Jack Adrian passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Jack was born and raised on a farm in Albany, Minn. He was the youngest of ten children. Jack loved sharing stories of his time on the farm with his children and grandchildren. He married Pat Smith and together they began raising their five children in Roseville, Minn.
In 1965, Jack moved his family to Modesto and established Mo-Cal Office Equipment. In just a few years, Mo-Cal was one of the largest distributors of Royal typewriters and Victor calculators. Jack’s success was based on honesty, integrity, and a relentless work ethic. Local businesses knew him as a man with a “heart of gold” and the best joke teller in town. His children, Tom & Mary, have carried on his legacy by expanding Mo-Cal Office Solutions into San Joaquin & Merced counties.
Jack was devoted to the Catholic Church. Through his years in Modesto, he was a parishioner and usher at Our Lady of Fatima, St. Stanislaus, and St. Joseph’s Church. Everyone knew Jack had a very special relationship with the Lord.
Jack was very involved in Civitan International. He was instrumental in creating “Law Day” which honored our local law enforcement agencies with “Officer of the Year” awards. He also facilitated many fundraisers, most remembered for those darn fruitcakes around the holidays and the peppermint candies at local restaurants.
Jack’s hobbies were bowling leagues and boating in the San Joaquin Delta.
Jack is survived by his sister Evelyn Peterson, children: John, Cathy, Wendy, Tom, Mary, twelve grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and his beloved best friend, Toby.
modbee.com 12/3/2014
In 1965, Jack moved his family to Modesto and established Mo-Cal Office Equipment. In just a few years, Mo-Cal was one of the largest distributors of Royal typewriters and Victor calculators. Jack’s success was based on honesty, integrity, and a relentless work ethic. Local businesses knew him as a man with a “heart of gold” and the best joke teller in town. His children, Tom & Mary, have carried on his legacy by expanding Mo-Cal Office Solutions into San Joaquin & Merced counties.
Jack was devoted to the Catholic Church. Through his years in Modesto, he was a parishioner and usher at Our Lady of Fatima, St. Stanislaus, and St. Joseph’s Church. Everyone knew Jack had a very special relationship with the Lord.
Jack was very involved in Civitan International. He was instrumental in creating “Law Day” which honored our local law enforcement agencies with “Officer of the Year” awards. He also facilitated many fundraisers, most remembered for those darn fruitcakes around the holidays and the peppermint candies at local restaurants.
Jack’s hobbies were bowling leagues and boating in the San Joaquin Delta.
Jack is survived by his sister Evelyn Peterson, children: John, Cathy, Wendy, Tom, Mary, twelve grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and his beloved best friend, Toby.
modbee.com 12/3/2014
Jack Adrian passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Jack was born and raised on a farm in Albany, Minn. He was the youngest of ten children. Jack loved sharing stories of his time on the farm with his children and grandchildren. He married Pat Smith and together they began raising their five children in Roseville, Minn.
In 1965, Jack moved his family to Modesto and established Mo-Cal Office Equipment. In just a few years, Mo-Cal was one of the largest distributors of Royal typewriters and Victor calculators. Jack’s success was based on honesty, integrity, and a relentless work ethic. Local businesses knew him as a man with a “heart of gold” and the best joke teller in town. His children, Tom & Mary, have carried on his legacy by expanding Mo-Cal Office Solutions into San Joaquin & Merced counties.
Jack was devoted to the Catholic Church. Through his years in Modesto, he was a parishioner and usher at Our Lady of Fatima, St. Stanislaus, and St. Joseph’s Church. Everyone knew Jack had a very special relationship with the Lord.
Jack was very involved in Civitan International. He was instrumental in creating “Law Day” which honored our local law enforcement agencies with “Officer of the Year” awards. He also facilitated many fundraisers, most remembered for those darn fruitcakes around the holidays and the peppermint candies at local restaurants.
Jack’s hobbies were bowling leagues and boating in the San Joaquin Delta.
Jack is survived by his sister Evelyn Peterson, children: John, Cathy, Wendy, Tom, Mary, twelve grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and his beloved best friend, Toby.
modbee.com 12/3/2014
In 1965, Jack moved his family to Modesto and established Mo-Cal Office Equipment. In just a few years, Mo-Cal was one of the largest distributors of Royal typewriters and Victor calculators. Jack’s success was based on honesty, integrity, and a relentless work ethic. Local businesses knew him as a man with a “heart of gold” and the best joke teller in town. His children, Tom & Mary, have carried on his legacy by expanding Mo-Cal Office Solutions into San Joaquin & Merced counties.
Jack was devoted to the Catholic Church. Through his years in Modesto, he was a parishioner and usher at Our Lady of Fatima, St. Stanislaus, and St. Joseph’s Church. Everyone knew Jack had a very special relationship with the Lord.
Jack was very involved in Civitan International. He was instrumental in creating “Law Day” which honored our local law enforcement agencies with “Officer of the Year” awards. He also facilitated many fundraisers, most remembered for those darn fruitcakes around the holidays and the peppermint candies at local restaurants.
Jack’s hobbies were bowling leagues and boating in the San Joaquin Delta.
Jack is survived by his sister Evelyn Peterson, children: John, Cathy, Wendy, Tom, Mary, twelve grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and his beloved best friend, Toby.
modbee.com 12/3/2014
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