Source: Nanaimo Daily News, Nanaimo, BC, Canada; (May 03, 2003)
Date: Sat, 03 May 2003 07:44:34 -0700

Obituaries (05/03/03)
NODWELL, Richard John (Jack), born May 27, 1916 passed away peacefully at
home on April 30, 2003. For 62 years he was a kindred spirit to his loving
wife, Pauline. He also leaves behind to carry on his optimistic outlook,
four children, Howard, Bev, Clair and Mar, his three brothers, Bruce, Roy
and Herden (Nod) and a large extended family. He was an inspiration, role
model, legend and all round great guy to all who knew him, including his
nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. In his own words, he had a
great run. Born in Asquith, Sask., he later moved to North Battleford where
he owned and operated the areas winter taxi service in his wingless,
land-bound snow plane. Jacks construction experience began as a young boy
when he and his brothers built Asquiths only circular swing. He later moved
to Calgary where he and his brother Bruce founded the Nodwell Brothers
contracting firm which Herden and Roy joined later. Together they ran an
extensive trucking service, construction company and manufacturing business.
They built various service stations, houses, bridges, road culverts, factory
buildings, a theater plaza, houseboats and fold-up trailers. Jack also built
one of the early cabinsat Sylvan Lake where, even after two open heart
surgeries, he remained an avid water skier up to the age of 82. He was also
an avid golfer, curler, woodworker and a creative entrepreneur. However, his
greatest pride and joy was his love of, and from, his family. A memorial
service will be held at St. Stephens United Church, 150 Village Way,
Qualicum Beach on Monday, May 5th at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, friends, if
they desire, may make a donation towards a memorial bench for Jack,651
Belyea Rd., Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1H4, or to Operation Eyesight Universal,
4 Parkdale Cr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 9Z9. Jack, Dad, Grandpa, we love you very
much and miss you dearly.