Jack Adelbert Phelps, Jr.

Jack Adelbert Phelps Jr. was born on March 3, 1952, in Tacoma, Washington to Jack and Mary (Watkins) Phelps. His father served in the Armed Forces and Jack would grow up a military brat traveling all over with his family, including his siblings Michael, Cheryl, and Janine. He would join the Air Force himself and after being honorably discharged after serving from 1973-1983, he would earn an associate degree in Recreational Management. Jack would find himself working as a postal carrier and through his work, would meet his wife, Joanne. They would marry on September 10, 1988, in San Diego, California. Both Jack and Joanne had a lot in common as she also grew up in a military home and lived all over. Together, they would live in San Diego and eventually, would move to Oregon where Jack would retire after 25 years of postal duty in 2007 at the Dallas, Oregon branch. Throughout his life, Jack loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his home, and his family. His favorite thing to do was take car trips and travel often so he could visit family. Jack was a dedicated father and husband. On December 30, 2021, Jack passed away in Salem, Oregon at age 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mary Jean; brother, Michael and a nephew, Michael Churchill. He is survived by his wife, Joanne; children, Noelani Phelps, Andrew Phelps, Chris Dayton, Ryan Dayton; siblings, Cheryl Phelps, Janine Churchill; grandchildren, David, Gabrielle, Madeline and Olivia. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to The Honor Network https://www.ushf.net/