Jack Douglas Schwind

Jack Douglas Schwind “Heckler” 66 of Seminole, Fl

Was born on February 25 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Jack Edmund Schwind and Elizabeth Johanna Schwind ( Caris ).  He was baby brother to 2 big sisters Nan and Barbara.  Sibling love…absolutely; Sibling rivalry….but of course.  Just ask the chipped tooth – or two – given with love by his big sis Nan.  Those 3 showed so much love for each other through the years and all those around them saw it.  Jack passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side; which is exactly how he lived his life.  His spirit will carry on always by his sisters Nan Reese and Barbara Pothier;  his loving wife Judy Schwind;  4 children Fred McWilliams, Kersten Beauchamp Schwind, Leah Ryan, Derek Schwind and the pride of his life his grandchildren; Taylor(18), Jeffrey(18),Abigail(15),Gabriel(10),Isaiah(6),Gillian(5),Amelia(2) and Vivienne(9mo).  Many more extended family and lifelong friends make up those who were touched deeply by his life and will miss him tremendously!

Jack served 2 yrs in the marines as a Radio Telephone Operator during Vietnam.  He was then transferred to the Marine Corps reserves and served there for 4 yrs.  He was honorably discharged from both and we are so proud of his service to this country.  He has had 4 lifelong friends that loved causing trouble together.  Dave (The Reverend), Carl (Mojo), Barry (Smooth B), Ed (Hammer) created a bowling team that quickly became the talk of the League.  The Uh-Oh squad was formed and this group of friends spend many many hours at their home away from home – – The Bowling Alley!! They even brought in a new generation of Uh-Oh squaders; Fred (The Buyer), Derek (Wanna B), Mike (Mike Who), Jason (Smokin J), Keith (Hammer).

He met his wife Judy 35 years ago at his best friends Super Bowl Party and they have been married 32 years.  Their love for each other was something that others could and should learn from.  Though trials and tribulations of life they could always depend on each other that they could get through anything.  They never gave up on each other.  Through their love a family was formed; Jack’s daughter Kersten, Judy’s son Freddy and daughter Leah became a family of (5).  Their son Derek was born and became the final piece of the loving puzzle.  Jack’s family meant everything to him and they were so blessed to learn many life lessons from him.  Like:  I don’t know is Never an answer; Take care of your car and it will take care of you; give respect and you will get respect;  DON’T shop till you drop; Actions speak louder than words and most important of all is Bowling Is Life.

There is no greater loss than the loss of a piece of you.  That is what his family and friends feel right now. A part of us is gone!!  We rejoice in his new beginning of a forever life with God and we rejoice in knowing we will be united again.  But we also hurt that this wonderful husband, father, brother, Uncle, Grandfather, best friend and mentor is no longer with us here on earth.  Jack get to work on the bowling alley in the sky.  We all will be up there with you one day to throw those strikes.

As for those left behind we will live on with the memories you have left us.  The sense of humor that would either make you laugh or want to smack you upside the head with disbelief you just said that, the ever ending hug that would make anyone feel at ease, the example of how to be there for those you love and we will even keep up with Perry Mason for you…….  Well we will try.

We love you with all our hearts and promise to take care of each other UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!!!

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations sent to the Suncoast Hospice.