John T. (Jack) Sarb of Lowell, MI, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Aileen Sarb; and brother, Jerry Sarb. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Vee Sarb; children, Steven (Kathy) Sarb, Lisa (Bill) Jourdan, Jon (Janet) Sarb, Sheila (Peter) Walby, Patty (Mark) McCune and Denise Sarb; three grandchildren, Katie, Clare and Jack; brother, James (Jackie) Sarb; sister-in-law, Cathy Sarb; five granddogs; and many nieces and nephews. Jack was first and foremost a family man, who enjoyed camping and time at the family cottage with all the kids and grandchildren. Jack also enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, and travel by RV with Vee. A special memory was their trip to Alaska by RV caravan. Jack had a remarkable career in the logistics industry, rising from the loading dock to the executive ranks, first with Associated Truck Lines of Grand Rapids and later Standard Products Company. Jack loved all his granddogs equally even though none of them hunt. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, March 20 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM with a rosary at 7:30 PM at Roth-Gerst Chapel, 305 N Hudson, Lowell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, March 21 at 11 AM at St. Mary, Great Mother of God Catholic Church, 402 Amity St SE, Lowell with visitation at 10 AM before mass. Rev. Aaron Ferris presiding. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Baby Pantry of Lowell/St. Mary’s Pregnancy Center, 11535 Fulton St E, Lowell, MI 49331.
John T. (Jack) Sarb
04/05/1935
03/16/2019
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Met Jack only once..Massive smile……..Sorrows to Steve,Lisa, Sheila Patty, and Denise……..He should’ve assisted us at Mackinac Island on one of our New Year’s celebrations ……….So sorry……
Best,
Joe Vallée
Steve,
Nancy and I are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Hopefully, being surrounded by family and friends and sharing memories will help ease the loss that you all are feeling.