Jack Calvin, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Jack was born on July 22, 1930 in Cushing, Oklahoma, to Winfred Calvin and Geraldine (Calvin) Jolliff and raised by Stepfather Glenn Jolliff. He was sister to Iris (Calvin) Henwood (deceased) and loving husband to Joan (Darst) Calvin. Jack was devoted to his family and lived a full and long life. He enjoyed sailing, golfing, skiing, tennis, racquetball and reading, but most of all he loved his family and friends. He worked hard and played hard and always strived to provide the best life for his family. He was known for his story telling and quick wit and was always ready to impart great words of wisdom. Jack looked for an excuse to turn an ordinary gathering into a party. He was a stranger to no one. When he and Joan began to jitterbug on the local dance floor, they would often find themselves at the center of attention as others looked on with smiles. He loved to grill and was known for his “great stall”, which his family defines as his extended cocktail hour. He was a very caring and generous man that influenced others and impacted many lives.
Jack is survived by his wife of 71 years, Joan (Darst) Calvin, his daughter Terry (Calvin) Reay (Pat Reay), son Jeffrey Calvin (Jenny Calvin), daughter Jill (Calvin) Heintz (Peter Heintz), adult grandchildren Jessica McMahon ( Jeffrey McMahon), Emily Calvin (Aleksandr Wilde), Mackenzie Bettinger (Donald Bettinger), Halston Chavez (Kevin Chavez), and great grandsons, Noah McMahon and Riot Calvin and great granddaughter, Quinn Bettinger.
