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Jack Park

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Jack Park, 88, of Bella Vista, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, died of cancer Sunday, July 19, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. Jack was born Sept. 4, 1926, in Des Moines. He graduated from Des Moines Lincoln High School in 1944. He volunteered to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was assigned to the Pacific Theater and served on the USS Bland. He married Jacquelyn Grate on November 9, 1946. Jack was a sheet metal journeyman and foreman at Hanbury Sheet Metal in Des Moines, and taught courses to apprentices. He owned and operated Park Sheet Metal in Altoona, Iowa, during the 1970s. He then worked as a project manager at The Waldinger Corp. in Des Moines until his retirement in 1989. Jack and Jackie moved to Bella Vista in 1990. He worked as a golf course play manager and managed the Foster Group golfers for many years. He enjoyed retirement doing what he liked best; spending time with family and friends, playing golf, playing cards, bowling, and using his outstanding leadership skills. Jack is survived by his wife, Jackie; daughters Jodi (Rick) Smith of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Jan (Charlie) Riedmueller of Bella Vista; brother Bill Park and sister-in-law Darlene Park of Des Moines; two step-grandsons, Charlie Riedmueller II of Bentonville and Kevin Riedmueller of Bryant; two step-great-grandsons; one niece and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, William G. Park; his mother, Esther; and a brother, Floyd. His body was cremated. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 23rd, at Bella Vista Funeral Home, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd, Bella Vista, Ark. 72715. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Jack was a wonderful husband, father, brother, worker and friend. He overcame all obstacles with determination and an unerring moral compass. He was one of the greatest. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

Published July 21, 2015

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