Jack R. Reynolds
May 9, 1947-June 28, 2008
After a courageous “wrestling match” with melanoma cancer for more than four years, Jack was finally “pinned” on June 28th.
He was born in Spokane, WA to Ralph and Dorothy Reynolds.
Jack graduated from North Central High School, where he was on both the football and wrestling teams. After pledging Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity at the UW, with hopes of being a nursing student, Jack later transferred to Eastern Wash. Univ., graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education, majoring in Phys. Ed., eventually earning his M.Ed at the UW several years later.
He married Sue Dalziel in 1969, and together they had two sons, Scott and Steve. He was hired by Issaquah School District in 1969 to teach at Issaquah Middle School. He was on the teaching team for the opening of Pine Lake Middle School in 1974, and settled into Maywood Middle School in 1979 for the remainder of his career of 36 years in education.
He taught numerous subjects: Science, Math, Wood Shop, Health, and Phys. Ed., coached numerous school football, wrestling, and track middle level teams, and coached several years the girls’ volleyball teams at Liberty High School.
Jack was well known in both the softball umpires and wrestling officials communities, at the local, state, regional, and national level, having received numerous accolades for his service and officiating. His sister, Edith, and his mother, Dorothy, preceded him. He is survived by his wife, Tally, sons Steve and his wife, Kelly of North Bend, Scott and his wife, Michelle of Friday Harbor, three grandchildren, Casey, Jake, and Skylar, his niece and nephew, Shannon Siemon and Brett Holden, both of Spokane.
The Celebration of Life will be August 2nd, 10 am, at the Vasa Hall, Bellevue (3560 W. Lk. Sammamish Pkwy. SE, Bellevue, WA 98008). Officials of wrestling and softball are asked to wear their stripes or blues, and Issaquah educators to wear their school shirts.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Seattle-King County Humane Society (for his love of animals), First Place or Childhaven (for his love of children), or your favorite charity (for his love of life and living.)
Posted by Ron for Tally
1 comment:
Tally,
I just found out about your and Jack's blog site. How I wish I had known about it earlier.
I am so sad for your loss, Tally.....and ours. Jack has touched the lives of so many people in so many ways. He had that unique gift that made everyone he saw feel like they were a "long lost" friend that he just found again and that you are truly the most important person in that moment. Jack is one of the kindest, gentlest, and most caring person I've known. He is truly missed.
I think of you often, Tally, and will keep you in my prayers. I know you need some space and time right now. Just know that I am but a phone call or email away.
Always,
Nancy Smith-Vela
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