Published in the Crag & Canyon Newspaper
Banff, Alberta
June 15, 1951
Famous Big Game Hunter and Guide, Jack W. Brewster, Dead
Funeral services for Jack Walker Brewster, 58, big game hunter, guide and outfitter, originator of the Lake Louise to jasper pack trips in 1920, who died in Mineral Springs Hospital on Tuesday morning, June 12, were held from the St. George's Anglican Church Thursday at 2 p.m. Canon H. Tully Montgomery officiated and burial was in the Banff cemetery.
Pallbearers were: Pat Brewster, James Brewster, Joseph Brewster, W. Oliver, J. Hutchison and R.P. Geddis.
Mr. Brewster became ill a year ago and after receiving medical treatment in California last fall, returned to Banff in the spring and entered the local hospital a few weeks ago.
A son of one of the original settlers in the Banff district, Mr. and Mrs. John Brewster, he went to Jasper when 17 years old and for 35 years operated a big game pack horse business. In 1945 he retired to Banff where his trophy room contained many record breaking trophies.
During the Second World War Mr. Brewster took an active part in the construction the Alaska highway and for three years resided at Whitehorse, where he was engaged as superintendent of construction of camps and hospitals.
Considered one of the greatest big game hunters in Western Canada, he is well remembered by his many acquaintances. W.J. Oliver, Calgary photographer, said that during a hunting trip in Africa he found Mr. Brewster's name to be a household word among the hunting fraternity of that continent. His many friends and acquaintances included Irvin Cobb, famous American short story writer; Carl Rungius, prominent Banff painter of wildlife; Michael Lerner, well known some years ago for his big game safaris in Africa.
He is survived by his widow Merle, three brothers, Bill and Pat of Banff and Fred of Jasper, and a sister, Mrs. Phil (Pearl) Moore also of Banff. He was predeceased by his brother Jim in February 1947 and his brother George in January 1948.
Banff, Alberta
June 15, 1951
Famous Big Game Hunter and Guide, Jack W. Brewster, Dead
Funeral services for Jack Walker Brewster, 58, big game hunter, guide and outfitter, originator of the Lake Louise to jasper pack trips in 1920, who died in Mineral Springs Hospital on Tuesday morning, June 12, were held from the St. George's Anglican Church Thursday at 2 p.m. Canon H. Tully Montgomery officiated and burial was in the Banff cemetery.
Pallbearers were: Pat Brewster, James Brewster, Joseph Brewster, W. Oliver, J. Hutchison and R.P. Geddis.
Mr. Brewster became ill a year ago and after receiving medical treatment in California last fall, returned to Banff in the spring and entered the local hospital a few weeks ago.
A son of one of the original settlers in the Banff district, Mr. and Mrs. John Brewster, he went to Jasper when 17 years old and for 35 years operated a big game pack horse business. In 1945 he retired to Banff where his trophy room contained many record breaking trophies.
During the Second World War Mr. Brewster took an active part in the construction the Alaska highway and for three years resided at Whitehorse, where he was engaged as superintendent of construction of camps and hospitals.
Considered one of the greatest big game hunters in Western Canada, he is well remembered by his many acquaintances. W.J. Oliver, Calgary photographer, said that during a hunting trip in Africa he found Mr. Brewster's name to be a household word among the hunting fraternity of that continent. His many friends and acquaintances included Irvin Cobb, famous American short story writer; Carl Rungius, prominent Banff painter of wildlife; Michael Lerner, well known some years ago for his big game safaris in Africa.
He is survived by his widow Merle, three brothers, Bill and Pat of Banff and Fred of Jasper, and a sister, Mrs. Phil (Pearl) Moore also of Banff. He was predeceased by his brother Jim in February 1947 and his brother George in January 1948.
Published in the Crag & Canyon Newspaper
Banff, Alberta
June 15, 1951
Famous Big Game Hunter and Guide, Jack W. Brewster, Dead
Funeral services for Jack Walker Brewster, 58, big game hunter, guide and outfitter, originator of the Lake Louise to jasper pack trips in 1920, who died in Mineral Springs Hospital on Tuesday morning, June 12, were held from the St. George's Anglican Church Thursday at 2 p.m. Canon H. Tully Montgomery officiated and burial was in the Banff cemetery.
Pallbearers were: Pat Brewster, James Brewster, Joseph Brewster, W. Oliver, J. Hutchison and R.P. Geddis.
Mr. Brewster became ill a year ago and after receiving medical treatment in California last fall, returned to Banff in the spring and entered the local hospital a few weeks ago.
A son of one of the original settlers in the Banff district, Mr. and Mrs. John Brewster, he went to Jasper when 17 years old and for 35 years operated a big game pack horse business. In 1945 he retired to Banff where his trophy room contained many record breaking trophies.
During the Second World War Mr. Brewster took an active part in the construction the Alaska highway and for three years resided at Whitehorse, where he was engaged as superintendent of construction of camps and hospitals.
Considered one of the greatest big game hunters in Western Canada, he is well remembered by his many acquaintances. W.J. Oliver, Calgary photographer, said that during a hunting trip in Africa he found Mr. Brewster's name to be a household word among the hunting fraternity of that continent. His many friends and acquaintances included Irvin Cobb, famous American short story writer; Carl Rungius, prominent Banff painter of wildlife; Michael Lerner, well known some years ago for his big game safaris in Africa.
He is survived by his widow Merle, three brothers, Bill and Pat of Banff and Fred of Jasper, and a sister, Mrs. Phil (Pearl) Moore also of Banff. He was predeceased by his brother Jim in February 1947 and his brother George in January 1948.
Banff, Alberta
June 15, 1951
Famous Big Game Hunter and Guide, Jack W. Brewster, Dead
Funeral services for Jack Walker Brewster, 58, big game hunter, guide and outfitter, originator of the Lake Louise to jasper pack trips in 1920, who died in Mineral Springs Hospital on Tuesday morning, June 12, were held from the St. George's Anglican Church Thursday at 2 p.m. Canon H. Tully Montgomery officiated and burial was in the Banff cemetery.
Pallbearers were: Pat Brewster, James Brewster, Joseph Brewster, W. Oliver, J. Hutchison and R.P. Geddis.
Mr. Brewster became ill a year ago and after receiving medical treatment in California last fall, returned to Banff in the spring and entered the local hospital a few weeks ago.
A son of one of the original settlers in the Banff district, Mr. and Mrs. John Brewster, he went to Jasper when 17 years old and for 35 years operated a big game pack horse business. In 1945 he retired to Banff where his trophy room contained many record breaking trophies.
During the Second World War Mr. Brewster took an active part in the construction the Alaska highway and for three years resided at Whitehorse, where he was engaged as superintendent of construction of camps and hospitals.
Considered one of the greatest big game hunters in Western Canada, he is well remembered by his many acquaintances. W.J. Oliver, Calgary photographer, said that during a hunting trip in Africa he found Mr. Brewster's name to be a household word among the hunting fraternity of that continent. His many friends and acquaintances included Irvin Cobb, famous American short story writer; Carl Rungius, prominent Banff painter of wildlife; Michael Lerner, well known some years ago for his big game safaris in Africa.
He is survived by his widow Merle, three brothers, Bill and Pat of Banff and Fred of Jasper, and a sister, Mrs. Phil (Pearl) Moore also of Banff. He was predeceased by his brother Jim in February 1947 and his brother George in January 1948.
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