Jack Thomas Tuckwood was a loving husband, brother, friend, father, and grandad. He met his wife Colleen, in Jr. High in Calgary, and together they built an amazing life full of love, travel, and family. Dad was the quintessential sports enthusiast, but more importantly, he was the #1 fan for his children: Amy, Aaron, and Adam (affectionately known as Chipper, Bud, and AJ). His passion for athletics knew no bounds, as he avidly followed his kids to play rugby, football, volleyball, team handball, and basketball.
As a linebacker, singer, and coach to hundreds of young men and women over the years in basketball and football, Jack taught them not only how to play the games but also how to live with conviction and integrity. His love of sports didn’t stop with his kids; it extended to his grandchildren, Calli, Julia, Rhyse, Jack, Cooper, Evelyn and Theo, who participated in various activities, including dance, volleyball, basketball, handball, hockey, baseball, karate, sportball, and softball.
Dad was a fixture in the local sports scene, becoming a familiar face in gyms, diamonds, and rinks across Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Bonnyville, and beyond. He spent thousands of hours on sidelines of many kinds, encouraging and instructing his children and grandchildren. Beyond sports, he attended band concerts, plays, and dance recitals, always ready to cheer on his family with boundless pride and unwavering support.
Jack was a man of many talents and few words. He was an enthusiastic and skilled cook, perfecting dozens of dishes (though ruining one particular black-forest cake). He became a plumber, electrician, landscaper, and roofer when needed, always willing to help his family and friends. Dad could be counted on for advice, encouragement, and support when you needed it most.
He loved his family without bounds and would give all of himself at the drop of a hat for any of them. Though he is no longer with us physically, Jack is survived in the hearts of his wife, his sister, his daughter and two sons, their partners, and his seven grandchildren. In this way, he will continue to be there for them – on the sidelines, at the shows, fixing frozen pipes, shouting at them to box out, hit the gap or hit the mitt, and guiding them through life with unconditional and immeasurable love.
We will miss him dearly, but his legacy of love, dedication, and sportsmanship will continue to inspire generations to come.
Colleen, Jack will be truly missed. He was a wonderful brother and I am heart broken.
To everyone, Colleen, Amy, Aaron and Adam ( and families) I am here.
Colleen
I was sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. I appreciated my business association with him and his friendship to me. I’m so sorry for your loss and I want to extend my condolences to you and your family
Colleen and family:
Diane went to School with you and Jack and I butted heads with him on the football field as I played for the much better Crescent Cowboys. John Pollard and I were reminising about Jack and the story of rolling my dad’s company truck going to meet Jack’s dad NE of Calgary. It was my 21st birthday and Jack, John, and Russ Boyer and I ended up in the ditch in a snow drift tipped over. No one got hurt and no one believed us that not one beer had been drunk.
Always remember his smile , laugh, and sense of humor. His singing in a band at the old Northmount YMCA. Unfortunately we lost touch and the last time I saw him was at a Dino’s vs Bear’s football game at McMahon Stadium where his son was playing for the hated Bears.
Our condolences, he was a great guy and obviously a great father and grandfather.
Diane & Murray Anderson
Colleen, Aaron, Amy, Adam, and family we send our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Sheryl and I and all who knew Jack know our lives were made better for being lucky to have spent any time with him over the years. The memories I have of coaching our children with Jack will always be cherished. Jacks laughter was infectious and I hear it now. But what I will miss the most is his knowledge and leadership. Jack was an amazing man and will be missed.
Colleen & family, Ray & I send our deepest condolences on Jack’s passing. I will always cherish my childhood memories of all the times I spent with my cousin Jack. He will be forever remembered. Big hugs to all.
I have known Jack since junior high and he became my brother-in-law. He became more like my brother. Colleen, Jack and I travelled together for a long time. Saw amazing things together. Always welcome in there home. Jack will be missed by many and by me. Jack had a presence.
I am very sorry for your family’s loss. I have known Jack for years through our work connection. I always enjoyed whenever he came to visit as we would arrange our traditional Eskimos/Elks/Roughriders wager for the season ahead. Jack never failed to ask how my family was doing and always spoke proudly of his family. Jack had a big heart, great sense of humour and will be missed by many.
We send our deepest love and condolences to Colleen, Arron, Amy, Adam, and all the family. We will always remember Jack as the kind, loving, gentle man that he was. A man we all loved, and looked up to. He will be so missed. Big hugs and kisses to all. Xoxo
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will never forget how welcoming he made your home the few times I was able to visit. The memory of him telling Amy that she might be able to come to visit in Whitehorse as there was no fear of her getting lost on the one road up here from Edmonton has often made me smile when I am driving on the Alaska Highway.
Please know I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and sending love your way.
What a beautiful tribute. Our condolences on this huge loss…
Colleen and family, such very sad news to hear of Jack’s passing.
Met Jack in high school, were such close pals, shared hopes and dreams during those years, so proud of the man and his family Legacy! Our deepest sympathies!
I will remember him always being such a sweet man. I’m so sorry for your loss
Dearest Colleen & Families
We send you all our Deepest Sympathy & very big friendship hugs as your grieve Jacks passing. Many memories of great times together in High School & our first jobs. A true friend for over 51 yrs Our hearts are broken too!
Sorry for your loss. Sorry to hear this news. It’s a very sad time for all that knew him. The world was a better place with Jack in it. He will not be forgotten. A great man, a great coach and mentor.
Colleen and Family, we are so sad for your loss. Jack was a wonderful man, and will be missed dearly by all.
We want to express our heartfelt condolences. I have fond memories of Jack, a man who garnered great respect from all of us boys growing up. When he did speak, we listened. I always felt supported by him. Our family sends our love.
Robbie, Alyse and the Franklin family
Colleen and family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Jack. We always loved seeing him at Julia’s softball games. He was such a great man and no doubt he passed on his passion for sports and mannerisms to Aaron. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Colleen and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our heartfelt condolences.
Donna and Jack
I have not seen Jack since our school days. I was able to hear about Jack and Colleen through mutual friends and family. My sincere condolences to Colleen and family.