Jack Koster
JACK KOSTER
1914 – 2010
Jack passed away June 24th, 2010 at the age of 96. He was born January 13, 1914, in Vancouver, BC and grew up on the family property at Crows Bar. Jack spent his lifetime in the ranching industry, managing the Empire Valley Ranch before taking over the BC Cattle Company at Canoe Creek. Jack managed BC Cattle Co., where he resided until 2007 when he moved to Kamloops. As part of a pioneering ranching family, he was well respected in the BC cattle industry.
Jack was predeceased by Shirley, his wife of 59 years, and son Matthew. He is survived by children: Dave (Sue) Koster, Marie (Lee) Bolster, Warren (Selina) Koster, Henry Koster, Theresa (Lawrence) Williams, Ben (Mary June) Koster and Ruth (Mardy) Grinder, eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
The Reverend Father Peter Nguyen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Interment will take place at Canoe Creek on Tuesday, June 29.
Donations may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 168 briar Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 1C1 in memory of Jack would be appreciated.
Warren, Selina & Family
Our deepest Sympathy in the lost of your father (Jack )
Such a well respected cattleman…
Jim & Linda Gardner
To the Koster Family,
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your father, father in law and grandfather. You honor me by sharing your sad news.
So many years of a wonderful friendship. I was so happy that I had the time to visit with your Mom and Dad in Kamloops a few years back. We had such a great time catching up. We planned on spending a couple of hours together and ended staying for the entire afternoon. Thank you Ben and MJ for making that happen.
Your Dad was a very prominent person in the Hennebery Family. It was always a special time when were together. So many good stories.
I will always remember when he brought the horse in from the Ranch so that I could ride in parade.
Jack, Shirley, Una & Jack will once again be reunited.
Love & prayers
The Hennebery’s
So very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing.
I have very fond memories of visiting the ranch and I was always in awe of Jack’s gentleman charm. A grand gent.
Condolences
Christopher Hennebery
My heartfelt condolences to all the Koster family. It was always a special time when Jack and Shirley came out to Fawn Creek. We were privelaged to have the Koster children stay in our home.
Patrick Hennebery
My deepest sympathies to all the family regarding Jack’s passing. God Bless.