REED, Captain JB (Jack) - February 18, 2012  

Captain JB (Jack) Reed broke through the clouds to sunny skies, making his final takeoff on Saturday, February 18, at the age of 83. He was born in Red Deer, Alberta on February 14, 1929.

Raised in Trail, B.C., he learned to fly under Capt. Bert Snider, CPA. After a brief sojourn in the RCAF on the Harvard, Jack joined Canadian Pacific Airlines in 1955.

He loved flying, being part owner of a Stinson 108 and was just short of 34 years with CPA, before retiring in ’89. His career included the C46, DC3, Convair 240, DC6 Series, Bristol Brittania, DC8 series 43 to the Stretch (4 types), Boeing 737, DC10 series and Boeing 747.

South America (Lima Base) 1974-’77 provided Jack and his wife, Lula and 4 children with much excitement, including earthquakes and a revolution. Peruvians love gold. Thus, his claim to fame was realized, with the implementation of gold wheat sheaves on the peak of the Captain’s hats, thanks to the co-operation of Capt. Roxborough, Chief Pilot of Operations, YVR.

A gathering in his honor will take place at a later date, at their home in Tsawwassen, B.C. where Jack and Lula have enjoyed themselves until his final days.