Jack served in WWII in Australia, and returned home to marry the love of his life, Shirley M Nielsen on April 16, 1949. They just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary together.

Jack was a part of many new construction sites in and around the Idaho Falls area, and "left many hammer tracks around here!"

Jack and Shirley spent many hours with good friends playing Pinochle. Jack had a passion for hunting as well which he shared with family and friends, while Shirley prepared the necessary raisin filled cookies Jack was so fond of to take on the hunting trips.

Jack is survived by his wife, Shirley; and their son, J Patrick Stiles and his life partner, Robert Wells.

The family held a private service for Jack at the Idaho Falls Health and Rehab where he and Shirley were residing. The family would like to thank the wonderful people of Hospice of Eastern Idaho and the IF Health & Rehab for their help in making his end of life as comfortable as possible.