To: Grandpa Jack

You do not know me, but I am the mother of your only son's son...your grandson. His full name is Rex Leighton Elliott Nguyen Craven.

I had hoped to one day meet you along with Jack and our son Rex. Your son and grandson are spitting images of you! I hope you are in peace, up there where you seemed to love to be--- in the air & sky!!!

To: Jack's family...Our condolensces, our hearts and prayers go out to you all. Wished we could've met Grandpa Jack, but hope we can meet you all one day soon.

My phone number is (307) 324-0070. I've got a lot of old pictures of your dad, you, Sherry and Jack Jr that I'd like to share with you. <3

My condolences to the family. I feel especially bad today knowing his son, Jack Elliott Reese (Craven) never got the chance to meet his dad. Brenda please contact me, if you feel in your heart to do so. Your half brother lives not far from you in California and would love to meet you.

Sincerely,
Marilyn

To Jack's Family & to Cherie my sister. I am so sorry for your loss. It is very painful to lose someone you love and care so much about. Just know Jack is now in Heaven riding the heavenly horses.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Blessings,
Kim & Ken Earl

When you closed your eyes for the last time, they did not open again until they opened to the land of the Big Sky of Montana...Where your heart has always been. Heaven is now your Big Sky of Montana. You will be missed.
Blessings,
Gwen Segool (Cherie's mom)

Jack,

I just wanted to let you know how much I appriciated you. The first time I met you I knew you were the right man for my mom. I thank you for making her happy. I thank you for being there for the birth of my son. You were loved by many people and will be missed. Say hello to my grandpa for me. God Bless!!

Love,
Jennifer

p.s.
Don't forget you promised the kids you would teach them to ride! :)

There are so many things I want to say, I don't know where to begin. You stole my heart nine years ago, and you took my heart to heaven with you, the moment you left my side. You were a good, and very special man in my life. I thanked god for you everyday.
You worked very hard everyday, taking pride in all you did. You had good morals and values, wouldn't accept a penny unless you earned it. You said, "Honor is a mans gift to himself, Honor is what no man can give you, and none can take away".
I never met anyone like you before, and never will again. You loved life and appeciated life, thanking god for each day you awoke. I Love You and miss so many things about you, Jack. Your smile, your laugh, waking up to you singing happily, your harmonica playing. I miss sitting with you and watching the snow fall. The notes and drawings you would take the time to do and leave by the coffee pot, the mornings I didn't get up with you.
Jack, you always had a smile on your face when you came through the front door after work. Despite all your aches and pains before eating dinner, you always took time to tell me how much you loved and appreciated me each day. I loved cooking your favorite foods and deserts.
I miss our drives in the country and your whistle that would draw animals near. The one rabbit who would sprawl out by a potted plant on the porch to stay cool.
I have a lot of good memories to hold onto in California and Colorado. At first I was mad at you for leaving me, and mad at
God for taking you. I remembr a few times you saying "Im just a tired old cowboy" to me, and God. I guess God heard you this time.
I thank god for the time I did have with you. Most of all, being at your side when he took you home. I know your happy and in a better place. I will see you again someday.

I LOVE YOU
Always and Forever
Cherie Sortillon

Jack you were always my hero.
You will always be my HERO.
What I know of courage I learned from you.
I will always carry you in my heart...Lynn

Jack,

I just wanted t say thank you for always being there for me. When we were kids, I hurt my leg. I was upset because I couldnt get out of bed. You always knew how to make me laugh. You stood by my bird (a pinata) that I had made at school that was hanging up. You started spreading your arms out like a bird and began making bird noises. I have a picture of that. I am going to make copies of that and give everyone a picture. I know your in heaven with Mom, Dad, David and Grandpa Sleeper. You finally get to meet Moms real Mom "Grace Sleeper" and Grandma and Grandpa Reese. You will also see your son "Jack". Jack, you will always be in my mind and in my heart and I Love you! I always will!

Love your sister,
Angie <3

Jack was a dear family friend for as long as I can remember. Our family shared many outings with Jack and his family. During the summer when Sherry and Brenda were here we always seemed to have many fun things to do...camping, dirt bike riding or just hanging out. I can remember as a teenager, how cool I thought it was when Jack would come riding up on his LOUD Harley! I always enjoyed Jack's singing and his many funny stories he had to tell. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered!

Jack,
It is always an adventure whenever and whereever you are present. You are one of the most generous, humorous, and honest souls that I have ever met. I hope to meet you again in heaven...put in a good word for me with the bossman up above ;-)

Words do an injustice in explaining how much we will miss Jack. He will remain very much alive in our memories. I like to believe that when we lose someone close to us they still live through us and give us strength. The time we have spent with those we've lost makes them part of us forever.

Hey old Friend

At this time when words can't tell you all that in my heart and how I feel. We grew up together. You have
always been someone special to me. It's been a joy and pleasure knowing you. You Have Brighten my life knowing you with your thoughtful and caring ways.

Your friend Alway's Russ

Jack was a very dear friend for over 25 years. Our families have spent lots of time together vacationing, camping, gold dredging, etc. He always made us laugh. I have lots of fond memories of Jack and I will truly miss him. My heart goes out to all of his family.

I met Jack through my wife, Tracy, they were good friends. As it turned out, he was "our" best friend. Jack was down and out at the time that we met, and I was able to assist him in getting a job driving dump trucks for the company that I worked for. We had many good times together. I still laugh at some of the "tricks" that he would play on me.
On one occassion... we were working in Manhattan Beach, and had stayed at a motel. After showering I stepped out onto the balcony for some fresh air, and was only in my underwear. The next thing I knew... the door shut and locked behind me. Jack shouted out the window "Go away you pervert, I am going to call the front desk".

Eventually I met his mother (Sarah), Cheyenne, Dakota, Sherry, Brenda and their families. They are such wonderful people.
Jack spoke often of his kids. He loved them so much, and will always. He was a very, very hard worker, very strong and could do most anything. There were 3 things that you could not mess with... #1 his family #2 his Cowboy hat and #3 his saddle.

Jack had one wish for me... to fly in an airplane. I never wanted to admit it, but I was always afraid. I would now like to honor his wish, get into a plane and fly high in the sky, wave to Jack and let him know that I did it!! Jack always said that Fred was the best pilot that he knew, and that I would be fine. So, Fred... If you are available...

Darn you Jack,
Love you brother,
Jeff