John Theodore Amick, Sr.

John “Jack” Theodore Amick, Sr., 75, of Bay City, our humorous and hardworking husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend was born into eternal life on the morning of Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his home. Jack was born in Cheboygan on August 5, 1939, the son of Gerald R. and Irene Rita (McCoy) Amick. After Jack’s father gave the ultimate sacrifice in World War II, his mother married John Melvin Weed who lovingly raised him. Through a friend, Jack met the former Jerri McCabe. They dated, fell in love and were united in marriage on April 17, 1976. Jack worked for General Motors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and old western movies. Jack’s love for his family was unwavering, and he touched the lives of countless foster children through the years. Jack leaves to cherish his memory his wife of thirty-nine years, Jerri, and his children, John Amick., Jr., Debbie Koster and husband, Joe, Robert Amick, Steven Amick, Michael Amick and wife, Diane, Jennifer Amick, Steven Amick, Patrick Amick and John Paul Amick. Jack is also survived by his mother, Irene Weed, many grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, Wanda LaMoureux and husband, Bill, Sandy Wojciechowski, Marilyn Murray and husband, Bob, James Weed and wife, Sandy Sue; mother-in-law, Shirley Varney, along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Jack was welcomed home to heaven by his father, John. Jack’s family will be present to receive visitors on Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 11:00 AM until the time of his 12:00 Noon Memorial Ceremony at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate with a reception to follow in The Wesley Room at Skorupski’s. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.