Jack D. Priest
Died April 24, 2017
ELMWOOD
TOWNSHIP - Jack David Priest, 77, of Elmwood Township, died Monday, April 24,
2017 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Jack was
born Sep. 11, 1939 in Suttons Bay Township the son of Earl Priest and Helen
(Leabo) Priest. On Sep. 26, 2012 at the
Leelanau County Government Center he married Deborah Jean (Dane) Priest, who
survives.
Jack
learned construction from the age of 15 and was a proud Suttons Bay Norseman,
class of 1958. After graduation, he
served his country in the U.S. Army. He
returned home and for decades owned and operated a long-time Leelanau County
landmark; Treasure Cove Party Store. To
locals it was known as Jack’s party store and today it is the Shady Lane Market. Jack was a natural people person and many
remember Jack at the store register.
His family
has fond memories of taking the pop up camper to the Birch Point Camp grounds
in Lake Leelanau. Jack enjoyed trips
over the Mackinaw Bridge visiting the Upper Peninsula visiting casinos.
Jack loved
his pets, his dogs and cats. He enjoyed
family gatherings, was a natural born teaser who loved all children; he became
grandpa to all the little kids he met.
The family
would like to thank the (A-3) cardiac unit of Munson Medical Center, the
nurses, doctors and aides for their extreme kindness and expert care during
Jack’s long journey to heaven.
Jack is
survived by his wife, Deborah; two children, Pam Priest, Jeff Priest; two step
children, Ryan (Bel) Simmons, Aaron Simmons; two sisters, Lorraine (Joe) Lamie
and Cleo (Gordon) Boone.
He was
preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial
mass will be held on Friday, April 28 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic
Church, Traverse City, with family greeting friends one hour prior. Father Kenneth Stachnik will serve as
celebrant. Private family burial in St.
Michael’s Cemetery, will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, c/o Building Fund, 1025 S. Union St,
Traverse City, MI 49684; Father Fred Foundation, 826 Hastings, Traverse City,
MI 49686 and/or Mass Intentions.
Condolences and memories
may be shared with Jack’s family below:
So sorry to see that Jack has passed. He was a kind, wonderful man. He lived across the street on Grandview Rd. when he first married. Later after years away from Traverse, he was visiting a neighbor at Orchard Creek were I did hair. He was still the same friendly, easy going guy I remember. And of course our Sunday Casino trips, we'd run into him often, trying to win our jackpot!! I hope you win big in heaven Jack, just save some for me
ReplyDelete-Beverly Novak Banks
Jack was a neighbor as I was growing up. He and his two sisters would look out for the Schramski twins and always treated us with such care and attention, even when we started our house on fire.
ReplyDeleteJack would help lead the block rosary and sometimes would get so nervous, he would forget his lines; always having a great sense of humor and resilience. We are so sorry for the loss to his family and extended family. He added much joy and good cheer to the world! May he rest in peace