William Jack Meininger was born Feb. 8, 1924, in Hastings, Neb., to Marie and Joe Meininger.

He passed away April 13, 2014 in Lynnwood, Wash.

Jack leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Ina Mae; his sons, Gary, and his wife Sherry, and Steve; and his daughter, Susan, and Susan’s husband, Jack.

All children were raised and went to school in Oak Harbor. Jack also leaves behind four beautiful granddaughters, Renee, Michelle, Kelsey and Kiersten.

Jack joined the Navy at the age of 17 on Dec. 20, 1941. Jack spent his time aboard the USS Boise during WWII as a jet mechanic.

In 1958, Jack and Ina were transferred to Whidbey Island. He was a third crewman and worked on the A3D. Jack was in VAH4, VAH2 and 123 training squadrons.

Jack retired from the Navy in 1963, having served 20 years. He opened his own barber shop on State Highway 20 in Oak Harbor and owned that for seven years. Jack also worked for the Oak Harbor school district for 13 years before retiring for good.

Jack was an avid golfer, spending much of his spare time golfing. He not only had one hole in one, but several. He was active in the Elks and VFW.

At his request, he will be taken out to sea at a later date.