JACK P. GREER passed away on Friday, January 14th, 2011, at Hospice of the Valley in Scottsdale, Arizona with his family by his side. He was born March 3rd, 1928 to Lois Porter and Arthur Dwight Greer.

Jack grew up in Seaton, Illinois graduating from Seaton High School as valedictorian of his class. Following high school, he went on to graduate from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois where he met his wife Betty Clouston who he married on April 9th, 1949. Jack began his business career with Sears as a Management trainee. Upon discharge from a tour of duty with the Army, Jack began his 36 year career with Hyster Company retiring as Vice President of Marketing in 1990. He was a member and served terms as President of the Industrial Truck Association and the Material Handling Equipment Distribution Association.

During Jack's retirement years in Scottsdale, Arizona and Sunriver, Oregon he enjoyed golfing where he was a member of Arizona Country Club and a founding member of Crosswater Country Club respectively. He also was active in his church and enjoyed traveling with Betty. His favorite travel locations were Australia, New Zealand, South America and the state of Alaska.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty of Scottsdale, AZ, daughter Gale Greer of Gig Harbor, WA and son Russell Jack (Cathy) Greer of La Habra Heights, CA., his brothers Albert (Jean) Greer of Peoria, IL and Gary (Dixie) Greer of Seaton, IL. and four grandchildren, Shelby (Matthew) Lidstrom, Spencer Myers, Jenna Greer and Carly Greer.

Visitation will be at 11:00 am with the funeral service to follow at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 21st, 2011 at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St, Wheaton, IL. Interment will be at Wheaton Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances be made to; The American Heart Association or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014.