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John "Jack" Foley

1929 - 2022

John "Jack" Foley obituary, 1929-2022, Vancouver, WA

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1929

DIED

2022

John Foley Obituary


JOHN “JACK” FOLEY
August 11, 1929 ˜ October 19,
2022

On Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, John “Jack” Foley, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at age 93 with his family by his side.
Born Aug. 11, 1929 in Newark, NJ, to parents John A. and Marie Shirley, Jack attended McDonogh Military Academy in Baltimore then moved to Flint, MI. He later attended Michigan State University after which he served in the Korean War. After the war, Jack and his father purchased the Chevrolet Agency in Vancouver, WA. Jack then went on to become an investor and commercial real estate developer, constructing a number of buildings locally.
In 1954 Jack married Jaquelin Caples. Together they enjoyed golfing, winters in Palm Desert and spending time at their cabin at Wauna Lake with family and friends.
Jack was a tournament winning golfer who recorded four holes in one over the years and was on the team that won the Matson Cup tournament. He was a member of Bermuda Dunes, O’Donnell and Royal Oaks golf and country clubs.
Jack is survived by his wife, Jaquelin; sons, Michael (Pamela) and Thomas (Charlene); daughters, Julie (Mike) and Suzanne (Chris); eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A rosary will be said in Jack’s honor at St. James Cathedral on Nov. 8th at 9:30 a.m., followed by a memorial mass at 10:00 a.m..
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Shriners Hospital.
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Published by The Columbian on Nov. 3, 2022.

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Mark Dawson

September 2, 2023

I grew up in Vancouver and remember attending school with Tom, Julie, and Sue. My condolences to the Family. Mark Dawson

Gladys Schreiner, Marlys "Sam" Cameron, Glynis Stevens

November 29, 2022

Our sincerest condolences to the entire Foley family. Our dad, Joe Schreiner, worked at Foley Chevrolet in its early years, until he moved on to State Farm Ins in the latter 60s. Foley Chev paved the way for my dad's love of auto mechanics & auto appraisal. I remember many times riding w/my sisters to pick up our dad from the little blue/green concrete block bldg. Odd what we recall as kids. My dad also started there shortly after his Korean War service, something he had in common with Jack. The Foley name was always synonymous with our childhood years. Good to see Jack enjoyed a long & fruitful life.

Claudette Walker Family

November 12, 2022

With deepest sympathy the Claudette Walker family sends prayers and condolences to the entire family--, especially long time friend, Jackie, and my alum dancers Tom, Julie and Suzanne and brother Mike. May God comfort all of you. Please let me know if I can do anything for you in this journey. May God Bless You!

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