful demeaner. I, together with most members of the senate, enjoyed Jack and Sandy’s company at the senate picnic just back at the end of September this year. I am glad we had that time together.
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Crystal Cranch
12/6/2017 06:12:08 pm
Jack Young - the guy in the brown suit - the guy who hired me out of University and signed my articling contract - the guy who was a mentor and later, my friend.
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Kerry Boehme
12/7/2017 06:51:29 am
As a candidate for Council in 1998, I spoke first to the South Central Group and of course was a bit wobbly in my presentation. At 8:05 the next morning Jack was on the phone delivering a verbal kick-in-the-pants, telling me to tell our membership what I COULD do, not what I couldn't do and that he fully supported my platform. Whenever I have a little bit of self-doubt I still remember that early-morning call, even after 20 years.
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Jack Monteith
12/7/2017 08:49:08 am
We have all lost a true friend and incredible resource. I shall always remember Jack's invaluable recommendations and assistance in support of the Educational Foundation.
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John Vinklers
12/8/2017 10:19:39 am
I worked with Jack, as Meeting Chairman, at his Annual Meeting in 1989. He was business-like with an upbeat demeanor, usually with a smile. Near the end of the proceedings he called "a short meeting with the new Council" and summoned me as well. This was not on the agenda so I was a little apprehensive until, with his infectious grin, he brought out the single malt.
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Mike Maughan
12/8/2017 01:48:56 pm
I last saw Jack at the 2016 annual meeting in London. I had arranged to meet him at Pearson Airport and drive him to London. We had a great 2 days catching up before I had to return.
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Blain Martin
12/8/2017 04:23:00 pm
Like many others, my friendship with Jack started during my Erindale Days in the late 1970’s. I can clearly remember Bob Gunn introducing me to him as we stood in Bob’s office. Jack was one of those people that impress you so much you always recall the first time you met.
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Bruce McMurchy
12/11/2017 03:55:09 pm
Our sympathies for Sandy and Family
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Drew Annable
12/12/2017 03:21:40 pm
I first met Jack Young, standing side-by-side at the urinals during a washroom break in David Lambden’s law course at Erindale College when we were both students. I was a part-time student, coming in from London for the evening lectures with my friend, Norm Sutherland (who picked me up on his way from Petrolia). While we were doing our business, Jack leaned over and asked, “So, how’s John Bagnall”. As only Jack could, he startled me. I didn’t know him at that point, and didn’t know anyone else for that matter except for my friend Norm Sutherland, so I was a taken back that anyone would know John Bagnall who was a long-time party chief at AGM in London, (and a character in his own right). After assuring that I didn’t wet myself, I asked Jack how the hell he know John Bagnall, so he explained that he grew up in Lucan, a small town North of London and worked with AGM in the summers during his university days. We hit it off that evening and have been good friends ever since.
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Neal Morris P.Eng.
12/21/2017 04:46:26 pm
My deepest sympathies for Sandy and Family
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