Obituary of Adalbert Jager

Adalbert Jager was born on October 9, 1914 in Polva, Eastonia and passed away peacefully on November 4, 2005 while residing at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. - 1940 joined the Eastonian Army reserve - 1942 united in marriage to Helmi Kumari of Tartu, Eastonia - 1943 joined the Finnish Army to fight against the Communist Regime as a Paratrooper. He was frequently dropped behind enemy lines and would cross country ski 40 + Km's/day carrying 80 pounds of radio equipment and munitions on his back. - 1943 First daughter 'Tiina' was born in Polva, Eastonia - 1944 Escaped from Eastonia with his wife and daughter with what they could personally carry 1 hour prior to the Communist Army invading Eastonia. Had this not happened the invading army would have put him to certain death for fighting against the Regime with Finland. - 1945 Second daughter 'Anu' was born in Feldkirck, Austria - 1946 Joined the American Occupational Army in Germany and served guard duty at the Nuremberg trials - 1948 Immigrated to northern Ontario to work for Ontario Hydro at Rolphton, Ontario. Six months later he brought his wife and two daughters to Canada and took up residence in North Bay, Ontario. He operated his own painting and carpentry business while working for John - Mansville in North Bay. John - Mansville shut down in 1972 which brought him to retirement. He continued to work at creating 'object d'art' out of exotic wood which were in high demand at craft sales in Toronto, Ottawa, and surrounding areas of North Bay. For the past sixteen years, Adalbert and Helmi spent their winters at Boca Raton, Florida until deteriorating health precluded this. Adalbert was predeceased by his two sisters, Salme and Elizabeth of Eastonia. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Helmi and two daughters, Tiina Blanchard and husband, Dennis of Boca Raton, Florida , Anu Schebywolok and husband, Clifford of Yorkton, Saskatchewan . Four grandchildren: Kal Schebywolok of Calgary, Alberta Tomi Schebywolok of Ottawa, Ontario Tina Marie Dodgson of North Bay, Ontario, James Fredrick - Jager Tulisalo of North Bay, Ontario. Two great grandchildren : Jessica and Noah Dodgson of North Bay, Ontario. Service Information Saturday, November 12th, 2005, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens