Item 999-028-001 - Jack Boutilier with Communities in Bloom Award

Jack Boutilier was born on September 1, 1941 in Regina. He came to the west coast as a member of the HMCS Naden Band before starting his career in Parks and Recreation, working in North Vancouver, Vernon, Powell River and finally Esquimalt, where he was employed as the Director of Parks and Rec from 1978-2000. An avid volunteer, he held numerous leadership positions with Provincial and National curling and recreation organizations, the Commonwealth Games, Victoria Jazz Festival, David Foster Fundraiser, Rotary Club and various sporting events. Jack was a member of the Chief and Petty Officers’ Association Band, practicing his tuba in the garage, much to the chagrin of his family. He and his wife, Mary Syvlia, were married in 1966 and had one daughter.