Obituary of George Brinton Jack

Tony was born in Los Gatos, CA and lived most of his life in Soquel. As a young man he was very involved in 4H and raising animals to show at the county fair. He attended Soquel High School where he played water polo. He later graduated from the police academy at Gavilan College. Tony enjoyed teaching, and would later go on to become an instructor at Cabrillo College. Tony joined the Monterey County Sheriff's Office in 1985 and served until 1987 when he decided to return home and join the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's office. He was hired by the late Sheriff Al Noren and worked for the department for 26 years. While with Santa Cruz County, Tony had a remarkable service record in a variety of assignments. He held positions in patrol and investigations and worked as a gang investigator, field training officer, SWAT team member and firearms and driving instructor. He also served in the administration bureau working in the recruiting, hiring and training division and in 1998 he supervised the Sheriff's Live Oak Service Center. Most recently, Tony was pleased to serve as Superior Court Bailiff for the Honorable Judge Timothy Volkmann Tony's personnel record boasts numerous commendations from co-workers, members of allied law enforcement, faculty of multiple school districts, numerous County Supervisors and many, many members of our community. Tony's greatest source of pride was his three sons. He was a great father and would do anything for his boys. He enjoyed watching his sons doing activities that brought them joy He rarely missed any of their sporting events, always cheering them on and supporting them no matter what. He became a friend and a mentor to all their friends and treated them all like family. Besides his family, his friends were the most important thing to him. He truly knew how to maintain friendships and did so with all his heart. Tony was the happiest when he was surrounded by his family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him as he touched all our hearts. He is survived by: his Father, Brin Jack; his Sons, Gavin E Jack, Owen A Jack, Kyle B Jack; his Sister, Wende Zagrodney; his Girlfriend, Narine Kadekian. A service will be held for Tony on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Twin Lakes Church, 2701 Cabrillo College Drive in Aptos, beginning at 11:00 am. Please visit www.pacificgardenschapel.com to light a candle for Tony and share any condolences.